| As one of the oldest and best known restaurants | | | | Standard favorites, like a good old-fashioned tuna |
| in Southern California, Philippe’s is a landmark | | | | salad sandwich, are served on a variety of |
| of California cuisine and exists as a throwback to | | | | breads. For dessert, you can enjoy a variety of |
| a better time. People come far and wide to try | | | | pies and other standard American dessert fare. |
| the legendary French dip sandwich, but the entire | | | | But the main attraction at Philippe’s is the |
| experience is one that you must definitely | | | | amazing French dip sandwich. Your choice of beef, |
| partake in if you find yourself in Los Angeles. | | | | pork, ham, lamb, or turkey is served au jus inside |
| Philippe The Original is situated between Dodger | | | | of a perfectly-made French roll that is light and |
| Stadium and Union Station, so you can imagine | | | | crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. |
| the number of baseball fans who stopped by for | | | | Combined with classic American sides, this is a |
| a sandwich and a beer throughout the | | | | lunch that you will truly remember as the culinary |
| restaurant’s history. As you could probably | | | | highpoint of your visit to Los Angeles. |
| guess, the restaurant is decorated with a baseball | | | | All in all, Philippe’s is an old-fashioned place, and |
| and train motif, and huge dining tables and | | | | its homey, comfortable ambiance makes it great |
| enclosed booths offer great places to come with | | | | fun to visit. The food, though, is something else, |
| the family or enjoy a power lunch. | | | | and you will go away wishing that Philippe would |
| As far as the food in concerned, the menu is | | | | cook you lunch every day. The restaurant is |
| reminiscent of a classic delicatessen. Each day of | | | | located at 1001 N Alameda St. It's just one block |
| the week, there is a choice between two tasty | | | | north of Union Station and Olvera Street in |
| soups, or you can opt for a salad instead. | | | | downtown L.A. |