La Cabanita
Neighborhood: Glendale

3447 N Verdugo Rd
Glendale, CA 91208

Lauren S. writes: This is one of the best Mexican Restaurants in the L.A. area (OK Montrose - but its worth the trip) for quality of food and price. The food is always fresh, tasty and they serve some great chile dishes.

Chiles en Nogada is one of the house…

Broadway Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown

830 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014

Nicole C. writes: This bar is BEAUTIFUL.  Really...beautiful.  The interior is classic and pretty.   The circular bar is definitely and interesting concept, but it must be hard on the bartenders.  It's definitely a good date bar....this is a hint to anyone who wants…

Golden Gopher
Neighborhood: Downtown

417 W 8th St
Los Angeles, CA 90014

John C. writes: I had my birthday here once.  And I cried and I cried and I cried.  Or was it puked?  I don't fucking remember.

The golden gopher is tits.  Their bottles aren't too expensive and they have little video game tables.  Nothing better than getting drunk…

Chipotle Mexican Grill

24631 Crenshaw Blvd Ste A
Torrance, CA 90505

Aly D. writes: hello my delicious burrito bol of a million calories. yes, thats right. i looked up your nutritiion facts on the intarweb. you didn't think i could find them, did you? you didn't think i knew what GOOGLE was, did you? yeah, well i'm savvy like that…

Vegan Express
Neighborhood: Hollywood

3217 Cahuenga Blvd W
Los Angeles, CA 90068

Dave A. writes: Well you can imitate good meat but you can't imitate good service.  The service I received here was one step above abysmal.  

Upon entering the place I was greeted by no one so I figured I should sit down and wait, but then no because the guy in the…

Knott's Berry Farm

8039 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park, CA 90621

Jacqueline Q. writes: Knott's Berry Farm is like the ugly bastard stepchild that Disneyland and Universal Studios had, that stupid summer they didn't use protection in  69'...and was abandoned in the garbage dumpster...with it's umbilical cord still attached.

Just arriving…

California Vegan

12113 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

William S. writes: When I wasn't eating meat at all, and I had a Thai food fix that even a mathematician couldn't work out, this is where I went to make deals with the devil.  Forget your soul; this place brokers the deal, leaves you shirtless, slaps you upside the…

John O'Groats
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

10516 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Brian C. writes: As soon as Simonster and I walked into this place I could have sworn I heard the theme song to Cheers faintly playing "Where everybody knows your name,and they're always glad you came." Cause Simonster was greeted like a rockstar regular.  Me? not so…

Glendale Galleria
Neighborhood: Glendale

2148 Glendale Galleria
Glendale, CA 91210

Sarah C. writes: I hate malls; if I must, this is the one.
Department stores range from Target to Nordstrom.
Most boutique stores are small and range from Mont Blanc to Fashion Frump*.  The galleria is huge which can be discouraging but the free parking is equally…

Heroes Bar & Grill

125 W Santa Fe Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832

Dave G. writes: When Romeo first laid eyes on Juliet...
"Did my heart love till now for swear its sight
For I never saw true beauty 'til this night."

When I first saw my favorite waitress at Heroes...
"Damn, that woman got serious BODY KARATE."

Times may have changed,…

Art's Delicatessen & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

12224 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

Maral A. writes: Okay, so all i had was some french fries and coffee. And that was fine, but what's up with the nasty photos on the walls, of icky looking sammiches?

Maybe they're tasty, but they look awful. Completely unappetizing and all-in-all YUCK. seriously, I…

Buttercake Bakery
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

10595 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Diana H. writes: I have this annoying inability to do nothing on the weekends.  Despite my inclination to done sweat pants, drink tea, and cry over the boat scene in "My Best Friends Wedding" where Julia Robert's character doesn't tell her best friend that she loves…

Buca Di Beppo
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

1670 S. Pacific Coast Highway
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Kendo U. writes: *Inspired by Joan S and her Rhyme Would Be Sublime Thread*

it's not all you can eat
but for most it is
pasta, pizza, and meat
and drinks flat and with fizz

a few beers bottled and draft
hard liquor galore
you would be so daft
to ever want for more

the food…

Albano's Brooklyn Pizzeria
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7261 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Yenny L. writes: The pepperoni slice is thin with a tangy/spicy sauce that delivers a kick seconds after biting in.

Could've been more generous with the cheese on my combo slice of spinach/cheese.

Teaforest
Neighborhood: Culver City

8686 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

Max M. writes: Teaforest is a delightful little coffee shop that is owned and operated by a charming Japanese woman who was a flight attendant for five years before opening her first business. Her husband runs the web design shop next door and they share a wall…

Katsu-ya Encino
Neighborhood: Encino

16542 Ventura Boulevard
Encino, CA 91316

Jane K. writes: Katsu-ya Encino is one of my favorite sushi restaurants.  They have a dry erase board full of specials and amazing sushi.
My personal favorite is the spicy tuna on crispy rice with the jalapenos, and their chicken terriyaki dinner.
The line gets…

Chimneysweep Lounge
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

4354 Woodman Ave
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Bobby S. writes: This is a cozy little place with an antique fireplace and a dark environment.   Some call it a dive bar, but that label is so loosely used these days.  Its definitely "divey," and the crowd is hit or miss:  Sometimes its an upbeat, trendy crowd that…

The Bradbury Building
Neighborhood: Downtown

304 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Elise M. writes: This building deserves five stars for the amazing architecture, but I am taking one away for the less than amazing reason I had to be there. But then again, that reason allowed me access to the entire building, so maybe I shouldn't be so tough. Five…

Izakaya Haru Ulala
Neighborhood: Downtown

368 E 2nd St
Los Angeles, CA 90189

G Y. writes: OKONOMIFRIKKINYAKI, FOOLS!!

Prior to coming to Haru Ulala, I had only ever had okonomiyaki in Japan, San Francisco, and (oddly enough) Paris. This little izakaya knows what they are doing when it comes to the Kansai-style snack. The drink list here is…

Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant

145 E Huntington Dr
Arcadia, CA 91066

Eric H. writes: Matt Denny's is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant and bar, with good food, friendly service, sports on the TVs, and live music on the patio during the summer weekends. It's a great place to kick back and wind down in the evening.

Owner Matt (no,…

Carnival Restaurant
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

4356 Woodman Ave
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

nada p. writes: This is my favorite place for lebanese food. The food is allways fantastic and cheap, service is allways slow and  bad, decor & atmosphere reminds me of a hospital caffeteria! So the trick is to know what you want ahead of time  and order everything…

Sawtelle Kitchen

2024 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Yuko Y. writes: Another cute, yet reasonable date spot!!!  White table cloth, small chandeliers, awesome lounge music (yey to electronica and electronic jazz!)...  Not too romantic but sweet enough.

First, I was very surprised with their somewhat extensive wine and…

Tuk Tuk Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

8875 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Kevin A. writes: CURRY DAY SPA

I wish Tuk Tuk would open a day spa so I could slip into a warm bath of their sumptuous panang curry and relax with an eye mask of their  refreshing green papaya salad.  Second thought I always get my Thai food extra spicy...ouch!

Anyway,…

Goldilocks Bakery

209 S Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Joolie T. writes: mmmm MAMON!
mmmmmmmm UBE CAKE!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm ENSAYMADA!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm HALO HALO!
mmmm CALORIES!
mmmmmmmm WHO GIVES A SH*T?!?!

i love Goldilocks with a freakin' passion. all you haters can kiss my arse.

Geisha House
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6633 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

Antonio A. writes: Anthony Kiedis has a new job as a waiter; Wilbur "Freaking" Valderrama is the epitome of a Hollywood celebrity sighting and a headache that is making me want to chizzle the Grand Canyon into my eye socket....oh and a review about The Geisha House!…

Figaro Bistrot
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

1802 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Beth T. writes: Petit de filles rve partout d'tre amoureux  Paris - oh, le roman, il est magnifique, non ?

Cette petite fille a obtenu d'avoir son souhait sans laisser jamais la LA. L'image si vous un trottoir rempli de tables de bistro, le verre et le laiton partout…

Frying Fish Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown

120 Japanese Vlg Plz Mll
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Mike F. writes: Hungry and dove in here.
Kolbe ordered the tempura which was very nicely done with its golden color and vegetables came out fresh and not soggy with oil. I munched on various dishes, nothing worthy, but it filled my hunger for a lil bit. It is what it…

Empress Harbor Restaurant

111 N Atlantic Blvd
Ste 350
Monterey Park, CA 91754

Mike L. writes: When you think of a dim sum place at Monterrey Park, automatically you would think of Ocean Star or the granddaddy of 'em all, NBC Seafood.

I was very skeptical when this place was suggested for being the place to be for dim sum on a Sunday afternoon.…

Aroma di Roma

5327 E 2nd Street
Long Beach, CA 90803

Vincent T. writes: The name "Aroma di Roma" conjures up different experiences in Rome...a woman peeing on the sidewalk outside le stazione (must have been a gypsy), diesel fumes, that special (common) body aroma of the person next to you on the metro, trashday around…

Tandoor-India
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2622 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

ruth l. writes: I have only myself to blame, really, because I did order the buffet.  But couldn't they have put one "something special" on the buffet? I just wish restaurants wouldn't prepare their buffets to the lowest common denominator.  

After months of eating…

India Sweets and Spices

9409 Venice Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232

Dunzo S. writes: Any time I see adventurous gringos gathered* together chowing down and enjoying themselves at some questionable looking, shanty town feeling, roadside shack otherwise chock full of immigrants (b/c only immigrants of some/any nation would feel…

Suehiro Cafe Inc
Neighborhood: Downtown

337 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Ed C. writes: Airline ticket to/from SF...            $200

Hotel room in Union Square...   $200

Drinks at Market St. dive ...          $40

Dim Sum in Chinatown...            $20

Dinner in the Mission...                $35

Coming home to L.A., driving into Little Tokyo,…

Won Kok Restaurant
Neighborhood: Chinatown

210 Alpine St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

ChRiS C. writes: JUAN'S COCK?!

whaaaaa???? ok so that was my very first reaction when someone suggested this place after a night out of Hollywood debauchery a few years back. Funny what you hear when you're drunk, let alone the things you end up saying...but hey I…

Senor Fred
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

13730 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Victoria C. writes: I have been to Senor's a few times for drinks and that is always been good. Their drinks have always been strong and the bartenders have always been friendly.  They have great margaritas, too!

But this was my first time having dinner there.  I was not…

Michael Levine Inc
Neighborhood: Downtown

920 Maple Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Myko L. writes: Update:
I'm liking Michael Levine less and less these days....mostly because their customer service needs some serious attitude adjustments.  Yes, often times I HAVE to come in for swatches but the service reps. here tend to run from you as if you had…

Lanna Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks

4457 Van Nuys Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

amanda s. writes: i celebrated my 3rd birthday here. i live right behind it and i've known all of the waitors pretty much as as far as i can remember. so maybe i get special treatment or something, but i LOVE Lanna Thai. I've never once been disappointed. I'll admit,…

Liquid Kitty

11780 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Brian C. writes: IT WAS A SATURDAY NIGHT AND THE COUGARS WERE A PROWLIN'
RAIN WAS COMING DOWN AND THE WIND WAS A HOWLIN'

ME AND BY BUDDY FG ROLL UP TO THE BAR
WE SAW HIPSTER HONEYS ALL AROUND, NEAR AND FAR

THE DJ WAS SPINNING AND THE LADIES WERE DANCIN'
I COULD TELL IN…

Terra
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

8226 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Leila T. writes: Many of the new 3rd Street shops aren't really my style.  Terra, however, is my style.  Or at least it is my style when I don't have to be dressed up for work.  Terra has cute little tee shirts, tops and dresses for when you're in a casual mood.  And…