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In narrow, winding Laurel Canyon, beneath a funky market, this unexpected restaurant sports used-brick walls, a Euro-style stand-up bar, and seating on multi-colored schoolhouse chairs.
166 locals recommend
Pace
2100 Laurel Canyon BlvdIn narrow, winding Laurel Canyon, beneath a funky market, this unexpected restaurant sports used-brick walls, a Euro-style stand-up bar, and seating on multi-colored schoolhouse chairs.
The Polo Lounge does a good job of channeling Old Hollywood with its impeccable service & quality food.
62 locals recommend
Polo Lounge
9641 Sunset BlvdThe Polo Lounge does a good job of channeling Old Hollywood with its impeccable service & quality food.
After an afternoon of shopping on Melrose, unwind with coffee and a sandwich at Alfred’s. The menu is small, but Alfred’s only serves the best.
168 locals recommend
Melrose Place
Melrose PlaceAfter an afternoon of shopping on Melrose, unwind with coffee and a sandwich at Alfred’s. The menu is small, but Alfred’s only serves the best.
Though the Chateau Marmont is synonymous with Hollywood’s party crowd, the hotel’s restaurant is a surprisingly peaceful space.
353 locals recommend
Chateau Marmont
8221 Sunset BlvdThough the Chateau Marmont is synonymous with Hollywood’s party crowd, the hotel’s restaurant is a surprisingly peaceful space.
Visitors might find it odd that an upscale French restaurant from star chef Ludo Lefebvre would be located in a strip mall, but that’s typical of Southern California.
29 locals recommend
Trois Mec
716 N Highland AveVisitors might find it odd that an upscale French restaurant from star chef Ludo Lefebvre would be located in a strip mall, but that’s typical of Southern California.
"Un lugar en la mesa del amor", This is the concept behind Gracias Madre. The restaurant is a mix of Mexican cuisine and organic food, with a clean and modern ambient.
241 locals recommend
Gracias Madre
8905 Melrose Ave"Un lugar en la mesa del amor", This is the concept behind Gracias Madre. The restaurant is a mix of Mexican cuisine and organic food, with a clean and modern ambient.
Inaka means 'countryside' in Japanese, so expect to see a lot of simple, traditional options on the menu. The macrobiotic, veggie-centric menu highlights local ingredients.
Inaka Natural Foods Restaurant
131 S La Brea AveInaka means 'countryside' in Japanese, so expect to see a lot of simple, traditional options on the menu. The macrobiotic, veggie-centric menu highlights local ingredients.
This Italian joint serves serves up modern takes on red sauce classics--don't miss the crispy wood-fired pizzas topped with a creative selection of locally sourced ingredients.
124 locals recommend
Jon & Vinny's Fairfax
412 N Fairfax AveThis Italian joint serves serves up modern takes on red sauce classics--don't miss the crispy wood-fired pizzas topped with a creative selection of locally sourced ingredients.
A nice place for brunch or lunch with friends, Joan's on Third is a gourmet marketplace and cafe known as much for its welcoming staff as it is for its delicious food.
251 locals recommend
Joan’s on Third
8350 W 3rd StA nice place for brunch or lunch with friends, Joan's on Third is a gourmet marketplace and cafe known as much for its welcoming staff as it is for its delicious food.
Simple, traditional French cuisine is served in a beautifully decorated setting, complete with an outdoor patio. The generously-sized charcuterie plate is not to be missed.
12 locals recommend
Terrine
8265 Beverly BoulevardSimple, traditional French cuisine is served in a beautifully decorated setting, complete with an outdoor patio. The generously-sized charcuterie plate is not to be missed.
Ingredients get top billing at this modern French restaurant. On the menu you’ll spot Santa Barbara uni, Normandy butter and Maryland crab. Get a reservation or prepare for a long wait.
319 locals recommend
Republique
624 S La Brea AveIngredients get top billing at this modern French restaurant. On the menu you’ll spot Santa Barbara uni, Normandy butter and Maryland crab. Get a reservation or prepare for a long wait.
Essentials
Great selection on wines. Pretty delicious meals at the deli.
78 locals recommend
Canyon Country Store
2108 Laurel Canyon BlvdGreat selection on wines. Pretty delicious meals at the deli.
Bristol Farms
7880 Sunset BlvdWide range of delicious foods.
Everything Else
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller AveGreat place for a hike!
Sightseeing
Great place to see all of Los Angeles and plenty of walking trails.
4367 locals recommend
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGreat place to see all of Los Angeles and plenty of walking trails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Its celebrity clientele sometimes overshadows the Ivy’s wonderful ambience and food – this is a place to see and be seen.
181 locals recommend
The Ivy
113 N Robertson BlvdIts celebrity clientele sometimes overshadows the Ivy’s wonderful ambience and food – this is a place to see and be seen.
Fun and laid back, this nautical-themed restaurant is known for its shrimp toast and lobster roolls. Make sure you book a table to avoid disappointment.
80 locals recommend
Son of a Gun
8370 W 3rd StFun and laid back, this nautical-themed restaurant is known for its shrimp toast and lobster roolls. Make sure you book a table to avoid disappointment.
With a contemporary and sophisticated design, STK leaves traditional (and sometimes tacky) American steakhouses in the dust. The sophisticated menu presents updated takes on classic steakhouse fare.
58 locals recommend
STK Los Angeles
930 Hilgard AveWith a contemporary and sophisticated design, STK leaves traditional (and sometimes tacky) American steakhouses in the dust. The sophisticated menu presents updated takes on classic steakhouse fare.
Classy, contemporary Ysabel gets the thumbs up for its delectable food, creative cocktails and sophisticated, trendy ambience. Popular with locals in their 20s and 30s, it’s usually buzzing.
137 locals recommend
Ysabel
945 N Fairfax AveClassy, contemporary Ysabel gets the thumbs up for its delectable food, creative cocktails and sophisticated, trendy ambience. Popular with locals in their 20s and 30s, it’s usually buzzing.
There are plenty of vintage bars and restaurants in LA, but we feel certain The Nice Guy is the only one with a mafia theme. Naturally not just anyone can walk into the swanky lounge, so call or email
88 locals recommend
The Nice Guy
401 N La Cienega BlvdThere are plenty of vintage bars and restaurants in LA, but we feel certain The Nice Guy is the only one with a mafia theme. Naturally not just anyone can walk into the swanky lounge, so call or email