Word Of Mouth: Jill Donenfeld's Best Of Los Angeles

Brunch: Shutters

Fancy: Tavern

Best Value: Rawvolution

Bar Scene/Drinks: Venice Beach Wines

Business Lunch: Huckleberry

Burger: Father's Office

Pizza: Gjelina

Sandwich: John's Garden

Hidden Gem: Zuma Sushi

Mexican/Latin-American: Cafe Habana Malibu

Japanese: Sushi Zo

Thai: Cholada

Wine List: Tavern

Seafood: Blue Plate Oysterette

Steak: Saddle Peak Lodge

Italian: Via Veneto

Barbecue: Park's BBQ

Desserts: Gjelina

Vegetarian: Lemonade

Wild Card: Taverna Tony's