Renée's Courtyard Café & Bar

It’s likely that you’ve walked past this lesser known Santa Monica dive. But once inside, a cluttered cross between an old enchanted forest meets your crazy aunt’s home at this kitschy, knick-knack filled café and bar. Disjointed between several indoor/outdoor drinking/dining rooms, Christmas lights deck trees and dolls suspended from the ceiling. On offer is pub-like fare of burgers and buffalo wings, a basic beer and wine selection, and a not so special “specialty” drinks list (think Lemon Drops and Mai Tai’s).