Father's Office
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1018 Montana Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Ed C. writes: If this was really my father's office, my dad would've been a happier man -- he would've been a big fat Fatty McFattenstein drunkard, but he would've been a lot happier.

I love this gastropub.

The burger is friggin' better than I expected. It has a lot…

LA Paella
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

476 S San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

susan j. writes: It was a great evening and I'm completely smitten. Yes. Smitten. Enamored. Charmed. Captivated. Did I mention smitten? *sigh* But, I guess I should start talking about my food and not about my date...

So about the food....the food was delicious!!

We…

Grand Central Market
Neighborhood: Downtown

317 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Michelle B. writes: It pained me to be away from The Pike Place Market on its 100th year anniversary so I decided to visit Grand Central Market as a way to pay homage to all farmers markets and whoa, was I blown away!

All corners of the globe seem to be represented at…

Follow Your Heart Natural Foods Market & Cafe
Neighborhood: Canoga Park

21825 Sherman Way
Canoga Park, CA 91303

Kirst S. writes: In thinking about going home (SoCal) this holiday weekend, I went over in my head things I would like to do while I'm there... my list went something like this...

1.) Visit a beach where I can actually go into the water!
2.) Score an In N Out burger…

The Starting Line

114 Washington Blvd
# A
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

fiona h. writes: "It's important to invest on good shoes," said the physical therapist.  I used to be on a marathon team and this is the place where the team suggested us to get our running shoes from.  I got all of mine here.  

Every runner has different feet,…

Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine
Neighborhood: Pacific Palisades

17300 W Sunset Blvd
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Michele G. writes: Looking for a haven of tranquility?  A place to hear yourself think in this city of traffic, shopping complexes, rude sushi chefs and waves crowded with surfers jockeying for positions?  There's no need to flee the city...because I know of a place…

Sur La Table
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

301 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Zizi B. writes: Sometimes you wake up from a nap at 7pm and think, "Y'know what I need in my life? Creme Brulee!" So, you venture the three blocks to the nearest supplier of culinary torches and ramekins only to find very helpful and friendly people willing to help…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

239 N Crescent Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Diana H. writes: So I know some people (ahem, Lauren M.) scoff at yelpers who review chains or "any other establishment which may quite possibly be found on every busy street corner of this city."  I do realize that most people are familiar with Whole Foods, but…

The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Pasadena

78 W Union St
Pasadena, CA 91103

ericka L. writes: Well, it's a charming place with friendly service...but the food is pretty average, at best.

We ordered:

garlic bread - garlicky, but not fantastic
calamari - not bad, a little greasy, but came with lots of lemon wedges - yay!
Sicilian pizza with…

Book Soup
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

8818 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Mike L. writes: Nice bookstore and a lot more in an unsuspected area.

Considering before you walk in to the store, at the front window display is the announcement of the authors scheduling to appear for book signing. I'm mean we're not talking about slouches, there…

Catalina Coffee Company
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

126 N Catalina Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Angela T. writes: Met my favorite coffee shop. It's big, it's clean, it's comfortable--and it's perfect for ease dropping. You see, comfy environments make people feel like they're safe at home, and then they'll start talking (loudly) about everything! Sometimes I'm…

Paru's Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Hollywood

5140 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027

heather g. writes: This is Southern Indian cuisine, so, it's a little different than what some people may expect. I love the atmosphere, very quaint, cool traditional Indian style decor, a patio that I've never eaten on, but it looks nice.

It's a little sketchy when you…

Rick's Drive In & Out

7254 Greenleaf Ave
Whittier, CA 90602

Liza L. writes: they do make a good bacon cheeseburger. i also like their fried zucchini. with a side of ranch.  my daughter likes their grilled cheese.  you always have to wait long, because i mean, they cook your food when you order it.  the ladies at the window…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach

405 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Marisa F. writes: I'm not too much of a fan of this Whole Foods.
I feel like the layout of the store is just wrong and it feels like there's lots of stuff cramped into a small space.

the produce is in the back, the bakery dept is the smallest I've ever seen in a Whole…

Vidal Sassoon Academy
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

321 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Jenn L. writes: I've been feelin' kind of "meh" lately and the hunt for a new stylist led to INDECISION 2007, I knew what i DIDN'T want and my ends were getting nappy, so i booked a spot with the lovely stylists (in training) at VSA. i didn't go in with any…

Doctor Hogly Wogly's Tyler Texas Bar-B-Que

8136 Sepulveda Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91402

stephy s. writes: "I don't know about any of you, but when I catch a whiff of a smokey bbq pit doing what it was put on this planet to do, churning out the melt in your mouth meats that legends are made of, I get what some would refer to as a sh*t eating grin on my…

KC's Cafe
Neighborhood: Westchester / LAX

8320 Lincoln Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045

Yuko Y. writes: My favorite crepe joint in town!  

They got lunch crepes (eggs and sausages, pizza, etc) and sweet crepes.  They got little lunch items like curry.  They even got boba drinks and tea!!  Boba and crepes... isn't that like a golden combo!?  

Their crepe…

Fora Restaurant

5730 E 2nd St
Long Beach, CA 90803

Holly T. writes: Who would have thought that one of Long Beach's finest restaurants would be nestled between two bars, Limerick's and Crow's? This is yet another place that was hiding under right under my nose until I happened to read a brief review on Yelp. It's…

Izzy's Deli
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1433 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Sheryl R. writes: Let's see. Came here pretty late after a night at the sports bar down the street, can't really remember the name. The place is decent, great after a night of boozing. I had a bite of my friend's burger which was alright. I had the matzo ball soup and…

Gelson's Markets
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills

22277 Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas, CA 91302

David O. writes: My wife and I met at this Gelson's location on my way home from work.   This was our first visit here after it being recommended by several yelpers, so this is really a tale of two Gelson virgins.

Everyone says it, and it's true!  The store is…

Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

629 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401

jim z. writes: The quintessential homeopathic/vitamin/suppl ement/health food store in Los Angeles, if not the world. Has nearly every brand of everything related to alternative medicine you could imagine. At any given day, several qualified and licensed…

Maggiano's Little Italy
Neighborhood: Woodland Hills

6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Wes S. writes: OK, please don't get the mob out yet. Yes, it's a chain and seriously I think it deserves the 5 star. Why you ask? Well, a while back, I made last minute reservations for this place for Valentine's Day and they made me feel welcomed and didn't laugh…

Sparky's Frozen Yogurt Shop
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

3110 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

hen a. writes: p~e~a~n~u~t ....... b~u~t~t~e~r ....frozen yogurt... uuh huh~~~ .... *drool~~~* ....small local soft serve frozen yogurt in a bowl o' fruit blendin' shop....standard good ol' standard frozen yogurt....portions manageable....fruit blend drinks…

Ritual Adornments Inc
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2708 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Shauna D. writes: Pretty good selection of beads I've never seen before.

Unfortunately, they're very expensive.

But it's a great place to get lost in for an hour or tow, checking out every nook and cranny for unusual beads.

Last time, I got some skull shaped beads.

I'm…

Blonde
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2430 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Josh K. writes: The only question for this store is:

Who is hotter, Amber (the owner) or her staff?  Casual women's wear retailer that offer's anything your girl's heart desires.  If I need a gift for a female, Blonde is the first, last and only place I go - not only…

Chili My Soul
Neighborhood: Encino

4928 Balboa Blvd
Encino, CA 91316

Tara G. writes: After all the chitter chatter about chili my soul I went for lunch today.

Parking is not easy to get. There is a handicapped space at the other end of the little shopping center. But if you are like me and walking distances is not an option you'll…

Tamara's Tamale

Marina Plaza
13352 Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066

Ken N. writes: One star off because damn, these tamales are expensive!  I may have been spoiled by the tamales at the Saturday Santa Monica Farmers Market at Clover Park, where a lady used to sell her tamales out of a cooler on wheels next to a park bench for a…

Abbot's Habit
Neighborhood: Venice

1401 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291

Frederick G. writes: Leave your high heels, your tall attitudes and your overly picky taste buds at the door. This place gets 5 stars because it is what it is - a Venice institution and one of the absolute last places you are ever going to find in the 'hood that still…

Flamenco El Cid Restaurant
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

4212 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Erica C. writes: I like El Cid.  I do.  But, I like it not for the flamenco and dinner that they are purportedly known for. I like it because when you walk inside, you are far and away from the hustle and bustle of Sunset Blvd., and instantly forget about what a pain…

Third Street Promenade
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

3rd Street Promenade & Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90407

heather g. writes: The promenade is okay. Most of the stores are big corporate chains, so there's not a lot of "special" here. It's a bit commercial compared to most of LA.

However, it's nice to walk around, you got the ocean breeze, lots of restaurants and bars, and…

Hollywood Walk of Fame
Neighborhood: Hollywood

Hollywood Boulevard & Vine Street
Gower St. to La Brea Ave. & Yucca St. to Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90068

Kampy .. writes: I have a love/hate relationship with the Hollywood Walk of Fame... but as in life, love overpowers hate.

I love the walk of fame because, really, it's what makes Hollywood HOLLYWOOD. Ask the average citizen of the world what pops in their head when…

Shanghai Diamond Garden
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles

9401 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Tami R. writes: Ok, so I grew up Kosher and no longer am, but am always happy to go to this restaurant. They cook real chinese food and their sushi is decent. If you can live without shrimp for the night and are willing to pay an extra buck or two for chicken that's…

Timothy C. Wong OD
Neighborhood: Hollywood

6430 W Sunset Boulevard
Suite 703
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Sean M. writes: Well, I am adding yet another 5-star review to Dr. Wong's Yelp stats. The bottom line is Dr. Wong is fantastic.

I went to an optometrist once years ago, but my vision has begun to deteriorate over the last couple years. This becomes even more apparent…

Busy Bee Hardware
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

1521 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Brendon D. writes: They should jam Steely Dan over the speakers here.

This is a great old school hardware store known for carrying difficult to find nuts and bolts.

Each time I go here, I spend more time just hanging with the guys and shooting the breeze.  Most of the…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

2201 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Kimberlee D. writes: It's a love/hate relationship.

LOVE this location because it's huge and they have EVERYTHING. Great deli and raw foods sections.

Also, scores points for being a MAJOR pick up joint. Now, I normally hate being annoyed while searching for my Kombucha…

Sushi Roku
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

8445 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Yuko Y. writes: The art of sushi dining

To do:
-  Sit at the counter
-  Converse with the chef
-  Share your drink with the chef
-  Ask the chef what's fresh and yummy on that day
-  Take your time by ordering one nigiri at a time so that whatever you eat is freshly…

Malo
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

4326 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Aunny D. writes: How in the world have I not reviewed Malo yet? Sheesh.

I guess timing is everything because I have only been there a handful of times. However, my last trip to Malo really motivated me to share. I wasn't there to eat anything (as much as I was…

The Cow's End

34 Washington Blvd
Venice, CA 90292

fran d. writes: long ago, almost ten years ago in fact, i used to be a regular at cow's end. i'd come for their open mic thursdays. i'd come for their live acoustic entertainment on fridays. i'd come for the babes on saturdays, for friends on sundays and finally on…

Mercede's Grill

14 Washington Blvd
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Jeremy S. writes: Absolutely the best place for a good meal relatively cheap! Also, great first date place. I had never had cuban food before this place, and it is awesome! The traditional garlic chicken is darn tasty, as well as the mango creme-brulee. If you want a…