Jer-ne Restaurant + Bar
Neighborhood: Marina Del Rey

4375 Admiralty Way
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Gail H. writes: Lunch at the Ritz-Carlton ... well, la de da! What did I do to deserve this special treat? I drive by it every day, but it's not my usual haunt.  On Sunday, I felt like a movie star, because I ate in their restaurant with--none other, than--Momma…

Le Pain Quotidien
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach

451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Yuko Y. writes: Came here with my friend one Sunday morning for brunch.  We must have gotten here around 11am, and the place was already packed!  We got seated at the last available table outside.  Very small patio area with jammed tables.  A bit too crowded.  I saw…

California Squeeze
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

225 Santa Monica Pl
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Rachel R. writes: California Squeeze offers the best non-dairy smoothies I've ever had.  My personal favorite is the Strawberry-Banana.  The default is for your smoothie to be non-dairy.  If you ask for the dairy version you will get a yogurt smoothie sweetened with…

Santa Monica Dance Studio
Neighborhood: Pacific Palisades

524 Palisades Dr
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Jessica L. writes: UPDATE:  

All a girl wanted to do was get her dance on this past Sunday morning.    Imagine how the bottom fell out of my heart when I drove by SMDS & realized they had up & scooted to the Pacific (FREAKING) Palisades.  When they frick did this…

Curry House

1425 W Artesia Blvd
Ste 24
Gardena, CA 90248

fran d. writes: my motto when it comes to food has always been: "the right meal may change your day, it may even change your life, but the wrong meal most likely will give you violent, uncontrollable diarrhea.

the meal i had at curry house changed my day indeed.

after…

King's Palace Restaurant

250 W Valley Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91776

Carrie C. writes: Oh how I love the Chinese food at this place!  Can we say authentic?  :)  It's one of the my favorite (if not my favorite) Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles (although, I should probably hit up a few more of them).  It looks, tastes, and sounds like…

Petros Greek Cuisine and Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach

451 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Deidre H. writes: I'm torn. I want so badly to give this place a great review because just the thought of feta crusted lamb chops with Horta and tomato olive jus  makes my mouth water. But, I ordered it medium rare. It came well. Sent it back. Like an hour later IT"S…

Saints & Sinners

10899 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Kaz S. writes: I just wrote a review on Paladino's and mentioned this place and thought...hmmm, it's kinda fun to write reviews for places I don't really care for!
I had 2 wacky girlfriends last year who absolutely loved this place and came here on a nightly basis.…

Beechwood
Neighborhood: Venice

822 Washington Blvd
Venice, CA 90292

Julie G. writes: Ode on a Beechwood Urn. An "excerpt."

Thou still unravish'd bride of quietness,
   Where on earth are you, doorway to the bar?
Secret door discovered, how canst I express
   A more grateful plea to bartender thus:
Please ma'am, bestow upon me a…

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: El Segundo

2101 Rosecrans Avenue
Suite 1250
El Segundo, CA 90245

Robin Z. writes: Having worked in the area a few years and always wanting to get home for other activities besides getting soused with the co-workers, I never stuck around for the $1.95 burgers or Happy Hour. I was only interested in having a decent lunch with a nice…

Robin Hood British Pub

13640 Burbank Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

Sarah D. writes: From the beer-stained carpet to the professional dart boards to the decorative plates on the walls, this place is pure England.  

A friend and I went to Robin Hood for lunch today.  As you'd expect, the place was pretty quiet: a small pack of locals…

Mendocino Farms
Neighborhood: Downtown

300 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Trisha L. writes: What the fuck is up with the line here during lunch hour?! All the downtown yuppies swarm Mendocino Farms like a flock of hungry pigeons. Insanity.

Luckily, we showed up before then, but the menu was so overwhelming that we could've used the extra…

Peet's Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2439 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Miklos P. writes: If you're a Euro (like moi) there is no other place like Peet's for coffee. I got to know Peet's from San Francisco where there's a lot of them (actually it's from Berkeley) and folks in "don't call it Frisco" San Francisco love their coffee strong…

Magnolia
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6266 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028

heather g. writes: Magnolia, I don't get why people are in love with you. I mean there's nothing wrong with you... but you're really not that memorable over all. I've eaten here several times, and I can't say anything stood out... I mean, no light from heaven, God…

Coco Renos

3400 E Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90803

Monica P. writes: *sniff sniff*

"What are you doing?"

"My t-shirt, it smells like tortilla chips!"

*sniff sniff*  "It does!!"

I am fortunate enough to live within walking distance of Coco Renos. Walking here on a chilly Saturday night was a great idea because my belly was…

Massage Garage

3812 Main St
Culver City, CA 90232

SAM Y. writes: this place is a yelp sponsor but i think they still have their apprehensions about this site.

though i would have never found them without it. i needed a quick massage. i didn't want to drive 30 mins to get a 30 min massage from the usual spots i go…

Chano's Drive-In
Neighborhood: South Los Angeles

3000 S Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Kevin C. writes: Thank God USC gave me a reason to escape Virginia, or else I'd still think Taco Hell's 7-Layer Burrito is real Mexican food.  Not like Chano's is truly authentic, but you couldn't convince me otherwise after that first bite of a steak picado burrito.…

Taps Fish House & Brewery

101 E Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821

Angela C. writes: Came here for the first time for a Saturday lunch.  From the first greet to our last goodbye, the service was attentive and nothing short of excellent.  The decor is actually pretty upscale with a main oyster bar facing you right when you walk in and…

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

12050 Ventura Boulevard
Studio City, CA 91604

interalia x. writes: three words:

Ice Blended Mocha

SO delicious !!!

get the super-large size...

YUMMY...

why are Kate & Ashley Olsen twins always here ???  LOL

Cafe Vida
Neighborhood: Pacific Palisades

15317 Antioch St
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Kristel a. writes: Terrific spot for lunch or a snack of fresh squeezed juice- veggies or smoothies.  I was impressed that they made my green juice of parsley, spinich, celergy and carrot- called potassium boost.  They also have really fresh sandwiches, huge salads and…

Zen Bakery
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

10988 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Diana H. writes: Unless I am going out for breakfast, for the past two years and two months, I have essentially eaten the exact same thing for my morning meal.  I feel almost silly telling you what it is at this point, because I advertise it on my profile, but I'll…

Famima!!
Neighborhood: Westwood

1465 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024

Dustin S. writes: fuck, man, this shit makes me spin, this slow ass day of requests and inquiries.  the i-need-this and can-you-do-that.  fuck yeah i can and fuck yeah i will but the cloud of business and professionalism drives me batty.  i need air, man, i need a…

Rock'N Fish
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach

120 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Joan S. writes: I went here at about 3pm today, Sunday, and it was my first visit.  Now I understand why this place was more crowded than any other restaurant in the immediate area.
I had one of the best meals I have ever had, and technically it was not even a meal.…

Starbucks Coffee Company
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

1303 Hermosa Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Dina L. writes: 5 stars for this nugget in this corporate establishment because dammit!!!..I love the baristas there! These guy simply rock and I'm thinking this is THE TOP of the starbucks ladder because...

1) They are ALWAYS happy when I'm in there (how can you not…

Il Fornaio
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

301 N Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

john h. writes: I can't give it 5 stars because most of the clientele here give me the heebie-jeebies (a professional medical term, look it up).  Take a big stick with you and use it to smack the ladies with big attitudes who cluck their tongues in dramatic "I'm…

Helen's Cycles
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2501 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90404

susan j. writes: Sundays are my favorite days of the week. This is when I can have brunch in the morning, take my daily 2-hour nap, catch my reruns on Bravo TV, and take my cute bike out for a ride. Yep, you can catch me on my cute bike cruising the streets of…

La Frite
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

15013 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Danielle G. writes: So if you had the metabolism of a hummingbird on crack, you'd want to eat here everyday!  Their Sunday brunch is DIVINE!  The Eggs Benedict is lovely, evey last fatty ounce.  The fruit is extremely well selected and the croissants were lip smackin'…

Abundance
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

13604 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Ruth A. writes: Abundance lives up to its name.

This is a fabulous shop for a plus-size woman who loves clothes, loves fabric, and loves her body.  Clothing runs from moderately priced to rather expensive, and all comes with lots of personal service, knowledgeable…

Fins Creekside
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills

23504 Calabasas Rd
Calabasas, CA 91302

Victoria C. writes: Fins is definitely a date place.  Not just any date, but a special occasion date.  The seafood is really good but it's just priced a bit too high for me.  A side of spinach is $6.00. Come on people! That's ridiculous.  But it is a fabulous…

Dolce & Gabbana
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

312 N Rodeo Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Caroline Y. writes: It's always a good idea to have a hot sales associate to greet you when you walk into a store, don't you agree?

This sales associate made my Dolce & Gabbana experience memorable because he was good looking, attentive, knowledgeable of products being…

Josie Restaurant
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2424 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Kaz S. writes: This place was hard to find...it's on Pico right next to a carwash, but once inside very pretty with high ceilings.
I had a mission when I went there with a personal chef friend. I've been a hypocrite and hate people who judge without first tasting…

Finn McCool's
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2700 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90407

Mona M. writes: McCools? Could a name be any worse? Perhaps McMurder. Really. What were they thinking?

But my old bf Tom drinks here after work so I suffer the name gladly. If I want to get good and faced and have a useless coversation with hopeless drunks... This is…

Freddies 35er Bar
Neighborhood: Pasadena

12 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91105

Lilani E. writes: Question:  3 ladies, Saturday Night, Old Town Pasadena, Boys at home - where to go?  

Answer:  The 35er.  "You guys don't really fit in here, you should be at The Edison or the Standard,"  commented one patron.

We laughed to ourselves and said, "OH no…

Taix French Restaurant
Neighborhood: Echo Park

1911 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Dave A. writes: I was there for a retirement party. I found the party and then ducked off to the bar because darn Ericka L turned me on to the Jager the other night and I had a bad craving for it.  I sat on one of the plush stools lining the bar and it took a while…

Lava Lounge
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1533 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Tristen P. writes: I cringe every time I have to go here.

Parking - sucks
Drinks - good
Sound - sucks
Go to kick with friends - good
Go next door and smuggle drinks over - good

And yes be sure to go with a friend. The area is very sketchy. In fact you might want to bring a…

Sharkeez
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach

3801 Highland Ave
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Jacqueline C. writes: "The Tale of Trailer Girl and the second-hand beer..."

I miss the old Sharkeez; the one that burned down at Hermosa Pier at which the wreckage still stands.  Sure, it was small and a bit dingy, but it had one of the best vibes compared to it's…

Yard House

401 Shoreline Village Dr
Long Beach, CA 90802

Janney B. writes: A Yard at the Yard House will get you:

- 3 feet of beer
- An opportunity to realize that the low-carb low-cal perk of light beer disappears when you drink a gallon of the stuff.
- To order half-priced appetizers (calamari, ahi, lettuce wraps) during…

The Dive
Neighborhood: Hollywood

742 N Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038

fran d. writes: you know you've lived long enough in l.a. when the places you once used to frequent now have different names, owners and decor. the dive, once known as highland grounds, and home to performers of capital records like proportion dreams, is now a quasi…

Spumoni Italian
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

713 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Marco d. writes: After 10 minutes of frantically looking for the menu (I knew it's in the kitchen somewhere), I dialed the number:

Me:  Hello, Spumoni?
Woman: Can you please hold?

Woman: Hello?
Me: Yes, is this Spumoni?

Woman: Please hold.
Me: Do you even speak English?…

Benihana
Neighborhood: Torrance

21327 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503

Akiko T. writes: Benihana is pretty entertaining in a 1986 sort of way.  At least that's around the era I remember it being really popular.

4 Solid Stars solely based on Benihana's restaurant Salad Dressing

Once I got my hands on the recipe, I just can't stop making…