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Top 5 Restaurants — Retail Pulse LA corridors

Editor's picks, informed by social buzz.

Our favorite places to eat on each street.

Last updated: 2026-10-23

Beverly Hills Golden Triangle — Restaurants, broker's picks

  1. 1. South Beverly Grill

    122 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills Golden Triangle

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Hillstone-run Beverly Hills institution since 2010 for American classics and sushi; open daily 11:30–10.

  2. 2. Bad Roman

    267 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills Golden Triangle

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    New York's maximalist Italian hit, opened in 2026 in the old Palm space.

  3. 3. Avra Beverly Hills

    233 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills Golden Triangle

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Greek seafood house where you pick your fish from the market display.

  4. 4. Il Pastaio

    400 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills Golden Triangle

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Giacomino Drago's pasta institution with the Triangle's best patio people-watching.

  5. 5. Matū

    239 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills · Beverly Hills Golden Triangle

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Michelin-listed steakhouse serving only grass-fed New Zealand Wagyu.

West Melrose (Melrose Ave 8380–9000 + Melrose Pl) — Restaurants, broker's picks

  1. 1. Craig's

    8826 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood · West Melrose

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    The celebrity dinner house that defines this stretch of Melrose.

  2. 2. Catch LA

    8715 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood · West Melrose

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Rooftop seafood and sushi above Melrose and San Vicente, freshly redesigned.

  3. 3. Gracias Madre

    8905 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood · West Melrose

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Vegan Mexican with one of WeHo's prettiest tree-shaded patios.

  4. 4. Zinqué

    8684 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood · West Melrose

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    French café-wine bar open 7am till late; a go-to for lunch and people-watching.

  5. 5. Cecconi's

    8764 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood · West Melrose

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Soho House's Northern Italian trattoria with a palm-shaded garden patio; open daily for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

East Melrose (Melrose Ave 7100–8379) — Restaurants, broker's picks

  1. 1. Carlitos Gardel

    7963 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles · East Melrose

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Family-run Argentine steakhouse since 1996, with tango piano on weekend nights.

  2. 2. Lala's Argentine Grill

    7229 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles · East Melrose

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Long-running local favorite for Argentine steaks and a romantic back patio.

  3. 3. Masa Sushi

    7959 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles · East Melrose

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Premium sushi sets and omakase-style boxes, known for beautifully packed takeout.

  4. 4. The Benjamin

    7174 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles · East Melrose

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Art Deco dining room and bar with a big outdoor patio.

  5. 5. Blu Jam Café

    7371 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles · East Melrose

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Melrose's brunch institution since 2006; famous crunchy French toast.

W. 3rd Street (W 3rd St 7900–8499) — Restaurants, broker's picks

  1. 1. The Little Door

    8164 W 3rd St, Los Angeles · W. 3rd Street

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Candlelit French-Mediterranean hideaway, a W. 3rd date-night classic.

  2. 2. Oste

    8142 W 3rd St, Los Angeles · W. 3rd Street

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Roman-style pinsa and burrata; a locally loved Italian.

  3. 3. Régalade

    8136 W 3rd St, Los Angeles · W. 3rd Street

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    New French bistro from the Oste team, with oysters and steak frites.

  4. 4. Miznon

    8370 W 3rd St, Los Angeles · W. 3rd Street

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Eyal Shani's famous pita concept, first standalone LA spot (opened Mar 2026).

  5. 5. Joan's on Third

    8350 W 3rd St, Los Angeles · W. 3rd Street

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Beloved café-market and the street's daytime anchor.

Larchmont Blvd (N Larchmont Blvd 100–699) — Restaurants, broker's picks

  1. 1. Max & Helen's

    127 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles · Larchmont Blvd

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Nancy Silverton and Phil Rosenthal's diner, LA's most talked-about opening.

  2. 2. La Bettola di Terroni

    225 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles · Larchmont Blvd

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Toronto's Terroni group's Southern Italian trattoria; open daily.

  3. 3. Great White

    244 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles · Larchmont Blvd

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    The boulevard's busiest all-day Aussie-Californian café and patio.

  4. 4. Louise's Trattoria

    232 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles · Larchmont Blvd

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Long-running neighborhood Italian for pasta and pizza.

  5. 5. Pho La Vache

    125 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles · Larchmont Blvd

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Neighborhood pho shop, open daily 11–8.

Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice (Abbot Kinney Blvd 1–1899) — Restaurants, broker's picks

  1. 1. Gjelina

    1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice · Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    The Abbot Kinney restaurant: produce-driven plates and pizzas, all day.

  2. 2. Felix Trattoria

    1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice · Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Evan Funke's handmade-pasta destination.

  3. 3. RVR

    1305 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice · Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Vegetable-forward California izakaya; tables book weeks ahead.

  4. 4. The Butcher's Daughter

    1205 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice · Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Plant-based café with the boulevard's buzziest brunch.

  5. 5. All'Antico Vinaio

    1121 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice · Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Florence's cult schiacciata sandwich shop; worth the line.

Montana Avenue, Santa Monica — Restaurants, broker's picks

  1. 1. R+D Kitchen

    1323 Montana Ave, Santa Monica · Montana Avenue, Santa Monica

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Montana's busiest patio for American plates and cocktails.

  2. 2. Father's Office

    1018 Montana Ave, Santa Monica · Montana Avenue, Santa Monica

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Birthplace of the famous Office Burger and a craft-beer landmark.

  3. 3. Forma

    1610 Montana Ave, Santa Monica · Montana Avenue, Santa Monica

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Italian restaurant known for pasta tossed in a cheese wheel.

  4. 4. Sogno Toscano

    1512 Montana Ave, Santa Monica · Montana Avenue, Santa Monica

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Cozy Tuscan trattoria and wine spot.

  5. 5. Primo Passo

    702 Montana Ave, Santa Monica · Montana Avenue, Santa Monica

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Café-restaurant at the 7th St end, a local breakfast and lunch favorite.

Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica (1200–1499) — Restaurants, broker's picks

  1. 1. 1212 Santa Monica

    1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica · Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    The Promenade's most polished restaurant: New American, cocktails, brunch.

  2. 2. Ugo Santa Monica

    1400 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica · Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Italian café-trattoria on the corner, open from 9am.

  3. 3. Casa Martin

    1251 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica · Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Casual Mexican with a lively patio.

  4. 4. Cabo Cantina

    1240 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica · Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Margaritas and game-day energy on the north end.

  5. 5. Bruxie

    1412 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica · Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

    Now open Broker's pickChecked Oct 23, 2026

    Waffle-sandwich counter, a quick Promenade bite.

Main Street, Santa Monica (Main St 2400–3199)

Collecting data — picks coming soon.

San Vicente Blvd, Brentwood (San Vicente Blvd 11600–11999)

Collecting data — picks coming soon.

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