Le Meridien Hotel At Beverly Hills
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

465 S La Cienega Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

dawson s. writes: Hotels aren't always the bar scene locals think to frequent, but if you're in the mood for a good drink in a beautiful environment that isn't overrun by (too many) wankers, this is a great watering hole to check out.

There' s a large atrium lobby…

Toi On Sunset
Neighborhood: Hollywood

7505 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Amy P. writes: This is definitely a spot to get your "hipster" on. It's often that you can sit here late at night or in the wee hours of the morning and rub elbows with celebrities. We once missed Parker Posey by 10 minutes, damn! But, this is also the sort of…

Ginza Sushiko
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

218 Via Rodeo
Beverly Hills, CA 90209

Ginger G. writes: i love this place when i am in need authentic Japanese cuisine. I only go here when daddy is treating because the prices are pretty high, but trust me its totally worth it! If you love toro (fatty tuna) you can get the real thing here, no many places…

Sushi Spot
Neighborhood: Tarzana

19658 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356

Roman T. writes: Sometimes I hate getting into that comfortable zone with certain restaurants. For example, when I crave sushi near my house I automatically go to my favorite place. Finally, I broke out of the evil zone and tried a new place just a block away.

This…

Cobras & Matadors
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7615 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

lauren b. writes: I may not be perfect, but my evening here certainly was.  As usual, the BF and I spent days figuring out where to go for a delectable dinner.  We yelped, used menupages, and made lists.  Yes, we take our meals quite seriously.  That said, at 7:30…

The Bigfoot Lodge
Neighborhood: Atwater Village

3172 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039

William S. writes: I was standing at her bedside and clutching her hands, moments before my grandmother died.  As the tears stubbornly slid down my cheeks, I tried -- through the mumbled resonance of her voice -- to listen intently on her last words.

"Grandson," she…

Green Street Restaurant
Neighborhood: Pasadena

146 Shoppers Ln
Pasadena, CA 91101

judy w. writes: came here today for my belated birthday lunch of choice. a wonderful decision on my part if i do say so myself!

we were led to our table by a charming lil lady that must've been born during lincoln's inauguration. she was adorable.

gorgeous day, so…

Indo Cafe
Neighborhood: Palms

10428 1/2 National Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Jenn L. writes: Let's go straight to the breakdown:

Martabak Telur- *i think this is what we got* kind of like a eggroll filled with veggies, tofu and egg. Since it's fried, it is a bit oily but the dense fillings made for an awesome texture and went well with the…

Rodded Restaurant
Neighborhood: Hollywood

5623 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Mike L. writes: A few nights ago, I was quizzed about which place in Thai Town was my favorite (Ord Noodles) and which place was my backup place to go in case something happened to my favorite.

I didn't have an answer for the follow-up question. So now I really need…

The Cat & Fiddle Pub
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6530 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Linda N. writes: I can't really get into the whole story but I got us kicked out of here because of my classy ways. I'd like to inform you, this is the only time and place I've ever been kicked out of a place because of my doings, we usually have to leave for my…

W Los Angeles Westwood
Neighborhood: Westwood

930 Hilgard Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024

lauren b. writes: My 100th review.  I spent weeks pondering what to write about.  Should I write about my festivities in Milwaukee?  New places I've tried around Los Angeles or OC?  This review seemed right.. I've been putting off writing it for various reasons, but…

Beach House at Hermosa Beach
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

1300 The Strand
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Rachael W. writes: mmmmm....The Beach House. Good memories.

Situated right on the Strand in Hermosa Beach, the Beach House offers ocean views and beautiful rooms that you won't want to leave.

The rooms are almost like little studio apartments. They come with huge fluffy…

Jack N' Jill's
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

510 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Brian C. writes: Holy moly, what a great spot to grab a quick eat.  The place immediately reminded me of a smaller version of Urth Cafe.  A friend and I went there on a Saturday around 11, which is probably one of the busiest times to go, but  we snagged a table…

La Vecchia Cucina Restaurante
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2654 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Eli G. writes: Meh Italian. Nothing grand, nothing horrible.

This is why I rarely eat Italian, the food was okay, the service was a tad less then okay and bites of other peoples' food was less then okay. It's just impossible to trust all these random Italian spots…

Chez Jay Restaurant
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1657 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Joan S. writes: What better place to celebrate JayChan's launch of National Lampoon Comedy Radio than Chez JAY??!! There are TWO Jays:  one is the 80-year-old owner of the restaurant, who I met yesterday, and the other is my charismatic favorite Yelper buddy with…

Tere's Mexican Grill
Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire

5870 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Aunny D. writes: They had me at "homemade tortillas" posted on the sign in the window.

I have been wanting to check out Tere's for a minute now. Today, I ordered a machaca burrito, chips and salsa and a Mexican coke (must remember to bring my flask next time). I have…

San Francisco Saloon Co

11501 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Christopher S. writes: Leave to me to wait for a Yelp event to check out a place that's a block away from where I live.  For some reason I had always been under the impression that San Francisco Saloon Company was a biker gang bar, so I stayed out for fear of getting…

Abbot's Pizza Co.
Neighborhood: Venice

1407 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291

fran d. writes: fran. pizza. eating.

yes, you've heard it on yelp first. fran eats pizza.

but why do you ask?

well, who can say no to a take out/eat in pizza joint on the way to a bar for excessive amounts of beer and girls. GIRLS!!!

i certainly can't.

besides, what…

Toe Bang
Neighborhood: Koreatown

3465 W Sixth Street
Chapman Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90020

Courtney W. writes: My mind is all a-jumbled.
I'm afraid I won't write the appropriate words
and that somehow, justice will not be served here :]

I'm sure everyone Korean
is aware that this is a sweet location.
Found in a sexy little plaza,
tucked away from the noise of the…

Billingsley's

11326 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Tim C. writes: I was invited to dinner with Soy Y. and a few other of her friends. I didn't know exactly where we were going until she sent a group of us a link. When I saw that it's a steak house, I'm all in.

So, I totally booked it over here and passed the joint…

In-N-Out Burger
Neighborhood: Westwood

922 Gayley Ave
Westwood, CA 90024

John M. writes: "Wait, no way. Stop it. Whoaaa. Why am I looking at this? I think I just vurped. Really? You can't be serious. Ok, now I didn't even think that was physically possible. Like, the math here doesn't even add up. How'd he do th-- I literally feel…

BLICK Art Materials
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7301 West Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90189

Jen L. writes: ANY store that can uplift your creativity is definitely an automatic *hands down* 5 stars for me... Basically, this is an art supply store that has pretty much e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g!

Tip: Sign up for their membership, it's free, and you get a monthly…

Abbot's Pizza Company II
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1811 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Nic Z. writes: Abbot's was good!  I had been wanting to try it for so long but never had the urge to find parking on Abbot Kinney.  Just recently I saw this location!  Woo Hoo!

I got a couple pizzas to go so I didn't have to deal with the whole delivery issue that…

Honey's Kettle Fried Chicken
Neighborhood: Culver City

9537 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232

John M. writes: Where's the civic planner who mapped out Culver City? I want to find him and punch him in the face.

How the hell is it that I can be driving straight on Culver Blvd, be thrown on to Washington Blvd without doing anything, suddenly find myself…

Lappert Hermosa Beach Ice Cream & Snack Lamerique
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

29 Pier Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

kawika m. writes: THIS IS MY FAVORITE KINE ICE CREAM!
Ommmmg....soooooooooooooo ooooo  ono!  origin....kauai company!

French Market Cafe
Neighborhood: Venice

2321 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291

Miriam B. writes: really good croissant.  really really good people watching.  french people are always snotty what do you expect??  i even come back after the following experience:
i parked and went in.  someone came in and loudly announced "who is driving the black…

The Brick House Cafe
Neighborhood: Venice

826 Hampton Dr
Venice, CA 90291

Lilibet S. writes: I have loved this place ever since they put a sign outside announcing:

"Pancakes are the new rehab."

The food is good and greasy, the service is slow and shitty, the waiters are no doubt as hungover as you are.

It's perfect.

No this is not a haiku.

I…

Gyu-Kaku

24631 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505

Archie R. writes: Ever notice that anything said about food can be turned into a sexual conversation?  

Think about it.

It only really works for food though.  

For example, construction just wouldn't work.  Try saying this line in your best "sexy-time" voice...

"Your…

Cho Dang Tofu
Neighborhood: Torrance

22549 Hawthorne Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505

nik t. writes: best tofu soup i've tasted outside of seoul.

they specialise in tofu soup but also have a few other korean dishes.
meat lovers can go for their hot plate beef short ribs or their pork bulgogi.

they can be crowded, so try to go early or late.

service was…

Swingers
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

8020 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Sarah A. writes: Hi Swingers, my name is Sarah, and I love grilled cheese sandwiches. I also love avocado. Could I maybe get, like, guacamole to start, and then a grilled ch----

I'm sorry, WHAT did you say?! Did you say that you STUFF avocado inside your grilled…

Gardena Bowl Coffee Shop
Neighborhood: Harbor Gateway

15707 S Vermont Ave
Gardena, CA 90247

erik m. writes: I grabbed a stool near an elderly Nisei eating sukiyaki.

"I don't eat this too often, you know," he mentioned to the Pilipina behind the counter. "I'm treating myself tonight, gotta go get my cholesterol checked tomorrow."

It was a bowling alley coffee…

Anastasia Beverly Hills Salon
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

438 N Bedford Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Elise M. writes: The only reason I'm taking a star off is because of how incredibly hot it was in there today!
Other than that.. W-O-W...
Nicoletta, who I found through her wonderfully talented boyfriend Danny (http://www.yelp.com/bi... ), took wonderful care of my…

Yard House
Neighborhood: Pasadena

330 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101

Zizi B. writes: This Yard House is the same as all the others. And since there's about 150 reviews for it already, I needn't get into explaining why you may or may not enjoy it there.
Last weekend, I had to find an impromptu location for a 12 person dinner/drinks…

Animal House
Neighborhood: Venice

66 Windward Ave
Venice, CA 90291

Michal E. writes: I love Animal House! The biggest collection of Made, great jeans, Vans, vintage and a great sales rack. But the best part is being greeted by my AH friends. You guys rock, have style and always have the bumping beats.

President Thai Cuisine

498 S Rosemead Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107

J J. writes: Funny, I never knew this place existed until Yelp. Thanks again Yelp for broadening my horizons.....

Have I ever mentioned to you guys that I love, love, love Thai food?

I CURSE my  white-bread mom for not being Thai, why? Because I grew up on meat and…

Rose Cafe & Market

220 Rose Ave
Venice, CA 90291

Preet C. writes: This is where I landed after a Chicago winter spit me out in LA. Hopped on the bike, strong sunshine burning my brown-is-beautiful-but-I- don't-know-nuthin'-' bout-that-because -I' m-a-pasty-mess-p ost-Chicago skin, and cruised right up to the Rose…

Raffi's Place Restaurant
Neighborhood: Glendale

211 E Broadway
Glendale, CA 91205

Dave C. writes: Discovered this place completely by accident Friday night.  My Armo buddy at work is always raving about this place, so I happen to be driving around looking for Borders when I come up on Raffi's and the proverbial lightbulb goes off in my dumb head.…

Red Rock Bar & Eatery
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8782 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Victoria C. writes: I love Red Rock... From the cute boys to the nice waitresses.  The food is always good and priced decently.  The atmosphere is very laid back which I like.

Best part: They have happy hour every day... even Saturday and Sunday.

Kung Pao China Bistro
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

7853 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046

Smivey .. writes: The Menu That Changed My Life

When I first moved to Hollywood, I just wanted to find a Chinese restaurant that delivered, which isn't difficult at all in Tinseltown (does anyone still call it that?). What was difficult was finding a Chinese…