there's great food all over LA but here's some simple and some fancy on the westside
Ashland Hill - Santa Monica (our local), very simple but good
Capo - Santa Monica (Jayne Amelia's favorite), fancy and wow
Gjelina - Venice, always innovative and more wow
Chinois - Santa Monica, rich and wow
Holy Basil - Santa Monica
Bread Head - Santa Monica
The Lobster - Santa Monica
Father's Office - Santa Monica
Sweet Maple - Santa Monica
Dudley Market - Venice
Sunset Restaurant - Malibu
Blue Plate Taco - Santa Monica
Elephante - Santa Monica