Saint & Second

Saint & Second brings to life hometown craft and quality at a chef-inspired destination with creative, locally sourced seasonal cuisine, organic cocktails and hundreds of curated whiskies.

4828 2nd St., Long Beach 90803

(562) 433-4828 saintandsecond.com

Regional Best for South Bay–Long Beach–South Los Angeles

Smoke House Restaurant

Established in 1946, the legendary Smoke House is one of the few L.A. restaurants of the WWII era to survive today. Recently inducted into the San Fernando Business Hall of Fame, this “landmark-in-the-making” is known for its classic red leather booths, crisp white tablecloths and walls adorned with photos of cinema stars. It proudly continues to be the restaurant where every diner is treated like a star!

4420 Lakeside Dr., Burbank 91505

(818) 845-3731 smokehouse1946.com

Regional Best for San Fernando Valley–Ventura

Strong Water Anaheim

Strong Water Anaheim, an imaginative, escapist “shipwreck” bar, features a tiki-inspired menu and creative bar-favorite food.

270 S. Clementine St., Anaheim 92805

(714) 829-4060 strongwateranaheim.com

Regional Best for Orange County

The Bamboo Club

The Bamboo Club is a neighborhood restaurant and Tiki bar, located in Long Beach. Alongside classic cocktails, they serve weekend brunch and a late-night, Polynesian-inspired menu.

3522 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach 90804

(562) 343-2534 bambooclublb.com

Regional Best for South Bay–Long Beach–South Los Angeles

The Semi-Tropic

The Semi-Tropic is Echo Park’s bar for a day or evening of fine craft cocktails, beer, wine, small plates and an amazing indoor or outdoor atmosphere.

1412 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles 90026

(213) 568-3827 thesemitropic.com

Regional Best for Westside–Downtown–East Los Angeles