Bill Sebring: salted caramel pecan rolls, oatmeal stout gingerbread loaf, chocolate chip rye cookies
Eater: Waiting in line for Karen Hatfield's salted caramel sticky pecan babka is more than worth it. The tomato-onion tart, buttercup bun and rye chocolate chip cookie are all also delicious.
schaax: try chicken chow bow pasta
2. Upper West
8.5
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews
Chip Luman: Mizo glazed duck & apple meatballs paired with Anderson Valley Oatmeal Stout is amazing
Jordan Vadnais: The burrata is amazing and unique. Apples, berries, and croutons give it amazing flavor and texture. Get that, the Tawook, and a Honey Rye cocktail or 2 and call it a meal.
Mindy Johnson: No Wi-Fi. Veggie burger is pretty good.
3. The Thirsty Crow
8.2
2939 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Reno & Vendome), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Silver Lake · 81 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Steele: Ask Ky for a bear hug- oatmeal stout and pear cider.
Justin Eats: Dedicated cocktail-ing in L.A. Lively, dark and comfortable. Primo whiskey roster. Gregarious bartenders. Try signature "Thirsty Crow" cocktail, or one of the-best Old Fashioneds anywhere. Read more.
Brittany Lucy: Happy hour is amazing. 5 bucks for a dang good Old Fashioned, Manhatten & drinks a plenty! Just come :)
5. Zinque
9.0
8684 Melrose Ave (at San Vicente Blvd), West Hollywood, CA
French Restaurant · West Hollywood · 55 tips and reviews
Jonathan Allen: Beautiful patio area tucked away, and gives you a sense of intimacy. Try the Pan Con Tomate!
Fenny Fen: Pricey but like, they fly in Poilane from Paris so yolo!
Sukhee Lee: Beef Carpaccio, Parmesan,Arugula-potato gratin & Le Bowl 😍 with 🍷 ...warm brownie with ice cream scoop
6. HQ Gastropub
8.1
20969 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Woodland Hills-Warner Center · 11 tips and reviews
Stephen Smythe: The burgers are tasty, varied and situated between a buttery bun. Cocktails have rock names and hard rock prices. Nice approachable beer selection.
Megan Small: Cocktails are great. The food is really tasty and of high quality.
Doc Reo: Godfather, Good food, Great meeting, #HQGastropub
Blanche Agency: Great bar, super people and fantastic bartenders!
Lonny Robinson: Great stop on Sunday when I grocery shop
Frank Albano: Sit back and relax. The Bartenders are great, they have awesome beer on top and available by the Pint or Pitcher. Also Wines. A good place to unwind with friends. Sorry no hard alcohol here.....
9. Far Bar
8.0
347 E 1st St (at Central Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Little Tokyo · 87 tips and reviews
Diana Francisco: Absolutely coming back. Best brunch at an amazing price! Endless mimosas, phenomanal cuisine. Definitely a 5 star and I'm picky. Oh and customer service is excellent!
Los Angeles: Take public transportation (bus or rail) and you'll score 10% off your bill at this spot with a massive whiskey selection, Asian-influenced cocktails, an extensive sake list, and 40 beer taps.
Kirk Y: $5 Burgers at Happy Hour!! Try the Italian Samurai with tempura onion rings and prosciutto.
Elaine: Absolutely a must-do if you're in Venice. Excellent view, especially at sunset. Call about reservations.
Alexandra E.: A fun rooftop lounge with fabulous views of the coastline, mountains and city. Great place to have a drink year-round, day or night. Heat lamps and blankets at night, sunscreen and shades for the day!
Dress for the Date: Great local spot to catch the sunset.
13. Rustic Canyon
8.0
1119 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th Ct.), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Wilshire-Montana · 86 tips and reviews
Christina Cha: Lavender almonds, beets and berries, crispy potatoes with chicken gravy... Everything is delicious! Also appreciate that the flavors here are fresh and unique, not just a menu of current food trends.
Meg L.: Niman Ranch Burger. Dish out the extra $3 (used to be $2, le sigh) for the fried egg. You're already going big by eating an $18 burger so why not get the works? Enjoy.
Eater: Moderately priced super seasonal eats straight from SM farmers markets served in a pleasant, tasteful space. Seasonal desserts come from neighbor bakery Huckleberry. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.