Nelson's has the best restaurant-patio ocean view in Southern California, hands down — but the food is just decent, and losing the standout green curry makes it a harder sell for lunch.
Sea Beans is Terranea's grab-and-go coffee and gelato counter by the pool. Here's what we order every visit, from the Café Mocha to the pastry case.
Catalina Kitchen is Terranea's proper sit-down restaurant — slow-paced, inconsistent at times, but the service is excellent. When to pick it over Nelson's.
The Grill at Resort Pool serves five snacks worth ordering at Terranea — real prices, real menu, and what's actually worth your money.
Teleferic Barcelona in Brentwood serves genuinely good Spanish tapas — croquetas, tuna tacos, tableside paella — but service was inconsistent.
FIG at the Fairmont Miramar runs 50% off the entire menu, filet mignon included, Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 6 p.m. Here's what we order and why.
STK Westwood's happy hour runs weekdays from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. with discounted steak bites, cocktails, and wine at the bar. Here's what to order.
Beach House at Turtle Bay Resort has one of the best views on Oahu's North Shore. Our honest take on why the food didn't match it on our visit.
We spent July 4th at the Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay's fireworks BBQ. At roughly $360 for a family of four, the food and service didn't match the price.
We spent four nights at the Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay on Oahu's North Shore. The wild coastline is what makes this stay worth it, not the hotel itself.