"This beach-adjacent spot in Santa Monica has transformed its side parking lot into one of the more impressive outdoor dining spaces in town and the locals have responded. Plain and simple, this place is happening. So, if you’re planning to rally your friends for a casual group dinner, you’ll need to grab a reservation at this American restaurant well in advance. That said, if you and a group show up before 4pm in flip-flops and a swimsuit after a day at the beach down the street, you’ll still probably find a table after a short wait. Get the burger and several rounds of martinis." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, brett keating