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A photo of Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge restaurant
4.3
Awesome(832)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Monica
Booked 36 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
A photo of Mama's Boy at Winston House restaurant
4.4
Awesome(109)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Venice
Mama’s Boy is an Italian dinner club with a Southern accent, brought to you by Michelin-starred Chef Wes Whitsell. Situated inside Winston House – a popular community hub with live music and DJ sets – Mama’s Boy is the perfect start to a night out. With lively dishes that embody Chef’s Texan roots and mom’s home-cooked Italian food, the menu strikes a balance between comfort and creativity. At Mama’s Boy, he presents his most innovative menu yet: a fusion of nostalgic Italian cuisine with a Southern twist - a true ‘Spaghetti Western’. Each dish is a nod to his upbringing, a journey home where every bite tells a story of love, tradition, and the connection of family.
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4.7
Exceptional(1377)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Playa del Rey
Booked 57 times today
Bacari PDR is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 2nd restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate indoor patio or in our spacious, breezy outdoor patio. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari PDR.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari PDR is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!
A photo of Telefèric Barcelona - Los Angeles restaurant
4.5
Awesome(731)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Brentwood
Booked 56 times today
Get ready to experience the taste of Spain with Telefèric Barcelona. Our journey started thirty years ago in the heart of Barcelona, Spain and we are now thrilled to bring our passion and expertise to Brentwood. Our team of talented chefs and mixologists are eager to showcase the best of Spanish cuisine with our menu featuring a mouth-watering selection of tapas, paellas, and hand-crafted cocktails. With every bite, you'll be transported to the bustling markets of Barcelona. Join us for a unique and unforgettable dining experience, where we promise to delight your senses with our authentic flavors and warm hospitality. We can't wait to share our culture and gastronomy with you.
A photo of Manchego restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1118)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Santa Monica
Booked 30 times today
Manchego also offers walk-ins!Manchego is a Spanish Tapas restaurant in Santa Monica that focuses on delicious small plates and a cozy atmosphere. We recently relocated a few doors down, to a larger space with a romantic patio in the back.Manchego has always been one of the best kept secrets in Santa Monica, and now locals can enjoy our bigger, more accommodating space that offers outside dining on our beautiful patio. Always a great spot for romantic dates or meeting up with friends and family.We also added a specially curated Spanish wine list that offers mainly small-production, unique wines. Our Spanish wine distributor spends his time traveling the Spanish countryside, sourcing hard to find wines from small, mom-and-pop wineries. The wine list also includes a few South American selections and a great local, organic wine.Follow us on instagram at instagram.com/manchegorestaurant
A photo of Chinois on Main restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2354)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Santa Monica
Booked 17 times today
Wolfgang Puck's second restaurant opened in 1983. A unique blend of Chinese and French fusion explodes with flavors unheard of before. Imitated but yet never captured to this day this fusion of flavors keeps you craving and coming back for more. The food is served family style, creating a fun sharing experience that brings people together. The trend setting open kitchen where you can sit and eat while you watch the dance of the chefs working in unison. ***If you are interested in reserving our dining counter please make a request while making a reservation since seating is very limited***
A photo of Palma at Santa Monica Proper restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(267)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 10 times today
Palma at Santa Monica Proper (One MICHELIN Key 2024) is located at the hotel's ground floor. An intimate, inspiring space lined with windows and original art, serving seasonally inspired Italian cuisine. Settle into one of the carved-out niches, or around the monolithic bar with a mural by local artist Ben Medansky, to enjoy a meal accompanied by small-batch spirit or expertly crafted cocktail.
A photo of La Vecchia Cucina restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(2090)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 25 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.
A photo of Papille Gustative restaurant
4.3
Awesome(172)
Price: Moderate
• Farm-to-table • Santa Monica
Booked 6 times today
Papille Gustative LAFarm to table Artisan foods, single origin, sustainably grown and certified Coffees and Teas, as well as local craft beers and organic, biodynamic wines. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Brunch . A low impact, Zero waste facility located in Santa Monica CA. Cozy private room and patio. One block to the Santa Monica beach.
A photo of Sushi Enya - Marina Del Rey restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(142)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Venice
Booked 7 times today
Sushi Enya is a Japanese sushi restaurant that first opened in the heart of Little Tokyo in Downtown, LA. After five years of perseverance and experimentation in Downtown, LA, we opened our second location in beautiful Old Town Pasadena. Our third location, which opened in 2018, is located in the beach city of Marina Del Rey.Our owner Chef Kimiyasu Enya trained for over 10 years in Japan to perfect his craft.It is our goal to ensure that quality remains consistent and every experience is enjoyable for all guests.

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Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Venice

Discover the culinary delights of Venice, Los Angeles, where the dining scene shines with a vibrant mix of innovative and traditional offerings that make every outing worth the drive. Each restaurant in this Westside neighborhood offers its own unique twist on cuisine, ensuring an exceptional gastronomic adventure. From Southern Italian flavors that transport you straight to Italy, to the fresh, Mediterranean dishes that echo the ambiance of a high-end beach resort, Venice's eateries are a feast for the senses. These establishments are celebrated not only for their distinctive menus but also for their inviting atmospheres and commendable service, consistently earning high praise from both locals and visitors. Whether it's for a special occasion or a casual meal out, the restaurants in Venice stand out for their commitment to quality and authenticity, making them must-visit destinations on LA’s culinary map. Dive into a dining experience where each meal is crafted with care and served in settings that perfectly blend elegance with a welcoming vibe.

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