Faves

1. Tender Greens

8.9

9523 Culver Blvd (at Cardiff Ave), Culver City, CA

Salad Restaurant · Downtown Culver City · 98 tips and reviews

2. Fraiche Restaurant

9411 Culver Blvd (at Washington), Culver City, CA

French Restaurant · Downtown Culver City · 24 tips and reviews

3. Diddy Riese

8.9

926 Broxton Ave (btwn Le Conte & Weyburn Ave), Los Angeles, CA

Ice Cream Parlor · Westwood Village · 255 tips and reviews

4. Harvelle's

8.6

1432 4th St (btw Santa Monica Blvd & Broadway), Santa Monica, CA

Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 41 tips and reviews

5. The Counter

8.0

2901 Ocean Park Blvd, Ste 102 (at 29th St), Santa Monica, CA

Burger Joint · 75 tips and reviews

6. Nook

11628 Santa Monica Blvd (at Barry Ave), Los Angeles, CA

American Restaurant · West Los Angeles · 45 tips and reviews

7. The Yard

119 Broadway (btw Ocean Ave & 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA

Gastropub · Downtown Santa Monica · 46 tips and reviews

8. Finn McCools

2702 Main St (at Hill St), Santa Monica, CA

Irish Pub · Ocean Park · 56 tips and reviews

9. Venice Ale House

8.5

2 Rose Ave (at Ocean Front Walk), Venice, CA

Gastropub · 166 tips and reviews

10. Nikki's

72 Market St, Venice, CA

Sports Bar · 40 tips and reviews

11. James' Beach

7.8

60 N Venice Blvd (Pacific Ave.), Venice, CA

American Restaurant · 117 tips and reviews

12. Brennan's Pub

7.7

4089 Lincoln Blvd (at Berkeley Dr), Marina del Rey, CA

Pub · 48 tips and reviews

13. M Street Kitchen

2000 Main St (at Bicknell Ave.), Santa Monica, CA

American Restaurant · Ocean Park · 278 tips and reviews

Mona Redmond: French toast is amazing!

14. Taverna Tony

8.7

23410 Civic Center Way (in Malibu Country Mart), Malibu, CA

Greek Restaurant · Eastern Malibu · 66 tips and reviews

15. Father's Office

8.6

3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA

Gastropub · South Robertson · 360 tips and reviews

IFC: LA: You're not allowed to make changes to the burgers here, but the burgers will definitely change you. They're that good. -IFC Viewer Read more.

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is one of Faves.

16. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

8.9

5919 Franklin Ave (at Bronson Ave.), Los Angeles, CA

Comedy Club · Los Feliz · 91 tips and reviews

IFC: LA: The UCB showcases sketch comedy at its best. Pay a $5 cover for access to comedy's future stars! -IFC Staff

Sushi Roku Santa Monica is one of Faves.

17. Sushi Roku Santa Monica

7.4

1401 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA

Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 82 tips and reviews

Sarah Herron: 4 words: Tuna, Avocado, Black Truffle

18. The Good Hurt

12249 Venice Blvd (at Grand View Blvd), Los Angeles, CA

Music Venue · Mar Vista · 20 tips and reviews

Courtney Mota: pole dancing to live music!

19. Big Jo's

1923 Broadway (20th), Santa Monica, CA

Burger Joint · 19 tips and reviews

Shawn Hermes: This is what a hamburger is supposed to taste like! Try the bacon double cheeseburger, it is worth it.

20. Rustic Canyon

8.4

1119 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th Ct.), Santa Monica, CA

Wine Bar · Wilshire-Montana · 86 tips and reviews

21. Father's Office

8.3

1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Monica, CA

Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 199 tips and reviews

Shawn Hermes: Get here early or you will be waiting a long time for a table...and you can't order your burger until you have a table!!!

22. Planet Raw

609 Broadway (at 6th St), Santa Monica, CA

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

G Dot Hil: Strawberry shake is great!! Fuji apple dessert is the best!!!! Spaghetti, lasagna, & cheesy kelp pasta are good.

23. Grey Block Pizza

1811 Pico Blvd (btw 18th & 19th St), Santa Monica, CA

Pizzeria · 22 tips and reviews

24. Bodega Wine Bar

8.8

814 Broadway (at Lincoln Blvd), Santa Monica, CA

Wine Bar · 57 tips and reviews

25. Library Alehouse

8.5

2911 Main St (btwn Kinney St & Ashland Ave), Santa Monica, CA

Gastropub · Ocean Park · 137 tips and reviews

26. M Café

8.4

7119 Melrose Ave (La Brea), Los Angeles, CA

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 76 tips and reviews

Border Grill Santa Monica is one of Faves.

27. Border Grill Santa Monica

1445 4th St (at Broadway), Santa Monica, CA

Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 80 tips and reviews

Charm B. Trippin: $10 quick lunch at the bar includes app, main and drink. Chips and salsa too, obvi.

The Misfit Restaurant + Bar is one of Faves.

28. 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

29. Sonny McLean's

7.6

2615 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Irish Pub · 47 tips and reviews

30. South

3001 Wilshire Blvd (at Stanford St), Santa Monica, CA

Sports Bar · 51 tips and reviews

31. The Britannia Pub

6.3

318 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA

Pub · Downtown Santa Monica · 63 tips and reviews

R.A. Pickett: Karaoke Thursdays with Starr!

32. Q's Billiard Club

7.4

11835 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Sports Bar · Brentwood · 44 tips and reviews

Hotel Shangri La Rooftop Bar is one of Faves.

33. Hotel Shangri La Rooftop Bar

1301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA

Rooftop Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 61 tips and reviews

34. Sauce on Hampton

259 Hampton Dr (at Rose Ave), Venice, CA

American Restaurant · 67 tips and reviews

35. Gaucho Grill

11754 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Argentinian Restaurant · Brentwood · 20 tips and reviews

36. Pizzeria Mozza

9.1

641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Pizzeria · Hancock Park · 292 tips and reviews

37. Baby Blues BBQ

8.7

444 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA

BBQ Joint · 135 tips and reviews

38. Urth Caffé

9.0

2327 Main St (at Hollister Ave), Santa Monica, CA

Café · Ocean Park · 355 tips and reviews

39. Real Food Daily

514 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St), Santa Monica, CA

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 103 tips and reviews

40. Lares

8.6

2909 Pico Blvd (29th St), Santa Monica, CA

Mexican Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

41. Swingers

802 Broadway (at Lincoln Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA

Diner · 147 tips and reviews

42. Del Frisco's Grille

1551 Ocean Ave Ste 105, Santa Monica, CA

Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 65 tips and reviews

43. The Lobster

8.5

1602 Ocean Ave (at the Pier), Santa Monica, CA

Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 133 tips and reviews

44. Areal Restaurant

2820 Main St (At Ashland), Santa Monica, CA

American Restaurant · Ocean Park · 77 tips and reviews

45. Joe's Pizza

7.3

111 Broadway (btwn Ocean & 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA

Pizzeria · Downtown Santa Monica · 53 tips and reviews

46. Le Pain Quotidien

316 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Santa Monica, CA

Bakery · Downtown Santa Monica · 28 tips and reviews

47. Café Crêpe

1460 3rd Street Promenade (at Broadway), Santa Monica, CA

Creperie · Downtown Santa Monica · 135 tips and reviews

48. Pot at the Line Hotel

3515 Wilshire Blvd (at Normandie), Los Angeles, CA

Korean Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 80 tips and reviews

Chibiscus Asian Cafe & Restaurant is one of Faves.

49. Chibiscus Asian Cafe & Restaurant

8.4

7361 W Sunset Blvd (Martel), Los Angeles, CA

Noodle Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

50. Myung In Dumplings

8.1

3109 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Dumpling Restaurant · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 27 tips and reviews