Best restaurants nearby Hotel Figueroa

Best on-site restaurants at Hotel Figueroa are Cafe Fig for Mediterranean/continental all-day meals, Florence by the Water for Tuscan-style dinner, La Casita for poolside coastal-Mediterranean bites and cocktails, and Bar Magnolia for cocktails and small plates. All are on the hotel property at 939 S Figueroa St and are run as the hotel's primary dining venues.
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Cafe Fig — all-day Mediterranean and Continental
Cafe Fig is Hotel Figueroa’s bright, all-day restaurant serving Mediterranean & Continental dishes with fresh, organic and vegan options. It operates for breakfast, lunch and dinner and has an All Day Menu plus a Cocktail Menu and Beverage Menu.
Cafe Fig is intended for relaxed mornings and daytime meals; the hotel lists breakfast hours starting at 7:00 a.m. and lunch/dinner service through the evening, with later bar hours on weekends.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Menu types: All Day Menu, Breakfast Menu, Cocktail Menu, Beverage Menu
- Weekend bar hours extend later (per hotel compendium)
| Service | Typical Hours (hotel listing) |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Lunch & Dinner | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (last seating 9:30 PM) |

Florence by the Water — Tuscan Italian dinner
Florence by the Water is the hotel’s Tuscan-inspired dinner restaurant, described on the hotel site as serving traditional Italian dishes including handmade pastas and a Fiorentina steak. It is listed with evening dinner hours several nights per week.
Per the hotel’s dining information and local coverage, Florence by the Water is focused on dinner service and is part of the on-site dining options at 939 S Figueroa St.
- Cuisine: Tuscan Italian (handmade pastas, Fiorentina steak noted)
- Typical dinner hours listed on hotel pages (evening service Tue–Sat in current listings)
| Service | Typical Days/Hours (per hotel/local listing) |
|---|---|
| Dinner | Tue–Thu 5:00 PM–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 5:00 PM–12:00 AM (per local listing) |

La Casita — poolside coastal & Mediterranean lounge
La Casita is Hotel Figueroa’s poolside lounge and bar with a coastal-inspired menu and a craft cocktail program; it’s the hotel’s pool dining option and is tied to the outdoor courtyard pool experience.
Hotel pages note La Casita’s hours vary seasonally and currently indicate the outlet can be closed 'for the season' at times, so check with the concierge or front desk for current availability during your stay.
- Cuisine/style: Coastal-inspired Mediterranean small plates and cocktails
- Poolside setting: serves pool loungers and pool bar service when open
- Hours/availability: seasonal; check concierge for current schedule
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Poolside service | Yes — La Casita supports poolside dining and bar service when operating |
| Seasonal availability | Hotel notes La Casita may close seasonally; confirm before visiting |

Bar Magnolia — cocktails and small plates in the lobby lounge
Bar Magnolia is Hotel Figueroa’s European-inspired cocktail lounge offering classic cocktails and an all-day small plates menu prepared by Cafe Fig. The space functions as the hotel’s bar and lobby lounge for pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap.
The hotel lists Bar Magnolia’s bar menu service running nightly from mid-afternoon to evening, and a weekday Happy Hour in the Bar & Lobby Lounge area.
- Focus: classic cocktails, wine and small plates
- Bar hours: nightly bar service (menu service 3:00 PM–10:00 PM noted)
- Happy Hour: Monday–Friday in the Bar & Lobby Lounge (3:00 PM–6:00 PM)
| Service | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Bar menu service | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM (nightly per hotel info) |
| Happy Hour | Monday–Friday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Bar & Lobby Lounge) |
Quick choices for families, events, and pool days
Hotel Figueroa’s on-site outlets are family-friendly when accompanied by a checked-in adult aged 21 or older; the property’s dining venues welcome guests of all ages under that policy. Valet parking with validation is available for diners according to the hotel.
For private events and weddings, the hotel’s culinary team can arrange catering drawn from Cafe Fig, La Casita, Bar Magnolia and Florence by the Water menus — the hotel’s events pages cover venue sizes and capacities.
- Families: children welcome when accompanied by an adult 21+
- Valet parking: hotel offers valet with diner validation options (confirm current policy with front desk)
- Events: on-site catering available for venue spaces like Gran Sala and La Casita Upper Level
| Event venue | Notable detail |
|---|---|
| Gran Sala | Historic ballroom used for weddings and receptions (hotel events info) |
| La Casita (Upper Level) | Panoramic views of pool/DTLA and event capacity listed on hotel site |
Nearby dining options around L.A. Live
Hotel Figueroa sits across from L.A. Live and within a short walk of many restaurants within the entertainment complex; if a local event or game is on, the area will have multiple dining choices beyond the hotel’s outlets.
The hotel’s downtown location also places you a short walk from fast-casual and sit-down options near Crypto.com Arena and the GRAMMY Museum. For specific nearby restaurants, concierge staff can provide current recommendations and reservations.
- Context: L.A. Live and Crypto.com Arena have multiple dining venues
- If you need reservations for an event night, ask the Hotel Figueroa concierge
- Hotel location: 939 S Figueroa St in South Park, Downtown LA
| Nearby landmark | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| L.A. Live / Crypto.com Arena | Large complex with many restaurants and bars within a short walk |
| GRAMMY Museum | Nearby cultural venue — useful when planning pre/post-show dining |


