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 pub fare but good
Capo - Santa Monica (Jayne Amelia's favorite), fancy and wow
Casa Del Mar lobby lounge - great happy hour and late night
Gjelina - Venice, always innovative and more wow
Chinois - Santa Monica, rich Asian fusion and wow
Holy Basil - Santa Monica
Bread Head - Santa Monica
The Lobster - Santa Monica, all lobster all the time
Father's Office - Santa Monica, great burgers and more
Sweet Maple - Santa Monica, great breakfast fare
Dudley Market - Venice, great burgers, hip local scene
Sunset Restaurant - Malibu, Zuma beach paradise casual
Elephante - Santa Monica