🍷 LA | Dining with Purpose at Barra Santos

A Cozy Portuguese Gem! 🇵🇹✨ My dining partner and I finally made it to this long-bookmarked Portuguese spot for our Nth food meeting—and wow, what a find! Tucked right next to our regular coffee haunt (Loquat, we see you!), Barra Santos hides behind a subtle storefront we’d somehow always missed. 🫣 📌 Barra Santos Street parking 🚗 | Resy recommended (tables are scarce—everyone lingers for hours!) At this laid-back bistro, most guests are here for wine and chats (their list is legendary!), but we’re all about the food. 🍽️ While neighbors sipped and nibbled on charcuterie, we cleared plates like champs—earning a few curious glances. 😂 No shame! Mrs. Jin already declared we’re coming back twice more to conquer the menu (and maybe finally try those drinks…). 🍴 Dish Breakdown: 🥩 Iberico Ham Good, but could be richer—pair with cheese & melon for max flavor! Plus: Watching them slice it at the bar is weirdly soothing. 🌀 🥗 Endive Salad (STAR DISH!) MIND-BLOWING! Sweet crunch of endive + orange zest + Malvarosa cheese + cilantro + almonds + smoked chili vinaigrette. Salad goals! 🌟🥬 🦐 Head-on Prawns Solid + fresh! GET THE BREAD—sopping up the sauce is a must. 🥖💦 🐟 Whole Branzino TOP-TIER! Crispy skin, tender flesh, zesty sauce. Devoured in minutes. Heads-up: Fried parsley on top might divide crowds. ⚠️ ❌ Scallops (28🔪 for 3?) Skipped ’em—glad we did! 💸 🌿 Vibe Check: Cozy, chatter-filled space perfect for long meals Service is warm and attentive (they remember the bread!) Ideal for: Date nights | Small groups | Wine explorers 🍷 📍 Barra Santos 🍋 Have you tried Barra Santos? Or what’s YOUR go-to dish here? Spill below! 👇 #LADining #PortugueseFood #LAEats #HiddenGems #BistroVibes #FoodOverDrinks #LAFoodie #CozySpots #DateNightLA