My faves: the old-fashioned and hard cider apple fritter - sooo good!
This Portland transplant makes artisanal doughnuts right in the heart of Abbot Kinney. Doughnuts are fresher in the morning, but there is no bad time to order the blueberry bourbon basil fritter. Read more.
Cakey eclectic donuts. I loved the lemon poppy buttermilk and lime filled.
Best Reuben sandwich in all of Los Angeles. No joke. Wash it down with some of the Anthem Hops hard cider, and you'll have a great night.
Some of the best sandwiches around LA and a great rotating draft selection. Nice little hideaway bar.
The Spicy Mac N Cheese is a definite try.....don't leave without having it...
Pate was great, as was the celery root and potato. Grilled swordfish was excellent. Apple tarte tatin and this lush, rich dark chocolate pudding really topped off the dinner.
Lovely neighborhood haunt Hipstwr cool. Burrata and peaches a must.
Fantastic!
Try a Woodchuck Hard Cider on tap~ahhhhh heaven! :)
the burgers and spicy bears are the best. also don't miss out on the sweet potato fries with garlic aioli (yum!).
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.
Ronin Burger with the awesome Yuzu Citrus Aioli!
Faves: Miyagi burger, fries; Skip: Ronin burger, beet salad (mostly frisée)
Oxtail fries, banh mi burger, mr. Ho's burger
The very green casserole at Hugos is highly recommended
Super yummy and great for vegans and health-conscious.
Go to Hugo's Restaurant. Order New American Veggie Burger or one of the vegan options.
They have free wifi & an amazing cheese & charcuterie selection. Smoked duck sandwich or just their bread & butter are all delicious.
HAPPY HOUR!! 4-7pm Monday through Friday join us for FREE tasty food and great drink specials... our HAPPIEST HOUR! We have a FULL BAR!!!
Their iced mocha has this delectable chocolate sauce in there. It comes in an adorable vintagey mason jar. Ask them to make it sweet, and you'll come back for more. Mhmm.
A go-to spot in the Historic Core. Solid lineup of craft brews to satisfy any beer lover, as well as a full bar. Happy hour til 8. And the sandwiches are mighty tasty (go for the Italian).
Tell the bartenders your life story.
Beer flights! $10 for 4 4oz beers
Solid "nice" dive bar and tasty food! Irish poutine was delicious w the gravy, burger was surprisingly tasty, and the bangers & mash were delicious. Would be back for trivia Tuesdays!
James should do shows here more often.
Don't miss Jersey Joe
I love this place! Great atmosphere! Beers on tap fantastic and food is delicious. You can have your pup on the patio too!
There is finally a bar dedicated to valley commuters who want a place of their own to grab a drink before fighting 405 traffic. It also captures the essence of happy hour: good food and simple drinks.
Get the Chi Chi Burger: Wake up and smell the 1/3 lb. of beef with cheddar cheese, hash browns, applewood smoked bacon, a sunny-side up fried egg and buns drizzled in maple syrup. Good morning! Read more.
Amazing cocktail list but order off menu. Go with a sidecar (meant to be made with cognac) and perfectly balanced! I am am an admitted classic cocktail snob and it did not did not disappoint! :-)
Trout toast
With a moody interior & libations like the whiskey/bitters/cane syrup “Amber & Embers” or the rye/sweet vermouth/Tia Maria “Sweet Valley Rye,” suddenly drinking in the Valley is like, totally badass. Read more.
Best bartenders. Great food. Best dirty Martini. If you're looking for a local watering hole with an awesome vibe, go to iron tavern. Won't be disappointed!
Cash only..
It's a Pittsburgh theme bar but come football season it's infested with Raider Nation lol
Absolutely coming back. Best brunch at an amazing price! Endless mimosas, phenomanal cuisine. Definitely a 5 star and I'm picky. Oh and customer service is excellent!
Take public transportation (bus or rail) and you'll score 10% off your bill at this spot with a massive whiskey selection, Asian-influenced cocktails, an extensive sake list, and 40 beer taps.
$5 Burgers at Happy Hour!! Try the Italian Samurai with tempura onion rings and prosciutto.
Featuring 12-13-inch artisan style pizzas highlighting a range of sustainable, locally-grown ingredients found at the Santa Monica farmer's market. The menu changes seasonally, too.
The bustling, sceney atmosphere has small but mighty wine list, and best spinach and kale salad west of the Mississippi.
The spinach and crispy purple kale salad is not only healthy, but also delicious. The same goes for the oven roasted tomato pizza. Highly recommend both if you ever stop by!
High Lounge serves excellent food and drinks, has a classy outdoor lounge vibe, and live DJ sets on some nights. If possible, make a reservation on the weekends because this place gets packed quickly. Read more.
Great local spot to catch the sunset.
Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA