Tere’s Mexican

Vibes: Old school authentic

What to get: The ceviche, the chicken and bean burrito (make sure to get it wet!) and potato taquitos

Tacos 1986

Vibes: Authentic TJ style tacos 

What to get: The perron and the tacos 

Esquella
Vibes: Fun, hip modern  

What to get: Lobster tacos, ground beef pickle taco, guacamole, churros and pro tip they make their margs super strong 

Leo taco truck

Vibes: Legendary taco truck, ideal for late night
What to get: The Al Pastor taco, classic cheese quesadilla 

Homestate

Vibes: Bright and loud tex mex, order on the app ahead of time to beat the lines. Best for breakfast and lunch

What to get: Potato tacos and the Trinity breakfast tacos 

Antico
Vibes: One of the best Italian restaurants in LA. Beautiful open kitchen and seasonal menu. Make sure to make a reservation in advance

What to get: Trust the waiter (menu seasonal and always changing) Ice creams always good and made to order

Botanica
Vibes: East side cozy restaurant with a cute little market place selling a great selection of wines and goods to take home  

What to get: Dips are always great, sweet potatoes with salsa verde, chocolate cake, menu changes seasonally

Felix

Vibes: fun, special and intimate 

What to get: Focaccia, meatballs and all the pastas, squash blossoms and prawns make sure to leave room for dessert 

Umeda

Vibes: Low key sushi spot, intimate. They don’t rush you out

What to get: Cucumber sunomono, Artichoke salad, crispy rice spicy tuna, all the sashimi, whitefish tempura, mushrooms,  frozen berries 

Sushi Note
Vibes: Very serious sushi. NEED a reservation
What to get: Splurge! Omakase with wine pairing 

Matsuhisa 

Vibes: Locals only, NEED a reservations
What to get: EVERYTHING and Choco bento box 

Nobu Malibu
Vibes: Hot spot, super trendy, nearly impossible to get a reservation
What to get: Creamy rock shrimp tempura, black cod miso, cucumber sunomono, basically you can’t go wrong

South Beverly Grill
Vibes: Old school Hollywood 

What to get: Shrimp cocktail, wedge salad, coleslaw, oysters, HonorBar fried chicken sandwich

Superba
Vibes: Sit outside, especially the one in Hollywood 

What to get: All the veggie sides

 Crossroads

Vibes: Great bar, waiters are always great. Kind of dark and sexy 

What to get: Kale caesar salad, lasagna, potatoes 

Great White

Vibes: Open, airy, beachy 

What to get: Salmon curry, breakfast burrito, smoked salmon pizza

Angelini Osteria

Vibes: Italy in LA 

What to get: Lasagna, Tuna tartar, lobster salad 

Luv 2 Eat Thai

Vibes: Authentic strip mall Thai food 

What to get: Chicken pad see, spring rolls

Bavel

Vibes: Downtown hotspot 

What to get: Dips with balloon bread, mushrooms, prawns

Craigs LA

Vibes: LA essential 

What to get: Vegan bolognese, Vegan choco pizza

Anajak

Vibes: Poppin, be prepared to stand in line for Taco Tuesdays 

What to get: You can’t go wrong with the food or the extensive wine list 

Republique

Vibes: Beautiful interiors day and night 

What to get: Oysters, Mussels, Salads all the veggies. You can’t go wrong with the pastries and bread 

Uncool Burger

Vibes: Easy and quick burger place with vegan options 

What to get: Uncool burger and fries 

Monty’s Burger 

Vibes: Fun, casual vegan burger spot 

What to get: Cheeseburger 

La Morra

Vibes: Chill, friendly and hip 

What to get: Seasonal (look at menu) 

Saffys

Vibes: Casual, light, airy, very loud

What to get: Everything!  

Pace

Vibes: Casual and cozy

What to get: Neptune’s Pie

Cafe Stella

Vibes: Hipster and fun

What to get: Steak Frites

Neptune’s Net

Vibes: Biker meets beach, a fun vibe and the beach across the street is beautiful 

What to get: The menu is large so there is something for everyone

Courage Bagels

Vibes: Its a long line but worth the wait 

What to get: All the bagels and any of the toppings

Howdys 

Vibes: Easy and casual burrito spot 

What to get: Seafood burrito and sushi burrito 

Malibu Farm

Vibes: Pretty restaurant at the end of the Malibu pier casual and easy for lunch or after the beach 

What to get: Salads and cauliflower pizza

Sunlife Organics

Vibes: Malibu essential 

What to get: Million Dollar Smoothie

Luxe Cafe

Vibes: Quick great coffee stop with super friendly staff 

What to get: The croissants and they have great coffee

Endless Color Pizza

Vibes: The greatest hippy pizza spot with a great selection of wines and records for sale

What to get: At lunch they do mini personalized pizzas, the mushroom one is delicious