Los Angeles dining this weekend: top picks for June 12

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• Broken Spanish Comedor — Culver City: new-school huevos rancheros that rise above the usual
• Connie and Ted’s — West Hollywood: make reservations now — it’s closing July 1
• Silver Lake United — Silver Lake: a World Cup–ready bar with a broad menu
• Darling — West Hollywood: Sean Brock’s Southern turn, informed by California produce

If you’re planning meals around Los Angeles this weekend, these four spots deserve a place on your shortlist — whether you want inventive Mexican brunch, one last seaside-style seafood meal before a closure, a World Cup-friendly bar, or a music-forward take on Southern food. Two of the picks are timely: one restaurant is closing soon and another is rolling out full match-day service for the 2026 World Cup.

• Broken Spanish Comedor — Culver City. Modern takes on Mexican brunch, led by a standout rendition of huevos rancheros. 12565 Washington Blvd.

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• Connie and Ted’s — West Hollywood. Classic East Coast seafood in a Googie-style venue; final service ends July 1. 8171 Santa Monica Blvd.
• Silver Lake United — Silver Lake. A soccer-focused bar and cafe showing every match, serving breakfast through dinner. 2630 Hyperion Ave.
• Darling — West Hollywood. Sean Brock’s return to Southern-rooted plates, pairing California produce with Appalachian techniques. 631 N. Robertson Blvd.

Broken Spanish Comedor — Culver City: new-school huevos rancheros that rise above the usual

Ray Garcia’s Broken Spanish has relocated to a more relaxed Culver City setting and added weekend brunch — and it’s worth the trip if you want a refreshed take on familiar dishes. The brunch menu spans citrus-butter panqueques, pozole, chilaquiles and, notably, a reinterpretation of huevos rancheros that swaps the expected for layered textures: a crisp tostada base, silky refried lentils, a spiced carrot “chorizo,” salsa, shaved radish and sunny-side eggs.

Order this on the shaded patio with the house-made orange soda for a quietly celebratory weekend meal. Reported by Nicole Fellah.

Connie and Ted’s — West Hollywood: make reservations now — it’s closing July 1

One of Los Angeles’s most recognizable seafood rooms — set in a Googie-influenced “shack” on Santa Monica Boulevard — has announced a final closing date of July 1. That puts immediate urgency on visits for anyone who cherishes classic East Coast–style seafood in town.

Expect the rituals that made the place beloved: martinis, chowders, hot lobster rolls with drawn butter and celebratory seafood towers. For many diners, the restaurant’s mix of lively service and comfort food is part of the appeal—an easy place to linger over dessert. If you’ve been meaning to go, book a table while you still can. Reported by Hilary Pollack.

Silver Lake United — Silver Lake: a World Cup–ready bar with a broad menu

The 2026 World Cup is underway across North America, and if you won’t be at a stadium, Silver Lake United is positioning itself as a one-stop match hub. The space, from the group behind Jim & James, screens every game and pairs the viewing experience with an extended menu that spans early morning through late night.

Breakfast offerings include a full English-style plate, lemon ricotta pancakes and huevos rancheros; later service adds fish and chips, a bone-in New York strip, and patatas bravas. The interior feels more café than grubby sports bar — lots of skylight, warm wood, and a tiled bar — and Guinness is kept on tap. The venue opens at 8 a.m. daily, making it convenient for both early kickoffs and late matches. Reported by Rebecca Roland.

Darling — West Hollywood: Sean Brock’s Southern turn, informed by California produce

After experimenting with California-driven cooking, Sean Brock has refocused Darling’s menu toward Southern roots, applying local produce to dishes and techniques from the Southeast. The results are often inventive: a fried chicken that uses multiple fats as a nod to historic home kitchens, grits topped with local rockfish, and cornbread served with a bright Ojai marmalade.

More than a simple pastiche, the menu reads like a culinary primer on Southern ingredients and traditions, filtered through Brock’s research-driven approach. It’s a good choice if you’re curious about regional American cooking translated for Los Angeles tables. Reported by Ben Mesirow.

Quick takeaways

• If you want brunch: Broken Spanish Comedor’s modern huevos rancheros are a strong bet.
• If you want a last hurrah: Connie and Ted’s closes July 1 — reservations recommended.
• If you want to watch World Cup matches with a proper menu: Silver Lake United will show every game and opens early.
• If you want Southern food with a local twist: Darling pairs Appalachian and Low Country traditions with California ingredients.

Addresses and short notes above reflect current offerings; menus and hours can shift, so call ahead before you go.