Casual Dinners
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Her Thai is a casual Thai spot in Mid-City that’s great for quick meals, vegans, and a pre-going-out khao soi.
Asal Bakery & Kabob is a Persian mini-mart in Woodland Hills that serves solid kabob combos and ghormeh sabzi.
Our favorite spots for a nice meal that's more memorable than the bill.
At Kurrypinch in East Hollywood, an occasionally clunky dining experience is overshadowed by exceptional Sri Lankan food.
This casual Koreatown spot turns bibimbap into a tasty ritual with a ton of different topping combinations.
Campbell Hill is a nighttime-only bakery in Twentynine Palms with a range of homey staples like tomato soup, coffee cake, and decadant pizzas.
Come to Giant Rock Meeting Room in Flamingo Heights for pizza, a cold beer, and lots of good people-watching.
Come to Grnd Sqrl for a cold beer after a big hike, stay to eat a delicious house burger and listen to live music.
Donna Jean in Sherman Oaks does solid vegan Italian food with housemade cheeses and pasta.
Taverna at The Mar Vista is a casual Greek spot that’s a nice neighborhood option for drinks and snacking on mezze.
Perle is a polished neighborhood spot in Pasadena with classic French dishes that set the tone for a long, cozy dinner.
Redwood Pie is a casual pizzeria in Hermosa Beach that makes the best pizza in the South Bay.
Aunt Yvette’s Kitchen is a casual Ethiopian spot in Eagle Rock that serves tremendous classics and creative desserts.
Folks is a casual pizza spot in The Camp in Costa Mesa, with a lively dining room and beautifully charred pizza.
Bamboo Bistro is a modern Vietnamese and Thai restaurant in Newport Beach owned by the same family behind Brodard.
Sichuan Street Food is a tiny restaurant in Pasadena serving solid spicy-and-numbing Chinese dishes.
The original location of Sushi Katsu-Ya in Studio City is a laid-back sushi institution that birthed the famed spicy tuna crispy rice.
Santa Barbara’s Barbareno does good versions of food everyone likes, which you should eat on their date-friendly front patio.
Sama Sama is a modern Indonesian spot in Santa Barbara, different from anything else you'll find in town.
Civico 2064 is a vegan-friendly Italian spot in Los Feliz that’s inconsistent with its seasoning.
Cole’s in downtown is the (other) originator of the French Dip sandwich and a great place to pick up a quick beer and a sandwich.