Los Angeles is big, but feels more like a big village, an endlessly enriched by its' vast history. Los Angeles is an area connecting many cities, such as Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and therefore, has many city centers. We think it is an opportunity to explore more, when driving from one area to the next, from the chic and upper class Beverly Hills and Bel Air to the California beach cities in the South. Finding a place to eat is therefore not difficult. LA harbors people from many ethnic backgrounds and you'll find as many types of restaurants as there is culture. However, mainly staying in and around tourist areas, you'd probably end up in a steak restaurant or sushi bar. If you're craving an all American burger and fries, you'll find a joint on every street corner. In-N-Out is one of the most famous spots for burgers in Westwood. Its fast food, but it's good! You can always take a peek at La2Day's Dining Section for more tips.

LA2DAY'S Favorite Los Angeles Restaurants:

Katsuya Hollywood
Upscale Sushi
6300 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323.871.8777
Katsuya Online

The Sky Room
American, Californian, Continental, French
40 S. Locust Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.983.2703
The Sky Room Online

The Ivy
American, Pasta, Seafood
113 N. Robertson Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310.274.8303

Geoffrey's in Malibu
California, New American, Seafood
27400 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265
310.457.1519
Geoffrey's Online

Real Food Daily
Vegetarian
414 North La Cienega Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310.289.9910
Real Food Daily Online

Asia de Cuba at the Mondrian Hotel
Asian Fusion Cuisine
8440 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, California 90069
323.848.6000
Asia De Cuba Online

For 88 years Yamashiro's has watched over the history of Hollywood. It has witnessed the birth of the film industry, the glamour of Hollywood's "Golden Age", and has the best view of Los Angeles from the restaurant.

Yamashiro's
1999 North Sycamore Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90068
323.466.5125
Yamashiro's Online

Urth Cafe is very affordable, very tasty, very busy year round, and very laid back. They also have a location on Melrose Avenue (West-Hollywood) and on Beverly Drive(Beverly hills). Awarded the "#1 Coffee Restaurant in Los Angeles" by Los Angeles Magazine.

Urth Cafe
Organic American
2327 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310.314.7040
Urth Café Online

And when you're into chicken, but want to stay away from KFC, checkout some down home chicken and waffles at Roscoe's.

Roscoes
5006 Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
323.934.4005
Roscoe's Online

If you'd like the waiters to sing for your birthday or sing along with an Italian classic, checkout C&O.

C&O Trattoria
Italian Food, Wine Bar
31 Washington Boulevard
Marina Del Ray, CA 90292
310.823.9491
C&O Online

Some people are really into garlic, or at least a couple of our editors are. If you are too, you should definitely checkout The Stinking Rose, a garlic restaurant. We've been there too, and its really fun. You'll find one in LA and San Francisco.

The Stinking Rose
55 North La Cienega Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310 N-LA-ROSE
The Stinking Rose Online

If you're in the mood for a refreshing drink or smothie, we recommend Jamba Juice. You'll find them everywhere in and around Los Angeles. Originating in California, Jamba Juice now has hundreds of locations in the US.

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Budget dining in Los Angeles
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