Los Angeles Restaurant Guide
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Los Angeles Restaurant Guide
MLE Travel Diary
A collection of all my favorite Los Angeles restaurant recs! This guide has got it all from date night picks, to brunch, to unique vibes. You can be confident these are solid recommendations, as I have been to each and every restaurant on this list.
I've also included my notes on each spot, including any appetizer or menu item recommendations, and a link to any related social media posts on my Instagram!
I'll be keeping this guide new and exciting by adding new favorite spots every 3-4 months! Let me know if you have any questions or are planning to visit LA soon and want more recs!
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Le Great Outdoor Restaurant
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Everything here is cooked outside on an open fire grill with super fresh farm-to-table ingredients and seasonal veggies! The food was incredible, and the ambiance is so fun. Good for a date or with a group of friends!
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Toast Bakery Cafe
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Toast is a brunch classic in mid-city. The food is phenomenal and you can walk around the cute shops on 3rd street after.
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Teleferic Barcelona Los Angeles
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Teleferic is a fabulous new Spanish tapas restaurant in Brentwood. The vibe is perfect for date night or happy hour with friends. Definitely recommend ordering one of their authentic paella's!
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Meteora
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Meteora takes the lead for most unique dining experience in LA! Walking in, you’re immediately transported to another world; I felt like I was in the middle of a jungle. Created by Michelin star chef Jordan Kahn, the food was unbelievable and we enjoyed every part of the multi-course brunch! Perfect for a special occasion, birthday brunch or date night. They serve brunch on weekends and dinner.
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Belles Beach House
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Belle's Beach House is a fun tropical themed restaurant in Venice! The food is delicious, you can see all the apps we ordered in my Instagram! Perfect for a date night, happy hour, or dinner with friends. It's centrally located to a bunch of fun Venice bars as well.
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Elephante
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Elephante is the classic dinner and drinks spot in Santa Monica. Reservations open 30 days in advance and fill up quickly, so make sure to book yours online. I recommend making a res for the Sunset Room so you can get a view of the sunset over the ocean! Also make sure to get the eggplant appetizer; it's the best item on the menu.
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The Misfit Bar & Restaurant
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Located right in the heart of Santa Monica, the Misfit is your perfect date night spot. It's dimly lit, giving it a great date atmosphere. You can grab drinks at the bar or sit down for dinner. They also started serving brunch on weekends!
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MLE Travel Diary
Hi, I'm Marissa! Here you will find my travel guides to inspire your next dream vacation and plan your itinerary! Based in Los Angeles, I work full time as a CPA and am passionate about seeing as much of the world as I can. Check out my blog for additional travel stories, luxury destinations, and tips for traveling.
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