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1. Gjelina
4.6
Exceptional(2247)
Price: Expensive
• American • Venice
Booked 191 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. Élephante - Santa Monica
4.5
Awesome(1316)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 268 times today
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.
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3. Water Grill - Santa Monica
4.6
Exceptional(5969)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Santa Monica
Booked 85 times today
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.
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4. Lunetta
4.7
Exceptional(2156)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 47 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. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge
4.3
Awesome(832)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Monica
Booked 33 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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6. The Rose Venice
4.5
Awesome(2949)
Price: Expensive
• American • Venice
Booked 59 times today
The Rose is an iconic restaurant in the heart of Venice, serving locals and travelers alike since 1979.The Rose presents modern California cuisine that is globally influenced and seasonally driven by local farms. The menu is complimented by a thoughtfully curated wine list, highlighting boutique producers focused on self sustainable practices. The bakery celebrates American classics, as well as some of the original Rose classics, re-conceptualized with their innovative techniques. The sprawling space has indoor and outdoor dining areas including ample patio seating, a full market and bakery, coffee bar, and 40-foot craft-cocktail bar. If you're unable to find a reservation at your desired time don't worry, we always reserve some of our service areas for walk-in traffic for all services.
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7. Cast & Plow
4.5
Awesome(981)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Marina del Rey
Booked 22 times today
Join us and enjoy an elevated dining experience with a waterfront view of the marina at The Cast and Plow Restaurant located inside The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey. We offer a Contemporary California cuisine for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with an Ala Carte Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Our last seating for dinner is 9:30pm daily. This locals-favorite features fire-pit tables for dining and a full bar that is open until 11:30pm. Our fire-pit tables cannot be reserved are not guaranteed and based on availability. We will do our best to honor those who would like to enjoy outdoor dining.For large parties of 15 or more planning a special event or need private space for small business breakfast, lunch or dinner, please contact our Host Team at 310-574-4333 or email sam.davenport@ritzcarlton.com.
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8. Zinqué - Venice
4.6
Exceptional(840)
Price: Moderate
• French • Venice
Booked 41 times today
zinqué is a beloved neighborhood hotspot & all-day restaurant serving French-inspired dishes, small plates, craft cocktails & a uniquely curated wine selection. Inspired by the zinc countertop bars & cafés of Paris, many of its customers consider it a second home—a place to work, linger & socialize. Open from 7am till late, the space transforms from a European-style bistro & café, serving full breakfast with La Colombe coffee drinks & its famous Le Bowl for lunch, to full service dining at night. Live music, guest DJs, art workshops & wine tastings also make it a favorite community hangout. (zin-kæ)
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9. The Butcher's Daughter
4.6
Exceptional(159)
Price: Moderate
• American • Venice
Booked 47 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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10. SALT Restaurant & Bar
4.5
Awesome(2233)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Marina del Rey
Booked 20 times today
Experience SALT Restaurant and Bar at the waterfront Marina del Rey Hotel. Set against sweeping marina views, join us for brunch, happy hour or dinner and choose from the best locally sourced California-seasonal dishes, and craft cocktails on the westside.

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