First/Early in the Game Dates
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Page 5Escuela Taqueria
The popular neighborhood spot might not have the best Mexican food in town, but it doesn’t have to.
Sonny’s Hideaway
Sonny’s Hideaway is an old Hollywood-themed restaurant/bar in Highland Park that’s actually tolerable.
Tumbi
Tumbi is a modern Indian restaurant right off The Promenade in Santa Monica and an unexpected bright spot in a rather bleak area for good food.
Art's Table
Art's Table is like a best friend in a time of need. A dependable neighborhood spot where you always know what you're going to get.
The Rustic Spoon
The Rustic Spoon in North Hollywood is one of the most overlooked Thai spots in the Valley.
EMC Seafood And Raw Bar
EMC Raw Bar is a weird, cool, and downright fun Ktown seafood restaurant where even the pickiest eaters in your group will walk out happy.
Bar Amá
A casual, neighborhood-y Tex-Mex restaurant from DTLA’s best chef. This is a spot Downtown needs.
Freedman’s
Freedman’s is a fantastic comfort food spot in Silver Lake that’s good for everything from a first date to a life-saving reuben with your roommate.
Salt's Cure
Salt's Cure recently made the bold move to Hollywood, and it's clear that they made the right choice.
Bowery Bungalow
Bowery Bungalow in Silver Lake is an ideal first dinner date spot—candles, hummus, and gazebo included.
Playa Amor
Playa Amor is a corporate-looking Mexican restaurant in a Long Beach shopping center that has actually great food.
Joon Shabu Shabu
Joon is a very good shabu shabu joint in Glendale, and your move when you feeling like cooking meat yourself tonight.
C&O Trattoria
C&O Trattoria is the beachy Italian neighborhood spot of you (and your parents’) dreams.
Ramen Tatsunoya
The lines might be long at Ramen Tatsunoya, but this Pasadena ramen spot is worth the wait.
Electric Owl
Electric Owl is a mostly outdoor space on Sunset that looks and feels like a vintage train station where drinking is heavily encouraged.
Jones Hollywood
Jones Hollywood is a classic spot that works for pretty much anything, and is the version Hollywood we actually wish existed.
Jon & Vinny’s
Jon & Vinny’s on Fairfax is very famous, but you only really need to go there for lunch.
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
Chicago deep dish vs NYC pizza rivalry aside, Masa is just a restaurant you want to be at.