Food & Drink

Your guide to the best of L.A.’s food and drink scene

The best new bars in L.A.
Bars

The best new bars in L.A.

Our quarterly list of the city’s hottest new places to drink has you covered, non-alcoholic options and all.
The best restaurants in L.A.
Restaurants

The best restaurants in L.A.

L.A.'s home to one of the most exciting and diverse food scenes in the country—and here's just where to begin.
The best restaurants on the Westside
Restaurants

The best restaurants on the Westside

People who refuse to head east of the 405: This one's for you.
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The Misfit
Bars

The Misfit

4 out of 5 stars
Since 2011, the Misfit has relaxed from a destination bar and restaurant into a beloved, beautifully appointed Westside mainstay popular among locals and...
Chez Jay
Restaurants

Chez Jay

3 out of 5 stars
Chez Jay is something different to everyone: an institution, a dive, a time warp, a wormhole to a totally bizarre experience. To me, it’s all of the...
Esters Wine Shop & Bar
Bars

Esters Wine Shop & Bar

4 out of 5 stars
The pours may be pricey, but this Santa Monica wine shop and bar is a worthwhile splurge.
Vamos Vamos
Restaurants

Vamos Vamos

4 out of 5 stars
Inspired by the Land of Enchantment, this tiny nacho bar along Santa Monica’s Main Street serves margaritas, tacos other tasty, hatch-chili-heavy fare.
The Daily Pint
Bars

The Daily Pint

3 out of 5 stars
After extensive renovations (including a larger-than-life outdoor mural of King Charles), the Daily Pint is back with its impressive collection of over 500...

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Where to eat in L.A.

Best restaurants by neighborhood

Restaurants

Venice

Between the boardwalk and bustling Abbot Kinney, this changing beach neighborhood is full of destination-worthy, delicious places to eat.
Restaurants

Santa Monica

Will there be traffic? Probably. Will it be hard to find parking? Unless you’re around Third Street, probably. But will the food be worth it? Yep.
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Hollywood

Grab yourself something delicious to eat the next time you find yourself in Tinseltown.  
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Culver City

There's plenty to love in this quieter Westside neighborhood, both old and new alike.
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Highland Park

Eat your way through eclectic, vegan-friendly Highland Park, plus destination-worthy eateries in nearby Eagle Rock and Glassell Park.

Find great restaurants by dish

Burgers
Restaurants

Burgers

Because meat, bread and cheese have just of as much of a place in the L.A. diet as green juice and kale salad.
Pizza
Restaurants

Pizza

Move over, East Coasters; L.A.'s pizza moment has finally arrived.
Sandwiches
Restaurants

Sandwiches

Whether your tastes run classic or contemporary, there’s a delicious sandwich for you in L.A.
Tacos
Restaurants

Tacos

Take a tour of the best tacos in Los Angeles, from brick-and-mortar spots to walk-up stands and food trucks.
Bagels
Restaurants

Bagels

The artisan bagel boom is upon us—and we tracked down the best of the best.

Find great restaurants by cuisine

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Mexican

The unofficial official cuisine of Los Angeles.
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Japanese

Omakase, kaiseki and more casual fare at the city's best sushi bars, izakayas, ramenyas and more.
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Spanish

Enjoy the bold, garlicky flavors of the Iberian Peninsula all around L.A.
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Indian

Plus Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan, too.
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Italian

For a city supposedly full of gluten-sensitive diners, L.A. has far more than its fair share of trattorias. 
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Thai

L.A. has no shortage of spice-laden seafood, curries, papaya salads and sinus-clearing stir-fries.

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