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Manhattan Beach Post is one of LA.

1. Manhattan Beach Post

9.0
1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Manhattan Beach · 148 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: What you will talking about is the bacon cheddar buttermilk biscuits, palm-size creatures that have the gravitational pull of the sun. -Jonathan Gold Read more.

Father's Office is one of LA.

2. Father's Office

8.6
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · South Robertson · 360 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: If you want one of the few tables in the bar, you will have to circle the room until somebody gets ready to leave, then plunge into a vicious scrum. The more Unibroue you drink, the easier it is... Read more.

Lucques is one of LA.

3. Lucques

8474 Melrose Ave (at Clinton St), Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Lucques, named for a vivid green variety of French olive, is located in Harold Lloyd's old carriage house. Sunday family dinners are legendary. Prix fixe dinners. Read more.

Animal is one of LA.

4. Animal

435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 232 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Animal is small and loud and powered by seasonal organic produce; has a nice list of manly wines and is unafraid to serve an unadorned bowl of fruit for dessert ... Read more.

Mélisse is one of LA.

5. Mélisse

1104 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
French Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: The truffled corn ravioli is a revelation! Read more.

Wurstküche is one of LA.

6. Wurstküche

9.1
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 371 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: It aims to be all things to all people, at least all people who don't mind a sausage or two for dinner, people who think it might be a good idea to down a high-proof Unibroue La Fin Du Monde. Read more.

Umami Burger is one of LA.

7. Umami Burger

12159 Ventura Blvd. (at Vantage Ave), Studio City, CA
Burger Joint · 107 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: LA Weekly"The burgers are compact beasts nestled into hand-size, gently toasted buns. The crust of the meat is crisp, sweet, well-browned... ...It was a good hamburger." - Jonathan Gold Read more.

Diddy Riese is one of LA.

8. Diddy Riese

9.0
926 Broxton Ave (btwn Le Conte & Weyburn Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Westwood Village · 255 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Featured in Beat The Heat: A Round-Up of L.A.'s Ice Cream Sandwich Spots Read more.

Osteria Mozza is one of LA.

9. Osteria Mozza

8.9
6602 Melrose Ave (at Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 157 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Osteria Mozza, a sleek, bustling restaurant in the same building as Pizzeria Mozza, is pretty extraordinary now, but what is even more exciting is the restaurant it will evolve into in several years!

10. BBQ Chicken

10970 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Fried Chicken Joint · Westwood Village · 5 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: 1 of the "Top 5 Westwood Dishes UCLA Grads Will Miss" Read more.

11. Gushi

7.2
978 Gayley Ave (Weyburn), Los Angeles, CA
Korean Restaurant · Westwood Village · 30 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: 1 of the "Top 5 Westwood Dishes UCLA Grads Will Miss" Read more.

12. N'ice Cream

1410 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at California Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Venice · 46 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Featured in LA Weekly's "30 Scoops in 30 Days" Read more.

Bardot is one of LA.

13. Bardot

7.5
1737 N Vine St. (btwn. Hollywood Blvd. & Yucca St.), California
Night Club · 45 tips and reviews

14. SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

8.9
4722 1/4 Admiralty Way (at Fiji Way), Marina del Rey, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 117 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: LA Weekly's Best of LA 2010 pick - Best Baby's Fist In Your Mouth!

fōnuts is one of LA.

15. fōnuts

7.7
8104 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Donut Shop · Mid-City West · 68 tips and reviews

16. The Ivy

9.0
113 N Robertson Blvd (at Alden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 314 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The ultimate Hollywood lunch experience. The stars and the crabcakes are worth the visit. Ignore the paparazzi and stroll Robertson for the fab shops. -David Applebaum, Launch My Line

17. Hollywood Forever Cemetery

8.6
6000 Santa Monica Boulevard, California
Cemetery · 80 tips and reviews

987LA987LA: Cinespia's outdoor movie screenings are here all summer, & Masonic Lodge on the grounds is a spooky evocative place to see bands. Don’t miss Dia De Los Muertos celebrations here. Read more.

18. Perch

9.0
448 S Hill St (13th Floor), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 240 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Birds of a feather eat pork belly confit together at this foliage-ified rooftop bar. Snag Frenchy fare like rabbit rillette or the "Duck, Duck, Goose" platter. That is, unless you’re too chicken. Read more.

19. Bar Sinister

8.2
1652 N Cherokee Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Night Club · Central Hollywood · 17 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: LA Weekly's Best of LA 2010 pick - Best Club For Sinful Pleasures!

20. The Oinkster

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

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Featured in LA Weekly's 99 Essential Restaurants!

21. the otheroom

1201 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at San Juan Ave), Venice, CA
Wine Bar · 77 tips and reviews

Pilar C.Pilar Carrington: It's my favorite secret spot, especially the back room!

Wurstküche is one of LA.

22. Wurstküche

9.1
625 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA
German Restaurant · 191 tips and reviews

Diana B.Diana Bernal: Live dj -- SUPER LOUD-- cafeteria- style seating, large selection of beer (taste test available)

Steingarten LA is one of LA.

23. Steingarten LA

10543 W Pico Blvd (Prosser Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Westside · 39 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Featured in LA Weekly's "8 Places To Get a Beer Cocktail in L.A." Read more.

The Misfit Restaurant + Bar is one of LA.

24. The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

8.9
225 Santa Monica Blvd (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 349 tips and reviews
Villains Tavern is one of LA.

25. Villains Tavern

1356 Palmetto St (at S Santa Fe Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Arts District · 99 tips and reviews

Simon F.Simon Foster: Two brilliant venues in one...inside with slick cocktails and smooth decor...outside wih cool bands and beers,shots and bacon bourbon caramel corn...

26. The Griddle Cafe

8.7
7916 W Sunset Blvd (at Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · 448 tips and reviews

Cee . A.Cee . A: Be prepared to wait! And don't hog your table either!

Amoeba Music is one of LA.

27. Amoeba Music

9.3
6200 Hollywood Blvd (Argyle Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · Central Hollywood · 288 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of LA.

28. Umami Burger

4655 Hollywood Blvd (at N Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Los Feliz · 171 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: In-N-Out may be the iconic L.A. burger, but the SoCal Burger with house-made cheese and caramelized onions at this mini-chain is getting raves, too.

Griffith Observatory is one of LA.

29. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews

NASANASA: The 300 seat Oschin Planetarium is one of the finest and most technologically sophisticated in the world. Once a month, Los Angeles astronomy clubs host a free Public Star Party on the lawn. Read more.

The Melt is one of LA.

30. The Melt

7.6
735 S Figueroa St Ste 116 (btw 7th & 8th), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Financial District · 11 tips and reviews
Juice Crafters is one of LA.

31. Juice Crafters

8.3
702 S Spring St (at W 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Juice Bar · 21 tips and reviews
Pressed Juicery is one of LA.

32. Pressed Juicery

8.6
860 S Los Angeles St (at E 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Juice Bar · Fashion District · 10 tips and reviews
Naturewell is one of LA.

33. Naturewell

8.2
3824 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Lucille & Hyperion Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Juice Bar · Silver Lake · 53 tips and reviews
The Continental Club is one of LA.

34. The Continental Club

7.6
116 W 4th Street (Between Main & Spring), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Gallery Row · 7 tips and reviews
Blacktop Coffee is one of LA.

35. Blacktop Coffee

826 E 3rd St (S Garry St), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Arts District · 39 tips and reviews
La Cita Bar is one of LA.

36. La Cita Bar

8.2
336 S Hill St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Night Club · 64 tips and reviews
Salvage Bar & Lounge is one of LA.

37. Salvage Bar & Lounge

717 W 7th St (S Hope St), Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · Financial District · 31 tips and reviews
Upstairs Rooftop Lounge at Ace Hotel is one of LA.

38. Upstairs Rooftop Lounge at Ace Hotel

8.3
933 S Broadway (at 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Roof Deck · South Park · 81 tips and reviews
City Tavern Downtown LA is one of LA.

39. City Tavern Downtown LA

735 S Figueroa St #133 (Btwn 8th & 7th), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Financial District · 18 tips and reviews
Local Table is one of LA.

40. Local Table

800 S Figueroa St #103 (8th street), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · South Park · 60 tips and reviews
il caffè is one of LA.

41. il caffè

8.6
855 S Broadway (at W 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Café · 10 tips and reviews
The Kitchen is one of LA.

42. The Kitchen

8.3
4348 Fountain Ave (at Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews
Pok Pok Phat Thai is one of LA.

43. Pok Pok Phat Thai

727 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · Chinatown · 5 tips and reviews
Sticky Rice is one of LA.

44. Sticky Rice

8.1
317 S Broadway # C-4-5, Los Angeles, CA
Thai Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Marugame Monzo is one of LA.

45. Marugame Monzo

8.8
329 E 1st St (btwn San Pedro & Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Udon Restaurant · Little Tokyo · 112 tips and reviews
Horse Thief is one of LA.

46. Horse Thief

324 S Hill St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · 42 tips and reviews
Semi Sweet Bakery is one of LA.

47. Semi Sweet Bakery

105 E 6th St (btwn S Main & S Los Angeles), Los Angeles, CA
Bakery · Central City East · 36 tips and reviews
Hero Shop is one of LA.

48. Hero Shop

7.6
130 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Fashion District · 15 tips and reviews
Mrs. Fish is one of LA.

49. Mrs. Fish

8.2
448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Bar Amá is one of LA.

50. Bar Amá

8.7
118 W 4th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Gallery Row · 109 tips and reviews
Picca Peruvian Cantina is one of LA.

51. Picca Peruvian Cantina

9575 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · South Robertson · 91 tips and reviews
Kang Ho Dong Baek Jeong is one of LA.

52. Kang Ho Dong Baek Jeong

3465 W 6th St (at Chapman Plaza), Los Angeles, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 144 tips and reviews
Beer Belly is one of LA.

53. Beer Belly

532 S Western Ave (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 131 tips and reviews
Salt & Straw is one of LA.

54. Salt & Straw

9.0
240 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Windsor Square · 77 tips and reviews
The Daily Dose is one of LA.

55. The Daily Dose

1820 Industrial St (btwn Mill & Mateo St), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Arts District · 46 tips and reviews
Yolk is one of LA.

56. Yolk

1626 Silver Lake Blvd (at Effie St), Los Angeles, CA
Design Studio · Silver Lake · 12 tips and reviews
Sqirl Kitchen is one of LA.

57. Sqirl Kitchen

8.9
720 N Virgil Ave (at Marathon St), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · East Hollywood · 203 tips and reviews