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The Silver Lake hype may have simmered a bit since the '90s, but this arty and dynamic community is still buzzing with lots of local flavor. Check out what's going on in this Eastside 'hood of Chicano cuisine, gritty-cool bar scenes, indie threads and everything in between.
On This Page: Where to Eat, What to Do, Where to Shop

Where to Eat

Where to Eat
From steakhouse fare to Caribbean snacks, palate-pleasing finds abound.

  1. Blair's

    2903 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles, CA
    Silver Lake's only upscale New American retreat.

  2. Cliff's Edge Italian and Mediterranean Restaurant

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    3626 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Mediterranean-backpacker chic eatery serves Cal-Italian dishes in a secret Silver Lake courtyard.

  3. Rambutan Thai

    2835 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Trendy, friendly Thai restaurant enlivens the staid Silver Lake dining scene.

  4. Malo

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    4326 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Hip Silver Lake neighborhood restaurant cooks up "Chicano cuisine" and great drink prices.

  5. Tantra

    3705 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Lush, exotic setting and satisfying Indian fare perk up world-weary Silver Lake locals.

  6. Cha Cha Cha

    656 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA
    Latin-Caribbean standards served in a pop culture-packed tiki hut.

  7. Cafe Stella

    3932 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Intoxicating French cooking mixed with an intimate vibe make this local haunt ripe for romance.

  8. Millie's

    3524 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Artsy, run-down diner slings anti-"Ozzie and Harriet" attitude and an inspired breakfast- and lunch-only menu for hangover crowds.

What to Do

What to Do
Day or night, there's plenty to do in Silver Lake.

  1. Spaceland

    1717 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Silver Lake's premier club to catch buzz bands before they get huge.

  2. 4100 Bar

    4100 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Swirling dragons and a massive Buddha--the Far East comes to this Eastside bar.

  3. Mixville

    2838 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles, CA
    Upscale dating and mingling spot for Eastsiders who've outgrown Spaceland.

  4. Akbar

    4356 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Silver Lake gay bar where the crowd is as diverse as the jukebox selections.

  5. Red Lion Tavern

    2366 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Dirndl-clad waitresses, Bavarian fare and live oompah music make every day Oktoberfest.

  6. Cafe Tropical

    2900 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Neighborhood regulars satisfy pastry cravings at this airy Latin bakery.

  7. Vista

    4473 Sunset Dr, Los Angeles, CA
    Richly decorated, neighborhood, indie movie house puts boring multiplexes to shame.

  8. Silver Lake Recreation Center & Dog Park

    1850 W Silver Lake Dr, Los Angeles, CA
    This popular dog park unleashes the heart of the canine community.

Where to Shop

Where to Shop
Rare vinyl, fancy cheese and a hodgepodge of oddities are all up for grabs.

  1. Uncle Jer's

    4459 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    For offbeat gifts and locally made treasures, pay a visit to Silver Lake's favorite Uncle.

  2. Silver Lake Wine

    2395 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Sleek wine shop with a boutique selection owned by Campanile's wine team.

  3. Rockaway Records

    2395 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Get lost in a sea of old 45s, collectibles, CDs and more at this Silver Lake music oasis.

  4. Cheese Store of Silver Lake

    3926 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    Gourmet cheeses and epicurean goodies land in trendy Silver Lake.

  5. Den of Antiquity

    3902 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
    This store is a huge treasury of weird old stuff that might just belong in your house.

  6. Island LS

    3038 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles, CA
    A fabulous jewelry collection stands out among the rest of this store's inventory, which is standard Silver Lake fare.

  7. Videoactive

    2522 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA
    Find a huge selection of offbeat titles at this tiny tape emporium.

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