Westside Tavern
![Westside Tavern does a fine California cheese and cured meats platter, which changes depending on whats on hand.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ec87659/2147483647/strip/true/crop/500x300+0+0/resize/500x300!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F42%2F44%2F8173a835d43e1c8b984296f0bd3b%2Fla-fo-review02-kkmwatnc.jpg)
Westside Tavern does a fine California cheese and cured meats platter, which changes depending on whats on hand. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
![Westside Tavern Restaurant in the Westside Pavilion](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a8b64b8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/586x425+0+0/resize/586x425!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F63%2F73%2F17f1d82267b7b87f1e95fcbb271d%2Fla-fo-review01-kkmw9pnc.jpg)
The Westside Tavern can be found inside the Westside Pavilion. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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This market flatbread is topped with artichokes, smoked mozzarella and roasted tomatoes with a flurry of zigzag-y arugula leaves on top. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Chef Warren Schwartz, former executive chef at Saddle Peak Lodge and Whist and a partner here has created an affordable and seasonal menu that hes dubbed California tavern fare. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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![Westside Tavern in the Westside Pavilion](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/550df1c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/586x425+0+0/resize/586x425!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc0%2F69%2F41fde4bc08ad3c0f42c9e8e5bda5%2Fla-fo-review05-kkmweznc.jpg)
the beef short rib pot roast is served standing up on the bone with glazed carrots and excellent mashed potatoes. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Westside Tavern is much more than a bar, with well-executed seasonal dishes and comfy seating. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)