I could happily order the grand seafood platter with another person and spend the evening working through the oysters, clams, shrimp, Dungeness crab and more, polishing off the lobster @ the very end. Read more.
I visited the old Hatfield's at least half a dozen times, and it wasn't until they opened the new restaurant that I realized how well they cooked. -Jonathan Gold Read more.
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]
"Smoke City Barbecue gets the important things right, Texas-style." - Jonathan Gold
A giant in the traditional Japanese sushi category; melts-in-you-mouth-type fish, though it doesn't come cheap. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
A joint that actually specializes in a kind of deep-fried hot dog called the Ripper, & a drippy, spicy, crunchy version of the street dog, served with homemade tater tots instead of a warrant
...the menu at Bäco Mercat reads almost like a graduate exam in culinary poststructuralism, mixing flavors... ~Jonathan Gold Read more.
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.
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!
From cocktails to comforting salads, grilled chops, American sides & heaven-sent chocolate soufflé there's no getting through the entire menu. Free corkage for 1st bottle. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
"Located close to our work offices. A great watering hole for those ‘after work reality checks’ and you just might spot one of the Beverly Housewives looming about!" - Curt, Pretty Hurts
Don't miss the museum on the third floor. Also, be sure to check out the chapel and push the button inside to hear Clifton's founder Clifford Clinton read a parable about redwood trees to you. Read more.
I’ve had a lot of authentic tamales. If I had this in Mexico on the street, I’d say, “Wow. That’s one hell of a tamale.” – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.
Crab Cooker has a great fish market atmosphere, like an East Coast crab shack. Make sure to try the crab chowder! The food is pricey, but well worth it. -Lynne Curtin, Real Housewives of Orange Count
10 sushi bar seats comprise the entire venue, expect to eat for up to five hours at a time and shell out several hundred dollars per guest for beautiful, life-changing omakase. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
A neighborhoody spot that's filled with regulars, pick from seasonalsmall plate offerings and some skinny-crusted brick oven pizzas. The roasted vegetables are also a must-try. Read more.
High quality sushi capatalizing on that whole umami taste bud thriller thing, slightly more experimental than other hard core sushi spots. All together now, We'll have the omakase. [Eater 38 Member]
Ink, the new restaurant by 'Top Chef' champion Michael Voltaggio, features cutting-edge cuisine that is exciting and very much the chef's unique vision. Read more.
Jun Y. Cha lets his imagination run wild at this only-in-L.A. fusion restaurant. The result is fantastic sashimi, modern Japanese cuisine and Asian American-inspired fast food. Read more.
A boisterous gastropub in Santa Monica that focuses on farm-to-table vegetable dishes. Try the wood roasted peas with mint, charcuterie, and plates of rib-sticking braised lamb belly.
Expect some of the freshest traditional Italian food in the area, masterfully prepared, served in a cool, chic dining room. The atmosphere alone make this a great downtown spot. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
