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Akasha is one of Cool restaurants.

1. Akasha

8.0
9543 Culver Blvd (at Watseka Ave.), Culver City, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Culver City · 123 tips and reviews

Amrit R.Amrit R.: Make sure you order the onion rings. The daily soups are always vegan and delicious.

Animal is one of Cool restaurants.

2. Animal

435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 233 tips and reviews

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

Comme Ça is one of Cool restaurants.

3. Comme Ça

8479 Melrose Ave (at La Cienega Blvd), West Hollywood, CA
French Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews
Bottega Louie is one of Cool restaurants.

4. Bottega Louie

9.0
700 S Grand Ave (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 782 tips and reviews

G ..G .: Pleasantly surprised. Recommend Napoli pizza, Portobello fries w/ basic garlic sauce are fantastic. Chocolate souffle is divine, but please allow 20min for preparation. Don't forget the Macarons!

Father's Office is one of Cool restaurants.

5. Father's Office

8.4
1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 199 tips and reviews

Thai L.Thai Liu: This is an amazing burger and beer joint. I believe their burgers have been dubbed "crack burgers" because you just can't get enough. There beer selection on tap is also outstanding! LOVE THIS PLACE

Ford's Filling Station is one of Cool restaurants.

6. Ford's Filling Station

9531 Culver Blvd (at Watseka Ave), Culver City, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Culver City · 74 tips and reviews
Boneyard Bistro is one of Cool restaurants.

7. Boneyard Bistro

7.6
13539 Ventura Blvd (at Allott Ave), Sherman Oaks, CA
BBQ Joint · Sherman Oaks · 63 tips and reviews

Matt R.Matt Ryan: Quite possibly the best beer selection in town. A little pricey for certain brews though.

Laurel Tavern is one of Cool restaurants.

8. Laurel Tavern

8.1
11938 Ventura Blvd (at Carpenter Ave), Studio City, CA
Bar · 98 tips and reviews

9. Heroes Bar & Grill

8.4
125 W Santa Fe Ave (at Harbor Blvd.), Fullerton, CA
Sports Bar · Downtown Fullerton · 63 tips and reviews

Robb L.Robb Lejuwaan: They have approximately 115 beers on tap.

Fraiche is one of Cool restaurants.

10. Fraiche

312 Wilshire Blvd (at 3rd St), Santa Monica, CA
French Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 32 tips and reviews
La Vecchia Cucina is one of Cool restaurants.

11. La Vecchia Cucina

7.8
2654 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Ocean Park · 30 tips and reviews
Chaya Venice is one of Cool restaurants.

12. Chaya Venice

110 Navy St (Main St. And Navy), Venice, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews
Upper West is one of Cool restaurants.

13. Upper West

8.5
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews
Hal's Bar & Grill is one of Cool restaurants.

14. Hal's Bar & Grill

1349 Abbot Kinney Blvd (btwn California Ave. & San Juan Ave.), Venice, CA
American Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews
Gladstones is one of Cool restaurants.

15. Gladstones

8.1
17300 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Sunset Blvd), Pacific Palisades, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews
Napa Valley Grille is one of Cool restaurants.

16. Napa Valley Grille

6.7
1100 Glendon Ave (at Lindbrook Dr.), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Westwood Village · 44 tips and reviews
The Stinking Rose is one of Cool restaurants.

17. The Stinking Rose

55 N LA Cienega Blvd (at Wilshire Blvd), Beverly Hills, CA
American Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews
Sushi Roku is one of Cool restaurants.

18. Sushi Roku

8445 W 3rd St (at S La Cienega Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 30 tips and reviews
The Gorbals is one of Cool restaurants.

19. The Gorbals

216 W 5th St (at Spring St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews
M Grill is one of Cool restaurants.

20. M Grill

8.2
3832 Wilshire Blvd (at Western Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Brazilian Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 38 tips and reviews
Il Fornaio Manhattan Beach is one of Cool restaurants.

21. Il Fornaio Manhattan Beach

7.8
1800 Rosecrans Ave (btw Aviation & Douglas), Manhattan Beach, CA
Italian Restaurant · Manhattan Village · 30 tips and reviews
Fraiche Restaurant is one of Cool restaurants.

22. Fraiche Restaurant

9411 Culver Blvd (at Washington), Culver City, CA
French Restaurant · Downtown Culver City · 24 tips and reviews
Osteria La Buca is one of Cool restaurants.

23. Osteria La Buca

9.1
5210 Melrose Ave (at N Wilton Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Larchmont · 95 tips and reviews
Cobras and Matadors is one of Cool restaurants.

24. Cobras and Matadors

7615 Beverly Blvd (at Curson Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mid-City West · 25 tips and reviews
Chaya Brasserie is one of Cool restaurants.

25. Chaya Brasserie

8741 Alden Dr (at Robertson Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Mid-City West · 45 tips and reviews
Smitty's Grill is one of Cool restaurants.

26. Smitty's Grill

7.8
110 S Lake Ave (Green St), Pasadena, CA
American Restaurant · South Lake · 21 tips and reviews
Il Fornaio Restaurant is one of Cool restaurants.

27. Il Fornaio Restaurant

1551 Ocean Ave (at Colorado Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 7 tips and reviews
Cafe Stella is one of Cool restaurants.

28. Cafe Stella

8.6
3932 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Silver Lake · 67 tips and reviews
Akasha is one of Cool restaurants.

29. Akasha

8.0
9543 Culver Blvd (at Watseka Ave.), Culver City, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Culver City · 123 tips and reviews
The Hungry Cat is one of Cool restaurants.

30. The Hungry Cat

100 W Channel Rd (at PCH), Santa Monica, CA
Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
Katsuya Brentwood is one of Cool restaurants.

31. Katsuya Brentwood

8.3
11777 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Brentwood · 58 tips and reviews
Katsuya is one of Cool restaurants.

32. Katsuya

8.6
6300 Hollywood Blvd (at Vine St), Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 147 tips and reviews
Katsuya L.A. LIVE is one of Cool restaurants.

33. Katsuya L.A. LIVE

7.5
800 W Olympic Blvd (S Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · South Park · 86 tips and reviews
Yamashiro Hollywood is one of Cool restaurants.

34. Yamashiro Hollywood

8.6
1999 N Sycamore Ave (at Fitch Dr.), California
Sushi Restaurant · Hollywood · 115 tips and reviews

35. Mastro's Steakhouse

9.0
246 N Canon Dr (btwn Dayton & Clifton Way), Beverly Hills, CA
Steakhouse · 205 tips and reviews

HBOHBO: Entourage happened here. "I am Queen's Boulevard." But Vince wasn't always. This is where he met with Scott Wick in hopes of getting the role.

36. Kassava Caribbean Restaurant

8600 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Mid-City West · 8 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew S: Goat Curry is amazing. Patties are also solid, jerk chicken is the best.

37. Animal

435 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 233 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew S: Order anything, you can't go wrong. Foie Gras Moco Loco is one of my all time favorites.

38. The Foundry On Melrose

7465 Melrose Ave (btw Gardner & Vista), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Mid-City West · 32 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew S: Best grilled cheese in LA.

39. Westside Tavern

10850 W Pico Blvd (at Westwood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Westside · 114 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew S: Tie for best burger in LA.

Paradise Cove is one of Cool restaurants.

40. Paradise Cove

8.1
28128 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Paradise Cove Rd.), Malibu, CA
Beach · 39 tips and reviews
Father's Office is one of Cool restaurants.

41. Father's Office

8.6
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · South Robertson · 360 tips and reviews
Castaway is one of Cool restaurants.

42. Castaway

7.9
1250 E Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA
American Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

43. Native Foods

9343 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Culver City · 90 tips and reviews

Clint F.Clint Fisher: Oklahoma Bacon Cheeseburger: Substitute the Seitan with Native Chicken (blackened)

44. Real Food Daily

514 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St), Santa Monica, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 103 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Alicia Silverstone will stop by Real Food Daily for their nachos, sans taco meat, and topped with cheese. But Sundays are a must for their full French toast & omelet experience. “It is unbelievable.”

45. Tender Greens

8.8
9523 Culver Blvd (at Cardiff Ave), Culver City, CA
Salad Restaurant · Downtown Culver City · 98 tips and reviews

LIVESTRONG_COMLIVESTRONG_COM: The grilled veggie salad is as diverse as it is yummy. Tip - try the mint lemonade for a refreshing pick-me-up

46. Hugo's Restaurant

8.9
12851 Riverside Dr (at Coldwater Canyon Ave), Studio City, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews

quarrygirlquarrygirl: try the vegan lentils, leafy greens, and rice casserole! it comes with THE BEST sauce!

Versailles is one of Cool restaurants.

47. Versailles

7.9
1415 S LA Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Cuban Restaurant · South Robertson · 52 tips and reviews

48. Katsu-Ya

9.0
11680 Ventura Blvd (at Colfax Ave), Studio City, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: The birthplace of the now-ubiquitous spicy tuna on crispy rice – don’t miss it.

49. Coral Tree Café

8.1
11645 San Vicente Blvd (at Darlington Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Brentwood · 90 tips and reviews

Material GirlMaterial Girl: Coffee and cupcakes--- what in life is better than that!!!!!????

Pink Taco is one of Cool restaurants.

50. Pink Taco

10250 Santa Monica Blvd (at Century Park West), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Century City · 143 tips and reviews
Cha Cha Cha is one of Cool restaurants.

51. Cha Cha Cha

656 N Virgil Ave (at Melrose Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · East Hollywood · 45 tips and reviews
Chin Chin is one of Cool restaurants.

52. Chin Chin

7.7
8618 W Sunset Blvd (at Sunset Plaza Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews
The Farm of Beverly Hills at The Grove is one of Cool restaurants.

53. The Farm of Beverly Hills at The Grove

189 The Grove Dr (W 3rd Street), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 29 tips and reviews
M Café is one of Cool restaurants.

54. M Café

8.4
7119 Melrose Ave (La Brea), Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 76 tips and reviews
Daisy Mint is one of Cool restaurants.

55. Daisy Mint

8.2
1218 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA
Thai Restaurant · South Lake · 45 tips and reviews
Wokcano Asian Restaurant & Lounge is one of Cool restaurants.

56. Wokcano Asian Restaurant & Lounge

33 S Fair Oaks Ave (btw Colorado & Green), Pasadena, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Old Pasadena · 31 tips and reviews
redwhite+bluezz is one of Cool restaurants.

57. redwhite+bluezz

37 S. El Molino, Pasadena, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Old Pasadena · 15 tips and reviews
O2 Sushi is one of Cool restaurants.

58. O2 Sushi

245 E Colorado Blvd (btwn Marengo and Stratton), Pasadena, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Pasadena Civic Center District · 16 tips and reviews
Cafe Verde is one of Cool restaurants.

59. Cafe Verde

961 E Green St (at S Mentor Ave), Pasadena, CA
Café · South Lake · 34 tips and reviews
La Grande Orange Café is one of Cool restaurants.

60. La Grande Orange Café

8.5
260 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA
American Restaurant · Old Pasadena · 131 tips and reviews
A.O.C. is one of Cool restaurants.

61. A.O.C.

8.9
8700 W 3rd St (at S Hamel Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews
Soowon Galbi is one of Cool restaurants.

62. Soowon Galbi

8.6
856 S Vermont Ave (btwn 8th & James M Wood), Los Angeles, CA
Korean BBQ Restaurant · MacArthur Park · 56 tips and reviews
BLD is one of Cool restaurants.

63. BLD

7450 Beverly Blvd (at Vista St), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · Mid-City West · 193 tips and reviews

64. Mastro's Steakhouse

9.0
246 N Canon Dr (btwn Dayton & Clifton Way), Beverly Hills, CA
Steakhouse · 205 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Though it caters to an older crowd, the institution vibe of this BevHills heavy hitter makes it the quintessential LA amusement park. [Eater 38 Member]

65. Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

9.1
704 S Alvarado St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Westlake South · 176 tips and reviews

EaterEater: LA's most famous old school deli, do not miss the pastrami sandwich! [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

66. Sushi Mon Japanese Cuisine

7.2
8562 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-City West · 12 tips and reviews

DanDan: Happy hour everyday 4-6 and 9-10

En Sushi is one of Cool restaurants.

67. En Sushi

7.5
11651 Santa Monica Blvd (at Barry Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Westgate · 23 tips and reviews
Katsu-Ya is one of Cool restaurants.

68. Katsu-Ya

8.3
16542 Ventura Blvd (at Hayvenhurst Ave), Encino, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
Food Fair by Diego is one of Cool restaurants.

69. Food Fair by Diego

7825 Beverly Blvd (Fairfax), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mid-City West · 21 tips and reviews
Sonoma Wine Garden is one of Cool restaurants.

70. Sonoma Wine Garden

395 Santa Monica Pl #300, Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 100 tips and reviews
Monsoon Cafe is one of Cool restaurants.

71. Monsoon Cafe

1212 3rd Street Promenade (Wilshire), Santa Monica, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 56 tips and reviews
El Portal Restaurant is one of Cool restaurants.

72. El Portal Restaurant

7.7
695 E Green St (at S El Molino Ave), Pasadena, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Playhouse District · 30 tips and reviews
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar is one of Cool restaurants.

73. 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
Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant is one of Cool restaurants.

74. Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant

8.2
811 Wilshire Blvd (at S Flower St.), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Financial District · 55 tips and reviews
R+D Kitchen is one of Cool restaurants.

75. R+D Kitchen

8.5
1323 Montana Ave (at 14th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · North of Montana · 115 tips and reviews
Yellowtail is one of Cool restaurants.

76. Yellowtail

8.2
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S (at W Flamingo Rd), Las Vegas, NV
Japanese Restaurant · 125 tips and reviews
Thomas Hill Organics is one of Cool restaurants.

77. Thomas Hill Organics

8.1
1313 Park St, Paso Robles, CA
New American Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews
Bru's Wiffle - A Waffle Joint is one of Cool restaurants.

78. Bru's Wiffle - A Waffle Joint

8.4
2408 Wilshire Blvd (at 24th St), Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · 123 tips and reviews
Loteria Grill is one of Cool restaurants.

79. Loteria Grill

1251 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 42 tips and reviews
Nook is one of Cool restaurants.

80. Nook

11628 Santa Monica Blvd (at Barry Ave), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 45 tips and reviews
Mo-chica is one of Cool restaurants.

81. Mo-chica

514 W 7th St (at Grand Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Financial District · 84 tips and reviews
LittleFork is one of Cool restaurants.

82. LittleFork

1600 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 43 tips and reviews