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LA + Eat
Tart is one of LA + Eat.

1. Tart

115 S Fairfax Ave (at 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 91 tips and reviews

BluePrintBluePrint: Such an awesome brunch spot with a great vibe.

The Mercantile is one of LA + Eat.

2. The Mercantile

6600 W Sunset Blvd (at Seward St), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 26 tips and reviews
Father's Office is one of LA + Eat.

3. Father's Office

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

ZAGATZAGAT: The famous "no-substitutions" burger can be ordered an hour later at the Helms Avenue location, which also has micro distilled spirits not offered at the 1953 original.

Hotel Cafe is one of LA + Eat.

4. Hotel Cafe

8.7
1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd (at Selma Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · Central Hollywood · 77 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: LA's most charming place to watch live music. It's tucked away in an alley, so try not to pass it. This tiny venue has launched the careers of some of music's brightest. -IFC Viewer

The Culver Hotel is one of LA + Eat.

5. The Culver Hotel

8.1
3325 S Canfield Ave (Washington), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · West Los Angeles · 69 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: LA: The jewel of Culver City. The Mayor of Munchkin City stayed here while filming the Wizard of Oz and his tiny cohorts had quite the party before dancing down the yellow brick road. -IFC Viewer

The Edison is one of LA + Eat.

6. The Edison

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

BravoBravo: Beautiful and romantic. A great building. Must go on Wednesday night for Lucant Dossier. A great feel throughout the place. Peeps swinging "Cirque du Soleil" style. -Julie Kwon, Launch My Line

The Counter is one of LA + Eat.

7. The Counter

8.0
2901 Ocean Park Blvd, Ste 102 (at 29th St), Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · 75 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Great burgers! Build your own. -Michael Voltaggio, Top Chef

Chaya is one of LA + Eat.

8. Chaya

525 S Flower St (btwn 5th & 6th), Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Financial District · 54 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Check out the happy-hour deals on fresh-fruit cocktails and fancy bar bites.

Ford's Filling Station is one of LA + Eat.

9. Ford's Filling Station

9531 Culver Blvd (at Watseka Ave), Culver City, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Culver City · 74 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Beautiful dark wood bar in a fantastic restaurant. Beautiful meat plates and all-around amazing food. Brilliant shrimp flatbread. -Tressa Williams, Launch My Line

Château Marmont is one of LA + Eat.

10. Château Marmont

9.0
8221 W Sunset Blvd (at Marmont Ln), West Hollywood, CA
Hotel · 127 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Modern American food and people-watching are the big draws for this tiny restaurant located in one of the hottest hotels. Eat in the courtyard or lobby to ensure you can spot all the fabulous people.

Father's Office is one of LA + Eat.

11. Father's Office

8.3
1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 199 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: The famous "no-substitutions" burger can be ordered an hour later at the Helms Avenue location, which also has micro distilled spirits not offered at the 1953 original.

Little Next Door is one of LA + Eat.

12. Little Next Door

8142 W 3rd St (Crescent Heights), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Mid-City West · 117 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Romantic setting. Great wine list and excellent filet mignon. -Akiko Cook, Launch My Line

The Tower Bar is one of LA + Eat.

13. The Tower Bar

8.8
8358 W Sunset Blvd (at Kings Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · 19 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: At the Tower Bar, you’ll see every A-lister in this Hollywood Regency palace. This quality restaurant is the best for brekky! -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

A.O.C. is one of LA + Eat.

14. 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

ZAGATZAGAT: If you don’t have a reservation, try the bar.