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GBM Approved
Chego! is one of GBM Approved.

1. Chego!

3300 Overland Ave (at Rose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · Palms · 90 tips and reviews
Gjelina is one of GBM Approved.

2. Gjelina

9.2
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Millwood Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 618 tips and reviews
A-Frame is one of GBM Approved.

3. A-Frame

12565 W Washington Blvd (at Boise Ave), Culver City, CA
New American Restaurant · Culver-West · 169 tips and reviews
The Arsenal Bar is one of GBM Approved.

4. The Arsenal Bar

12012 W Pico Blvd (at Bundy Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · West Los Angeles · 47 tips and reviews
Border Grill Santa Monica is one of GBM Approved.

5. Border Grill Santa Monica

1445 4th St (at Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 80 tips and reviews
Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe is one of GBM Approved.

6. Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe

7.8
2130 Sawtelle Blvd (at Mississsippi Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bakery · West Los Angeles · 26 tips and reviews
Ricky's Fish Tacos is one of GBM Approved.

7. Ricky's Fish Tacos

1400 N Virgil Ave (De Longpre Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · East Hollywood · 15 tips and reviews
Mexicali Taco & Co is one of GBM Approved.

8. Mexicali Taco & Co

1st St (at Beaudry Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · Mid City · 6 tips and reviews
Hole in the Wall Burger Joint is one of GBM Approved.

9. Hole in the Wall Burger Joint

2200 Colorado Ave Ste C (Cloverfield), Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · 68 tips and reviews

Meg L.Meg L.: Don't be afraid, try the pretzel bun. You can get a gourmet quality burger for half the price so build it up good (bacon, fried egg, etc.) House ketchup is unique, but strange. Cash only.

Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery is one of GBM Approved.

10. Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery

8.9
1517 Lincoln Blvd (btw Broadway & Colorado), Santa Monica, CA
Deli · West Los Angeles · 338 tips and reviews

Meg L.Meg L.: Order online to avoid the madness of lunch rush. For your first time or anytime, the Godmother (with the works) is a solid classic. Their bread is also delicious to buy/take. Fun drinks inside.

Father's Office is one of GBM Approved.

11. Father's Office

8.6
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · South Robertson · 360 tips and reviews
Simplethings Sandwich & Pie Shop is one of GBM Approved.

12. Simplethings Sandwich & Pie Shop

8310 W 3rd St (at S Sweetzer Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mid-City West · 69 tips and reviews
Leo's Taco Truck is one of GBM Approved.

13. Leo's Taco Truck

9.1
1515 S La Brea Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 81 tips and reviews
Scoops is one of GBM Approved.

14. Scoops

712 N Heliotrope Dr (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · East Hollywood · 115 tips and reviews
Mendocino Farms is one of GBM Approved.

15. Mendocino Farms

8.9
4724 Admiralty Way (btwn Mindanao Way & Fiji Way), Marina del Rey, CA
American Restaurant · 201 tips and reviews
Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts is one of GBM Approved.

16. Bob's Coffee & Doughnuts

8.1
6333 W 3rd St (at Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Donut Shop · Mid-City West · 55 tips and reviews
Father's Office is one of GBM Approved.

17. Father's Office

8.4
1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 199 tips and reviews
Westside Tavern is one of GBM Approved.

18. Westside Tavern

10850 W Pico Blvd (at Westwood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Westside · 114 tips and reviews
Laurel Tavern is one of GBM Approved.

19. Laurel Tavern

8.0
11938 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Bar · 98 tips and reviews
The Blue Dog Beer Tavern is one of GBM Approved.

20. The Blue Dog Beer Tavern

8.8
4524 Saugus Ave (btwn Dickens & Greenleaf St), Sherman Oaks, CA
Burger Joint · 107 tips and reviews
The Golden State is one of GBM Approved.

21. The Golden State

426 N Fairfax Ave (btwn Rosewood & Oakwood Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews
Wurstküche is one of GBM Approved.

22. Wurstküche

9.1
625 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA
German Restaurant · 191 tips and reviews
Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery is one of GBM Approved.

23. Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery

8.8
1014 Wilshire Blvd (at 10th Ct), Santa Monica, CA
Café · 266 tips and reviews
Amandine Patisserie Cafe Brentwood is one of GBM Approved.

24. Amandine Patisserie Cafe Brentwood

8.5
12225 Wilshire Blvd (btwn Amherst & Wellesley Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bakery · Brentwood · 96 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: We love the Almond Croissant - tender, buttery layers of croissant with a crisp light exterior that splinters as you bite it, with spot-on almond filling. Read more.

Randy's Donuts is one of GBM Approved.

25. Randy's Donuts

8.6
805 W Manchester Blvd (at La Cienega Blvd), Inglewood, CA
Donut Shop · 207 tips and reviews
Bludso's BBQ is one of GBM Approved.

26. Bludso's BBQ

811 S Long Beach Blvd (at Alondra Blvd.), Compton, CA
BBQ Joint · 53 tips and reviews

FrancisFrancis: Order the pulled pork and beef brisket. Hot! And ask for extra sauce on the side. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

The Oinkster is one of GBM Approved.

27. The Oinkster

8.7
2005 Colorado Blvd (at Shearin Ave), Eagle Rock, CA
American Restaurant · 188 tips and reviews

Marci R.Marci Rosenblum: This place is delicious and worth a visit if you are in in these Los Angeles areas: Eagle Rock, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank. Try the Rotisserie Chicken, Red Cabbage Slaw and or the Plantains. Yummy! Read more.

Picca Peruvian Cantina is one of GBM Approved.

28. Picca Peruvian Cantina

9575 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · South Robertson · 91 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: With 48 Peruvian small plates incl. a slew of ceviches, the beef/egg/potatoes/rocoto aioli "Papa Rellena” + full bar & dedicated Pisco lounge, prepare to picca yourself up off the floor post-meal. Read more.

The Pie Hole is one of GBM Approved.

29. The Pie Hole

8.7
714 Traction Ave (at Hewitt St), Los Angeles, CA
Pie Shop · Arts District · 200 tips and reviews
The Park's Finest BBQ is one of GBM Approved.

30. The Park's Finest BBQ

8.6
1267 W Temple St (at E Edgeware Rd), Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · East LA · 59 tips and reviews
Irori Japanese Restaurant is one of GBM Approved.

31. Irori Japanese Restaurant

8.6
4371 Glencoe Ave Ste B4 (Maxella Ave.), Marina del Rey, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 73 tips and reviews
Villains Tavern is one of GBM Approved.

32. Villains Tavern

1356 Palmetto St (at S Santa Fe Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Arts District · 99 tips and reviews
Wally's Wine & Spirits is one of GBM Approved.

33. Wally's Wine & Spirits

2107 Westwood Blvd (at Mississippi Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Liquor Store · Westside · 31 tips and reviews
Manhattan Beach Post is one of GBM Approved.

34. Manhattan Beach Post

9.1
1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 148 tips and reviews
North End Caffe is one of GBM Approved.

35. North End Caffe

8.2
3421 Highland Ave (35th Street), Manhattan Beach, CA
Sandwich Spot · North End · 63 tips and reviews
Black Bottle is one of GBM Approved.

36. Black Bottle

8.3
2600 1st Ave (at Vine St), Seattle, WA
Gastropub · Belltown · 103 tips and reviews
Phil's BBQ is one of GBM Approved.

37. Phil's BBQ

9.1
3740 Sports Arena Blvd (at Hancock St.), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Midway District · 510 tips and reviews
Scoops Westside is one of GBM Approved.

38. Scoops Westside

3400 Overland Ave (at Woodbine St), Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Palms · 66 tips and reviews
Fette Sau is one of GBM Approved.

39. Fette Sau

8.9
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews
The Lot on Tap is one of GBM Approved.

40. The Lot on Tap

10 Avenue A (at 30th St.), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Chelsea · 42 tips and reviews