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Philippe The Original is one of SoCal.

1. Philippe The Original

9.0
1001 N Alameda St (at Ord St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of SoCal.

2. Umami Burger

850 S LA Brea Ave (at 9th St.), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · 93 tips and reviews
Hotel Ménage is one of SoCal.

3. Hotel Ménage

1221 S Harbor Blvd (at W Ball Rd), Anaheim, CA
Hotel · The Anaheim Resort · 46 tips and reviews

David C.David Cobb: 24-hour pool & jacuzzi and great room deals make this a sure bet for weekends at Disneyland. Plus, the restaurant has a great global-tapas menu at very reasonable prices. A real find overall.

Paul's Coffee Shop is one of SoCal.

4. Paul's Coffee Shop

8.3
16947 Bushard St (at Warner Ave), Fountain Valley, CA
Coffee Shop · 27 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Mozza is one of SoCal.

5. Pizzeria Mozza

9.1
641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Hancock Park · 292 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: The city's hottest Italian restaurant where spotting a celeb is just another night. Try the classic goat cheese and bacon pizza! Read more.

Clementine is one of SoCal.

6. Clementine

8.7
1751 Ensley Ave (between Beverly Glenn and Ave of the Stars), Los Angeles, CA
Café · Westwood · 87 tips and reviews

Jeremy C.Jeremy Canceko: Go to Clementine in April for National Grilled Cheese Month!

Schulzies Coffee & Bread Pudding is one of SoCal.

7. Schulzies Coffee & Bread Pudding

1827 Ocean Front Walk (at 19th Ave.), Venice, CA
Café · Venice Beach · 29 tips and reviews

Oren K.Oren Katzeff: Ask for steam milk on top of your chocolate bread pudding. It's a hidden secret that is so, so worth it! (and btw, you can't go wrong with any flavor)

Reel Inn is one of SoCal.

8. Reel Inn

8.8
18661 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews
The Edison is one of SoCal.

9. The Edison

7.7
108 W 2nd St Apt 101 (at Harlem Pl), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Gallery Row · 184 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: This lounge inside an early 1900s power plant serves handcrafted cocktails, an amazing selection of gins and snacks like lobster-sausage corn dogs with mustard crème fraîche.

Tiki Ti is one of SoCal.

10. Tiki Ti

8.8
4427 W Sunset Blvd (at Virgil Pl.), Los Angeles, CA
Tiki Bar · Los Feliz · 105 tips and reviews

Idea Monkey, Inc.Idea Monkey, Inc.: Ray Buhen opened Tiki Ti in 1961. By then he was a veteran bartender of LA’s prolific tropical bar scene. He created the Blood and Sand for actor Tyrone Power while bartending at the Dresden Room.

Moonshadows is one of SoCal.

11. Moonshadows

8.8
20356 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
New American Restaurant · Eastern Malibu · 131 tips and reviews
Neptune's Net is one of SoCal.

12. Neptune's Net

8.7
42505 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews
Runyon Canyon Park is one of SoCal.

13. Runyon Canyon Park

9.3
2000 N Fuller Ave (at Hillside Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Park · 358 tips and reviews
Hollywood Sign is one of SoCal.

14. Hollywood Sign

9.0
Mount Lee Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Monument · 121 tips and reviews
Pacific Dining Car is one of SoCal.

15. Pacific Dining Car

7.2
1310 W 6th St (at Witmer St), Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · Westlake South · 47 tips and reviews
Pour Vous is one of SoCal.

16. Pour Vous

7.7
5574 Melrose Ave (at Gower St), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · 27 tips and reviews
Sixty Six is one of SoCal.

17. Sixty Six

7.1
7746 Santa Monica Blvd (Genesse Avenue), West Hollywood, CA
Night Club · No tips or reviews
Yang Chow Restaurant is one of SoCal.

18. Yang Chow Restaurant

8.0
819 N Broadway (btwn College & Alpine), Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews

TarynTaryn: You MUST order the Slippery Shrimp at Yang Chow!

800 Degrees is one of SoCal.

19. 800 Degrees

10889 Lindbrook Drive,, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Westwood Village · 116 tips and reviews
Stella Barra is one of SoCal.

20. Stella Barra

2000 Main St (btw Bay St & Bicknell Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · Ocean Park · 108 tips and reviews
Father's Office is one of SoCal.

21. Father's Office

8.6
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · South Robertson · 360 tips and reviews
Son of a Gun is one of SoCal.

22. Son of a Gun

8.5
8370 W 3rd St (at S Orlando Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Mid-City West · 162 tips and reviews
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is one of SoCal.

23. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.9
1514 N Gower St (at Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · 236 tips and reviews
Noble Experiment is one of SoCal.

24. Noble Experiment

8.7
777 G St (at 8th Ave), San Diego, CA
Speakeasy · Central San Diego · 102 tips and reviews
Bow & Truss is one of SoCal.

25. Bow & Truss

11122 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA
Lounge · 43 tips and reviews
Craft & Commerce is one of SoCal.

26. Craft & Commerce

8.9
675 W Beech St (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Little Italy · 198 tips and reviews
City Tavern Culver City is one of SoCal.

27. City Tavern Culver City

9739 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Culver City · 89 tips and reviews
The Troubadour is one of SoCal.

28. The Troubadour

8.9
9081 Santa Monica Blvd (at Doheny Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Music Venue · 130 tips and reviews
Glory Sales & Service is one of SoCal.

29. Glory Sales & Service

4659 Hollywood Blvd (1/2 block East of Vermont Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Men's Store · Los Feliz · 3 tips and reviews
Blind Lady Ale House is one of SoCal.

30. Blind Lady Ale House

9.0
3416 Adams Ave (at 34th St), San Diego, CA
Beer Bar · Adams North · 136 tips and reviews
The Last Bookstore is one of SoCal.

31. The Last Bookstore

9.3
453 S Spring St (at 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore · Downtown Los Angeles · 170 tips and reviews
Phil's BBQ is one of SoCal.

32. Phil's BBQ

9.1
3740 Sports Arena Blvd (at Hancock St.), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Midway District · 510 tips and reviews
Harvard & Stone is one of SoCal.

33. Harvard & Stone

8.1
5221 Hollywood Blvd (at N Harvard Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Los Feliz · 87 tips and reviews
Tradesmen is one of SoCal.

34. Tradesmen

1807 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA
Men's Store · 1 tip
The Varnish is one of SoCal.

35. The Varnish

118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Fashion District · 124 tips and reviews
Pie 'n Burger is one of SoCal.

36. Pie 'n Burger

7.9
913 E California Blvd (at Lake Ave), Pasadena, CA
Burger Joint · South Lake · 95 tips and reviews
Lindy & Grundy is one of SoCal.

37. Lindy & Grundy

801 N Fairfax Ave (at Waring Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Butcher · Mid-City West · 31 tips and reviews
Wurstküche is one of SoCal.

38. Wurstküche

9.1
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 371 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of SoCal.

39. Umami Burger

4655 Hollywood Blvd (at N Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Los Feliz · 171 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of SoCal.

40. Umami Burger

1520 N Cahuenga Boulevard (btwn Sunset & Selma), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Central Hollywood · 196 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of SoCal.

41. Umami Burger

8.0
525 Broadway (at 5th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · 277 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of SoCal.

42. Umami Burger

7.5
189 The Grove Drive Suite C-10 (at W 3rd St.), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Mid-City West · 167 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of SoCal.

43. Umami Burger

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

44. Umami Burger

49 E Colorado Boulevard (at Raymond Ave.), Pasadena, CA
Burger Joint · Old Pasadena · 33 tips and reviews
Umami Burger is one of SoCal.

45. Umami Burger

1040 Hermosa Ave (at 11th St), Hermosa Beach, CA
Burger Joint · 34 tips and reviews
Frolic Room is one of SoCal.

46. Frolic Room

7.8
6245 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Dive Bar · 57 tips and reviews
Manuel's Original El Tepeyac Cafe is one of SoCal.

47. Manuel's Original El Tepeyac Cafe

8.3
812 N Evergreen Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Boyle Heights · 97 tips and reviews
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is one of SoCal.

48. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.4
5006 W Pico Blvd (at S Mansfield Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · PICO · 162 tips and reviews
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is one of SoCal.

49. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

8.0
730 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Long Beach · 117 tips and reviews
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is one of SoCal.

50. Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

830 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Northwest Pasadena · 88 tips and reviews
Fat Sal's is one of SoCal.

51. Fat Sal's

8.2
972 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Westwood Village · 41 tips and reviews
Aero Club Bar is one of SoCal.

52. Aero Club Bar

8.9
3365 India St (btwn Sassafras & W Upas St), San Diego, CA
Dive Bar · Midtown · 38 tips and reviews
Tiger!Tiger! is one of SoCal.

53. Tiger!Tiger!

3025 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Pub · North Park · 106 tips and reviews
Vin de Syrah Wine Parlor is one of SoCal.

54. Vin de Syrah Wine Parlor

8.9
901 5th Ave (at E St), San Diego, CA
Wine Bar · Gaslamp · 93 tips and reviews
Carnitas' Snack Shack is one of SoCal.

55. Carnitas' Snack Shack

2632 University Ave (at Oregon St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · North Park · 186 tips and reviews