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A Weekend Of Downtown Los Angeles Meals And Art

Build a weekend day around one Downtown brunch, an afternoon at The Broad and a separately booked Arts District dinner. Redbird and Perch are alternative starting points rather than two meals to squeeze into the same morning. The route spans the Civic Center area, Historic Core, Bunker Hill and Arts District: use the exact addresses and leave travel time between your museum slot and Bavel reservation.

Compiled By Top Food Spots Research · Updated October 13, 2026

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Plan Ahead

Choose Redbird or Perch for weekend brunch, reserve a timed afternoon ticket at The Broad, then book Bavel dinner from 5 PM. Museum admission and meal reservations are separate. Compare each restaurant’s food prices, service charges and group policies before booking; a free museum visit does not make transport or meals free.

Between Meals

An Afternoon At The Broad

221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

General admission is free; reserve a timed ticket in advance. Some exhibitions and events cost extra, and Infinity Mirror Room reservations are separate.

Saturday–Sunday 10 AM–6 PM. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

After brunch, head to Bunker Hill for the museum, then allow separate travel to Bavel at 500 Mateo St. Check walking or transit directions before setting dinner time. Museum parking is $19 for three hours with validation and $19 flat-rate on weekends; extra time on weekdays costs more. Hope Street construction and the closed station pedestrian bridge can change your approach.

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Visit Information Checked October 13, 2026

The Restaurants

3 Relevant Venues · See Each Profile For Sources And Check Dates

Los Angeles · Downtown Los Angeles

Redbird

Redbird’s downtown dining room offers a weekend menu that includes ricotta-blueberry pancakes and duck-confit chilaquiles. It is useful to distinguish a main-room reservation from lounge walk-in seating. The restaurant’s published wellness charge and large-party service fee also affect what your meal will cost.

Why This Spot: Weekend brunch 10 AM–2 PM provides the earlier meal option in an open-air dining setting.

On The Menu: Ricotta-blueberry pancakes, banana French toast and duck-confit chilaquiles
Good For: An Open-Air Dining Room In Downtown LA
Plan Ahead: Saturday–Sunday, 10 AM–2 PM. Reserve the main dining room; the lounge is walk-in only.

Published examples: $18 pancakes and $26 chilaquiles, before drinks, charges and tax.

114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Los Angeles · Historic Core

Perch

Perch pairs French-influenced weekend dishes with a rooftop setting in downtown Los Angeles. Brunch in the restaurant begins before the separate 16th-floor lounge opens, so the space you book matters. Croissant French toast and smoked-salmon Benedict provide concrete starting points for comparing the menu.

Why This Spot: The restaurant’s weekend brunch and separately opening rooftop bar require choosing the right space.

On The Menu: Croissant French toast, smoked-salmon Benedict and crab Benedict
Good For: A Downtown LA Brunch With Elevated Views
Plan Ahead: Weekend brunch: 10 AM–3:30 PM. The 16th-floor bar opens at noon, separately.

Published examples: $21 French toast and $24 smoked-salmon Benedict, before extras and tax.

448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Los Angeles · Arts District

Bavel

Bavel’s Arts District dinner menu is organized around spreads, breads, smaller dishes and larger meat or fish orders. That format helps a table assemble a shared meal, but a single starter’s price does not describe the full dinner budget. The restaurant publishes an employee-wellness charge and an option to request its removal.

Why This Spot: Daily 5–11 PM dinner offers an Arts District evening destination with a distinct shared-menu format.

On The Menu: Hummus masabacha; oyster-mushroom kebab; grilled dorade; slow-roasted lamb-neck shawarma
Good For: A Shared Arts District Dinner
Plan Ahead: Reserve dinner through the restaurant-linked OpenTable page. Build the table’s order around spreads and larger dishes; ask staff about portions.

USD $17 hummus masabacha, $29 oyster-mushroom kebab and $54 grilled dorade. A 4% Healthy LA charge is added and can be removed on request; tax, gratuity, drinks and other purchases are additional.

500 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Compare The Restaurants
Restaurant	Area & Format	Menu	Budget & Booking
Redbird114 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012	Downtown Los AngelesAn Open-Air Dining Room In Downtown LA	Ricotta-blueberry pancakes, banana French toast and duck-confit chilaquiles	Published examples: $18 pancakes and $26 chilaquiles, before drinks, charges and tax.Saturday–Sunday, 10 AM–2 PM. Reserve the main dining room; the lounge is walk-in only.
Perch448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013	Historic CoreA Downtown LA Brunch With Elevated Views	Croissant French toast, smoked-salmon Benedict and crab Benedict	Published examples: $21 French toast and $24 smoked-salmon Benedict, before extras and tax.Weekend brunch: 10 AM–3:30 PM. The 16th-floor bar opens at noon, separately.
Bavel500 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90013	Arts DistrictA Shared Arts District Dinner	Hummus masabacha; oyster-mushroom kebab; grilled dorade; slow-roasted lamb-neck shawarma	USD $17 hummus masabacha, $29 oyster-mushroom kebab and $54 grilled dorade. A 4% Healthy LA charge is added and can be removed on request; tax, gratuity, drinks and other purchases are additional.Reserve dinner through the restaurant-linked OpenTable page. Build the table’s order around spreads and larger dishes; ask staff about portions.

Planning Answers

How Do I Sequence The Day?

Choose one brunch at Redbird (114 E 2nd St) or Perch (448 S Hill St), visit The Broad (221 S Grand Ave), then travel to Bavel (500 Mateo St) for dinner. Check the museum ticket time and your dinner reservation separately; this guide does not promise a walking duration or table availability.

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