DINING
FIG Restaurant at Fairmont
Daily Grill—Studio City
Lobby Bar
figsantamonica.com, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica 90401, 310.319.3111 Located inside the gates of Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, FIG Restaurant is a seasonally inspired kitchen. Executive chef Yousef Ghalaini creates a Mediterraneaninspired menu, focusing on ingredients and produce sourced from the very best farmers in California. By combining a variety of cooking methods that include a wood-burning oven and wood-burning grill, Chef Yousef and his team deliver a modern, health-focused menu in an inviting neighborhood setting.
dailygrill.com/locations/daily-grill-studio-citycalifornia, 12050 Ventura Blvd., Studio City 91604, 818.769.6336 Situated at Laurel Canyon and Ventura Boulevard, Daily Grill serves lunch and dinner—with an amazing happy hour. The menu includes classic American dishes such as Certified Angus steaks, homestyle meatloaf, and chicken pot pie. $$ American
morganshotelgroup.com/mondrian/mondrianlos-angeles/eat-drink, 8440 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 90069, 323.650.8999 $$ American (new)
The Lobster thelobster.com, 1602 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica 90401-3212, 310.458.9294 Serving award-winning classic American seafood with a 180-degree view of the Pacific Ocean. Within walking distance of 10 hotels, Pacific Park and Third Street Promenade. Fine dining in a casual, friendly atmosphere. $$ American
Longitude Bar + Restaurant starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/property/dining/ index.html?propertyid=1135, 530 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica 90405, 310.399.9344 $$ American (new)
Ocean & Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel loewshotels.com/santa-monica/dining/ restaurant, 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica 90401, 310.576.3180 $$$ Californian
Rusty’s Surf Ranch rustyssurfranch.com, 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica 90401, 310.393.7437 Located on the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. Their vintage surfboard collection, heated covered patios, dancing, and casual atmosphere are fun for visitors of all ages. Available for private events and tour groups. $$ Californian
SusieCakes susiecakes.com, 1748 Berkeley St., Santa Monica 90404, 310.453.2253 SusieCakes offers a variety of homestyle dessert favorites baked entirely from scratch each day by in-house bakers. Specialties include cupcakes and frosted layer cakes in flavors such as red velvet, chocolate, and coconut. $ Desserts
Windows at the Pier wyndhamsantamonicapier.com, 120 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica 90401, 310.451.0676 Whether you eat in at Windows Restaurant & Lounge or head out for a night on the town, you’re bound to find the perfect bite. Windows Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner daily. Room service provided daily. $$ American
» The Valley
Breeze, An American Grill warnercentermarriott.com, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills 91367, 818.887.4800 California cuisine at its finest. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or brunch, enjoy any meal served in a beautiful atrium setting. $$ Californian
Daily Grill—Burbank dailygrill.com/locations/daily-grill-burbankcalifornia, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank 91505, 818.840.6464 $$ American
The Front Yard thefrontyardla.com, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood 91602, 818.255.7290 The Front Yard features an approachable yet elevated menu inspired by L.A.’s diverse food culture. Enjoy small bites and cocktails on the spacious outdoor patio. Come on over anytime and we’ll set you a place around the table. $$ Californian
Patio Cafe slhotel.com, 12825 Ventura Blvd., Studio City 91604, 818.769.4700 Recently renovated cafe. $ American
Runway Restaurant & Lounge dineatrunway.com, 6360 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills 91367, 818.595.1000 Full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $ Californian
Trofi glendale.hilton.com, 100 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale 91202, 818.956.5466 $ American
» West Hollywood
Barton G. The Restaurant bartong.com, 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood 90069, 310.388.1888 $$$ American (new)
Bistro at Chamberlain chamberlainwesthollywood.com, 1000 Westmount Dr., West Hollywood 90069, 310.657.7400 American bar bistro delivers a seasonal, signature twist on traditional bistro fare, and offers wines by the glass, an international beer selection, and a clever martini menu. $$$ American
Boxwood at The London West Hollywood thelondonwesthollywood.com/dining-en.html 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood 90069, 310.358.7788 All culinary at The London West Hollywood, including the hotel’s signature restaurant and bar, room service, and catered affairs, is under the direction of Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay. $$$$ American (new)
Fig & Olive Melrose Place figandolive.com, 8490 Melrose Pl., Los Angeles 90069, 310.360.9100 Fig & Olive is about passion for the best olive oils, flavors, and cuisine from the Riviera and coastal regions of the South of France, Italy, and Spain. Private event space available. $$ French
Ivory on Sunset ivoryla.com, 8440 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood 90069, 323.848.6000 $$$ American (new)
The Original Farmers Market farmersmarketla.com, 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles 90036, 866.993.9211 The Original Farmers Market has been L.A.’s favorite destination since 1934. With more than 100 gourmet grocers, specialty shops, and restaurants serving international cuisine, it is a beloved gathering spot for locals and tourists.
Rooftop West at The London Hotel thelondonwesthollywood.com/gordonramsay/ rooftopbygordonramsay-en.html, 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood 90069, 310.358.7788 Rooftop West at The London Hotel is a sophisticated, modern lounge and restaurant situated on the hotel’s 10th-floor rooftop, featuring unparalleled views of Beverly Hills and Downtown Los Angeles and cuisine by chef Anthony Keene. $$ American
Sprinkles Cupcakes sprinkles.com, 422 N La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles 90048, 310.729.5831 Sprinkles’ freshly baked cupcakes, cookies, and house-made ice cream products are perfect for client gifts, amenities, meetings, events, and much more. $ Desserts
» Westside
The Backyard at W Los Angeles West Beverly Hills wlosangeles.com/thebackyard, 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles 90024, 310.443.8211 Retreat to The Backyard outdoor restaurant and poolside lounge for the ultimate city escape under the California sun. Sample innovative cuisine and signature cocktails surrounded by a colorful modern design and lushly landscaped gardens. $$ Californian
The Bazaar by José Andrés sbe.com/restaurants/locations/ thebazaar-beverlyhills, 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles 90048, 310.246.5555 The Bazaar® by José Andrés is a modern-day indoor “piazza” where guests and locals alike can enjoy pioneering culinary creations and intricately concocted libations throughout several spaces: Bar Centro, Blanco, Rojo, and the Pâtisserie. $$$$ Spanish
The Bistro marriott.com/hotels/travel/laxce-courtyardlos-angeles-century-city-beverly-hills, 10320 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90064, 310.556.2777 The Courtyard Cafe is open for breakfast, and an all-you-can-eat buffet for $12.99 per person. $ American
Blvd 16 blvd16.com, 10740 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90024, 310.474.7765 Urban sophistication accented by organic materials sets the expectation, be it in the ambience, on the plate, or in a glass. $$ American
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