E Stretto is an excellent sandwich spot in the front of Bar Clacson in Downtown LA.

Casita Del Campo is a Mexican restaurant in Silver Lake and a gay nightlife institution.

Spoon By H is a tiny dessert cafe in Beverly Grove that also happens to serve some of our favorite Korean food in LA.

In the pizza desert of the Westside, Santa Monica’s Milo and Olive is a giant, garlic knot-filled oasis.

Hatchet Hall is a Southern-leaning small plates restaurant in Culver City where you’ll actually leave full.

Sushi Iki is an absurdly expensive sushi spot in Tarzana.

Shin Sushi is a fantastic high-end omakase spot in Encino.

A speakeasy sushi spot in Encino, Sushi Bar is half-meal, half-show, with a stand-up comedian bartender narrating your meal.

Located on York Blvd. in Highland Park, Joy is an excellent fast-casual Taiwanese spot.

Matsumoto is a super high-end Beverly Grove sushi spot with an excellent 18-course omakase.

Kura isn’t as well-known as other West Hollywood sushi spots, but if you’re looking for something quick and affordable, it’s a great place to go.

Vino Bistro is a casual Italian restaurant and an ideal dinner spot before seeing a show in Hollywood.

Villa Blanca is the original Lisa Vanderpump restaurant, and that’s about the only interesting thing about it.

Alta Adams is an excellent Southern spot in West Adams that’ll make you feel like you’ve found a second home.

Crispy Pork Gang is the only restaurant open 24 hours in Thai Town.

Izzy’s in Santa Monica is one of the only 24-hour restaurants on the Westside.