Brett Keating
Former LA Staff Writer
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The Best Bars In Santa Monica
Dives, breweries, and local hangs under the pier. There’s a lot more to Santa Monica bars than you probably think.
Ddong Ggo
Ddong Ggo is a lively Koreatown bar with a smoked-filled patio and excellent fried chicken.
The Best Bars On The Eastside
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to everywhere you need to be drinking on the Eastside.
Izakaya Hachi
Hachi is an all-purpose party izakaya in Torrance where you and your friends can drink rare sakes and eat one of the best $40 omakases around.
The Tam O’Shanter
The Tam O’Shanter is an LA classic and great place to go if you want to eat prime rib and feel like you’re on “Game of Thrones.”
BBQ + Rice
BBQ + Rice is Korean rice bowl spot in East Hollywood (and West Hollywood) that’s perfect for a filling, no-frills lunch or dinner.
Margot
Margot is a rooftop Mediterranean restaurant in Culver City with beautiful views, great cocktails, and OK food.
Sage Organic Vegan Bistro
Sage is a vegetarian chain restaurant serving some of the better vegetarian food in LA. Which is obviously saying something.
Teddy’s Red Tacos
Teddy’s Red Tacos in Venice is the third outlet of the fantastic red beef birria tacos mini-chain.
Master Ha
Master Ha in Koreatown is a great spot for a casual weeknight meal, and serves a fantastic (and rare) raw crab dish.
Mister Bossam
An everyday-looking spot on Western in Koreatown serving truly unique Korean food, Mister Bossam specializes in grilled pork ribs with cheese.
Jinsol Gukbap
People are at Jinsol Gukbap in Koreatown for one thing: gukbap - a clear pork-broth soup.
Ceviche Project
Ceviche Project is an excellent Eastside date night spot, with inventive and interesting takes on raw fish.
Soot Bull Jeep
One of the only barbecue spots in Koreatown that still only uses coal, Soot Bull Jeep specializes in baby back ribs that are sweet and tender.
Simply Wholesome
A health food store/restaurant in View Park-Windsor Hills with perpetual lines, Simply Wholesome is a good place anytime of day for a snack or meal.
Maury’s
The best bagel spot in town, Maury’s is a fantastic go-to for breakfast or lunch - no matter where your coastal allegiance lies.
