I moved to LA last year and these are the restaurants I keep going back to in West Los Angeles!
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COFFEE / MATCHA
BREAKFAST
DINNER
HAPPY HOUR
BARS
COFFEE / MATCHA
Elite coffee. Everything on the menu is good.
Caffe Luxxe | Santa Monica
The matcha with cold foam is everything!
La La Land Kind Cafe | Santa Monica
High quality matcha! Perfect patio.
Malou Coffee | Brentwood
BREAKFAST
Love these sourdough bagels!!
Layla Bagels | Santa Monica
Get the breakfast burrito and matcha! I love sitting at the outside tables with my dog and people watching.
Go Get Em Tiger | Santa Monica
DINNER
I always bring visitors here and they consistently say it’s their new favorite restaurant! Delicious shareable plates, great atmosphere, and I saw Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen here.
RVR | Venice
Everything at this restaurant is good. Each dish is so flavorful and unique. Go!
Cobi's | Santa Monica
You must reserve a table in the sunset room—the views and vibes are spectacular! The whipped eggplant appetizer is good, but overall, the food is nothing to write home about.
Élephante | Santa Monica
Small menu but everything is top tier. I always gets the pressed sushi roll, fried chicken sandwich, and a dirty martini with blue cheese olives. No reservations so get there early or be prepared to wait!
Honor Bar | Beverly Hills
Some of the best pasta I’ve ever had! I prefer to eat at Bar Funke on the rooftop—such an amazing atmosphere.
Funke | Beverly Hills
I considered not including Gjelina because the hosts / reservation management are horrible, but the food makes up for it and I keep going back. The menu is seasonal so I usually just ask the servers what they recommend—and they never miss.
Gjelina | Venice
This is my favorite restaurant. I go here weekly and it never disappoints!! Consistent, high-quality sushi at a reasonable price.
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
Feels like Europe without leaving LA. Drink wine on the stoop and watch the sunset while you wait for your table. Love the crudo dishes.
Dudley Market | Venice
Excellent Italian food on Abbot Kinney. Make a reservation in advance.
Felix Trattoria | Venice
Come for the Mediterranean food, stay for the vibes!! Cozy interior and magical back patio. Love it here.
Alisa Wine & Friends | Venice
If you eat meat, this is a must visit! Literally the best steak I’ve ever had.
Matū Kai | Brentwood
HAPPY HOUR
Happy hour: 5-6 p.m., daily
Laurel Hardware | West Hollywood
Go for happy hour and order the vodka pizza. Trust me.
Ospi | Brentwood
Go for happy hour for 50% off ALL drinks. I usually order a bottle of wine at the bar and bring it outside to the fire pits for the best views.
Orla by Michael Mina | Santa Monica
Cozy indoor/outdoor wine bar with daily deals! Great wine selection and fresh food.
Bodega Wine Bar | Santa Monica
This might be the most underrated happy hour! 50% off cocktails every day until 7 p.m.
The Misfit Bar | Santa Monica
Stunning views and $10 martinis daily from 3-5pm
Dante | Beverly Hills
BARS
Great selection of draft beers, atmosphere and decent menu.
Father's Office | Santa Monica
This indoor/outdoor bar overlooking Venice beach is the perfect day drink spot. Put your name in at Dudley Market and hang out here while you wait for your table.
