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The Clutch is a grungy-beachy Venice restaurant serving Cali-Mex cuisine (a.k.a. they do Mexican food but also mac and cheese). The food here is very good, and some days they also have live music. The small-ish space gets crowded during their happy hours, but they do take reservations.
Yes, the busiest street in Venice is a giant tourist trap. But it's also home to some excellent restaurants.
Sagebrush Cantina is a restaurant and saloon in Calabasas that’s always guaranteed to be a wild time - especially during their Sunday brunch.
TLT’s brick and mortar location in Westwood is a popular Mexican spot that serves great food to mostly UCLA students.
