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True Food Kitchen
Health food restaurant
Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.7K reviews)
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1212 Santa Monica
New American restaurant
Vintage-chic, 2-story restaurant & lounge with world-inspired eats & creative cocktails & infusions.
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4.30 (1.7K reviews)
4
Blue Daisy
American restaurant
Laid-back restaurant making breakfast-to-dinner American eats, including sweet & savory crepes.
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4.40 (1.2K reviews)
5
Tar & Roses
Californian restaurant
Moodily lit, buzzy spot with seasonal American small & large plates, plus an ample wine & beer list.
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4.70 (876 reviews)
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Tender Greens
Restaurant
Modern, cafeteria-style chain serving area-sourced, globally influenced plates, sandwiches & salads.
$$ $$
4.30 (849 reviews)
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R+D Kitchen
New American restaurant
Polished operation with a dress code doling out elevated meat & seafood options.
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4.50 (800 reviews)
8
Hillstone
New American restaurant
Upscale chain eatery serving burgers, steaks & other American fare in stylish, spacious surrounds.
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4.60 (790 reviews)
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Johnny Rockets
Hamburger restaurant
Burgers, shakes & fries arrive in a retro setting at this outpost of the international chain.
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4.20 (781 reviews)
10
Lunetta All Day
New American restaurant
Relaxed, upmarket diner featuring imaginative cuisine, craft beer & classic cocktails.
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4.50 (766 reviews)
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The Upper West
New American restaurant
Loftlike hot spot with a patio & happy hours, serving New American grub & market-driven cocktails.
$$$ $
4.60 (746 reviews)
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Society Kitchen
American restaurant
Chic spot with black-and-white decor for trendy American classics, from kale to gluten-free pizza.
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4.40 (529 reviews)
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THE Curious PALATE
New American restaurant
Locally sourced American meals offered in cool digs with craft beer & kombucha on tap, plus a patio.
$$ $$
4.70 (523 reviews)
14
FIG RESTAURANT
Mediterranean restaurant
Farm-to-table restaurant inside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel with a pewter bar & communal table.
$$$ $
4.40 (482 reviews)
15
The Courtyard Kitchen
New American restaurant
Neighborhood American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner in an open-air courtyard.
$$ $$
4.40 (461 reviews)
17
Margo's Pizza Kitchen
American restaurant
Floor-to-ceiling windows & a muted color palette keep this New American eatery sophisticated.
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4.20 (420 reviews)
18
Art's Table
New American restaurant
Festive eatery offering American cooking including seafood, salads & fried fare.
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4.20 (372 reviews)
19
Mélisse Restaurant
New American restaurant
Josiah Citrin's chic French-New American restaurant, known for its season-driven prix fixe menus.
$$$$
4.50 (340 reviews)
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Michael's
New American restaurant
Longtime classic offers Michael McCarty's upscale Californian cuisine in an art-filled room.
$$$ $
4.20 (279 reviews)