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Page 2Driftwood Kitchen
If you absolutely insist on dining somewhere right next to the ocean in Laguna Beach, the slightly upscale Driftwood Kitchen is your best option.
Mama's Egg House
The front patio at Mama's Egg House is our favorite place to eat breakfast in Idyllwild.
Rita's Deluxe
Rita's Deluxe is a retro burger joint in DTLA that's perfect for an old-school countertop lunch.
Idyllwild Brewpub
One of the few places to go out in Idyllwild, Idyllwild Brewpub has great beer and even better bar food.
Oakside
Oakside is the fanciest cabin-looking restaurant in Big Bear and a great option for a steak and cocktail.
BJ’s Restaurant & Sandwich Shop
BJ's is a wooden roadside shack with very cold beer and solid burgers and reuben sandwiches.
Get The Burger
Get The Burger is a Big Bear institution. This old-school Hollywood-themed diner serves solid burgers and some very good pickle fries.
Gjusta
We all know the food at Gjusta in Venice is great. The real question is, is it worth the trouble? We say yes.
The Copper Room
The Copper Room is a revitalized Old Hollywood classic in Yucca Valley and a must-stop for anyone visiting Joshua Tree.
Desierto Alto
Desierto Alto is a natural wine and spirits shop in Yucca Valley, and a great place to pick up provisions when vacationing in Joshua Tree.
Joshua Tree Saloon
Joshua Tree Saloon is a casual restaurant and bar with a heavy Old West aesthetic in Joshua Tree.
La Copine
La Copine is a daytime cafe in Yucca Valley, and is worth the drive from Joshua Tree for a late lunch.
Lingua Franca
Lingua Franca is a fun (but pricey) hangout spot right on the LA River—come here for elevated picnic food and natural wine.
Bar Verde
Eating at this second-floor cafe inside Nordstorm at The Grove is the definition of ironic dining.
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill
It's less about the sushi at The Grove's Blue Ribbon and more about the fried chicken.
Outerlands
Outerlands is an Outer Sunset restaurant serving salads, seasonal pastas, and a legendary dutch pancake. It shines at brunch.
A.O.C.
A.O.C.'s Brentwood location is a useful wine bar for business types or anyone who wants to snack on small plates and split a bottle of red.
Dudley Market
Dudley Market doesn't miss. It's part oyster disco, part oceanfront wine bar, and our first choice for seafood and burgers in Venice.
Gjelina
When it comes to LA's pizza-pasta-vegetable restaurants, Gjelina in Venice is still at the top of its class.
Superba Food + Bread
All-day Venice spot Superba Food + Bread proves that sometimes sequels are better than the original.