Santa Monica

Culver City staple for comforting Indian fare—especially crisp dosas—in a no-frills dining room.

Polished Santa Monica dinner spot on Pico for special-occasion nights and dates.

Main Street Santa Monica bar for laid-back drinks and a lively neighborhood crowd.

Budget-friendly Vietnamese street food and comfort classics near Hoover Street.

Marina Del Rey neighborhood restaurant-bar for easygoing meals and drinks near the harbor.

Polished Beverly Hills bar for dressy cocktails and a see-and-be-seen night.

Comforting Indian curries and tandoori classics in a relaxed Encino dining room.

No-frills neighborhood Chinese spot with a loyal Westwood following and comfort-food portions.

Bustling Main Street ramen bar for customizable bowls and quick comfort-food dinners.

High-energy Santa Monica brunch spot for comfort plates and waffles-forward cravings.

Elegant Santa Monica Italian steakhouse for white-tablecloth celebrations minutes from the ocean.

Unfussy neighborhood kitchen off CA-2 for an easy, filling weeknight meal.

Neighborhood wine bar in Venice for relaxed pours and low-key date nights.

Sky-high fine dining with sweeping Los Angeles views from the 71st floor.

Westside steakhouse glamour with a buzzy, high-polish dining room built for splurges.

Counter-serve tacos and rotisserie chicken for quick, budget-friendly Santa Monica bites.

Historic beach bar on the Santa Monica boardwalk with a breezy front patio.

Big Santa Monica hangout with mini golf, arcade games, and a buzzy bar.