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Best Restaurants in Westside

237 restaurants analyzed · Los Angeles

The Westside stretches from Venice Beach to Westwood, with a restaurant scene shaped by coastal California cooking, weekend brunch culture, and proximity to some of the city's wealthiest zip codes. Santa Monica and Venice anchor the ocean end, while Westwood feeds the UCLA crowd. Prices lean higher than the LA average, but options exist across the range.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• n/naka A+ · Fine dining tasting menu, Kaiseki
• Restaurant at The Getty Center A · Museum restaurant, American
• Irori Sushi A · Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant
• A Food Affair A · French restaurant, Bistro
• Scopa Italian Roots A · Italian restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Hamasaku A · Sushi restaurant, Japanese
• Sushi Sasabune A · Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant
• A.O.C. A · Restaurant, Wine bar
• SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa A · Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant
• Pizzeria Sei A · Pizzeria, Italian
• La Bruschetta A · Italian restaurant, Fine dining
• Pann's Restaurant A · Diner, American
• Carmel A · Contemporary restaurant, Mediterranean
• Oste A- · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant
• Sunnin Lebanese Cafe A- · Lebanese restaurant, Middle Eastern
• Palmeri Ristorante A- · Italian restaurant, Wine bar
• Angelini Osteria A- · Italian restaurant, Osteria
• WADAYA - West LA A- · Japanese noodles, Ramen
• Mr. Shiloh's A- · Kosher steakhouse, Seafood
• Buna Ethiopian Restaurant & Market A- · Ethiopian restaurant, Cafe
• Open Sesame A- · Lebanese restaurant, Mediterranean
• Alma oaxaqueña Restaurant A- · Mexican restaurant, Breakfast
• Carasau Pasta Bar A- · Italian restaurant, Pasta bar
• Nanbankan A- · Yakitori restaurant, Japanese
• Pizzana A- · Pizza restaurant, Italian
• California Roll Factory A- · Sushi restaurant, Japanese
• Din Tai Fung A- · Taiwanese restaurant, Chinese restaurant
• HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Palms A- · Ramen restaurant, Japanese
• Haidilao Hot Pot Century City A- · Hot pot restaurant, Chinese
• J Nichols Kitchen A- · New American restaurant, Breakfast & brunch
• UOVO Mid-Wilshire A- · Italian restaurant, Pasta bar
• Baltaire Restaurant A- · Steakhouse, Seafood
• U-Zen A- · Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant
• In-N-Out Burger A- · Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant
• Allegro of Bel Air Pizzeria A- · Pizzeria, Italian
• Truxton's American Bistro A- · American bistro, Bar
• LA Vegan A- · Vegan Thai restaurant, Vegan
• Chinchikurin Sawtelle A- · Okonomiyaki restaurant, Japanese
• Heirloom Pizzeria A- · Pizzeria, Pizza by the slice
• KOTOYA JAPANESE RAMEN A- · Ramen restaurant, Japanese
• Westfield Century City A- · Shopping mall with dining, Food court
• The Coop Pizza A- · Pizza restaurant, Italian
• The Butcher's Daughter A- · Vegetarian restaurant, Brunch
• Chulita A- · Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar
• American Beauty A- · Steakhouse, Grill
• Peruvian Bowl A- · Peruvian restaurant, Casual dining
• The Henry A- · All-day American restaurant, Brunch
• El Chato Taco Truck A- · Taco truck, Mexican
• The Little Door A- · Restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Bootleg Tacos A- · Street tacos stand, Mexican
• The Venice Beach Bar & Kitchen B+ · Bar & grill, Gastropub
• El Primo Taco B+ · Taco truck, Mexican
• The Win~Dow at American Beauty B+ · Walk-up burger stand, Counter service
• Tsujita LA Artisan Noodles B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese
• Ume Tea B+ · Bubble tea store, Cafe
• Mayura Indian Restaurant B+ · Indian restaurant, South Indian
• Felix Trattoria B+ · Italian restaurant, Pasta
• Govinda's Natural Foods Cafe B+ · Vegetarian and vegan cafeteria, Indian-influenced
• Barrique Venice B+ · Italian restaurant, Wine bar
• TAVERNA at The Mar Vista B+ · Greek restaurant, Brunch
• Lucky Mediterranean Grills B+ · Street food stand, Turkish
• Quiadaiyn Restaurant B+ · Oaxacan restaurant, Mexican
• El Carmen B+ · Mexican bar-restaurant, Tequila and mezcal bar
• Cafe Gratitude B+ · Vegan restaurant, Cafe
• SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa B+ · Sushi restaurant, Japanese
• République B+ · Restaurant and bakery, French-inspired
• Ramen Nagi B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese
• Met Her At A Bar B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast
• Aliki's Greek Taverna B+ · Greek restaurant, Mediterranean
• La Paella B+ · Spanish restaurant, Tapas bar
• Tara's Himalayan Cuisine B+ · Nepalese restaurant, Tibetan
• Tacomiendo B+ · Mexican restaurant, Taco shop
• Natalee Thai B+ · Thai restaurant, Casual dining
• Simpang Asia B+ · Indonesian restaurant, Southeast Asian
• LALA'S Argentine Grill On Melrose B+ · Argentinian grill, Steak house
• Sticky Rice on 3rd B+ · Thai restaurant, Casual dining
• Tandoori Eats B+ · Indian restaurant, Casual dining
• Sakura Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar B+ · Japanese restaurant, Sushi bar
• Superba Food + Bread Venice B+ · Bakery cafe, Californian
• Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden LA B+ · German restaurant, Beer garden
• Wirtshaus German Restaurant & Beer Garden B+ · German restaurant, Beer garden
• H&H Brazilian Steakhouse B+ · Brazilian steakhouse, Steakhouse
• Madre Restaurant B+ · Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Wood Ranch Brentwood B+ · Barbecue restaurant, Bar & grill
• Mitsuwa Marketplace B+ · Japanese marketplace with food court, Grocery
• Gloria's Cafe B+ · Latin American restaurant, Salvadoran
• The Doughroom B+ · Pizza restaurant, Italian restaurant
• Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator B+ · Brewpub, Gastropub
• Merkato B+ · Ethiopian restaurant, Market
• La Fiesta Brava B+ · Mexican restaurant, Family-run
• Met Him At A Bar B+ · Italian restaurant, Brunch spot
• Churros Calientes B+ · Dessert cafe, Churreria
• Baja Bud's B+ · Mexican counter-service, Fast casual
• Venice Bakery & Restaurant B+ · Mexican restaurant and bakery, Breakfast
• Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle Annex B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese
• Flake B+ · Breakfast & brunch, Cafe
• Terroni B+ · Italian restaurant, Pizzeria
• Cafe Laurent B+ · Brunch restaurant, Cafe
• The Coffee Company B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant
• Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine B+ · Brazilian restaurant, Latin American
• 26 Beach B+ · Restaurant, Breakfast and brunch
• The Ramen Joint B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese
• Don Antonio's B+ · Mexican restaurant, Bar
• Doner Corner B+ · Turkish restaurant, Mediterranean
• Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities B+ · Cafe, Retail boutique
• Casablanca B+ · Mexican restaurant, Seafood-focused
• John O' Groats B+ · Breakfast and lunch restaurant, American
• Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery B+ · Restaurant & Bakery, Traditional American
• Shin-Sen-Gumi YAKITORI B+ · Izakaya and yakitori, Japanese
• Seoul Tofu B+ · Korean restaurant, Tofu specialist
• Rocco's Neighborhood Pizza B+ · Pizzeria, Italian-American
• Curry House CoCo Ichibanya - Sawtelle B+ · Japanese curry house, Casual dining
• Baby Blues BBQ B+ · Barbecue restaurant, American
• B.A.D. Sushi B+ · Sushi restaurant, Japanese
• Primo's Donuts B+ · Donut shop, Bakery
• Pomodoro Trattoria B+ · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant
• Yard House B+ · Gastropub, Sports bar
• The Boiling Crab B+ · Seafood restaurant, Cajun
• South Philly Experience B+ · Cheesesteak restaurant, Sandwich shop
• Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ B+ · Japanese BBQ (Yakiniku), Barbecue
• Aroma Cafe B+ · Balkan and Mediterranean cafe, Bosnian
• El Coyote Mexican Restaurant B+ · Mexican restaurant, Historic
• Versailles Cuban Food- La Cienega Blvd B+ · Cuban restaurant, Caribbean
• Patrick's Roadhouse B+ · Diner, Breakfast
• Versailles Cuban Food B+ · Cuban restaurant, Caribbean
• Flour Pizzeria & Cafe B+ · Pizzeria, Cafe
• Telefèric Barcelona Los Angeles B · Tapas restaurant, Spanish restaurant
• MOOD. B · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant
• Nuka Cafe B · Casual Mediterranean/Turkish cafe, Counter-service
• Katsuya Brentwood B · Japanese restaurant, Sushi restaurant
• Benny's Tacos & Rotisserie Chicken in West Hollywood/Beverly Grove B · Casual Mexican eatery, Taco shop
• The Wellesbourne B · Cocktail bar, Lounge
• FABIOS PASTA B · Italian casual, Pasta shop
• KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar B · Sushi, Japanese
• Cafe 50's Diner - West LA B · Diner, American
• Bacari W. 3rd B · Restaurant, Wine bar
• Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach B · Sausage house and beer hall, German
• Black Sheep Burgers B · Burger restaurant, New American
• Joan’s on Third B · Gourmet market cafe, American restaurant
• The Hive B · Health-focused cafe, Breakfast
• The Great Western Steak & Hoagie Co. B · Sandwich shop, Cheesesteak restaurant
• Holy Grill B · Kosher Israeli grill, Hamburgers
• Sonoritas Prime Tacos B · Mexican restaurant, Tacos
• N10 Restaurant B · Italian restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Blu Jam Cafe B · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant
• Clementine B · Cafe-bakery and deli, Breakfast restaurant
• HiHo Cheeseburger B · Burger restaurant, Fast casual
• Sogno Toscano Restaurant & Cocktail Bar B · Italian restaurant, Cocktail bar
• Javier's B · Mexican restaurant, Upscale dining
• Tacos El Compita B · Mexican restaurant, Taqueria
• Chill Since '93 B · Pizza and cafe, Bakery
• In-N-Out Burger B · Fast food restaurant, Hamburger restaurant
• Sonoratown B · Mexican taqueria, Tacos
• Tacos Chidos B · Street taco stand, Mexican
• Tigawok Mini Bowls - Sawtelle B · Fast-casual Chinese, Quick service
• Marty's Hamburger Stand B · Hamburger stand, Hot dogs
• Green Table Cafe B · Health-focused vegan cafe, Coffee shop
• Luna Grill Culver City B · Mediterranean fast-casual, Caterer
• Azai Hand Roll Sushi B · Sushi restaurant, Hand roll bar
• Mandi House مطعم بيت المندي اليمني لوس انجلس B · Yemeni restaurant, Middle Eastern
• Pepe's Tacos B · Mexican restaurant, Taco restaurant
• Charlie's Fish & Chip B · Fish and chips, Seafood
• Calif Chicken Cafe B · Chicken restaurant, American restaurant
• Baja California Tacos B · Taco restaurant, Mexican seafood
• Dave's Hot Chicken B · Fast-casual chicken, Fried chicken
• Fish Grill - Beverly B · Seafood restaurant, American restaurant
• Lobster & Beer B · Seafood bar and grill, Seafood
• Tatsu Ramen B · Ramen restaurant, Japanese
• Fresh Corn Grill - Westwood B · Californian grill, Health-focused
• Pizzarito NY Pizza By The Slice B · Pizza restaurant, Italian
• Robata JINYA - 3rd St. B · Japanese restaurant, Ramen
• The Vegan Joint B · Vegan restaurant, Thai-influenced
• Hangry Moon's Fried Chicken B · Chicken restaurant, Fried chicken
• Blue Bottle Coffee B · Coffee shop, Cafe
• Bibi's Bakery & Cafe B · Kosher bakery-cafe, Bagel shop
• Pampas Grill Churrascaria B · Brazilian churrascaria (by-weight cafeteria), BBQ
• Dave's Hot Chicken B · Fast-casual chicken, Halal-friendly
• Mr.Charlie’s TMS B · Vegan fast food, Burger shop
• The Apple Pan B · Hamburger restaurant, American restaurant
• Clutch B · Mexican barbecue, Mexican
• House of Meatballs B · Italian restaurant, Wine bar
• Rutt's Hawaiian Cafe & Catering West LA B · Hawaiian restaurant, Cafe
• The Irish Times Pub & Restaurant B · Pub and restaurant, Irish pub
• Zira Uzbek Kitchen B · Uzbek restaurant, Central Asian
• Casa Sanchez B · Mexican restaurant with live mariachi, Live music
• STK Steakhouse B · Steakhouse, American
• Melrose Umbrella Co. B · Cocktail bar, Restaurant
• Paco's Tacos B · Mexican restaurant, Family-friendly
• Nicolas Eatery B · French-American restaurant, Brunch
• Wirin Thai Restaurant B · Thai restaurant, Casual dining
• Bacio di Latte | Westfield Century City, LA B · Dessert restaurant, Ice cream shop
• Teddy's Cafe B · Diner, Breakfast restaurant
• Founders Ale House B · Sports bar, Bar & grill
• Chin Chin Brentwood B · Chinese and Asian fusion restaurant, Casual dining
• C&O Restaurants B · Italian restaurant, Family-friendly
• The Grove B · Shopping and dining complex, Open-air mall
• Sun Nong Dan Sawtelle 선농단 B- · Korean restaurant, 24-hour dining
• Lenny's Casita B- · Kosher Mexican, Bar
• Dama Grill - Best Kebab & Shawarma B- · Middle Eastern fast-casual, Shawarma
• dipnmix B- · Dessert shop, Açaí bowls
• Cafe Brasil B- · Brazilian restaurant, Casual dining
• Cafe Glace B- · Casual Persian fast-food cafe, Pizza restaurant
• Fish Grill - Pico B- · Seafood restaurant, American restaurant
• Hokkaido Ramen Santouka B- · Ramen restaurant, Japanese
• Bohemia Cafe B- · Cafe, Coffee shop
• Tom Bergin's B- · Irish pub, Restaurant
• Roots Indian Bistro B- · Modern Indian restaurant, Indian
• India's Grill B- · Indian restaurant, South Asian
• LA Burger Bar B- · Burger restaurant, Kosher
• Lamonica's NY Pizza B- · Pizza restaurant, Slice shop
• Marugame Udon B- · Fast-casual Japanese, Udon
• KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar B- · Sushi hand roll bar, Japanese
• Benny's Tacos & Rotisserie Chicken in Westchester B- · Mexican fast-casual, Tacos
• Fratelli Cafe B- · Brunch restaurant, Cafe
• El Abajeno B- · Mexican restaurant, Casual dining
• Enzo's Pizzeria B- · Pizzeria, Italian
• Century City Mall Dining Terrace B- · Food hall, Food court
• Yuko Kitchen Miracle Mile C+ · Japanese fusion, Casual dining
• Danny Boy's Famous Original Pizza C+ · Pizza restaurant, Slice shop
• Pink's Hot Dogs B- · Iconic hot dog stand, Fast casual
• The Original Farmers Market C+ · Market hall, Food court
• Bludso's BBQ B- · Barbecue restaurant, Cocktail bar
• CAVA C+ · Fast-casual Mediterranean, Health-focused
• Whole Foods Market C+ · Grocery store with prepared foods, Deli
• Ralphs Fresh Fare C+ · Grocery store with prepared foods, Deli
• Crumbl C+ · Dessert shop, Cookie shop
• Urban Plates C+ · Fast-casual American, Health-focused
• Big Bowl Malatang C+ · Chinese hot pot (Malatang), Build-your-own bowl
• Andre's C+ · Italian restaurant, Pizza
• Lucia Mediterranean Grill – Mid-City LA | Shawarma • Falafel • Kebab C · Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
• Qin West Noodle C · Chinese noodle restaurant, Casual dining
• Chick-fil-A C · Fast food restaurant, Chicken restaurant
• CAVA C · Fast-casual Mediterranean, Bowl shop
• Alaska Airlines - LAX C- · Airport lounge and airline service, Airline hub
• Teaspoon Sawtelle C- · Bubble tea shop, Tea house
• Crowns LAX C- · Airport restaurant and bar, American
• American Girl Place - Los Angeles C- · Cafe, Tea house

Top Cuisines

• American — 57 restaurants
• Japanese — 29 restaurants
• Mexican — 18 restaurants
• Latin American — 14 restaurants
• Italian — 13 restaurants
• Mediterranean — 12 restaurants
• Pizza — 11 restaurants
• Middle Eastern — 8 restaurants
• Chinese — 6 restaurants
• Southeast Asian — 4 restaurants