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1. Ritrovo Playa Vista
4.9
Exceptional(101)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Playa Vista
Booked 4 times today
We pride ourselves in offering great atmosphere for family and friends. Deva and Ivan (the husband and wife team) wanted to offer here in Playa Vista a little piece of Italy and brought wonderful recipes along for their guests to enjoy.We invite you to come and enjoy a pleasant visit with a wonderful wine selection to go along with your meal and a homey environment.
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2. Somerville
new
4.6
Exceptional(104)
Price: Expensive
• American • Culver City
Booked 35 times today
Intentionally located along the Slauson Corridor in Historic View Park-Windsor Hills, Somerville is an ode to the past, a toast to the present, and celebration of the progress in between. We are a progressive American dining experience that highlights contemporary cuisine while honoring the rich roots of South Central Los Angeles. Each dish captures the bold and savory essence of California, blending traditional influences with modern techniques to elevate every bite.Designed as an inviting space for locals, travelers, and culinary enthusiasts alike, Somerville cultivates community in a timeless setting, featuring a thoughtfully curated wine selection, skillfully crafted cocktails, and live entertainment -- creating the perfect backdrop for conversation and connection.
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3. Gjelina
4.7
Exceptional(2332)
Price: Expensive
• American • Venice
Booked 110 times today
Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 8 a.m. until 11pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina*A 20% Mandatory Service Charge is added to your check. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to your service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them.
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4. Lunetta
4.7
Exceptional(2187)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 25 times today
Chef Raphael Lunetta and Emilio Cuyuch chef driven neighborhood diner with rustic California dining room and bar. Lunetta serves great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines that we enjoy drinking with our family & friends.We buy the freshest ingredients we can find. We cook seasonally because that’s what is fresh and best. We support local farmers and businesses whenever we can, because the best flavor naturally follows. Menus for Lunetta are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal ingredients based on the abundant product available on the California Coast. Our full bar features classic as well as craft cocktails using the finest in artisan spirits, mixers and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our comprehensive wine list highlights small California producers and artisan winemakers from around the world.
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5. Dear John's
4.7
Exceptional(260)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Culver City
Booked 29 times today
In 1962, Johnny Harlowe made the jump from the silver screen to chef and owner of Dear John’s. Convinced by his pal Frank Sinatra, Johnny opened the iconic spot just a ways down from Sony Studios on Culver Blvd. It became the watering-hole for the Hollywood elite with Sinatra often in the corner playing the piano against the dark brick walls once lined with portraits of famous John’s. Seasoned chefs and entrepreneurs Hans Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin have teamed up to re-open Dear John’s with an updated classic American menu and old-school cocktail list.
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6. SALT Restaurant & Bar
4.3
Awesome(2260)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Marina del Rey
Booked 13 times today
Experience SALT Restaurant and Bar at the waterfront Marina del Rey Hotel. Set against sweeping marina views, join us for Brunch, High Tea, Happy Hour or Dinner and choose from the best locally sourced California-seasonal dishes, and craft cocktails on the westside.
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7. Simonette at Palihotel Culver City
4.6
Exceptional(733)
Price: Moderate
• French • Culver City
Booked 26 times today
Simonette is an all-day café, bar and bistro inspired by the traditions of classic French neighborhood cafés.Located in the heart of downtown Culver City, Simonette is the perfect spot for an early morning espresso and croissant on your way to work, a leisurely lunch, an ice-cold Rosé or signature cocktail at Happy Hour, a delightful dinner date, or to finish your evening with a digestif.
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8. Beachside Restaurant & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(1741)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Latin • Marina del Rey
Booked 5 times today
Overlooking Mother’s Beach, Beachside Restaurant & Bar is the destination for waterfront dining in Marina del Rey. Enjoy Californian cuisine with a Latin twist in a lively setting featuring a full bar, indoor dining room, and an oceanfront patio just steps from the sand for a truly unique al fresco experience. Open for brunch, dinner, and happy hour—plus, our dog-friendly patio welcomes your four-legged friends!
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9. Locanda Positano
4.7
Exceptional(1669)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Marina del Rey
Booked 9 times today
Locanda Positano is a cozy gem in the Los Angeles food scene. Reviewers love the 'quaint location' and 'intimate feel' of the restaurant, noting that it's 'fantastic for a romantic dinner'. The ambiance is warm and cozy, taking diners away from their busy environment. The restaurant is also praised for its high-end authentic Italian dishes and excellent service. The private patio offers an 'ultimate al fresco experience', and the rotating in-house art gallery adds to the overall cozy charm.
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10. Dear Jane's
4.5
Awesome(298)
Price: Expensive
• American • Marina del Rey
Booked 23 times today
What Dear John’s is to steak, Dear Jane’s will be to seafood. Seasoned chefs and entrepreneurs Hans Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin have teamed up again for Dear Jane's. Taking full advantage of the stunning marina view, the focus is on classic American seafood dishes prepared simply with the highest-quality ingredients by seasoned chefs. From Oysters Rockefeller to Shrimp Louie, Surf ‘n Turf and Crepes Zuzette, the menu hews to those of some of the most legendary seafood restaurants of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It will feel familiar and upscale, yet updated and approachable.This sensibility will be on full display with hand-mixed tartare, classic caviar service, and professionally fileted whole fish. The layout of the split-level room and spacing between booths and tables are ideal for this personalized service that is begging to come back in style in this dining room.
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  • Tami
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    My family and I went to Somerville on Saturday, Jan 5th and we had an amazing experience. Our server was Hassan and he was very knowledgeable, helpful and had an amazing personality. He joked around with us which made our experience not only enjoyable but real! We began our evening with adult beverages( Love Supreme, Nature Boy, Dunbar and a Golden Age) I am extremely picky about my drink and will send it back in a heartbeat if its not right. No problem here. Mine was the Love Supreme and it was perfect! Everyone was happy with their selection and they were not shy with the amount of liquor that was added. For dinner, we ordered the Parker Rolls, Oysters, Collard Greens Lasagna, Brussel Sprouts, Mary's Organic Roasted Chicken, Chicory Crab Salad, and Somerville Burgers. I sampled everything, but the unanimous favorites were the Parker Rolls and the Collard Greens Lasagna. Be prepared for a 20% tip to automatically be included ( we were a party of 4) I didn't mind this because the service was superb and I would have tipped 20% anyway. We will be back for sure!
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    SomervillePrice: Expensive• American• Culver City
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    4.6
  • PaulWVIP
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 3, 2025
    Staff all very good. Bartender/ server is excellent. I’ve been there a lot and he is excellent
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    LunettaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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    4.7
  • DavidVIP
    Los Angeles •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 1, 2025
    New Years Day and we wanted some place that we knew would be fantastic, so where else but Gjelina? It was busy but the hosts and servers were unfailingly polite. We ordered 6 things from the menu. My wife's vegan so she had the vegetable sandwich (she had to fight me for it, it was so good). Brussel sprouts, grilled fennel, and the frites were all great. My son and I split the anchovy and burrata toast - a first for me - and it's my new favorite. Finished with the excellent pomodoro pizza - no cheese and none needed, because the jammy tomato confit is the star of the dish. I love this place. It never lets me down. Happy 2025!
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    GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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    4.7
  • Karine
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 28, 2024
    Excellent. I have been there 30 years ago and it was a delight to go again it was a very nice experience. Loved the sand dabs fish and they serve the best mash potatoes! The steak fries are to die for. My son said it was the best New York steak he ever had. He was turning 14 years old. He will always remember Dear John’s and his bday celebration. The cheese cake was delicious. And the wine list is exquisite. I just can’t wait to go back !
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    Dear John'sPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Culver City
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    4.7
  • Carmen
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 21, 2024
    Great accommodations for a party of 10. If still in the menu try the lobster pasta or butter squash ravioli.
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    Ritrovo Playa VistaPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Playa Vista
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    4.9

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