People Watching
People Watching
Page 4Katsuya Brentwood
Despite its clubby interior, you’re not going to be mad about a meal at Katsuya Brentwood - especially if you get the tuna and crispy rice.
Cactus Mexican Food
Cactus isn't the best Mexican food in LA, but at 2am on a Saturday, it certainly does the trick.
The Oaks Gourmet Market
There aren’t many better mid-day options than The Oaks Gourmet Market in Hollywood.
R+D kitchen
R+D Kitchen in Santa Monica is perpetually crowded, but the burgers and lively crowd are worth the guaranteed 45 minute wait for dinner.
George’s Greek Cafe
George’s Greek Cafe in Long Beach has all the kitschy trappings - faux columns, flaming saganaki - with food that’s actually good.
Philippe The Original
Chinatown deli Philippe The Original carries much culinary (and cultural) significance. It’s still very much worth the trip.
Fisherman’s Outlet
Half-market, half-seafood restaurant, Fisherman’s Outlet in Downtown LA is where you go for a New England-style feast.
Kismet Rotisserie
Kismet Rotisserie is a new chicken-forward joint in Los Feliz from the people behind Kismet.
The Oyster Gourmet
The Oyster Gourmet in Grand Central Market is a great place for raw seafood, even if you feel weird about eating it there.
1880 Saloon
1880 Saloon is the bar in Los Alamos to head to for people-watching, whiskey shots, and cowboy standoffs.
Hinano Cafe
Hinano Cafe is a Venice icon and the kind of place you go into for one drink and walk out plastered and maybe with a lower-back henna tattoo.
Soho House
Soho House is a members-only club in West Hollywood filled with celebrity offspring and gorgeously made martinis.
Ojai Deer Lodge
Ojai Deer Lodge is a legitimate lodge with great drinks and a giant barbeque on the weekend.
Trunks
Trunks is the tiny bar in West Hollywood that’s easy to get into, and perfect for regrouping with friends before heading on to the next spot.
The Waterfront
The Waterfront is the American bar/cafe on the Venice boardwalk that's filled with tech bros and has surprisingly decent drinks.
Soowon Galbi
If you want a Korean BBQ spot with high-quality meat and a party atmosphere, but shorter wait times than other Koreatown spots, head to Soowon Galbi.