British
Santa Monica and Venice have a huge population of British expats, and fish and chips are common.
Ye Olde King's Head
A pub and notable hangout for tourists, celebrities, and locals on santa monica boulevard and 2nd street, arguably has the best fish and chips in the world. most of los angeles' pubs are located west of the 405, in this area.
Indian
India's Oven
11645 wilshire boulevard 2nd floor 310-207-5522 or 7231 beverly blvd 323-936-1000. the original location on pico near fairfax was burned down in the los angeles riots in the '90s.
There are also a number of Indian and Pakistani restaurants along Venice Boulevard in Palms and adjacent streets in Palms and Culver City. Most of these restaurants offer North Indian cuisine.
Mexican
Garden of Taxco
In west hollywood offers an unforgettable experience, with the "menu" recited by colorful waiters.
Common in this area as in the rest of Los Angeles County, albeit less so in some of the more affluent parts of the area. Mi Ranchito on Washington Boulevard in Culver City is the best in this area, although Lares in Santa Monica also has its admirers.This area tends to have a greater proportion of Oaxacan restaurants than other parts of greater Los Angeles, such as Guelaguetza in Palms and West Los Angeles and El Texate in Santa Monica.
Chinese
Mao's Kitchen
In venice, on pacific and windward, serves hunan cuisine.
As in the rest of Los Angeles County, ubiquitous and common.
Jewish
Junior's
On westwood boulevard just north of pico is deservedly renowned.
There is a large cluster of delicatessens and restaurants on Pico Boulevard in Beverlywood, just south of Beverly Hills. Both Ashkenazic and Middle Eastern Jewish cuisines are representedhere. Haifa is great for lunchtime mediterranian food.
There are also a number of "jewish delis" which may or may not be kosher, including Canter's and Jerry's Famous Deli.
Japanese
Sushi House
12013 w pico blvd 310-479-1507,
Blue Marlin
There is a small cluster of mostly Japanese restaurants at the corner of Olympic and Sawtelle just west of 405. These include the Blue Marlin which does Japanified western food, Yakitoria which serves skewers of grilled chicken, Hurry Curry and the Curry House which serve Japanese curry, as well as several ramen and sushi restaurants, also Furiabo a restaurant chain from Japan.
Thai
Tuk Tuk
On pico boulevard near robertson, on the border between beverlywood and beverly hills.
As in most of Los Angeles, Thai restaurants are ubiquitous throughout the area and vary greatly in price and quality.
A wonderful by-product of all the ethnic diversity in this area is the multitude of authentic restaurants. Many of these restaurants are located in the ethnic neighborhoods they serve.
Versailles
10319 venice blvd, 310-558-3168; 1415 s. la cienega, 310-289-0392 and other locations. (http://www.versaillescuba...)
weekend brunch
When you want to do something particularly special, there is nothing like the Weekend Brunch and choices are numerous in the Marina del Rey area on the Westside.
Shanghai Red's Has an award-winning champagne brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Offering over 100 specialty items including hot breakfast items, brunch items and International faire. Enjoy the waterfront ambiance, inside or out, with a Polynesian/Victorian flair. Valet parking or validated for 2 hours in Fisherman's Village.
Jer-Ne Restaurant + Bar In the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey, on Sundays, offers a champagne brunch buffet with artfully prepared California regional cuisine created with fresh local ingredients at the peak of season. The waterfront ambiance is open and airy with rich woods. Valet parking
Hornblower Cruises On any Sunday, take in the sights of the harbor from the water, linger in the sun and visit with the Captain all while enjoying a lavish brunch buffet, which includes complimentary champange. Leaves from Fisherman's Village; validated parking for 2 hours.
Mama Voula's
On santa monica boulevard between barrington and bundy.
ethiopian
"Little Ethiopia" is on Fairfax south of Olympic, with a number of excellent places. A second "Little Ethiopia" has developed along Washington Boulevard between National and La Cienega in Culver City.
persian
Westwood Boulevard between Pico and Wilshire is filled with Persian restaurants, serving thelargest Iranian population outside of Iran concentrated in Westwood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica