Restaurants in West Hollywood

Behind the glossy metal counter of Corner Burger, chefs flip fresh patties of beef, turkey, and chicken atop an open grill as soft hamburger buns wait nearby. Classic red barstools provide views of the action, and, once freshly cooked, burgers receive a slew of premium sauces such as chipotle or garlic mayo, jalapeño ranch, or Louisiana ketchup. Sauces team up with toppings such as yellow chili peppers, onion rings, or blue cheese to add texture and complex flavor combinations. Shakes and fountain drinks wash it all down, alongside orders of sweet-potato fries, onion rings, and fries cut in-house with a medieval sword.

At Olive's Bistro & Lounge, the delicate flavors of its breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees are rivaled by their presentation: cuts of mahi-mahi sit glazed in a pool of teriyaki sauce that rolls across a wide plate; halves of spicy crab wrap balance atop a bed of greens garnished with strawberries.

Adjacent to the lobby of the Coast Anabelle hotel, the bistro's lounge serves specialty martinis over a polished, stone-topped bar beneath LCD TVs. A covered patio combines the feel of the indoors and outdoors, enrapturing the senses and confusing the wind, which doesn't know if it's allowed to blow there.

When the Markowitz family took control of Factor's Famous Deli in 1969, the eatery had already been thriving for more than two decades. Today, the second generation of Markowitzes still owns and operates the restaurant at its original location on Pico Boulevard. They man a deli counter where patrons can grab freshly roasted meats by the pound or carat. The menu is enormous, filled with breakfast wraps, omelets, paninis, meat loaf, and short ribs that customers can enjoy along with a booth's warm embrace and the approving gaze of sports and entertainment memorabilia. Three private dining rooms—including a sundrenched back room, a vine-lined garden patio, and a wine room ringed with exposed brick—set the stage for food-focused get-togethers with friends and family.

The Markowitz clan also caters events, delivering deli and fish platters to your home or underground party bunker, and welcoming guests to The Mark for Events. This stylish space, which glows a soft pink when low light flickers across its white walls, tables, and chairs, is managed by one of the Markowitz daughters.

Rustic brick walls and a wine bar accent Lola's red, low-lit dining room, where candles illuminate the vivid oranges, purples, and greens of Peruvian cuisine arranged on crisp white ceramic plates. Libations culled from the bar's sprawling wine racks complement ceviche, sautéed Quechua vocabulary, and fried yucca.:m]]

Manhattan Beach is known for its warm sunshine and welcoming waves, which surfers chase on the beaches of the historic El Porto district. It's the type of place that lends itself to relaxation and laid-back personalities. That's why Clint Clausen was surprised how hard it was to find his ideal dining trifecta: organic coffee, fresh cuisine, and friendly smiles. Most local cafes seemed to lack at least one of these key ingredients, so he started his own. Named after his four daughters, the restaurant teems with eats that are as comforting as they are healthy. Between cups of steaming Lamill coffee, guests can taste breakfast's sweet side with a stack of caramel-pecan pancakes or explore its savory flipside with a 4DK omelet stuffed with spinach, ham, and roasted mushrooms. At dinnertime, the kitchen bolsters the menu with draft beers, more than a dozen types of wine, and Angus rib-eyes as hearty as Paul Bunyan's handshake.

Chefs at Flavor Mediterranean Restaurant & Lounge brew up Turkey’s signature strong black coffee to help diners to cleanse their palates between bites of delicacies such as stuffed grape leaves, breakfast crepes, falafel sandwiches, and shawarma. Servers also ferry platters to tables laden with signature meals including juicy rib eye steak and jojeh kebabs. Morning fare comes in light and hearty varieties, including protein-packed smoothies, omelets, and paninis to help to fuel up diners for watching their morning exercise tapes.