Favorites in LA
Doughboys Cafe & Bakery is one of Favorites in LA.

1. Doughboys Cafe & Bakery

8136 W 3rd St (btw Kilkea & La Jolla), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · Mid-City West · 92 tips and reviews
Red Lion Tavern is one of Favorites in LA.

2. Red Lion Tavern

8.7
2366 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Silver Lake · 140 tips and reviews
The Bagel Broker is one of Favorites in LA.

3. The Bagel Broker

8.6
7825 Beverly Blvd (Orange Grove), Los Angeles, CA
Bagel Shop · Mid-City West · 50 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The Bagel Broker serves 19 varieties of bagels. This bagel bastion is a regular celebrity stop, and has even made an appearance on Entourage. Read more.

The Golden State is one of Favorites in LA.

4. The Golden State

426 N Fairfax Ave (btwn Rosewood & Oakwood Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Mid-City West · 123 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The best place to catch graffiti writers and street artists. Read more.

The Dime is one of Favorites in LA.

5. The Dime

7.0
442 N Fairfax Ave (btwn Rosewood & Oakwood Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Dive Bar · Mid-City West · 26 tips and reviews
Stout Burgers & Beers is one of Favorites in LA.

6. Stout Burgers & Beers

8.9
1544 N Cahuenga Blvd (at Selma Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Central Hollywood · 197 tips and reviews
Palihouse Courtyard Brasserie is one of Favorites in LA.

7. Palihouse Courtyard Brasserie

7.5
8465 Holloway Dr (West Hollywood), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: We probably had you sold with the wild boar thing, but how enticing is Thai style alligator? Yeah, adventurous is our middle name, too. Meet you there. Read more.

Cole's is one of Favorites in LA.

8. Cole's

8.7
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Check out Varnish, a speakeasy accessible through the back of the restaurant, for old-fashioned libations.

Katsu-Ya is one of Favorites in LA.

9. Katsu-Ya

9.0
11680 Ventura Blvd (at Colfax Ave), Studio City, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: The birthplace of the now-ubiquitous spicy tuna on crispy rice – don’t miss it.

Pizzeria Mozza is one of Favorites in LA.

10. Pizzeria Mozza

9.2
641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pizzeria · Hancock Park · 290 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Sit at the bar Monday–Wednesday, 9:30–midnight and order an antipasti, pizza and a choice of dessert or glass of wine for $30.

Father's Office is one of Favorites in LA.

11. Father's Office

8.4
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · South Robertson · 361 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: The famous "no-substitutions" burger can be ordered an hour later at the Helms Avenue location, which also has micro distilled spirits not offered at the 1953 original.

Father's Office is one of Favorites in LA.

12. Father's Office

8.3
1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 200 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: The famous "no-substitutions" burger can be ordered an hour later at the Helms Avenue location, which also has micro distilled spirits not offered at the 1953 original.

In-N-Out Burger is one of Favorites in LA.

13. In-N-Out Burger

8.9
7009 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Central Hollywood · 405 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Recognized as our #1 Bang for the Buck, try customizing this iconic burger by ordering off the “secret” menu, available at www.innout.com. Read more.

Rush Street is one of Favorites in LA.

14. Rush Street

6.8
9546 Washington Blvd (at Culver Blvd.), Culver City, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Culver City · 172 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Don’t miss themed nights such as half-priced wine Tuesdays, Ladies’ Wednesdays (complete with free pole-dancing lessons from 9–11 PM) and happy-hour menus from 3–7 PM Mondays–Fridays.

Wurstküche is one of Favorites in LA.

15. Wurstküche

9.0
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 371 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: This Downtown “Purveyor of Exotic Grilled Sausages” will sell you its product raw for 30% off the list price.

Doheny Memorial Library (DML) is one of Favorites in LA.

16. Doheny Memorial Library (DML)

3550 Trousdale Pkwy (University of Southern California), Los Angeles, CA
College Library · South LA · 17 tips and reviews

University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern California: Doheny Library has been featured in numerous films, including "Ghostbusters," "Die Hard 4," "The Graduate" and "Matilda."

Drybar is one of Favorites in LA.

17. Drybar

8.3
8595 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
Hair Salon · 16 tips and reviews
Tommy Trojan is one of Favorites in LA.

18. Tommy Trojan

8.8
U S C (University of Southern California), Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor Sculpture · South LA · 7 tips and reviews
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is one of Favorites in LA.

19. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

9.3
900 Exposition Blvd (at Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · South LA · 133 tips and reviews
California Science Center is one of Favorites in LA.

20. California Science Center

9.1
700 Exposition Park Drive (at Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Science Museum · South LA · 156 tips and reviews
Musso & Frank Grill is one of Favorites in LA.

21. Musso & Frank Grill

8.9
6667 Hollywood Blvd (at N Cherokee Ave), California
American Restaurant · Hollywood · 130 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Best of LA 2012 - Best Martini. Like silent films, old-school in the martini realm does not mean boring. A martini here is best when "taken" as part of the entire steak & jellied consommé experience. Read more.

J. Paul Getty Museum is one of Favorites in LA.

22. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.4
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 503 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: There are plenty of reasons to visit the Getty's shining fortress on the hill: the garden, the views, live music, the restaurant. Less well known is its fantastic photography collection!~Lisa Horowitz Read more.

Hollywood Farmer's Market is one of Favorites in LA.

23. Hollywood Farmer's Market

9.2
Ivar Ave (btwn Sunset & Hollywood), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · Central Hollywood · 142 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: In the heart of Hollywood, this Farmer's market not only has locally grown fruits & vegetables, but street musicians, exotic wares, flowers & great food vendors! Try the pupusas! Every Sunday, 8am-1pm Read more.

Amoeba Music is one of Favorites in LA.

24. Amoeba Music

9.3
6200 Hollywood Blvd (Argyle Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · Central Hollywood · 289 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: The hangar-size emporium has an awe-inspiring selection of music, DVDs & posters and is also the site of AMAZING free in-store concerts by huge acts! The store rests above an underground parking lot. Read more.

The Abbey Food & Bar is one of Favorites in LA.

25. The Abbey Food & Bar

8.7
692 N Robertson Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd), West Hollywood, CA
Gay Bar · 290 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Get on your knees and pray at the Abbey, a sprawling 16,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor drinking establishment that attracts a consistently fierce crowd of choirboys (and the clergymen that love them)

The Grill on the Alley is one of Favorites in LA.

26. The Grill on the Alley

8.1
9560 Dayton Way, (at Wilshire Blvd.), Beverly Hills, CA
Steakhouse · 26 tips and reviews
Diddy Riese is one of Favorites in LA.

27. Diddy Riese

8.8
926 Broxton Ave (btwn Le Conte & Weyburn Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Westwood Village · 256 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Featured in Beat The Heat: A Round-Up of L.A.'s Ice Cream Sandwich Spots Read more.

Father's Office is one of Favorites in LA.

28. Father's Office

8.4
3229 Helms Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · South Robertson · 361 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: If you want one of the few tables in the bar, you will have to circle the room until somebody gets ready to leave, then plunge into a vicious scrum. The more Unibroue you drink, the easier it is... Read more.

Germany's Famous Bratwurst Truck is one of Favorites in LA.

29. Germany's Famous Bratwurst Truck

5.5
(Greater LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · Financial District · 2 tips and reviews
The Grilled Cheese Truck is one of Favorites in LA.

30. The Grilled Cheese Truck

8.2
(Gre. LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · West Los Angeles · 105 tips and reviews
Canter's Delicatessen is one of Favorites in LA.

31. Canter's Delicatessen

8.6
419 N Fairfax Ave (btwn Rosewood & Oakwood Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Mid-City West · 245 tips and reviews

SaraSara: Famous deli. Swing by and grab a sandwich to go, or sit and stay awhile. Insanely friendly staff who really know their trade.

El Carmen is one of Favorites in LA.

32. El Carmen

7.9
8138 W 3rd St (at S Kilkea Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mid-City West · 77 tips and reviews
Al Gelato is one of Favorites in LA.

33. Al Gelato

806 S Robertson Blvd (at Gregory Way), Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · South Robertson · 50 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: This tiny, more-than-30-year-old gelato shop features about 30 flavors, all served in silver coupes set on doily-topped white plates.

The Apple Pan is one of Favorites in LA.

34. The Apple Pan

8.6
10801 W Pico Blvd (at Glendon Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Westside · 333 tips and reviews

KCRWKCRW: Joy the Baker gets Banana Cream Pie after a burger.

Locanda Veneta is one of Favorites in LA.

35. Locanda Veneta

8.2
8368 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 18 tips and reviews
Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi is one of Favorites in LA.

36. Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi

8.4
114 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews
Geoffrey's is one of Favorites in LA.

37. Geoffrey's

8.5
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy (Pacific Highway), Malibu, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 110 tips and reviews
Dan Tana's is one of Favorites in LA.

38. Dan Tana's

8.9
9071 Santa Monica Blvd (at Doheny Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Cocktail Bar · 72 tips and reviews
Griffith Observatory is one of Favorites in LA.

39. Griffith Observatory

9.3
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 640 tips and reviews
Feldmar Watch & Clock Center is one of Favorites in LA.

40. Feldmar Watch & Clock Center

7.8
9000 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Jewelry Store · South Robertson · 7 tips and reviews
The Apple Pan is one of Favorites in LA.

41. The Apple Pan

8.6
10801 W Pico Blvd (at Glendon Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · Westside · 333 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A West LA institution: typical diner fare without typical diner taste. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Hotel Bel Air is one of Favorites in LA.

42. Hotel Bel Air

9.1
701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Bel Air · 38 tips and reviews
Zuma Beach is one of Favorites in LA.

43. Zuma Beach

9.3
30050 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Beach · Western Malibu · 108 tips and reviews

Vanity Fair AgendaVanity Fair Agenda: The hills meet the ocean at this absolutely beautiful beach and will make you forget that you are but a few miles away from the 11 million residents of greater Los Angeles.

BLD is one of Favorites in LA.

44. BLD

7450 Beverly Blvd (at Vista St), Los Angeles, CA
Breakfast Spot · Mid-City West · 193 tips and reviews
Annenberg Space for Photography is one of Favorites in LA.

45. Annenberg Space for Photography

2000 Avenue of the Stars (at Olympic Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Century City · 51 tips and reviews
The Hollywood Bowl is one of Favorites in LA.

46. The Hollywood Bowl

9.2
2301 N Highland Ave (at Hollywood Bowl Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · 439 tips and reviews
El Rey Theatre is one of Favorites in LA.

47. El Rey Theatre

8.7
5515 Wilshire Blvd (at Burnside Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · Mid-City West · 85 tips and reviews
The Wiltern is one of Favorites in LA.

48. The Wiltern

8.7
3790 Wilshire Blvd (at Western Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · Wilshire Center - Koreatown · 123 tips and reviews
Melrose Trading Post is one of Favorites in LA.

49. Melrose Trading Post

8.4
7850 Melrose Ave (at N Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Flea Market · Mid-City West · 56 tips and reviews
Will Rogers State Beach is one of Favorites in LA.

50. Will Rogers State Beach

8.9
15100 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Temescal Canyon Rd), Pacific Palisades, CA
Beach · 42 tips and reviews
The Cat & Fiddle is one of Favorites in LA.

51. The Cat & Fiddle

742 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pub · Central Hollywood · 79 tips and reviews
Neptune's Net is one of Favorites in LA.

52. Neptune's Net

8.6
42505 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 116 tips and reviews
The Roxy is one of Favorites in LA.

53. The Roxy

9.1
9009 W Sunset Blvd (at Hammond St), West Hollywood, CA
Rock Club · 80 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: This Saturday, the Roxy will be hosting a festival that brings you the best of vegan living with up to 24 breweries plus a few band. historic Roxy going vegan for a day is worth the $40 ticket. Read more.

Cafe Stella is one of Favorites in LA.

54. Cafe Stella

8.5
3932 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Silver Lake · 67 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Find us feasting on quality French bistro fare on the intimate courtyard. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but a trip isn’t complete without a helping of pommes frites with truffle oil Read more.

Golden Gopher is one of Favorites in LA.

55. Golden Gopher

8.1
417 W 8th St (at Hill St), Los Angeles, CA
Bar · Jewelry District · 64 tips and reviews

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Pool at The Standard, Hollywood is one of Favorites in LA.

56. Pool at The Standard, Hollywood

8300 W Sunset Blvd (at Sweetzer Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Swimming Pool · 23 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: No Shirt/No Shoes rooftop party at the Standard going from 1 - 7 PM. U-Tern & Plastic Plates will be spinning. Free with RSVP. Read more.

Matsuhisa is one of Favorites in LA.

57. Matsuhisa

8.6
129 N LA Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The DNA upon which the Nobu empire was built, Mats is celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa's first restaurant ever, and his best by a margin. Locals who hate on it are lying to themselves. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Rivera Restaurant is one of Favorites in LA.

58. Rivera Restaurant

1050 S Flower St (at W 11th St), Los Angeles, CA
Latin American Restaurant · South Park · 65 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Featured in LA Weekly's 99 Essential Restaurants!

Spago Beverly Hills is one of Favorites in LA.

59. Spago Beverly Hills

8.8
176 N Canon Dr (at Wilshire Blvd.), Beverly Hills, CA
New American Restaurant · 122 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Featured in LA Weekly's 99 Essential Restaurants!