Bucca di Beppo
Food: Italian
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal Studios Citywalk
(818) 509-9463
www.bucadibeppo.com
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: Each dish is designed to be eaten by two or more people, so even eating with a group of friends will feel like you are eating at home with your family.
Café Stella
Food: French
3932 W. Sunset Blvd., Silverlake
(323) 666-0265
Price: $20-$40
Cool Features: This French restaurant is a great place to take a date and has a classy feel that is great for all occasions. Enjoy Los Angeles’s weather and sit outside, where you can enjoy a delicious meal under the night sky.
California Pizza Kitchen
Food: Pizza
121 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles
(310) 854-6555
www.cpk.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Offers an interesting menu, such as Thai chicken, original BBQ chicken, and Jamaican jerk chicken pizzas, as well as old standbys like pepperoni and traditional cheese.
Cha Cha Cha
Food: Caribbean
656 N. Virgil Ave., Los Angeles
(323) 664-7723
www.theoriginalchachacha.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Sangria is amazing, as is the jerk chicken and plantains.
Chano's Drive In
Food: Mexican drive thru
3000 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
(213) 747-3944
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: This is the original Chano’s with a drive-in for a quick grab and go. The food is very good and very cheap. A common place to go grab a bite to eat after partying on the Row.
Chez Jay
Food: Steak and seafood
1657 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica
(310) 395-1741
www.chezjays.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Known as a celebrity “dive” or hangout throughout its history.
Chipotle
Food: Mexican
3748 S. Figueroa St.
(213) 765-9068
www.chipotle.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: This Chipotle is in the Tuscany Apartment complex.
Ciudad
Food: South American
445 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
(213) 486-5171
http://www.ciudad-la.com/
Price: $10-$25
Cool Features: An all-tapas menu on Sundays from 5 p.m.–9 p.m. and Spanish wine by the glass. Regular menu changes daily, reflecting what's best at the market.
Del Taco
Food: Mexican American
2735 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
(213) 744-1706
www.deltaco.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Signature fish tacos, and made-to-order burritos, such as Tacos Del Carbon (corn tortillas, grilled steak or chicken, Anaheim chili sauce, cilantro and diced onions). If not in the mood for Mexican, cheeseburgers are on the menu as well.
Denny's
Food: Diner
University Village
(213) 765-0612
www.dennys.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: It stays open 24 hours and has free Wi-Fi for customers, making it a good place to go eat during an all-nighter.
Diner @ the Standard
Food: Diner
8300 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
(323) 650-9090
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Separate menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
El Cholo
Food: Mexican
1121 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles
(323) 734-2773
www.elcholo.com
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Signature tamales cooked right in their corn husks. Great margarita menu; mix is sold in restaurant store.
Electric Lotus
Food: Indian
4656 Franklin Ave., Los Feliz
(323) 953-0040
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Tandoori specialties, as well as an extensive wine, beer, and champagne menu.
ESPN Zone
Food: American
1011 S. Figueroa St., LA Live
(213) 765-7070
www.espnzone.com/losangeles
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: On top of the great food, the TV room features huge screens playing a multitude of sports games. Before, during, and after your meal, you can also enjoy the sports-themed game room upstairs for even more fun.
Fatburger
Food: Burgers
4070 Marlton Ave., Los Angeles
(323) 299-2447
www.fatburger.com
Price: $2-$8
Cool Features: Wrapped in paper, served on plastic trays and dripping with toppings—these burgers are definitely fat.
Hard Rock Café
Food: American
1000 Universal Studios Blvd., Universal Studios Citywalk
(818) 622-ROCK
www.hardrock.com
Price: $15-$25
Cool Features: Just like any other Hard Rock, it offers a variety of burgers and plays classic and contemporary rock music. On top of this, Citywalk offers a lot to do after dinner, so it is a great place to take a date or your parents.
In-N-Out Burger
Food: Burgers
119 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale
(818) 409-1921
www.in-n-out.com
Price: $2-$8
Cool Features: The ingredients used at this popular California chain are all incredibly fresh and you can taste the difference. Try a burger or your fries “Animal Style” to get caramelized onions and special sauce. There are other “secret” orders you can make as well.
La Barca
Food: Mexican
2414 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles
(323) 735-6567
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: $2 drink happy hour draws in mobs of USC students. Happy hour: Monday–Friday 3 p.m.–8 p.m., except Tuesday until 10 p.m.
Lala's Grill
Food: Argentinean
7229 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles
(323) 934-6838
www.lalasgrill.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Fast service, and they give you bread and dipping sauce at your table.
Mandarette
Food: Chinese
8386 Beverly Blvd., Beverly Hills
(323) 655-6115
www.mandarettecafe.com
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Take-out menu.
The Original Pantry Cafe
Food: Diner
877 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles
(213) 972-9279
www.pantrycafe.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Serves breakfast all day. Restaurant receives 2,500–3,000 customers a day.
Papa John's
Food: Pizza
2222 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles
(213) 743-5999
www.papajohns.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: Fast delivery.
Subway
Food: Subs
University Village
(213) 745-4868
www.subway.com
Price: $2-$8
Cool Features: This Subway offers all of the great and healthy foods it is known for, but this one comes with an added feature: it is open 24 hours a day, making it a healthy alternative for late-night snackers.
TOGO'S
Food: Sandwiches
3619 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles
(323) 730-2900
Price: $2-$8
Cool Features: A student favorite for USC students because it's cheap and healthy.
Tommy's Original
Food: Burgers
2575 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles
(213) 389-9060
www.originaltommys.com
Price: $5-$10
Cool Features: World-famous chili cheeseburgers.
Wing Stop
Food: Wings
2280 S. Figueroa St.
(213) 745-9464
www.wingstop.com
Price: $5–$20
Cool Features: There are five other locations around Los Angeles.