RESTAURANTS

EL-SERENO · $$

KOREATOWN · KOREAN · $$

Casual Korean restaurant chain serving classic fare such as soft tofu soup, bibimbap & bulgogi.

MELROSE · CAFÉ · $$

BURBANK · BREAKFAST · $$

Bright & informal restaurant known for its massive selection of breakfast dishes, available all day.

GLENDALE · BREAKFAST · $$

Relaxed operation in a roomy venue serving salads, sandwiches, burgers & all-day breakfast.

VENICE · AMERICAN · $$

REDONDO-BEACH · $$

Beach Cities Social is a cozy Redondo hang where “Cooking California Style” means a global mashup—South Indian bites like dosas and Andhra chicken sliders alongside wings, kabobs, and bar-food comforts. Come for the deep craft beer list and Friday live music; it’s for beach-city crews who want something looser and more flavorful than the usual PCH pit stop.

REDONDO-BEACH · $$$$

MARINA-DEL-REY · $$

Marina views & outdoor seating set the scene for a menu of distinctive seafood dishes.

HOLLYWOOD · $$

A made-from-scratch American eatery with vegan & vegetarian options, plus wine & craft brews.

PALMS · $$$

EAGLE-ROCK · VEGAN · $$

MELROSE · BAKERY · $$

VENICE · JAPANESE · $$

Cocktails & Hawaiian grub served in a relaxed tropical-style space with plants & wicker furnishings.

ENCINO · JAPANESE · $$$

Hibachi chain serving Japanese dishes grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.

LONG-BEACH

Best Brunch Long Beach is really Nigel’s at Anchors Away: a splashy waterfront brunch-and-cocktail spot in Marina Pacifica with South Beach pinks, palms, cabanas, and golden-hour energy. Go for birthdays, bachelorette-y group hangs, scenic weekend brunch, or anyone who wants their eggs with a side of bay breeze.

PASADENA · $$

CULVER-CITY · $$

Sweet & savory eats, including pizza & wine, plus a lush patio for lounging.

GLASSELL-PARK · $$

BURBANK · $