1. The Counter
8.1
2901 Ocean Park Blvd, Ste 102 (at 29th St), Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · 76 tips and reviews
Kadrian Alvarenga: 1/3 lb. beef, honey wheat bun, soft ripened brie, coleslaw, tomatoes, corn and black bean salsa, jalapenos, and whipped avocado! its like the French-Spanish War with cheese Read more.
LIVESTRONG_COM: With all the healthy add-ons (grilled pineapple, roasted peppers, sprouts & more), even a juicy burger can be nutritious. Bonus - whole wheat buns and vegetarian-friendly patties.
Clean Bay Restaurant Program: Congrats to The Counter for passing their Clean Bay Restaurant Certification 4 the City of Santa Monica! They're doing their part to keep the Santa Monica Bay clean! Learn more: www.santamonicabay.org
Chris Ekanha: You have to try the onion rings for sure, BUT - The grilled tuna sandwich on sourdough is AMAZING! No other place like it. Order it, and you'll love it!
Chrisi Talyn Saje: I am always really impressed at how polite, articulate and clean the staff is!
Dave Pernicano: I absolutely love "The Habit" !! Combo # 2 a Double Charbroiled Burger !! Hmm hmm good. Parking can be a bit fishy, but there's plenty of it, Friendly Staff, Great Employees !!
5. Cafe Vida
8.8
15317 Antioch St, Pacific Palisades, CA
Café · 28 tips and reviews
Ricky Sherrill: A great way to start the day. Friendly service, good coffee, and a can't miss breakfast menu.
Michele L.: The Morning Wrap is wonderful
Ross Sheingold: Super-friendly and efficient service. The steak burrito was pretty delicious. Great spot for meal after a long hike at Temescal Canyon.
6. LA Vegan
8.7
4507 S Centinela Ave (Short Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Marina del Rey · 25 tips and reviews
Jenna Rose Robbins: My go-to takeout spot. Quite possibly the best seitan in LA. You can't go wrong with any of the wraps!
Michelle: The fried shrimp is to die for! Its been about 12 years but to me it tastes like the real thing! Good tartar sauce too! I get no coleslaw. The slaw ain't bad tho!
GourmetLive: Food blogger Emily of Emilysteers.com and Happy Home recommends LA Vegan Thai for their “nuanced curries, crispy-fried dumplings, and hot noodles swimming in flavorful ginger sauce.”
7. The Stand
8.2
19600 Plummer St #700, Northridge, CA
Burger Joint · 14 tips and reviews
Carolyn Wilkerson: Salads, milk shakes, burgers( turkey and beef), onion rings, fries ( sweet potato, regular fries or loaded fries), Mac & cheese, deserts
Carolyn Wilkerson: Queen salad, triple turkey burger burger
Rafael Barahona: Al Pastor burger is amazing.
14. Kibitz Room
7.8
410 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Dive Bar · Mid-City West · 18 tips and reviews
Chrysta W.: A band called "Saucy Monky" play here every now and again, and are worth the trip back in time to Kibitz. Great band!
Where Los Angeles Magazine: 80-year-old Canter’s Deli, the Kibitz Room—the divey-est, strangest little club and bar in town. It has a history with rock ‘n’ roll royalty: The Doors & Frank Zappa kibbitzed and jammed here. Read more.
Hesh Meister: Tuesday night jams with the FOCKRs. You might even catch me sitting in on the Hammond organ from time to time.