The Bari is a Puglian restaurant in Beverly Grove with good food and a beautiful space that instantly relaxes you.

El Cochinito is a family-owned restaurant in Silver Lake serving the best Cuban sandwich in the world. Seriously.

Kinkan, a pandemic-born pop-up has transformed into a half-Japanese, half-Thai restaurant in Virgil Village with an excellent omakase.

Same Same in Silver Lake has combined two cornerstones of human happiness (wine and Thai food), and dinner here will inevitably make you happier.

Fishing With Dynamite has proven to be one of LA’s best restaurants for consistently great seafood.

Melanie is an excellent wine bar in Beverly Grove with good food and great service.

Little Beast in Eagle Rock is one of the most reliable date spots on the Eastside.

South Beverly Grill is a Hillstone restaurant in Beverly Hills that's always reliable for a nice, big dinner with drinks. Order the burger or ribs.

Bicyclette is a traditional French bistro in Beverlywood serving delicious, butter-laden foods.

Good Clean Fun is a natural wine bar in Downtown LA ideal for both long and short hangs.

El Rincon Criollo is a Cuban restaurant in Culver City that really feels plucked out of the Florida Keys.

Baracoa Cuban Cafe in Atwater Village serves great versions of all the Cuban classics. Make sure to get some ropa vieja.

Greekman's is a summer pop-up at Freedman's in Silver Lake with good food and a party-like atmosphere.

Edobox is a great date spot on Main Street in Santa Monica that specializes in bento boxes and sushi.

La Puglia is a great all-day Italian cafe in Santa Monica. Come for coffee and a pastry, or a bowl of squid ink pasta at night.

Crudo e Nudo is a great little spot on Main Street in Santa Monica where you should sit back, eat raw fish, and split a bottle of wine.