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1. Gjelina
4.7
Exceptional(2330)
Price: Expensive
• American • Venice
Booked 196 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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2. Tar & Roses
4.9
Exceptional(4248)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Monica
Booked 54 times today
Tar & Roses is a globally inspired culinary experience. Chef Andrew Kirschner has transformed his kitchen into a local and welcoming home, focused on the element of the wood fired oven to bring out the best flavor in our dishes. Coming straight from the visionary mind of our award winning chef, our menu is created with only the highest quality ingredients and fresh, local products. This attention to detail helps makes our food a perfected craft which will inspire you to be adventurous, in the most approachable and delicious way possible. When you step into Tar & Roses, you'll feel like you are coming home. Our entire staff awaits your arrival with warm smiles and thoughtful service ~ please, come share a meal with us!
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3. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA
3.9
Excellent(4114)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Santa Monica
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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4. Katsuya & SBar – Brentwood – SBE
4.6
Exceptional(2156)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Brentwood
Booked 48 times today
Katsuya Brentwood was named one of Travel + Leisure's "Best New Restaurants," and continues to garner acclaim as one of OpenTable's "50 Hottest Restaurants in the U.S." and the Los Angeles Times Readers' Choice "Best Sushi Restaurant" in Southern California. Featuring the dynamic pairing of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi and design impresario Philippe Starck, Katsuya is a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls, spectacular sushi & sashimi platters, Chef Katsuya skillfully translates Japanese flavors to the American palate. Join us at S Bar, our connected sister lounge, for weekend DJ, craft cocktails & ice cold sake before or after dinner. Walk ins only. (Call Katsuya for current hours) Large groups (9-12) are subject to an $100 food and beverage min spend per adult guest, previous to tax & gratuity. Cakes permitted for celebratory desserts, at per person cake fee$5/guest. Email KatsuyaBrentwood@sbe.com for inquiries.
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5. Upper West
4.8
Exceptional(2688)
Price: Moderate
• American • Santa Monica
**Contact us today to schedule your next event! We can accommodate parties of 10 to 150 guests**Upper West's ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors unique to them. The bar offers Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday from 4:30-7:00pm serving refreshing craft cocktails, handcrafted beer. The dinner menu is always evolving and includes ingredients sourced locally from the Santa Monica Farmers Market as well as local farmers such as Weiser Farms and Niman Ranch. Upper West is the perfect place to book large events for 20 or more guests and is an excellent private party venue for hosting corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday festivities, rehearsal dinners, and more.
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6. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge
4.4
Awesome(859)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Monica
Booked 29 times today
Experience the "Joie de Vivre"At LouLou, food, entertainment, fashion, and art converge into a unique, one-of-a-kind destination.LouLou’s carefully crafted menus showcase French Mediterranean flavors with a classic California twist, while honoring the generosity of artisanal and homemade ingredients, as well as local organic produce.A carefully selected wine list offers a tasteful array of wines from both France and CaliforniaNever bowing to the ordinary, whether it’s a legendary brunch, after work cocktails, elegant dinner, or corporate event, LouLou will always deliver an experience to remember.Ample parking is available in the building. We are located on the rooftop level. Suite 300
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7. The Penthouse Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4326)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Santa Monica
Booked 28 times today
Discover one of the best places to eat in Santa Monica! The Penthouse offers guests a dramatic 18th-floor rooftop dining experience, complete with panoramic ocean views, beach cabanas, and open sky enclaves. Sip signature craft cocktails or indulge in contemporary Mediterranean inspired California cuisine. The Penthouse provides a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience and is among the best places to eat in Santa Monica.
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8. Lunetta
4.6
Exceptional(2187)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 24 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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9. Meat On Ocean
4.7
Exceptional(3445)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Santa Monica
Booked 42 times today
Meat On Ocean is a meat-centric, modern steakhouse in Santa Monica that offers both a sense of adventure and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the offerings of a world-class steakhouse, Meat On Ocean features an artisanal charcuterie bar, an exhibition dry-aging room and a variety of prime beef – from dry-aged domestic cuts to Japanese A-5. Integral to the operation is a highly trained crew of servers and butchers, who communicate directly with Guests about the beef, organically farmed chickens, house made sausages, choice seafood and more.Located on the corner of Ocean and Broadway, Meat On Ocean is steps from the action - including the Santa Monica Pier, shopping and hotels.Starting May 2024, Meat On Ocean is also your headquarters for private dining and events, with customizable spaces that are perfect for social events, corporate meetings, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions and ceremonies, with full audio/visual connectivity.
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10. The Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria - Beverly Hills
4.8
Exceptional(2931)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Beverly Hills
Booked 59 times today
This pinnacle social venue features panoramic views of Beverly Hills and Hollywood from 12 stories aloft. An impeccably styled garden setting, the Rooftop is among the largest of its kind in Beverly Hills. This one-of-a-kind experience is not to be missed. Enjoy memorable lunches and dinners in an exceptional venue.

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  • farnoushVIP
    Los Angeles •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Every thing was superb Food, service, ambience Will go back for sure
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    Upper WestPrice: Moderate• American• Santa Monica
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    4.8
  • RINAVIP
    Los Angeles •85 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We were greeted very nicely and seated right away. Loved the flame on the yummy upgraded Burning Mandarin cocktail! Lychee elixir (non-alcoholic) was delicious as well. As always all dishes were outstanding starting with crunchy Brussels sprouts, spicy tuna on crispy rice, crab hand rolls, yellowtail sashimi and Katsuya roll. Chocolate lava cake was a hot for dessert. Top notch service throughout, can’t wait to go back!
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    Katsuya & SBar – Brentwood – SBEPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Brentwood
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Incredible restaurant! We have been here twice now and couldn’t recommend it more. Each dish is unbelievable and the service is top notch. If you’re looking for flavorful dishes with a cozy ambience for date night or any special occasion, this is your place!
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    Tar & RosesPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Monica
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    4.9
  • DavidVIP
    Los Angeles •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    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
  • Iris
    Los Angeles •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    We were there around 3 pm on Christmas day and the young lady at the front desk was warm, welcoming, and efficient. After checking in early, we only waited a short time for our table. Our server was Joseph and he was also very welcoming and efficient. He made us feel like our business was valuable. He asked numerous times if we needed anything and was prompt to bring whatever was requested. Our chef was Nmemon (spelling??) and he did an excellent job in preparing our food. We come to Benihana's frequently and will continue to do so with employees like Joseph and the front desk hostess. Thanks for an outstanding Christmas dinner.
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    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Santa Monica
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    3.9

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