Award winning Checkers Downtown restaurant features California fusion cuisine with a French and Asian influence, served in intimate surroundings. Gourmet Magazine ranks Checkers Downtown as one of the top 20 restaurants in Los Angeles and L.A. Epicurean Rendezvous raves about Checkers Downtown’s "dynamic, inventive, modern American Cooking."

As part of its recent makeover, Checkers Downtown offers a comfortable and inviting setting for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our chef is known for creating innovative dishes, and the new Napa Valley inspired menu is no exception. Enjoy a fabulous pre-theatre dinner in Checkers Downtown, described by Zagat Guide as a "touch of cool elegance," then be whisked away to nearby theatres, including Disney Hall and Music Center with our complimentary town car service.

Sip what are considered the city’s best martinis or choose from a new draft beer selection and specialty drinks in Checkers Lounge. The lounge provides an intimate, upscale atmosphere for dining on light fare and meeting friends or entertaining clients.