As the final chapter of 2025 comes to a close, the Los Angeles dining scene is gearing up to get the last few restaurants open. Before we dive into the brand new eateries ready to grace our streets, let’s take a look back at some of the new eateries opening in November.
After months of postponements and postponements, Holy Basil made its Santa Monica debut on Saturday, November 29th. Phil Rosenthal and chef Nancy Silverton’s Max and Helen’s are also open, with throngs of locals willing to wait in line for more than two hours every day. Paradise Dynasty arrives at Americana, bringing its famous colorful xiao long bao to Glendale, while The Mulberry brings a moody Korean bistro vibe to Sawtelle.
This month, Last Word Hospitality launched its newest concept, Hermon’s, while Los Feliz opened a trendy new cocktail bar called Vandell. There are also expansion projects in the works, with Tex-Mex favorite HomeState opening a new location in Santa Monica and Robata Jinya bringing its comfort Japanese fare to Hollywood. Whether you’re looking for an ice-cold martini near Highland Park or classic French cuisine on West 3rd, these are the best restaurants opening in Los Angeles in December
