RESTAURANTS

MID-CITY · $$

Counter-serve Mexican spot offering a menu of traditional eats from morning to night in casual digs.

SANTA-MONICA · $$$

Moodily lit, buzzy spot with seasonal American small & large plates, plus an ample wine & beer list.

VALLEY-VILLAGE · $$

INGLEWOOD · $$

BEVERLY-HILLS · $$

Tasty Thai House is the kind of small, warm neighborhood spot Beverly Hills always needs more of: easygoing, fragrant, and built around classic Thai comfort. Go for bold curries, noodle staples, soups, and fresh, unfussy plates—especially when you want a casual dine-in dinner or office takeout that doesn’t feel phoned in.

SAWTELLE · RAMEN · $$

Bright, modern destination for Japanese noodle soups with customized ingredients.

VENICE · $$

Expansive neighborhood restaurant & bar for New American fare, cocktails & live entertainment.

BRENTWOOD

HOLLYWOOD · COFFEE · $

ENCINO · $$

BRENTWOOD · $$

SAWTELLE · $

WEST-ADAMS · JAPANESE

SANTA-MONICA · $$$

Elegant wood-burning Italian grill on the rooftop of Eataly at Century City’s Westfield mall.

ENCINO · MEDITERRANEAN

Lebanese fare served in a colorful, traditionally decorated space with a patio, DJs & belly dancing.

BURBANK · $$$$

SANTA-MONICA · MEDITERRANEAN · $$$$

Stylish cafe & lounge offering ocean views, coastal Mediterranean cuisine & daily breakfast.

BURBANK · STEAKHOUSE · $$

CHINATOWN · COFFEE · $

PASADENA · $$$

Farm-to-table Californian fare & craft cocktails in a relaxed, fashionable space with a woodsy feel.