Los Angeles - Restaurants - Californian

8768 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90069
310-659-6022

Mirabelle

What was once beige and charmingly dated is now gold and offering charcuterie. Mirabelle is a legend on Sunset, but like everone else out here, she's gotten such a major facelift that she's practic... read more

7950 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90046
323-822-2900

Fresh Bites

Standard selection of simple dishes, inspired by Italy and California. Pizzas, sandwiches and skewers are the center of the menu, with smoothies and pastries (breakfast and dessert) filling out the... read more

395 Santa Monica Pl., Los Angeles 90401
310-899-1000

Zengo

Santa Monica Place is a mall, sure, but it's one of those new-fangled indoor/outdoor spaces that could be called 'upscale'. Fancy stores, restaurants with expensive cocktails. This is one of them. ... read more

6541 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90028
323-960-2404

Te'Kila

The name isn't confusing anybody, is it? There's a whole wall of tequilas to choose from, from guaranteed hangover-inducers to the stuff that goes for $300 a shot. It comes with a lobster burrito. ... read more

2700 Colorado Ave., Los Angeles 90404
310-866-5228

Tiato

Breakfast and lunch on a big open patio, or inside if you've had enough Santa Monica sun. Snag to-go from the market if you've got places to be (beach or office). California-ish cuisine, but with a... read more

1071 Glendon Ave., Los Angeles 90024
310-208-2023

The Glendon

Decor is very spare, as is befitting a college town, but the high ceilings and dark red walls give this pubby place some dramatic flair. Cuisine is on the bistro side, very classic California, with... read more

339 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles 90036
323-951-0039

Chameau Deli Bar

Transformation is complete: from casbah to modern eclectic, with red and green chairs and chalkboard menus. Said menus are now simplified: sandwiches (regular, wrapped or grilled), salads, plates o... read more

8164 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90048
323-951-9577

V Cafe

There's so much shopping in this neighborhood. This is the spot to recharge. Deli case is always full of salads (both greens and pasta-based), plenty of desserts, and sandwiches are made to order. ... read more

8516 W. Third St., Los Angeles 90048
310-652-7772

Crepe Republic

An order-at-the-counter joint, with reasonable prices and goofy dish names, like 'Ham It Up', 'Sunny Life' and 'Snow White'. Noone still thinks crepes are fancy, right? Besides build-your-own, brea... read more

6703 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90038

Hatfield's

Hatfield's is a favorite for its fresh, local ingredients whipped up into rich—but not too heavy— dishes and heavenly desserts. The chef/owners have 86ed the old location in favor of on... read more

9669 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90210
310-271-7274

La Bottega Marino

Bev Hills may not have Long Beach's authenticity, but does have it beat for pure proliferation of Italian restaurants. The latest comes from a well-known L.A. eatery family, and this outpost fulfil... read more

6506 Westward Beach Rd., Los Angeles 90265
310-457-2602

The Collection

Located in the Malibu Country Inn, the food sort of reflects the "hotel restaurant" stereotype. Fish, chicken, high prices. But sit at an outside table and the plates don't matter so much. Perched ... read more

3329 Division St., Los Angeles 90065
323-221-1060

L.A. Bento

In the mornings it's the spot for fancy coffee and pastries—housemade isn't the thing here, just high-quality vendors. The woodsy little store shuts down early, to get those lunch deliveries ... read more

101 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90401
310-319-3111

FIG

There's not just a chef, there's a forager, too. The job entails visiting California farms and bringing the goods from their dirt to your mouth. Restaurant is hotel-adjacent and looks like it, too.... read more

7458 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles 90036
323-634-0700

Eva

In some ways it's similar to the previous occupant: small bites of rich dishes. Scallops with brussel sprouts and chorizo. Expensive meat with local vegetables. Near-heavenly desserts. The new chan... read more

300 Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90404
310-449-4000

Stefan's at LA Farm

Stefan Richter made a TV name for himself by seeming to know how to cook, and definitely being a prick. Now we'll know which wins out, since he's taken over a lagging Santa Monica joint. Food is se... read more

10850 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 90064
310-470-1539

Westside Tavern

Beer lover's paradise in a "mall". There's an outdoor-facing wall, but still a mall. The booze selection feels like somewhere else entirely. A Portland pub? A New York mixology haven? Mixed drinks ... read more

426 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles 90036
323-782-8331

Golden State

An ode to the bounty - natural and man-made - of southern Cali. Even the beer is local. And that's practically a shocker. (We're new to beer here.) Ice cream from the spectacular Scoops. Only place... read more

598 E. Main St., Los Angeles 93001
805-643-6800

Watermark

Huge plates of fish, meat, fun stuff like artichoke ravioli and lobster pot pie. It's resort food, but better. And with stronger drinks. Watch out for the sweet ones. It's a new level of sugary. Bu... read more

9540 Washington Blvd. , Los Angeles 90232
(310) 838-3131

Gyenari Korean BBQ & Lounge

Korean BBQ's typically a low-budget, cornered-away affair, often hidden in the recesses of strip malls and Koreatowns, waiting to be found (or: already discovered) by their respective town's in-the... read more

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