The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Los Angeles | Westside

1. • Esters Wine Shop & Bar 83

   • Chic Wine/Oyster Bar
   
   

   1. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bar | Semifinalist

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Restaurant | Semifinalist

   3. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

   
   

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   • 1314 Seventh St, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • n/naka 81

   • Inspired Japanese Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Chef, Niki Nakayama | Nominee

   3. Time Out
      The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #1

   
   

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   • 3455 Overland Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Polo Lounge 81

   • Charming American Hotel Restaurant
   
   

   1. Forbes Travel Guide
      Recommended

   2. World Culinary Awards
      North America's Best Brunch Venue 2025 | Nominee

   3. World Culinary Awards
      United States' Best Hotel Restaurant 2025 | Nominee

   
   

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   • 9641 W Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Bar Next Door 80

   • Laidback Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Bars | #100

   2. Esquire
      The Best Bars in America 2024

   3. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

   
   

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   • 9159 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA | Westside
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Anajak Thai 80

   • Beloved Thai Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Justin Pichetrungsi | Semifinalist

   3. Eater Los Angeles
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

   
   

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   • 14704 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA | Westside
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Somni 80

   • Creative Spanish Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      3 Stars

   2. The Infatuation
      The Top-Rated New Restaurants Of 2025 | #2

   3. The Infatuation
      LA’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #1

   
   

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   • 9045 W Nemo St Los Angeles, CA | Westside
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Mori Nozomi 76

   • Elegant Japanese Omakase
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List 2025

   3. Eater Los Angeles
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

   
   

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   • 11500 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • CUT 76

   • Sophisticated Steakhouse
   
   

   1. AAA
      Four Diamond Restaurants

   2. Forbes Travel Guide
      Recommended

   3. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   
   

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   • 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Petitgrain Boulangerie 73

   • Flawless French Pastry Shop
   
   

   1. The Infatuation
      Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now

   2. Eater Los Angeles
      Best New Bakery

   3. Eater Los Angeles
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

   
   

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   • 1209 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Ardor 71

    • Signature Californian Vegetable Forward Hotel Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    3. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 9040 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Pasjoli 71

    • Unapologetic French Bistro
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Restaurant | Semifinalist

    3. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

    
    

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    • 2732 Main St, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • Pizzeria Sei 70

    • Perfect Neapolitan Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 50 Top Pizza
       50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #2

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #23

    
    

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    • 8781 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Birdie G's 68

    • Fun American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Chef, Jeremy Fox | Semifinalist

    3. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #22

    
    

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    • 2421 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • The Belvedere 56

    • Timeless French Hotel Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Forbes Travel Guide
       4 Stars

    
    

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    • 9882 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Accomplice Bar 51

    • Dynamic Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar | Top 10 Nominee

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 3809 - 3813 GrandView Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Fat + Flour 50

    • Incredible Pie Shop/Bakery
    
    

    1. 2025 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, Nicole Rucker | Semifinalist

    2. 2024 James Beard Awards
       Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, Nicole Rucker | Semifinalist

    
    

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    • 11739 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • RVR 48

    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Restaurant List 2025

    2. The Infatuation
       LA’s Best New Restaurants Of 2025 | #6

    3. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants 2018

    
    

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    • 1305 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA | Westside

18. • Spago 48

    • Iconic Californian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #38

    
    

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    • 176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

19. • Gjelina 48

    • Fresh Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Eater
       The All-Time Eater 38

    
    

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    • 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Si! Mon 45

    • Personal Central American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       Chef of the Year, José Olmedo Carles Rojas

    2. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 60 N Venice Blvd, Venice, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Fia 43

    • Inventive Italian Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2454 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • Funke 43

    • Immersive Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #21

    
    

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    • 9388 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Dayglow Coffee 32

    • Serious Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Sprudgie Awards
       Notable Roaster | Finalist

    
    

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    • 866 N Huntley Dr, West Hollywood, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Gucci Osteria 30

    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. 50 Top Italy
       The Best Italian Restaurants In The World 2025 | #25

    
    

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    • 347 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside

25. • Farmshop 28

    • Delicious All-Day Cafe/Grocer
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America 2025

    
    

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    • 225 26th St, Unit 25, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website

26. • Vespertine 28

    • Futuristic Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       2 Stars

    2. Bon Appétit
       America's Best New Restaurants 2018

    
    

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    • 3599 Hayden Ave, Culver City, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

27. • Nobu Malibu 28

    • Creative Japanese/South American Fine Dining
    
    

    1. AAA
       Four Diamond Restaurants

    
    

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    • 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Mélisse 28

    • Back-Room Californian Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       2 Stars

    
    

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    • 1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Melanie Wine Bar 26

    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

    
    

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    • 8310 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA | Westside

30. • Citrin 26

    • Impressive French/Californian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 1104 Wilshire Blvd Suite A, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

31. • La Dolce Vita 26

    • Legendary Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America 2024

    
    

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    • 9785 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

32. • 1 Pico 26

    • Beachfront Californian/Southern Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    
    

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    • 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura 26

    • Whimsical Italian Osteria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    2. 50 Top Italy
       The Best Italian Restaurants In The World 2025 | #25

    
    

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    • 347 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

34. • Nozawa Bar 26

    • Jewlel Box Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 212 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

35. • n/soto 26

    • Inviting Japanese Sushi Shop
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best New Restaurants in America 2022 | #6

    
    

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    • 4566 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

36. • Colapasta 25

    • Modern Italian Trattoria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1241 Fifth St, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Nardò Culver City 25

    • Inviting Southern Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. 50 Top Pizza
       50 Top Pizza USA 2025 | #24

    
    

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    • 9725 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

38. • Employees Only 25

    • Stellar Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 7953 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

39. • The Maybourne Bar 25

    • Elegant Cocktail/Seafood Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

40. • Father's Office 25

    • Unique Gastropub
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 3229 Helms Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

41. • Pizzana 25

    • Beloved Neo-Neopolitan Pizzeria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 11712 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

42. • Cobi's 25

    • Imaginative South Asian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 2104 Main St, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

43. • Pasta Sisters 25

    
    

    1. Sunset
       Where to Eat and Drink 2025 | Inspired Italian

    
    

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    • 3280 Helms Ave, Culver City, CA | Westside

44. • Bread Head 25

    • Refined Sandwich Shop
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024 | Mozzarella Sandwich

    
    

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    • 1518 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

45. • Layla Bagels & Coffee 23

    • Creative Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)

    
    

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    • 1614 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

46. • Marea 23

    • Italian
    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Top 50 New Restaurants 2025

    
    

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    • 430 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside

47. • Ima 21

    • Meticulous Japanese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 9669 S Santa Monica Blvd, Unit 1, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

48. • Lumière 21

    • Delicious French/So-Cal Brasserie
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

49. • Shunji -Japanese Cuisine- 21

    • Notable Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3003 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

50. • Amour 21

    • Fancy French Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 8715 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

51. • Kusano 21

    • One-Man Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 10726 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA | Westside
    • Instagram

52. • Charcoal Venice 21

    • Upscale-Casual Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 425 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

53. • Killer Noodle 21

    • Spicy Japanese Ramen Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2030 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

54. • Lulu 21

    • Sustainable Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

55. • Ayara Thai 21

    • Uncompromising Thai Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 6245 W 87th St, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

56. • Destroyer 21

    • Minimalist Scandanavian-Inspired Daytime Cafe
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3578 Hayden Ave, Culver City, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

57. • Rustic Canyon 21

    • Vibrant Mexican/Californian Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1119 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

58. • Chulita 21

    • Modern Mexican (Alta-Californian-Style) Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 533 Rose Ave, Venice, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

59. • Milo & Olive 21

    • Seasonal Californian Neighborhood Pizzeria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2723 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

60. • Sushi Note 21

    • Whimsical Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 13447 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

61. • Dear Jane's 21

    • Upscale Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 13950 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

62. • The Lobster 21

    • Breathtaking Californian Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

63. • Élephante 21

    • Contemporary Southern Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

64. • Leo's Tacos Truck 21

    • Delicious Mexican Taco Truck
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #17

    
    

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    • 1515 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

65. • Tempura Endo / Beverly Hills 21

    • Relaxing Japanese (Kyoto-Style Tempura Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 9777 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

66. • Connie and Ted's 21

    • Inspired New England Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 8171 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA | Westside
    • Instagram

67. • TUMBI Craft Indian Kitchen 21

    • Industrial-Chic Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 115 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Instagram

68. • Tomat 21

    • Seasonal Californian Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 6261 W 87th St, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

69. • Avra 21

    • Refined Greek Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 233 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website

70. • Hatchet Hall 21

    • Lively Southern Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 12517 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

71. • Seline 21

    • Ambitious Californian Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3110 Main St, Unit 132, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

72. • Matū 21

    • Exceptional Wagyu Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 239 S Beverly Dr Unit 100 Beverly Hills, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

73. • Hokey Pokey LA 20

    • Classic New Zealand Ice Cream Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The Best Soft Serve in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website

74. • Toranj Restaurant 20

    • Authentic Persian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 10861 Lindbrook Dr, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

75. • Crossroads Kitchen 20

    • Refined Mediterranean Plant-Based Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 8284 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

76. • Hakata Izakaya Hero 20

    • Cozy Japanese Izakaya
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 1929 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Instagram

77. • Jones 20

    • Impressive Italian/American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 7205 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

78. • Carlitos Gardel Argentine Steakhouse 20

    • Intimate Argentinian Steakhouse
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 7963 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

79. • Heavy Handed 20

    • Quality Burger Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The Best Soft Serve in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 2912 Main St, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram

80. • Taste of Tehran 20

    • Authentic Iranian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #35

    
    

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    • 1915 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA | Westside
    • Website
    • Instagram