"In a perfect world, we'd live in a bathing suit and eat mezze with an ocean view every day. That’s still a pipe dream, but at least we can glimpse the fantasy at Pita’ Bu. This casual Israeli spot across PCH from Surfrider Beach sets up a few long tables on its front patio, so you can walk up with sand in your trunks. The fully pescatarian menu includes pitas, plates, and dips, like smoky baba ganoush scooped up with falafel. If you want a sampler of Pita Bu’s hits, opt for the salmon plate (they’re more like salmon kofta with minced onion and parsley) with sides of hummus, pickles, and Israeli salad tossed in tons of sumac." - brant cox, sylvio martins