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 consigli e recensioni

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
Pub ristorante · Ocean Park · 137 consigli e recensioni

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
Spaccio clandestino di bevande alcoliche · Ocean Park · 62 consigli e recensioni

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. Leggi tutto.

4. Venice Ale House

8.3
2 Rose Ave (at Ocean Front Walk), Venice, CA
Pub ristorante · 168 consigli e recensioni

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
Bar Caffè · Ocean Park · 354 consigli e recensioni

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. Leggi tutto.

M Street Kitchen is one of LA checklist.

6. M Street Kitchen

2000 Main St (at Bicknell Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Ristorante americano · Ocean Park · 278 consigli e recensioni

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 consigli e recensioni

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
Nuovo ristorante americano · 620 consigli e recensioni

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. Leggi tutto.

James' Beach is one of LA checklist.

9. James' Beach

7.7
60 N Venice Blvd (Pacific Ave.), Venice, CA
Ristorante americano · 119 consigli e recensioni

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.