Lustig

Name: Lustig
Address: 8703 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA, United States, 90232-2321
Telephone: (424) 501-2005
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

198 Reviews

$31 to $50

Modern European

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem

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!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Modern European, Austrian, European
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(424) 501-2005
Website
http://www.lustig-la.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Bernhard Mairinger
Catering
Chef Mairinger specializes in private dinners and caterings. Please contact us directly at info@chefbernhard.com. For more information on catering please visit www.chefbernhard.com
Private party facilities
Lustig offers a private dining room that can seat 12 guests - please inquire with the restaurant directly for special events. We gladly celebrate with you on any occasion!

Location
8703 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232-2321
Neighbourhood
Culver City
Cross Street
Inside the Helms Bakery District. Enter from Venice or Washington Blvd
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Culver City Stop on the Expo Metro Line (Ivy Station) Off the I-10 freeway, exit Robertson Blvd. Head Venice Blvd East - turn onto Helms Ave and follow the pathway.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pretzel BasketUS$14.00
assorted sourdoughs, spreads, french butter
Hamachi JalapeñoUS$17.00
Green apple, pickled wasabi, mustard-lime vinaigrette, avocado, jalapeno
Chicken Liver ProfiterolesUS$14.00
Chicken Liver filled profiteroles (2pc), Dark Chocolate, Riesling pate de fruit
Profiteroles w. 3pcUS$21.00
Chicken liver profiteroles (3pc), riesling pate de fruit, dark chocolate
Pork Belly PapayaUS$18.00
Butternut Squash SoupUS$16.00
Pumpkin seed pesto and gruyere cheese crostini
Garden SaladUS$18.00
Market greens, light citrus vinaigrette, sprouts, baby heirloom tomatoes, sprouts, english peas
Beet SaladUS$24.00
Vanilla goats cheese, japanese baby peaches, hazelnut, crispy brussel sprouts leaves, endive, maple vinegar
BB House SaladUS$26.00
Cheese FrittersUS$15.00

MAINS

Tarte FlambeeUS$28.00
Sea BreamUS$39.00
Beef CheekUS$40.00
12h braised Beef Cheek, rosemary spaetzle, braised carrots, crispy onions
Steak FritesUS$42.00
Burger / SaladUS$28.00
Burger / FriesUS$28.00

SIDES

(S) Potato-ShishitoUS$10.00
(S) SpaetzleUS$11.00
(S) Cucumber SaladUS$8.00
thinly sliced cucumbers in a light sour cream and dill dressing. Very refreshing on these hot summer days!
(S) French FriesUS$8.00
Best Fries in Town - crispy fried (canola oil), harissa aioli
- KetchupUS$0.00
- Spicy KetchupUS$0.00
(S) Dirty FriesUS$9.00
Even Better! Best Fries in town dusted in our house curry spice mix (dry), chopped parsley, harissa aioli
- KetchupUS$0.00
- Spicy KetchupUS$0.00
(S) Poutine FriesUS$19.00
(S) Red CabbageUS$13.00
(S) BroccoliniUS$12.00
Grilled Broccolini, lemon zest
(S) SauerkrautUS$9.00
(S) Side SaladUS$8.00
Organic greens in a light citrus vinaigrette, baby heirloom tomatoes, sprouts, radish

SAUCES

Spicy KetchupUS$1.50
FO KetchupUS$1.50
Side Mr. JägersauceUS$12.00
Side Lingonberry-YuzuUS$2.50
Truffle RemouladeUS$5.00
Side MustardUS$1.00
Side of ButterUS$2.00
Side of MayoUS$1.00

What 198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lustig offers an inventive menu blending Austrian classics with modern twists. Diners rave about the "superb schnitzel," "creative cocktails," and "attentive service." Chef Bernhard Mairinger's presence adds a personal touch, enhancing the "welcoming atmosphere." While some find the prices high, the "unique flavors" and "beautiful presentations" make it a memorable experience.

198 Reviews

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Grace
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were happy with the food. We, four ladies, are foodies that love to share and taste everything together. Especially when we are celebrating one our Birthday. Must mention about the wonderful server that had great conversation too. Thank you for the lovely dinner.
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Sandra
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service was wonderful. Sat at the bar and the experience was 10/10.
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Chris
VIP
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were really excited to try Lustig after many years after an amazing experience at BierBeisl. Bernhard and his team did not disappoint! Food was excellent and great atmosphere. Team was a bit short staffed and new/in training so this hopefully will be strengthened for our next visit.
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Elisabeth
VIP
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten at Lustig a few times and have always enjoyed it tremendously. Last night we sat at the bar, enjoyed their happy hour menu and perfect martinis and had a great time! The staff is friendly and welcoming, the food and drinks are fantastic, and the decor is awesome.
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Valentina
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
the food here is so delicious and interesting and special and every single dish you order is special and notable and YUMMY. chicken schnitzel + fries is the move - all of the salads are GREAT too
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Joerg
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not sure how I missed chef Mairinger having a restaurant opened up again since January. I loved his “Bierbeisl” restaurant back in the day. “Lustig” was absolutely fabulous! We started with the “Bigeye Tuna Canoli”, and we had a veal “Wiener Schnitzel” and a Sausage Sampler as mains. Absolutely excellent food. We finished with the “Strudel Cigars” and added a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream to it. Icing on the cake. Service was also top notch, and Chef Mairinger came out at the end to ask for our opinion. While it is on the pricier side, it is worth every penny, and we definitely will be back! Glad to see he’s back on the map, so to speak!
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Dionne
Los Angeles
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and all of the wait staff was attentive. We started with a few of their custom cocktails (chile celery-vodka, tart and delicious, and a chocolate-inflected old fashioned which were both outstanding). All of the dishes we tried were fantastic - schnitzel and venison were standouts. We’ll be back.
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Karen
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fabulous dinner and felt so taken care of from the beginning to end!
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Victor
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and service too. Angel was our server and was excellent. Beef cheeks and schnitzel were the best I’ve ever had. The fish (sea bream) was fine, but too heavily crusted— so much so that one lost the taste of the fish. Appetizers and sides and deserts were also great.
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Krystal
Los Angeles
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a great place to get something different. Our go to is Steak or Sushi, occasionally Mexican or Italian, and it was getting a bit tired eating the same things. This place is completely different, yet very simple. My mom is from Germany, so Lustig brought back great memories from my childhood when mom used to cook for us or even better, when Oma used to cook for the holidays! My husband is a really picky eater, so he normally will pick one dish and get that every time he goes to a specific restaurant. This time he was saying he wanted to come back to try other dishes (particularly the Schnitzel). The cocktails are phenomenal as well. My husband got the Sachertorte Old Fashioned, he always tries the old fashioned at every bar we go to... he loved this one. If you read the description it sounds like the drink will overwhelmingly taste like Chocolate. In my opinion, it's kind of like wine where there are tasting notes and aromas that create the overall experience, but even if you're not a chocolate person, you will still like this! I had the non-alcoholic Seaberry Buck, but got it spiked with vodka... that is a flavor bomb, so tasty! Think Moscow Mule, but with a tropical refreshing twist. Kevin, the bartender, was really helpful in describing the cocktails and also helping us select what we would order for dinner. We started with the Hamachi Crudo (amazing), very light and refreshing. Then we did the Crispy Garden Salad. Again, this was so much better than can be described on a menu! Finally, we had the 12h Braised Beef Cheek with Herb Spätzle (egg noodles). Besides the savory fall flavors being a perfect comfort food dish, this is great choice if you need to take out or reheat for left overs! Mike our server was great and he steered us toward a wine that was perfect with our eclectic meal. The Chef came out to check on us as well, which was really nice to get hear some of his backstory. Overall we highly recommend this restaurant, it checks all the boxes!
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FAQs

Lustig offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 501-2005.

Lustig is rated 4.8 stars by 198 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

8703 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232-2321

Additional information

Cross Street
Inside the Helms Bakery District. Enter from Venice or Washington Blvd
Neighbourhood
Culver City
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Modern European, Austrian, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Culver City Stop on the Expo Metro Line (Ivy Station)Off the I-10 freeway, exit Robertson Blvd. Head Venice Blvd East - turn onto Helms Ave and follow the pathway.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Bernhard Mairinger
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lustig-la.com/
Phone number
(424) 501-2005
Catering
Chef Mairinger specializes in private dinners and caterings. Please contact us directly at info@chefbernhard.com. For more information on catering please visit www.chefbernhard.com
Private party facilities
Lustig offers a private dining room that can seat 12 guests - please inquire with the restaurant directly for special events. We gladly celebrate with you on any occasion!

Lustig

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

SNACKS

Pretzel BasketUS$14.00

Hamachi JalapeñoUS$17.00

Chicken Liver ProfiterolesUS$14.00

Profiteroles w. 3pcUS$21.00

Pork Belly PapayaUS$18.00

Butternut Squash SoupUS$16.00

Garden SaladUS$18.00

Beet SaladUS$24.00

BB House SaladUS$26.00

Cheese FrittersUS$15.00

MAINS

Tarte FlambeeUS$28.00

Sea BreamUS$39.00

Beef CheekUS$40.00

Steak FritesUS$42.00

Burger / SaladUS$28.00

Burger / FriesUS$28.00

SIDES

(S) Potato-ShishitoUS$10.00

(S) SpaetzleUS$11.00

(S) Cucumber SaladUS$8.00

(S) French FriesUS$8.00

(S) Dirty FriesUS$9.00

(S) Poutine FriesUS$19.00

(S) Red CabbageUS$13.00

(S) BroccoliniUS$12.00

(S) SauerkrautUS$9.00

(S) Side SaladUS$8.00

SAUCES

Spicy KetchupUS$1.50

FO KetchupUS$1.50

Side Mr. JägersauceUS$12.00

Side Lingonberry-YuzuUS$2.50

Truffle RemouladeUS$5.00

Side MustardUS$1.00

Side of ButterUS$2.00

Side of MayoUS$1.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Lustig offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Lustig restaurant rated?

Is Lustig currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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