Ayara Thai is known for its delicious and authentic dishes that regularly have customers lining out the door for a spot at this Westchester eatery. The restaurant is currently undergoing some exciting
BEST THAI RESTAURANT Ayara Thai Cuisine
6245 West 87th Street, Westchester 310.410.8848 or ayarathaicuisine.com Currently closed for some exciting renovations, Ayara Thai is #1 with our readers. We can’t wait to see what the restaurant will look like when it reopens later this year. In the meantime, stop by Ayara’s pop-up restaurant, Ayara Luk, and enjoy a menu that combines Ayara classics with exciting dishes that change regularly.
Favorites: Thai Dishes
6234 W. Manchester Ave., Westchester 310.342.0046 or thaidishes-la.com
Thai Talay
8411 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester 310.670.3055 or thethaitalay.com
BEST SEAFOOD Kanpai Sushi
8325 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester 310.338.7223 or kanpai-sushi.net When you’re in the mood for sushi, look no further than Kanpai. The restaurant excels in beautifully plated dishes that highlight ingredients like tuna, yellow tail, calamari and shrimp.
Favorites: Killer Shrimp
4211 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey 310.578.2293 or killershrimp.com
Tony P’s Dockside Grill
4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey 310.823.4534 or tonyps.com
BEST BAR Cinco
7241 West Manchester Ave., Westchester 310.910.0895 or cincola.com
Favorites: Tompkins Square
8522 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester
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renovations and will reopen later this year. Luckily, you’ll only have to take a 2-minute walk from the restaurant’s location to satisfy your Ayara cravings at their nearby popup, Ayara Luk. At Ayara Luk you can
enjoy a curated and rotating menu that mixes the best of Ayara with new dishes inspired by the owners’ experiences as first-generation ThaiAmericans. Stop by Ayara Luk on Saturday,
BEST RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE
310.670.1212 or t2barandgrill.com
Tony P’s Dockside Grill
4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey 310.823.4534 or tonyps.com
BEST BREAKFAST The Coffee Company
8751 La Tijera Blvd., Westchester 310.645.7315 or laxcoffeeco.com When it comes to breakfast, The Coffee Company is king. Stop by seven days a week at this Westchester icon for Belgium Waffles with strawberries, Hawaiian bread French Toast or its abundant menu of omelettes and skillets. But be prepared to wait in line, especially on the weekend, before you get to dig into these delicious dishes.
Favorites: J. Nichols Kitchen
Tony P’s Dockside Grill
4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey 310.823.4534 or tonyps.com
Favorites: Playa Provisions
119 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey 310.683.5019 or playaprovisions.com
Salt at Marina del Rey Hotel
13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey 424.289.8223 or pacificahotels.com/salt
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT Paco’s Tacos
6212 Manchester Blvd., Westchester 310.645.8692 or pacoscantina.com Visit this family-friendly Westchester favorite for its generous combination plates, tacos, burritos and chimichangas, and don’t forget the margaritas!
4375 Glencoe Ave., Marina del Rey 310.823.2283 or jnicholskitchen.com
Tony P’s Dockside Grill
4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey 310.823.4534 or tonyps.com
BEST CATERER
Favorites: Benny’s Tacos
11707 Washington Pl., Los Angeles 310.398.6326 or ruttscafe.com/catering.html Since 1976 Rutt’s Hawaiian Cafe has been serving up tropical-inspired cuisine from loco moco to macaroni salad. When you’re in need of a catering feast, this restaurant has you covered with its menu of Kalua Pork, Chicken Katsu, Lau Lau and other Hawaiian signature dishes.
Hacienda Del Rey
Rutt’s Hawaiian Cafe and Catering
Favorites: Olive It
6231 W 87th St., Westchester 310.242.2092 or oliveit.com
Rise and Shine
6511 Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester 310.649.0906 or riseandshinecatering.com
7101 Manchester Ave., Westchester 310.670.8226 or bennystacos.com 8347 Lincoln Blvd.,Westchester 310.670.8588
BEST RESTAURANT IN A HOTEL Salt at Marina del Rey Hotel
13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey 424.289.8223 or pacificahotels.com/salt Salt, located in the hip Marina del Rey Hotel, is delighting diners with its take on fresh California-inspired cuisine with dishes that rely heavily on seafood.
Favorites: Beachside at Jamaica Bay Inn 14160 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey
BEST OF 2017
August 5 for National Oyster Day. Chef Vanda Asapahu and her team will be shucking oysters all day and offering a full menu with seafood favorites to celebrate. For more info visit ayaraluk.com. 310.439.3033 or pacificahotels.com/jamaicabayinn/restaurant
Cast & Plow at Ritz-Carlton, MDR 4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey 310.574.4333 or ritzcarlton.com
BEST LUNCH SPOT Tony P’s Dockside Grill
4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey 310.823.4534 or tonyps.com
Favorites: The Ramen Joint
6220 W. 87th St., Westchester 424.227.9328 or theramenjoint.com
Truxton’s American Bistro
8611 Truxton Ave., Westchester 310.417.8789 or truxtonsamericanbistro.com
BEST BAKERY Westchester Bakery
6216 W. 87th St., Westchester 310.215.9606 or westchesterbakery.com
Favorites: Angel Made Bakery
4542 Centinela Ave., Los Angeles 310.915.2078
SusieCakes Marina del Rey 4714 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey 310.742.2253 or susiecakes.com
BEST HEALTHY DINING OPTIONS Rainbow Acres Washington Blvd. 13208 W Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, 310.306.8330 or rainbowacresca.com
Favorites: Cafe Solar
6224 W Manchester Ave., Westchester 424.227.6486 or cahuengagroup.com/cafe-solar
Urban Plates
12746 W. Jefferson Blvd. #3140, Playa Vista 424.256.7274 or urbanplates.com
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Photo Courtesy Ayara Thai Restaurant.
BEST THAI RESTAURANT Ayara Thai Restaurant