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1. The Butcher's Daughter
4.6
Exceptional(175)
Price: Moderate
• American • Venice
Booked 28 times today
The Butcher’s Daughter Venice is a plant-forward restaurant, bar, juicery, and “vegetable slaughterhouse.” Located in the vibrant Venice neighborhood, we treat fruits and vegetables with the same care a butcher would meat: chopping, filleting, and carving fresh produce into healthy vegetarian dishes and pressing them into vibrant juices. Under the guidance of our Culinary Director Richard Rea, our menu changes every season, offering 100% vegetarian dishes with many vegan and gluten-free options. We take pride in our great selection of wines, craft cocktails, and mocktails, ensuring there’s something for every taste. We also offer take-out and delivery for those who prefer to enjoy our meals at home. Named one of the best supper spots in Venice by the LA Times, we serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, creating a celebrated dining experience with in-season ingredients that nourish both body and soul.
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2. Edgemar Restaurant + Lounge
4.6
Exceptional(85)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Santa Monica
Booked 20 times today
Now Open! Edgemar is a Modern American neighborhood restaurant located in a historic Frank Gehry-designed building on Main Street in Santa Monica. We offer a unique dining experience that blends global and local influences across our menu, service, and design, all crafted to celebrate the spirit of our community and welcome visitors. Join us for a memorable meal in a one-of-a-kind setting that embodies the true essence of Santa Monica.
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3. La Vecchia Cucina
4.9
Exceptional(2105)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 9 times today
La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.
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4. Willie Mae’s Nola - Venice
4.7
Exceptional(1)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Venice
Booked 2 times today
Willie Mae’s Scotch House, established in 1957, is a historic restaurant in New Orleans. After receiving the prestigious James Beard Award in 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused severe damage. With help from various organizations, the restaurant reopened in 2007 and gained recognition as "America’s Best Fried Chicken." Today, Kerry Seaton Stewart, Ms. Willie Mae’s great-granddaughter, runs the restaurant, which is located in New Orleans’ 6th Ward.
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5. Somerville
new
4.6
Exceptional(104)
Price: Expensive
• American • Culver City
Booked 50 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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6. Lillie's at The Culver Hotel
4.4
Awesome(435)
Price: Expensive
• French / American • Culver City
Booked 25 times today
Lillie's offers a refined dining experience inspired by European cafe culture. With elegant interiors, a relaxed patio, and a signature live music lineup. Proper attire and good manners required. Open Monday for hotel guests/events only.Join us forBreakfast served 7am-11am. (Tue - Fri)Breakfast served 7am-10am. (Sat, Sun)Lunch served - 12pm-4pm. (Tue - Fri )Garden Hour - 3pm-5pm. (Tue - Fri)Dinner served - 5pm -10pm. (Last seating 9:30pm).Afternoon Tea Sat and Sun - 10am-2:30pm.Bar service until late - Sun, Tue & Wed 11:00pm close.Thur, Fri & Sat - Midnight close.Live Music:Tuesday & Wednesday - 7 pm to 10 pm.Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 8 pm to 11 pm.To note: A 5% wellness fee is added to all checks to support our staff's health. A 20% gratuity will be included for parties of 6+. A fee of $5 per person is charged for any dessert brought from outside of the restaurant.Parking: Self Park Ince Parking Garage or The Culver Steps- Parking Garage Rates- Non Validation
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7. Republique
4.7
Exceptional(5278)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Hollywood
Booked 46 times today
République, located in Miracle Mile, is owned by Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke. Centered in the heart of Los Angeles, the historic building in which it resides was originally erected in 1929 by Charlie Chaplin, and later transformed into the iconic La Brea Bakery and Campanile Restaurant. République builds on this storied past, offering a gastronomic environment imbued with history and grandeur. The space features a casual bakery, café, and bar in the front with a more formal dining area located in the rear, serving a French-inspired menu created daily by our chefs.
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8. Baltaire
4.7
Exceptional(2899)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Brentwood
Booked 128 times today
Baltaire is a modern restaurant with a classic touch, offering high-quality steaks, exceptional seafood, and healthy, light fare options in Brentwood. Our spacious dining room opens to a beautiful outdoor terrace, and we have an inviting lounge where you can enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and listen to live music. Our Sunday DJ Brunch features a prix fixe, tableside bloody mary & cinnamon roll carts plus roaming caviar. Come and experience a re-imagined steakhouse at Baltaire.
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9. Lustig
4.8
Exceptional(204)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Culver City
Booked 102 times today
The German word to describe the most fun- and funny- events is “Lustig”. Chef Bernhard Mairinger believes a dining experience only becomes truly Lustig, when shared with others. We speak FOOD - the most common language of the world!Our Service style is Gemütlichkeit - which stands for a warm, welcoming, and enjoyable atmosphere in combination with heartwarming hospitality and that is what makes Lustig a very unique dining experience among all LA restaurants.Explore our all season patio, craft cocktails, homemade desserts and coffee, organic pizza, tapas menu, unique wines & draft beers, spirits (including Eau de vie / Schnapps), business meeting friendly, or simply take over our private dining room - Lustig is a place for any occasion!Kids and family friendly - including fur kids (patio).Located at the historic Helms Bakery District with the perk of free onsite parking! May the traffic gods be with you and we will see you soon!
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10. The Courtyard Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(127)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Santa Monica
Booked 14 times today
The Courtyard Kitchen is located in a historic landmark building on Montana Ave, Santa Monica. We are a full service bar and restaurant with 4 different dining spaces ranging from old world charm to contemporary upscale dining. We pride ourselves in our Neapolitan style pizza, vacation inspired Mediterranean cuisine and favourite American Brunch classics.

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  • AjayP
    Orange County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great place to come for vegetarian food near Venice Beach. Wish the menu was a little more extensive but we found various items that caught our attention. (Menu changes seasonally)
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    The Butcher's DaughterPrice: Moderate• American• Venice
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    4.6
  • Tami
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 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
  • Pete
    Denver / Colorado •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 29, 2024
    Excellent Service and great food. Looking forward to next visit
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    La Vecchia CucinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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    4.9
  • EnolaVIP
    Los Angeles •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 22, 2024
    EDGEMAR has become one of our favorite restaurants in Southern California. The food is consistently prepared with exceptional flavor profiles and authentic spices and the servers and entire team care deeply about creating & delivering best in class service and a welcoming environment!
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    Edgemar Restaurant + LoungePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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    4.6
  • ChristinaVIP
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 1, 2024
    The best fried chicken that I have ever eaten! ALL of the food was delicious!
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    Willie Mae’s Nola - VenicePrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Venice
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    4.7

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