There’s something magical about a Monday dinner out. The city hums at a lower volume, offering the chance to walk into some of L.A.

’s buzziest restaurants sans reservation and score a spacious booth. You can linger over your food without worrying about turning the table over to another party. But many restaurants take Monday off and it can be a pain trying to figure out what’s open.

To make your search easier, here are 15 options from the most recent 101 Best Restaurants guide by our critic Bill Addison for a delicious start to your week. — Danielle Dorsey.