Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Marketplace-style restaurant with great breakfast, lunch and sides
251 locals recommend
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd StMarketplace-style restaurant with great breakfast, lunch and sides
Classic Oaxacan restaurant with fantastic mole and live music on the weekends
56 locals recommend
Guelaguetza Restaurante
3014 W Olympic BlvdClassic Oaxacan restaurant with fantastic mole and live music on the weekends
Seafood classics and an incredible fried chicken sandwich with a nice ambience
80 locals recommend
Son of a Gun
8370 W 3rd StSeafood classics and an incredible fried chicken sandwich with a nice ambience
An institution and classic LA jewish deli that is open 24 hours
183 locals recommend
Canter's Restaurant, Bakery, Deli and Bar
419 N Fairfax AveAn institution and classic LA jewish deli that is open 24 hours
Stout Burgers & Beers
1544 N Cahuenga BlvdHigh quality burgers and beer that’s open til 4am
Chosun Galbee
3330 W Olympic BlvdHigher end Korean bbq restaurant that’s great for big groups
Probably the best Thai restaurant in LA with an extensive menu and a cozy dining room
67 locals recommend
Jitlada Restaurant
5233 Sunset BlvdProbably the best Thai restaurant in LA with an extensive menu and a cozy dining room
Petit Trois
718 N Highland AveTiny french bistro by chef Ludo Lefebvre with great french classics
Simple and casual cafe with great salads, sandwiches and pastries with a great patio
114 locals recommend
The Sycamore Kitchen
143 S La Brea AveSimple and casual cafe with great salads, sandwiches and pastries with a great patio
Probably the best southern BBQ in LA, with a great bar and plenty of TV’s
76 locals recommend
Bludso's Bar & Que
609 N La Brea AveProbably the best southern BBQ in LA, with a great bar and plenty of TV’s
No frills Peruvian food with great lomo saltado and mariscos in a casual setting.
50 locals recommend
Mario's Peruvian & Seafood
5786 Melrose AveNo frills Peruvian food with great lomo saltado and mariscos in a casual setting.
Delicious breakfasts, lunches, & dinners in a beautiful historic building.
319 locals recommend
Republique
624 S La Brea AveDelicious breakfasts, lunches, & dinners in a beautiful historic building.
Genwa Korean BBQ
5115 Wilshire BlvdVery delicious Korean bbq with a wide variety of banchan
Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles - Hollywood
1514 N Gower StWorld famous fried chicken and waffles
Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland AveSome of the best pizza in LA from Mario Batali
Extremely popular handcrafted ice-cream from Portland. Very busy, but the line moves fast.
125 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
240 N Larchmont BlvdExtremely popular handcrafted ice-cream from Portland. Very busy, but the line moves fast.
Some of the best pizza in LA (not kidding) with a nice patio and beer on tap
51 locals recommend
Village Pizzeria
131 N Larchmont BlvdSome of the best pizza in LA (not kidding) with a nice patio and beer on tap
Fantastic Italian with a buzzing scene and perfect homemade pastas
91 locals recommend
Osteria La Buca
5210 Melrose AveFantastic Italian with a buzzing scene and perfect homemade pastas
A modern marketplace "cafeteria style" restaurant with plenty of sandwich, sides and hot items.
516 locals recommend
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdA modern marketplace "cafeteria style" restaurant with plenty of sandwich, sides and hot items.
A hip and delicious vegetarian restaurant on the northside of Larchmont.
280 locals recommend
Cafe Gratitude
639 N Larchmont BlvdA hip and delicious vegetarian restaurant on the northside of Larchmont.
A wine and spirit shop with an incredible sandwich shop. Go early or call ahead as lines get long.
95 locals recommend
Larchmont Village Wine, Spirits & Cheese
223 N Larchmont BlvdA wine and spirit shop with an incredible sandwich shop. Go early or call ahead as lines get long.
Go Get Em Tiger
230 N Larchmont BlvdHip coffee shop with patio seating and great breakfast items
Great little sushi restaurant with a huge menu and great customer service
15 locals recommend
KIKU SUSHI
246 N Larchmont BlvdGreat little sushi restaurant with a huge menu and great customer service
Sam's Bagels
154 N Larchmont BlvdBagel shop with great bagels, sandwiches and coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Frank 'n Hank
518 S Western AveA definitive L.A. dive bar that’s cash only
Break Room 86
630 S Ardmore Ave80s-themed Karaoke bar with great cocktails and live 80’s bands.
A Cuban-themed bar with a dress code offering a cigar lounge & burlesque-style salsa acts.
98 locals recommend
La Descarga
1159 N Western AveA Cuban-themed bar with a dress code offering a cigar lounge & burlesque-style salsa acts.
A beer-focused bar/restaurant with a rotating list of beers and great gastropub
104 locals recommend
Beer Belly
532 S Western AveA beer-focused bar/restaurant with a rotating list of beers and great gastropub
1970s retro bar with era-appropriate garage sale decor, an Airstream trailer & backyard BBQ
266 locals recommend
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1611 N El Centro Ave1970s retro bar with era-appropriate garage sale decor, an Airstream trailer & backyard BBQ
Sexy cocktail lounge that serves creative drinks in a stylish setting.
58 locals recommend
The Normandie Club
3612 W 6th StSexy cocktail lounge that serves creative drinks in a stylish setting.
The Darkroom
7302 Melrose AveSimple, no-frills bar with tv’s as well as a full bar menu
The Parlor
7250 Melrose AveUpscale sports bar with over 50 tv’s and a full gastropub menu
The Know Where Bar
5634 Hollywood Blvd1930’s vintage-vibe bar with high end cocktails
Sassafras
1233 Vine StMixology focused bar with a New Orleans theme and live Bluegrass band
The Three Clubs
1123 Vine StRelaxed, local neighborhood bar with live music.
Essentials
Coin Laundry
4477 Beverly BlvdNearest coin laundromat. Open 24 hours.
Ritz Cleaners
306 N Larchmont BlvdNearest dry cleaners.
Rite Aid Pharmacy
226 N Larchmont BlvdNearest drug store.
Pavilions
727 Vine StNearest grocery store.
Larchmont Beauty Center
208 N Larchmont BlvdNearest beauty supply store.
Parks & Nature
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveIconic and famous spot for hiking and walking.
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGreat views of the city and hiking.
Hollywood Reservoir
G6451 Weidlake DrGreat hike around Lake Hollywood Reservoir
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdGreat views of the city and nice, easy walks.
Silver Lake Reservoir
Run or walk around the Silver Lake Reservoir