American Restaurants
6145 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90028
Staying open until 3 a.m. this unaffected Hollywood diner finishes late nights right with a warm atmosphere and a killer jukebox. Housed on the first floor of a Best Western...
1610 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90403
A medium-sized spot with ample lighting that accents the bright pine floors, ceilings and chairs, 17th St. Café serves up mixed California and international...
1725 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
Bob Dylan may not own the place, as rumor has long had it, but this wood-and-brick, old-timey coffee house is pretty cool nonetheless. A spacious spot with a shady courtyard...
7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca, 90028
At 25 Degrees, a cheeseburger isn’t just a cheeseburger. First of all, cheddar isn’t the only option on the menu at the Roosevelt Hotel’s more casual...
3100 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey, CA, 90292
26 Beach (named for its former location at the end of Washington Blvd.) serves a huge menu that manages to be both refined and wide-ranging at the same time. Need a burger...
8636 W. Third St., West Hollywood, Ca, 90048
With its long bar, bare wooden tables and chairs, giant portrait of William S. Burroughs, peculiarly ornate chandelier and big street-side windows, the 3rd Stop, a new pub on...
8221 3rd St., Downey, CA, 90241
54 E. Holly St., Pasadena, CA, 91103
A quaint neighborhood breakfast and lunch diner. Cozy booths and lots of color make this a bustling spot in the morning. Nosh on eggs or fresh sandwiches while sipping on...
1034 W. West Covina Pkwy., West Covina, CA, 91790
76 62nd Place, Long Beach, CA, 90803
692 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA, 90069
Its lush Moorish patio, breezy cabanas and deliciously strong drinks are what make The Abbey the grand dame of gay bars. But while the scene may skew gay, straights also...
9400 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90232
Al’s is on the plaza, attached to Duke’s Hideaway in the historic Culver Hotel (home of most Kirk Douglas Theater after-parties and studio wrap parties.) This...
1929 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90027
On a beautiful, sunny L.A. day, there is nothing quite as relaxing as a leisurely lunch at the Alcove, Los Feliz’s quaint and eminently trendy cafe. Housed in a...
3510 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90026
When presented with the option of grabbing dinner in a strip mall, visitors to L.A. often have a dismissive or condescending response. Happily, Alegria on Sunset offers a...
1923 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA, 90802