Greekman's

Formerly known as Freedman's, this Silver Lake restaurant channels the breeziness of Greek island tavernas with a Mediterranean menu that features delicious souvlaki (meat skewers, including a vegan-friendly oyster mushroom option) and other tasty small bites like smoked cauliflower with spicy labneh and grilled octopus. An all Greek wine list showcases a side of vino not normally seen in Los Angeles—though, of course, the unique curation comes at premium price. The expanded patio parklet also transforms into a string-lit oasis after dark, giving the everyday strip mall eatery an unexpectedly romantic feel for date night.