Lucia
Lucia serves modern Afro-Caribbean fine dining on N Fairfax, with 2025 Esquire recognition for martinis and craft cocktails.
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- Address
- 351 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
- Phone
- (213) 800-0048
- Website
- luciala.com
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Modern Afro-Caribbean fine dining
Modern Afro-Caribbean fine dining frames the kitchen, with dishes such as Pepper Shrimp Toast, Oxtail Pot and Plantain Expressions. Local sourcing gives the format a clear ingredient cue.
Esquire martinis and craft cocktails
Esquire included Lucia among its Best Martinis in America in 2025, and the bar pours craft cocktails alongside beer. Dinner and late-night service suit a longer evening.
Live music at 351 N Fairfax Ave
351 N Fairfax Ave anchors a standalone, design-focused restaurant with live music, an open kitchen, lively noise and leisurely pacing. Smart casual dress fits the upscale-casual service.
- Pepper Shrimp Toast
- Blue Fin Tuna Tartare
- Coconut Fried Chicken
- Oxtail Pot
- Wagyu Beef Patties
- Plantain Expressions
- Jerk-Spiced Tomahawk Steak
Accolades, Compared
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucia | Modern Afro-Caribbean Fine Dining | $$$ | Beverly Grove |
| dan Modern Chinese | Modern Chinese Noodles & Dumplings | $$$ | Playa Vista |
| El Bacano | Dominican | $$ | Valley Glen |
| Echigo | Traditional Japanese Omakase Sushi | $$$ | Sawtelle |
| Firstborn | Modern Chinese-American | $$$ | Chinatown |
| Crossroads Kitchen | Modern Vegan Mediterranean | $$$ | Beverly Grove |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Prix Versailles World Selection
Prix Versailles
Esquire Best Martinis in America
Esquire
Resy Best of the Hit List
Resy
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At a Glance
- Lively
- Elegant
- Modern
- Sophisticated
- Trendy
- Date Night
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- Group Dining
- After Work
- Late Night
- Live Music
- Open Kitchen
- Design Destination
- Standalone
- Craft Cocktails
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 6 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 6 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 6 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 6 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 6 PM–12 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Modern, architectural, and dramatically lit with golden mirrored chambers, towering verdigris palms, shell-like velvet booths, and a lively central bar; DJ spins hip-hop and diaspora music later in the evening.