Fave LA Restaurants

Fave LA Restaurants

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Created by Amber Jamal • Updated On: April 6, 2019

Some of my few personal faves - From low budget to fancy pantsy - Great food and ambiances that makes L.A. traffic not so miserable! Love it, or don't, but I sure as hell do!

Coral Tree Café is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

1. Coral Tree Café

8.0
11645 San Vicente Blvd (at Darlington Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Coffee Shop · Brentwood · 90 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: If you like Urth, you will LOVE Coral Tree. Panini's are fab, Organic Eggs with a mimosa (YUM), but what's best is the patio and WIFI. Nothing beats a nice day in the fresh Brentwood air at Coral Tree

Osteria Mozza is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

2. Osteria Mozza

8.8
6602 Melrose Ave (at Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · 157 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Obviously their food is unique and exquisite, but try one of their desserts - GEEBUS! Never had anything like their Olive Oil Gelato w/Rosemary Brittle, and never will again. Book a month in advance.

Father's Office is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

3. Father's Office

8.2
1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 200 tips and reviews
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

4. SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

8.6
11640 San Vicente Blvd (Darlington Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Brentwood · 78 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Best sushi in LA.

Farmshop is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

5. Farmshop

8.7
225 26th St, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Brentwood · 69 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Love their retail area, and their dinner menu is fresh & hip. Decent wine selection, nice for a date or dinner with a friend.

Plan Check Kitchen + Bar is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

6. Plan Check Kitchen + Bar

8.4
1800 Sawtelle Blvd (at Nebraska Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · West Los Angeles · 168 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Their fried chicken sandwich is ridiculous.

Beverly Hills Courthouse is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

7. Beverly Hills Courthouse

9355 Burton Way (at Civic Center Dr), Beverly Hills, CA
Courthouse · 36 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Great food, great ambiance. Cute place for a date, or a drink with a girlfriend!

Bar Toscana is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

8. Bar Toscana

8.4
11633 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Brentwood · 10 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Really really really outstanding cocktails. Their bar manager, William, is the best!

Craft is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

9. Craft

8.3
10100 Constellation Blvd (Century City East), Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · Century City · 57 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Food is excellent, but ambiance is a little stiff. Great for a business lunch, though!

Tacos Tu Madre is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

10. Tacos Tu Madre

8.4
1945 1/2 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Taco Restaurant · Westside · 25 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Excellent tacos in a very hip setting. Great for a casual meal.

fundamental LA is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

11. fundamental LA

1303 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Westwood · 42 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: My lunch break go-to. Love it so so much!

Cha Cha Chicken is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

12. Cha Cha Chicken

9.0
1906 Ocean Ave (at Pico Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Ocean Park · 172 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Killer fried chicken, and their jerk chicken is the best in LA. So flavorful! Perfect for a warm day near the beach.

Red Room Food & Wine Bar is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

13. Red Room Food & Wine Bar

6.9
17499 Ventura Blvd (at Encino Ave), Encino, CA
Wine Bar · 6 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Short ribs are delicious & wine menu is fab. Service is wonderful too, especially when you're picky about wine but can't put your finger on what exactly you want :-) Great live music Wed-Sat, too!

Comoncy is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

14. Comoncy

7.4
12265 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Café · Studio City · 1 tip

Amber J.Amber Jamal: The Turkey Burger, Quinoa Burger & Thai Salad are out of this world. Best iced latte in LA!

Pizzeria Mozza is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

15. Pizzeria Mozza

9.1
641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Hancock Park · 292 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Best pizza in LA!

The Little Door is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

16. The Little Door

246 26th St (26th & San Vicente), Santa Monica, CA
French Restaurant · North of Montana · 7 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: A romantic restaurant with great French offerings.

République is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

17. République

9.3
624 S La Brea Ave (at W 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Hancock Park · 266 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Everything is delicious and well-prepared, ambiance is wonderful for a night out with friends.

Baltaire is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

18. Baltaire

9.1
11647 San Vicente Blvd (Barrington St & San Vicente Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse · Brentwood · 16 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Best steak in LA. And surprisingly, the Sea Bass is the best, too - better than Crustacean's! Ahi Poke is a must try, and their cocktails are excellent.

A.O.C. is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

19. A.O.C.

8.8
8700 W 3rd St (at S Hamel Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Wine Bar · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Best fried chicken in LA, period.

Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

20. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill

6.2
189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Mid-City West · 14 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: A NY favorite, welcome to LA! Awesome American/Japanese fusion.

Mainland Poke Shop is one of Fave LA Restaurants.

21. Mainland Poke Shop

8318 1/2 W 3rd St (at S Sweetzer Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Poke Restaurant · Mid-City West · 22 tips and reviews

Amber J.Amber Jamal: Delicious poke in LA. I suggest ordering in advance on their website to avoid the line.