Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Westside

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Updated 05 November 2026

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Wharo Korean BBQ

4.9

4.9 (83)

$31 to $50

Korean

Marina del Rey

About the restaurant

A hidden neighborhood gem since 2004, Wharo has redefined Korean cuisine on the Westside of Los Angeles. We blend Modern Seoul Styles with a Western twist to create a trend-forward, health-conscious dining experience.

We take pride in our MSG-free kitchen, using authentic home-style cooking and handcrafted Kimchi to create deep, natural flavors. Our commitment to quality is reflected in every ingredient we source, from buttery American Kobe Beef from Snake River Farms and Certified Angus Beef to Organic Jidori Chicken, Natural Pork Belly, and our signature Kalbitang. Experience the perfect balance of traditional soul and modern culinary flair

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JohnGold

Dined on 26 Sept 2026

My favorite Korean on the west side! Love this place.

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MONDAY IS FOR KOBE

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Weekday Happy Hour at Wharo Korean BBQ

All Roads

4.8

4.8 (80)

$30 and under

Italian

Brentwood

About the restaurant

A Roman-Inspired Culinary Journey in the Heart of Los Angeles

Nestled in the heart of Brentwood, All Roads is a modern wine bar and restaurant where Roman-inspired cuisine meets casual sophistication. Here, urban dwellers and out-of-towners alike unwind over dishes that marry tradition with a playful twist.

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Howard

Dined 6 days ago

outstanding food every time. great service too. nice ambiance.

Chinois on Main

4.9

4.9 (2422)

$50 and over

Chinese

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Wolfgang Puck's second restaurant opened in 1983. A unique blend of Chinese and French fusion explodes with flavors unheard of before. Imitated but yet never captured to this day this fusion of flavors keeps you craving and coming back for more. The food is served family style, creating a fun sharing experience that brings people together. The trend setting open kitchen where you can sit and eat while you watch the dance of the chefs working in unison. ***If you are interested in reserving our dining counter please make a request while making a reservation since seating is very limited***

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AnnGold

Dined 3 days ago

We love it so much over here the food and the service never disappoints us. Driving all the way from Glendale with twins at 8 months old just for food it’s so worth it. If Chinois doing delivery all the way to Glendale I will definitely order that everyday specially the Chicken salad one of my favorite and the staff everyone is so sweet and kind. What I’m so happy about is my twins love their chicken from the salad and sea bass. ( Yes I’m cooking it but one of my twins he try it and make funny face and noise and doing funny faces shows that he don’t like it) but here they was sitting quiet and ate everything we gave them. Bella thank you for having us and thank you for the presents ❤️❤️

Sushi Enya - Marina Del Rey

4.9

4.9 (169)

$50 and over

Sushi

Venice

About the restaurant

Sushi Enya is a Japanese sushi restaurant that first opened in the heart of Little Tokyo in Downtown, LA. After five years of perseverance and experimentation in Downtown, LA, we opened our second location in beautiful Old Town Pasadena.
Our third location, which opened in 2018, is located in the beach city of Marina Del Rey.

Our owner Chef Kimiyasu Enya trained for over 10 years in Japan to perfect his craft.

It is our goal to ensure that quality remains consistent and every experience is enjoyable for all guests.

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GreggGold

Dined on 23 Oct 2026

Happy hour omikase was great. Wait staff nice and welcoming. Great neighborhood restaurant

A Food Affair Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1681)

$31 to $50

French

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

We are celebrating 14 years !! Join us every Wed/Thru/Sun Through The end for November Special 3 course dinner for $55 !!! Reserve we have limited space
Thank you for supporting our small family business!
We offer private dining across our charming spaces: front patio, cozy interior, and back garden patio. Perfect for gatherings of 10–80 guests. Call or email us to inquire!

A Food Affair was founded in 2012 by Babette & Christian Royère—a French couple based in Los Angeles, married over 30 years and still going strong. With Christian’s 40+ years of culinary experience and Babette’s warm hospitality, they’ve created a Provence-inspired dining experience that feels like home. As our mural says, “Come as a stranger, leave as family.”

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Mike

Dined 1 day ago

Always the best food, prepared with love and care, Chef Christian and his wife Babette provide great quality and value. I love his bouillabaisse. The Marseilles influence is evident. The boeuf bourgilion is also wonderful. You must start with his terrine with salmon and white fish was divine.

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4.8

4.8 (698)

$31 to $50

Italian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Chef Antonio Mure of Barrique Venice, reimagines Piccolo, his first restaurant on the west side. Piccolo Santa Monica will boast some of the dishes featured at the original Piccolo. Home made pastas with his signature Fig and Potato Tortelli, fresh fish and the Pink Ocean Trout that you must try and wild game paired with a full liquor license accompanied with phenomenal specialty cocktails and an amazing wine list!

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Nora

Dined on 18 Oct 2026

We love this low key restaurant with excellent food and wonderful service. We sat on the back patio actually and it was delightful. We'll be back soon again!

SHU - Sushi House Unico - Bel Air

4.9

4.9 (730)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Bel-Air

About the restaurant

Tucked into the Bel Air canyons, a sushi house with an Italian heart.
Halibut carpaccio with sun-dried tomato. Kobe beef sashimi. Albacore draped in shaved truffles.

SHU – Sushi House Unico is a Drago restaurant, born from Giacomino Drago's love of Japanese, Italian and Latin cooking. Expect traditional favorites alongside playful signatures: fresh wild fish, lemon zest, white truffles and mushrooms, combined in ways that surprise and delight.

Chef Yoji Tajima, Drago's longtime partner, brings artistry and soul to every plate. Warm, lively and made for lingering. Perfect for date nights, family dinners and celebrations. Sit at the bar (10 seats), claim our special booth for six, or host up to 12 in the private dining room.

Reserve your table at SHU, Bel Air's Japanese-Italian sushi destination.

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MikeGold

Dined on 25 Sept 2026

Always great. It’s a little secret spot that all the locals know about. No advertising, but it’s not that cheap but great food.

Upper West

4.9

4.9 (2732)

$30 and under

American

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

**Contact us today to schedule your next event! We can accommodate parties of 10 to 150 guests**

Upper West's ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors unique to them. The bar offers Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday from 4:30-7:00pm serving refreshing craft cocktails, handcrafted beer. The dinner menu is always evolving and includes ingredients sourced locally from the Santa Monica Farmers Market as well as local farmers such as Weiser Farms and Niman Ranch. Upper West is the perfect place to book large events for 20 or more guests and is an excellent private party venue for hosting corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday festivities, rehearsal dinners, and more.

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Monica

Dined 1 day ago

The service was beyond amazing, the food was absolutely perfect, the atmosphere was wonderful & cozy. Will definitely be coming back!

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Thirsty Thursday Half-Off Wine Bottles

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Happy Hour at Upper West

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Tier 1 Large Party at Upper West ($52)

La Vecchia Cucina

4.8

4.8 (2166)

$31 to $50

Italian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.

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Jackson

Dined 4 days ago

Food and service was wonderful, just wish it was a little less noisy to be able to hear other people in our party.

Farmshop LA

4.9

4.9 (679)

$31 to $50

Californian

Brentwood

About the restaurant

In 2010, chef Jeff Cerciello opened Farmshop in a space that denotes rustic elegance. Located in the beautiful Brentwood Country Mart, bordering Santa Monica, the restaurant has become a dining destination featuring the very best local ingredients, simply prepared, served in casual fine dining style.

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LaylaGold

Dined 7 days ago

Love this restaurant -- delicious food and wine, celebrity sightings, fabulous service!

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