LA checklist
Rick's Tavern On Main is one of LA checklist.

1. Rick's Tavern On Main

2907 Main St (at Ashland Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Bar · Ocean Park · 59 conseils et avis

Chris L.Chris LoRusso: A classic dive. Also the best place to wait for a table at Library next door.

The Library Alehouse is one of LA checklist.

2. The Library Alehouse

8.4
2911 Main St (btwn Kinney St & Ashland Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Gastro-pub · Ocean Park · 137 conseils et avis

Chris L.Chris LoRusso: Don't fear a sometimes crowded wait. Put your name in and head next door to Rick's Tavern for a drink. The hostess will come get you when your table is ready.

Basement Tavern is one of LA checklist.

3. Basement Tavern

8.0
2640 Main St (at Ocean Park Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Bar clandestin · Ocean Park · 62 conseils et avis

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: To find Basement Tavern, you'll have to enter in back, pass by the wafting stench of trash bins, navigate through a loading dock and then descend a flight of stairs, and that's just to get inside. En savoir plus .

4. Venice Ale House

8.3
2 Rose Ave (at Ocean Front Walk), Venice, CA
Gastro-pub · 168 conseils et avis

Chris L.Chris LoRusso: Get here early and post up outside on a sunny day at the beach.

Urth Caffé is one of LA checklist.

5. Urth Caffé

9.0
2327 Main St (at Hollister Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Ocean Park · 354 conseils et avis

LIVESTRONG_COMLIVESTRONG_COM: Bursting with healthy options and beautiful people--Urth cafe is the perfect lunch spot. Try the Organic Spirit Mint tea for a metabolism boost. Here's how green tea works its wonders. En savoir plus .

M Street Kitchen is one of LA checklist.

6. M Street Kitchen

2000 Main St (at Bicknell Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Restaurant américain · Ocean Park · 278 conseils et avis

LIVESTRONG_COMLIVESTRONG_COM: Check out this hip Main street spot where the focus is simple: fresh, organic and seasonal. The green chili burger offers a welcome twist to the usual.

Stella Barra is one of LA checklist.

7. Stella Barra

8.2
2000 Main St (btw Bay St & Bicknell Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · Ocean Park · 108 conseils et avis

Chris L.Chris LoRusso: Start with the burrata app. Pay attention to the pizza specials. If the bacon & goat cheese is available, go for it.

Gjelina is one of LA checklist.

8. Gjelina

9.1
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Millwood Ave), Venice, CA
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · 620 conseils et avis

EaterEater: A neighborhoody spot that's filled with regulars, pick from seasonalsmall plate offerings and some skinny-crusted brick oven pizzas. The roasted vegetables are also a must-try. En savoir plus .

James' Beach is one of LA checklist.

9. James' Beach

7.7
60 N Venice Blvd (Pacific Ave.), Venice, CA
Restaurant américain · 119 conseils et avis

MarieClaireMarieClaire: If you’re in the mood for some authentic California tacos, look no further than James’ Beach. Featured in the movie, I Love You Man, their fish tacos hit the spot when it comes to SoCal cuisine.