"The eastern outlet of this sports bar may be gone, but the Santa Monica’s branch is still kicking, now with a television-lined beer garden to complement the large interior. Simple pub food done well is the theme here, with a wide variety of options – tacos, pizza, burgers – that peaks with an eight-ounce filet mignon. The best feature: halftime arcade basketball shootouts and ping-pong duels in Busby’s “play” area." - Robert Spuhler