Mo Better Meatty Meat Burgers
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

5855 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019

sloe j. writes: I miss the shit out of this place

Firefly
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

11720 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

Diana H. writes: I told myself I wouldn't review Firefly until I came back again to actually eat something there, but I just can't resist the feeling any longer!  The bubbles of excitement kept pressing on my gallbladder and internal organs, and I was becoming quite…

En Sushi

11651 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

wanugee N. writes: En Sushi is an elegant, authentic, and contemporary styled Japanese Sushi restaurant, and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience!

I have dined at over 40 different Japanese restaurants in the past 18 months, so you can choose to trust my judgement on…

Bandera Restaurant - Brentwood

11704 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Kaz S. writes: An out of town guest had a request: he wanted live jazz and a steak for dinner on the westside.  I found two others; one in Bel Air....and truthfully the sky high price intimidated me, so I settled on this place. American-fare chain place, same…

Urth Caffe
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

267 S Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

stephy s. writes: I've been here a total of 3 times and all I have ever ordered is the bacon and leek quiche.

You may think, how boring, same thing everytime, how about a little diversity for the palate? Well, I will explain it like this, when you find the one that…

Taiko Restaurant
Neighborhood: Brentwood

11677 San Vicente Blvd Ste 302
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Amy C. writes: 3.5 stars but like always I try to be kind. :)

We came here last night for din din and it was very yummy. This wasn't my first time, but I keep coming back cuz they have the BESTEST soba noodles.

I ordered the kakiage rice bowl with soba noodles combo.…

Hotel Casa Del Mar
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1910 Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Kaz S. writes: So places like Toppers disappear and new ones replace them.  Toppers was the place I'd take my out of town guests from Japan and Italy...they would ooh and aaah at the amazing view.  Since I'm not happy about it becoming the Penthouse (see my…

Tama Sushi
Neighborhood: Studio CIty

11920 Ventura Blvd
Studio City, CA 91604

Cassandra L. writes: The other night I was craving Sushi and had recently crowned Katsu-ya my favorite, but I couldn't get a reservation so I went here instead...I have a new favorite and let me tell you why...

Let's set the scene...

I dislike scallops(cooked), I can be a…

Fiesta Hermosa
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

Pier Ave at Hermosa Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Lovey C. writes: Wow!  I got super lucky with parking!  That in itself is worth 5 stars.  I turned right onto Hermosa Avenue with my fingers crossed hoping to get parking on the main street only a block from the festivities and wallah... it worked!  Some lady was…

Urth Caffe
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2327 Main Street
Between Pico and Ocean Park
Santa Monica, CA 90407

Gavril L. writes: I like drugs
They make me feel good

Unfortunately they wreck your brain, life, health and your relationships.
What a shame : (

All I seem to be left with these days is caffeine.... stimulating, delicious and apparently detriment free!

Now that I adopted…

Santa Monica College
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1900 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405

SAM Y. writes: So I am taking a class here for the first time in my life. An intro. I am a college graduate but wanted to take some classes just to further my own personal growth. And I live in LA, so what else but a screen writing class. HOW LA OF ME? I know. Its…

Le Pain Quotidien
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8607 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90069

Rachael W. writes: Blah. That is how Le Pain Quotidien made me feel. Also? Broke. They made me feel broke.

I walked over with a spring in my step, happy to be out of showroom land and in the real world. Found the restaurant and stepped inside. Then I waited for someone…

Il Forno Caffe & Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2901 Ocean Park Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Diana H. writes: I was primed to give this place a solid 3 stars.  As par my usual course of pre-restaurant dining action, I read the reviews on yelp, and prepared my tongue for a lackluster lunch that would most likely engender an "ehhh" response from my belly.  …

W's China Bistro
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

1410 S Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Ronnie M. writes: Alright. I'm a Chinesey Traitor. I went to W's and thought it was pretty damn good. I had a glass of Merlot if anyone thinks that affects my judgment.

The place was relatively empty for a Friday night at 10. I booked my table through opentable so I…

Nagao
Neighborhood: Brentwood

13050 San Vicente Blvd
Ste 110
Los Angeles, CA 90049

teresa-licious a. writes: You know I have a rule about trying out restaurants at least twice, if geographically feasible, before I yelp.  The rare exception to this rule has been when my experience was soooo underwhelming that I cannot bring myself to return for a second…

Nate 'n Al Delicatessen & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

414 N Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Linden G. writes: "Nate 'n Al's has killed more Jews than the Holocaust!"

That's the standard response I get from an old time and irascible Jewish photographer friend of mine every time I mention this place.

I used to think, "Wow, is the food really that bad?".

On the…

The Coffee Table
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

2930 Rowena Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039

Antonio A. writes: Nothing but love for the Coffee Table!

Now I dont know if the coffee table is never crowded because I go for breakfast around 1 on the weekends, but I have never gone in there and had to wait in line or wait longer then 13 minutes (yeah, thats right,…

AVP Hermosa Beach Open
Neighborhood: Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach Pier area
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Joan S. writes: This past weekend, July 22-25, Hermosa Beach has hosted the '05 pro beach volleyball championship series.  For several days, I have watched the towering spectator stands being set up on the sand near the pier  -  the bike path cuts right through the…

17th Street Cafe
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1610 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Andrea R. writes: I wasn't quite in the breakfast food mood when we had brunch here, but the grilled veggie and herb whole wheat pizza totally hit the spot.  The veggies were so fresh and it all tasted way too good to be a healthy entree!

My friend had the huevos…

Cora's Coffee Shoppe
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1802 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Ken O. writes: Right across the street from the Viceroy and around the block from Shutters and Casa Del Mar this little - and I do mean little - gem of restaurant is definitely under the radar. Cora's is like a restaurant in the Witness Protection Program. I think…

Johnnie's Pastrami Restaurant
Neighborhood: Culver City

4017 Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA 90230

Gin-Chong T. writes: WARNING: The following review contains content of a more mature nature that may not be suitable for younger (re)viewers. If you are under the age of 18 and/or have no concept of humor, please do not continue reading.

So I was in the neighborhood and…

Three Dog Bakery
Neighborhood: Pasadena

24 Smith Aly
Pasadena, CA 91103

frank L. writes: This is a place for people who love their dog(s) more than they love humans (sorry, did I offend anyone?).  I mean, I love my dogs, but I'm not going to spend seven bucks a pound on kibble.  Among the doggy toys are your typical squeaky, scrunchy,…

Gyu-Kaku
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

10925 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Christopher S. writes: Now, I've been to about a googol of Korean barbecue restaurants since I've moved to L.A., but last Thursday was my first Japanese barbecue experience thus far.  I really loved the individual grills at the bar where we sat; I was able to barbecue my…

Ruth's Chris Steak House
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

224 S Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Stephen M. writes: Like vaginal intercourse in het porn, straightforward upscale restaurants that deliver the goods seem to be under a campaign of marginalization. Everyone's so obsessed with getting kinky that we forget how good an old-fashioned screw can be. Ruth's…

Chosun Galbee

3330 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019

Kaz S. writes: Suhrabal had been the only Korean BBQ restaurant I had been to (and go almost weekly)...I felt like I was in a rut.  With a yelper's recommendation, i decided to go to Chosun with the kids.  I have a bad habit of eating super slow, so an all you can…

Sam's Bagels
Neighborhood: Mid Wilshire

150 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004

judy w. writes: I just finished eating two, big, fat bagels from Sam's.

Their banana nut bagel caught my eye and I was excited to try. But the guy didn't put it in the bag when I bought some this morning.

Man was I looking forward to that banana nut bagel dangit! I…

Pane E Vino
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

8265 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Kimberly S. writes: Great date place, or a girls night out... I love sitting on the patio especially on a warm summer night. Beautiful place, great Italian  food. yummmmm

oh & make reservations!
xox

Bar Marmont
Neighborhood: Hollywood

8171 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046

Rachel G. writes: I wouldn't be surprised to see L. Lo sucking a Marlboro light while practicing her high kicks out back, or Britney crying to her backup dancer about dropping her newest baby in the midst of the Paparazzi, in one of the dark corners at Bar Marmont.  …

Sofi Greek Restaurant & Garden
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

8030 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

heather g. writes: Rollin' down the street smokin' nothing, sippin on Cabernet, laid back with my mind on yo mama and yo mama on my mind....

That has nothing to do with my review.... Except, Sofie's inspired that little diddy on my way home last night with all their…

Bob's Big Boy Restaurant
Neighborhood: Toluca Lake, Burbank

4211 W Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91505

Dan V. writes: The original Bob's (well actually not, but this location is the oldest of the remaining Big Boys) is this Toluca Lake packed-to-the-gills diner.  My recommendation is a Big Boy Combo With A Side of Bleu...  go ahead, knock yourself out.

Trivia:
Cult…

The Abbey
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

692 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Ed to the M. writes: The Abbey is the most famous gay bar in Los Angeles and quite possibly the country.  I don't understand why all these women on Yelp keep on writing, "Ladies!  You can look but you can't touch!"

Hell, I'm a straight man, and I'm both looking AND…

Trader Joe's
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

7304 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046

Mona M. writes: I love you. I hate you. I love you. I hate you. "My sister, my daughter. My sister, my daughter."  Forget about it Mona, it's Trader Joes.

Firstly I would like to thank you very much for the infiltration of fruit flys that came in a package of…

Galleria Market Inc

3250 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006

Sarah F. writes: There must be something about cold weather that leaves me a-hankerin' for some spicy korean sustenance.  But who wants to fork over restaurant prices more than once or twice a week?

So lately I've been frequently popping into the Galleria Market.…

El Cholo

1121 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90006

ruth l. writes: OK, you snobby Los Angelenos, you know how you like to make disparaging remarks about food in the Midwest, particularly Mexican food or Tex-Mex?

El Cholo is what Mexican food tastes like in the Midwest.  Cheesy, heavy, oversauced.  

I grew up on the…

The Village Grind

443 E 1st St
Long Beach, CA 90802

areles r. writes: I've worked down the street from this place for two years but didn't get around to stopping in until today.

Observations during my brief visit are as follows:

Staff - comme ci comme ca
Chai - shockingly bad and definitely not made with the nonfat milk I…

Hamasaku

11043 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Autumn K. writes: You'll feel like you're in on some great secret as you slip into Hamasaku, tucked away in a little strip mall-type of location. This place is heavy on celebs and the people who manage them. Having an in with hollywood elite (yes, little old me), I…

Prada Beverly Hills
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

469 N Rodeo Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Joolie T. writes: architectural heaven.
designed deliciously by Rem Koolhaas and Ole Scheeren of OMA.
this heaven that i speak of...
being in company of a VIP- is pretty awesome.
the alley is where the VIP members enter from. is it necessary?
no- but it's damned…

Casa Vino

51 S Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802

Krys G. writes: I celebrated my birthday here last Saturday night with 24 close friends and family. Damn good fun.

I worked closely over the last few weeks with the owner, Mary, to coordinate the reservation and pre-order food. When we arrived, we had the front third…

House of Hayden

421 E First Street
Long Beach, CA 90802

Geoff L. writes: I don't get out much.  Ok, that is actually a MASSIVE understatement.  In fact, both Brian Wilson and the late eccentric, Howard Hughes, would both agree that I need to get out of the house more often.  I haven't resorted to putting a sandbox in my…

Korean Cultural Center
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

5505 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

CarrotBreath .. writes: I love this place! I'm learning Korean and have just completed the first class. In the final class, there's an informal Naraebang(Korean Karaoke) where students reserved a spot and got to show their language skills.

Have learned so much from the…