Heading there in May and there’s so much to choose from! Looking for buzzy atmosphere, LA icons etc.
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This insider has loads of great recs!
Gjelina & Gjusta looks v romantic
I haven’t been in a few years, but really want to goes to these…
Poltergeist – https://www.instagram.com/eatpoltergeist/?hl=en-gb
Jilli – https://www.instagram.com/jilli.la/?hl=en-gb
Holy Basil – https://www.instagram.com/holybasil_la/?hl=en
Pijja Palace – https://www.instagram.com/pijjapalace/?hl=en
Thank you!!
Thank you so much 
The iconic blue Georgian Hotel on Santa Monica seafront has recently been refurbished with a really cool bright and colourful art deco aesthetic, they terrace at the front for dining, a cool lobby bar, and also a very cosy speakeasy bar downstairs, worth a visit for a pit stop if you are heading to Santa Monica pier! The Georgian — Hotel Review | Condé Nast Traveler
TAO Asian Bistro and Beauty & Essex
Visited them on a work trip a few years ago
Also, another tip - Lyft is cheaper than Uber for taxis
For anyone coming to this thread late, we now have full LA restaurant & bar guides, full of ideas:
https://sheerluxe.com/culture/travel/long-haul/best-bars-in-los-angeles