patricia's Saved Places
Bill's Bar & Burger is one of patricia's Saved Places.

1. Bill's Bar & Burger

22 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Meatpacking District · 236 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Pair a classic burger with disco fries and one of the two beer–ice cream floats.

Hangawi is one of patricia's Saved Places.

2. Hangawi

8.4
12 E 32nd St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoMad · 158 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Make sure you’ve got clean socks on when you dine here – removing your shoes is required before entering the dining room.

Yamo is one of patricia's Saved Places.

3. Yamo

8.0
3406 18th St (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Mission District · 181 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Line up for the “best $5 meal that’s not a burrito” at this Mission Burmese.

4. Matsugen

241 Church St (at Leonard St.), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Tribeca · 14 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Have a Jean-Georges Vongerichten experience for a bargain price with their $38 prix fixe dinner.

Jean-Georges is one of patricia's Saved Places.

5. Jean-Georges

8.4
1 Central Park W (btwn W 60th & W 61st St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 286 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: You can’t go wrong with the two-course $29 prix fixe lunch.

Lucques is one of patricia's Saved Places.

6. Lucques

8474 Melrose Ave (at Clinton St), Los Angeles, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: The much-lauded Sunday Suppers ($45 per head) are still the best bargain here.

O'Neals is one of patricia's Saved Places.

8. O'Neals

49 W 64th St (Broadway), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 5 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: After a night of modern dance at Lincoln Center, check the mural over the bar portraying the cream of the dancing crop, circa 1973.

Rush Street is one of patricia's Saved Places.

9. 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.

Pete's Downtown is one of patricia's Saved Places.

10. Pete's Downtown

2 Water St (at Cadman Plaza W), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Can’t afford the River Café? Try this more economical option nearby, with the same jaw-dropping views of Manhattan.

Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant is one of patricia's Saved Places.

11. Langer's Delicatessen-Restaurant

9.1
704 S Alvarado St (at 7th St), Los Angeles, CA
Deli · Westlake South · 176 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Call ahead for curbside pickup if you’re in a rush.

Bouley is one of patricia's Saved Places.

12. Bouley

163 Duane St (Hudson St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Tribeca · 121 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Try David Bouley’s $36 six-course lunch steal, weekdays from 11:30 AM–2:45 PM.

Chaya is one of patricia's Saved Places.

13. Chaya

525 S Flower St (btwn 5th & 6th), Los Angeles, CA
Asian Restaurant · Financial District · 54 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Check out the happy-hour deals on fresh-fruit cocktails and fancy bar bites.

The 101 Coffee Shop is one of patricia's Saved Places.

14. The 101 Coffee Shop

6145 Franklin Ave (at Vista del Mar St), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · 220 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: After a night of drinking try the grilled cheese or, if you are feeling health-conscious, take a look at the many vegan and vegetarian options available.

Ye Olde King's Head is one of patricia's Saved Places.

15. Ye Olde King's Head

8.0
116 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn Ocean Ave. & 2nd St.), Santa Monica, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Monica · 137 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: If you tire of ordering the fish ’n’ chips, for another taste of Britain give the traditional curry a try.

Wurstküche is one of patricia's Saved Places.

16. Wurstküche

9.1
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.

The Library Alehouse is one of patricia's Saved Places.

17. The Library Alehouse

8.4
2911 Main St (btwn Kinney St & Ashland Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Ocean Park · 137 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Vegetarians can find a fair amount of selections on the menu, and the back patio is great during warm weather (it’s also often quieter than the main room).

Katsuya is one of patricia's Saved Places.

18. Katsuya

6.5
702 Americana Way (Brand Blvd), Glendale, CA
Sushi Restaurant · City Center · 49 tips and reviews

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

Toloache is one of patricia's Saved Places.

19. Toloache

8.6
251 W 50th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Theater District · 395 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Guacamole is served three ways here – and even has its own tasting menu.

Cole's is one of patricia's Saved Places.

20. Cole's

8.5
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.

Father's Office is one of patricia's Saved Places.

21. Father's Office

8.2
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.

Katsu-Ya is one of patricia's Saved Places.

22. 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.

Fred 62 is one of patricia's Saved Places.

23. Fred 62

7.8
1850 N Vermont Ave (at Russell Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · Los Feliz · 204 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: This truly 24-hour diner features hits like the Thai Cobb salad and “mac daddy ‘n’ cheese balls.”

Figaro Bistrot is one of patricia's Saved Places.

24. Figaro Bistrot

8.0
1802 N Vermont Ave (at Melbourne), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · Los Feliz · 92 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Look for low-key celebs supping and smoking in the sidewalk seating area.

A.O.C. is one of patricia's Saved Places.

25. 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

ZAGATZAGAT: If you don’t have a reservation, try the bar.

Yama is one of patricia's Saved Places.

26. Yama

6.7
245 Washington St, Wellesley, MA
Japanese Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Lunch boxes start at $8.50, which includes soup, salad and rice.

Nick & Stef's Steakhouse is one of patricia's Saved Places.

27. Nick & Stef's Steakhouse

7.0
9 West 33rd Street (8th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Chelsea · 19 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Hard-core sports fan like this Garment District resto for its secret door into Madison Square Garden.

Father's Office is one of patricia's Saved Places.

28. 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.

In-N-Out Burger is one of patricia's Saved Places.

29. In-N-Out Burger

8.6
9245 Venice Blvd (at Canfield Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Palms · 137 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.

Philippe The Original is one of patricia's Saved Places.

30. Philippe The Original

8.9
1001 N Alameda St (at Ord St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 414 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Order the lamb sandwich and get it “double-dipped” for extra au jus goodness.