The Father's Office burger (in Santa Monica and Culver City) is amazing. If you don't know that, you don't get it.

Bay Cities is a Santa Monica classic that's been open since 1925. Most importantly, it's home to The Godmother, Los Angeles' greatest sandwich.

The Santa Monica location of downtown deli Wexler's is just as good as the original.

The South East Asian food at Cassia is an unexpected reprieve for those tired of the generic Santa Monica standbys (AKA everyone).

Santa Monica's Rustic Canyon may look like other Westside farm to table restaurants, but it's different.

Expect the usual at Sugarfish in Marina del Rey - the best affordable sushi in Los Angeles.

A Westside bakery with pastries that shouldn't be missed.

The arrival of Sidecar means Santa Monica's donut game just became legitimate.

In the pizza desert of the Westside, Milo and Olive delivers.

Tar and Roses exudes a classy calmness not often seen in this part of town.

Esters in Santa Monica might be known as that place you drink at before eating at Cassia, but this wine bar very much stands on its own.

On the Viagra-washed sidewalks of Montana Avenue, a youthful and downright delicious Italian joint has finally emerged.

Sunnin Lebanese is one of the best Lebanese restaurants in LA and an ideal casual lunch spot.

Bondi Harvest is a breakfast and lunch spot bringing Australian vibes to Santa Monica.

Noma is an affordable Santa Monica sushi staple.

An outdoor, island-like Caribbean BYOB that's a great time. In Santa Monica, no less.