Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
C&O Trattoria
3016 Washington BoulevardBest Italian food, great portion sizes, great ambiance.
This is one of my favorite restaurants, great seafood and burgers. Unreal ambiance, one of the best spots for dates or family gatherings. It is off the beaten path, I 100% recommend checking this place out.
55 locals recommend
The Galley
2442 Main StThis is one of my favorite restaurants, great seafood and burgers. Unreal ambiance, one of the best spots for dates or family gatherings. It is off the beaten path, I 100% recommend checking this place out.
Best Ramen in LA. Be prepared to wait some time for your food but it is worth it.
130 locals recommend
Tatsu Ramen
7111 Melrose AveBest Ramen in LA. Be prepared to wait some time for your food but it is worth it.
Great iconic restaurant right near the 3rd street promenade. Food is cooked and prepared right in front of you.
43 locals recommend
Benihana
1447 4th StGreat iconic restaurant right near the 3rd street promenade. Food is cooked and prepared right in front of you.
Best pizza in LA, plus they deliver which is nice because it is on Abbot Kinney where parking is very tough. It's basically a walk in pizza stall, no place to sit so be prepared.
184 locals recommend
Abbot's Pizza Company
1407 Abbot Kinney BoulevardBest pizza in LA, plus they deliver which is nice because it is on Abbot Kinney where parking is very tough. It's basically a walk in pizza stall, no place to sit so be prepared.
Great sandwiches, salads and sides. All fresh made to order, hard to go wrong here.
140 locals recommend
Mendocino Farms
4724 Admiralty WayGreat sandwiches, salads and sides. All fresh made to order, hard to go wrong here.
This is one of the most iconic deli's in Los Angeles, incredible sandwiches. If you are in Santa Monica, this is where you go to get a sandwich, the godmother with the works, spicy is what they're famous for, but all options are great. Highly recommended.
141 locals recommend
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdThis is one of the most iconic deli's in Los Angeles, incredible sandwiches. If you are in Santa Monica, this is where you go to get a sandwich, the godmother with the works, spicy is what they're famous for, but all options are great. Highly recommended.
Good for celebrity sightings and high quality expensive dinner. Everything is great here, can't go wrong, reservations needed for sure.
477 locals recommend
Nobu Malibu
22706 Pacific Coast HwyGood for celebrity sightings and high quality expensive dinner. Everything is great here, can't go wrong, reservations needed for sure.
Incredible Italian food, all home made, if you want a nice expensive dinner, this is my favorite. It is my favorite restaurant for a date or even for groups. The best Italian food I've ever had in Los Angeles, great wine selections. Multiple celebrity sightings here as well.
26 locals recommend
Capo
1810 Ocean AveIncredible Italian food, all home made, if you want a nice expensive dinner, this is my favorite. It is my favorite restaurant for a date or even for groups. The best Italian food I've ever had in Los Angeles, great wine selections. Multiple celebrity sightings here as well.
In my opinion the best steak in Los Angeles, this is also an expensive/extravagant option, possible to see celebrities here as well. My favorite steak here is the Bone in Fillet, all of their food is top notch and great, can't go wrong.
208 locals recommend
Mastro's Steakhouse
246 N Canon DrIn my opinion the best steak in Los Angeles, this is also an expensive/extravagant option, possible to see celebrities here as well. My favorite steak here is the Bone in Fillet, all of their food is top notch and great, can't go wrong.
High end Italian on Abbott Kinney in Venice, likely celebrity sightings and incredible food.
93 locals recommend
Felix
1023 Abbot Kinney BlvdHigh end Italian on Abbott Kinney in Venice, likely celebrity sightings and incredible food.
This is one of my favorite places in LA, award winning gastropub with gourmet burgers and beers, I highly recommend it. Be aware there are no reservations. Montana avenue is all very walkable so very easy to kill time.
344 locals recommend
Father's Office
1018 Montana AveThis is one of my favorite places in LA, award winning gastropub with gourmet burgers and beers, I highly recommend it. Be aware there are no reservations. Montana avenue is all very walkable so very easy to kill time.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good spot and location in close proximity to other bars in Santa Monica.
525 locals recommend
The Bungalow
101 Wilshire BlvdGood spot and location in close proximity to other bars in Santa Monica.
Great spot, possible celebrity sightings. Walk right behind the Red O and you will see the entrance to 41 Ocean.
17 locals recommend
Ocean Avenue
Ocean AvenueGreat spot, possible celebrity sightings. Walk right behind the Red O and you will see the entrance to 41 Ocean.
This is the home of the Kogi food truck, and is also a great bar for drinks. This is one of my favorite spots for the best food, you can't go wrong with anything here, my favorite are the tacos.
116 locals recommend
Alibi Room
12236 Washington BlvdThis is the home of the Kogi food truck, and is also a great bar for drinks. This is one of my favorite spots for the best food, you can't go wrong with anything here, my favorite are the tacos.
This is a great spot for drinks and insane views of Santa Monica. One of my favorites in LA.
18 locals recommend
ONYX Rooftop Bar
1301 Ocean AveThis is a great spot for drinks and insane views of Santa Monica. One of my favorites in LA.
The Brig
1515 Abbot Kinney BlvdAnother great bar and scene on Abbott Kinney with billiards.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdShopping
3rd Street Promenade
3rd Street PromenadeOpen air shopping with a lot at your fingertips.
Another good shopping option, lot of great dining, theaters and shopping.
372 locals recommend
Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica BlvdAnother good shopping option, lot of great dining, theaters and shopping.