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The Westside Hit List: The Best New Restaurants On The Westside
The best new spots to check out in Venice, Santa Monica, Malibu, Sawtelle, and more.
Where To Eat Lunch In Santa Monica
Outsmart the crowds and have lunch at one of these great Santa Monica spots.
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.
The Best Mexican Food On The Westside
There are a lot of options for Mexican food on the Westside. These are the best of them.
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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
Sidecar in Santa Monica makes the best fancy donuts in LA and everyone knows it.
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.
Burgette
Burgette is a French wine bar in Santa Monica that serves fancy burgers and works for a date night if you live nearby.
Rae's Restaurant
Rae's Restaurant is one of Santa Monica's last old-timey diners serving hearty breakfast staples.
Cassia
Cassia is a Southeast Asian restaurant in Santa Monica that's one of the Westside's most reliably great restaurants.
The Lobster
The Lobster is a touristy seafood spot at the end of the Santa Monica Piet with great views and expensive, mediocre food.
The Coco Club
The Coco Club is a fun rooftop bar in Santa Monica where you can have a sunset drink and dance.
The Westside Hit List: The Best New Restaurants On The Westside
The best new spots to check out in Venice, Santa Monica, Malibu, Sawtelle, and more.
Layla
Layla is a hotel restaurant in Santa Monica with Jordanian food that's just as appealing as the waterfront views.
B & T's Deli
B & T's is a vegetarian sandwich shop in Santa Monica that works for a good, quick lunch.
Cobi’s
Cobi’s is a fun Santa Monica dinner spot for natural wine and Southeast Asian curries. Weekend brunch on the patio is also good to know about.
Manchego
Manchego in Santa Monica is a romantic Spanish restaurant on Main Street that's been a go-to date spot for years. The food is fuel for small talk.
Xuntos
Xuntos is a Spanish tapas spot in Santa Monica that's perfect for an impromptu dinner with lots of chit-chat and vermouth.
Bun & Mi
Bun & Mi is a tiny Vietnamese counter spot in Santa Monica that’s easy to miss, but you don't want to miss their incredible bánh mì sandwiches.
The Georgian Room
The Georgian Room is an old Hollywood steakhouse and piano bar hidden beneath The Georgian Hotel.
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
This historic hotel in Santa Monica is a great place for afternoon tea.
Where To Eat Lunch In Santa Monica
Outsmart the crowds and have lunch at one of these great Santa Monica spots.
Sogno Toscano
Sogno Toscano is a daytime Italian spot in Santa Monica with delicious sandwiches and strong espresso.
Tre Mani
Tre Mani is a lunchtime collab between Santa Monica's Ghisallo and Jyan Isaac. Their Roman schiacciata are some of the best sandwiches in LA.
Shirube
Shirube is a modern izakaya in Santa Monica with excellent small plates that make even a quick meal feel special.
Pasjoli
Pasjoli is a fancy French restaurant in Santa Monica that's worth a splurge for a special occasion.
Bludso’s
Bludso’s second location in Santa Monica serves the same great BBQ as the original spot. Bring a hungry group.