Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in West Los Angeles

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1. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2455)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 166 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. The Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

4.8

Exceptional(2990)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Beverly Hills

Booked 82 times today

The Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills (2025 Forbes Five Star Hotel & AAA Five Diamond) is the pinnacle social venue featuring 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.

3. Lunetta

4.8

Exceptional(2223)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 32 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.

4. Vespertine

4.8

Exceptional(208)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Culver City

Booked 9 times today

Vespertine is Chef Jordan Kahn's culinary symphony. More than a restaurant, Vespertine transports diners through the twisted steel and glass structure designed by acclaimed architect Eric Owen Moss. Food, beverage, music, and art are woven throughout, creating an evocative and immersive evening. Its cuisine exalts exceptional, rare, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, employing newly invented techniques to create moments of magic, surprise, and delight. Bold and soulful compositions uncover harmonies hidden within. Coupled with heartfelt hospitality and rich storytelling, this is a dining experience where guests leave feeling inspired and renewed. Awards Include2 Stars - Michelin Guide, 2019 - 2025Green Star - Michelin Guide, 2024 - 2025 Most Beautiful Restaurants - Condé Nast World's 100 Greatest Places - Time MagazineAtmosphere of the Year - World Restaurant Awards

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5. Beachside Restaurant & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1752)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina del Rey

Booked 48 times today

Overlooking Mother’s Beach, Beachside Restaurant & Bar is the destination for waterfront dining in Marina del Rey. Enjoy Californian cuisine with a Latin twist in a lively setting featuring a full bar, indoor dining room, and an oceanfront patio just steps from the sand for a truly unique al fresco experience. Open for brunch, dinner, and happy hour—plus, our dog-friendly patio welcomes your four-legged friends!

6. Il Pastaio

4.8

Exceptional(2186)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Beverly Hills

Booked 70 times today

Gourmet Magazine calls il Pastaio "a taste of heaven," and says "the cooks in il Pastaio's kitchen have angel's hands". Los Angeles Magazine critics choice ranked it "one of the top ten new restaurants". It's no wonder this friendly neighborhood trattoria has been a favorite meeting place, satisfying locals and visiting customers with its mouthwatering pasta since opening in 1994.

7. AOC - Brentwood

4.6

Exceptional(3348)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Brentwood

Booked 22 times today

A.O.C is a small plates restaurant driven by seasonal ingredients, locally sourced. Our California French cuisine was developed by Chef Suzanne Goin, and has some Mediterranean influences as well. We have a large selection of wines by the glass and over 150 bottles chose from, curated by Caroline Styne, all of witch are either organic, biodynamic or sustainable. Featuring a full bar with premium spirits and specialty cocktails.

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8. Cecconi's West Hollywood

4.7

Exceptional(5008)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 72 times today

Cecconi’s is a modern day classic Italian restaurant open for brunch, and dinner, seven days a week. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. Cecconi’s serves hand-made pasta, seafood and dishes from Italy using the finest ingredients. In addition to the flagship restaurant in Mayfair, London, Cecconi’s has outposts in Los Angeles, Miami, Istanbul, Berlin, Barcelona and Brooklyn.As a courtesy to other guests, we do not accept any animals.Except for any ADA approved animal that is individually trained to do or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.

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9. Lawry's The Prime Rib - Beverly Hills

4.7

Exceptional(17766)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Prime Rib • Beverly Hills

Booked 131 times today

Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Beverly Hills is celebrating 85 years. Since it's inception in 1938, guests have enjoyed warm hospitality paired with a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Signature dishes include our Famous Roasted Prime Ribs of Beef sliced by Master Carvers from gleaming silver carts and our Famous Original Spinning Bowl Salad, both served tableside. Lawry’s established and maintains the unique practice of bringing a carver and shining silver serving cart to each diner’s table. For more information, please visit lawrysonline.com.

10. Sur Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(10910)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • West Hollywood

Booked 33 times today

SUR Restaurant provides a dining oasis in West Hollywood for 20 years. SUR offers one of the most exciting dining destination in the city that is now recognized internationally with a South-European Flair, luxurious atmosphere, and friendly service. SUR Restaurant, featuring Contemporary American cuisine, brings a taste of the exotic to the trendy corner of Melrose and Robertson. SUR offers guests friendly, attentive service and sumptuous international cuisine for a truly unique dining experience.

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Rubens
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very good, the excellent experience with my family and my friends
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The Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria Beverly HillsPrice: Expensive• American• Beverly Hills
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4.8
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Margaret
Denver / Colorado •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
A mandatory tip should include excellent service. The waitress was not nice at all. It seemed like every question or request was a burden to her. The rest of the staff friendly and efficient.
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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kayleen
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
Food was absolutely divine. Our server Jeffrey made us feel special. Worth every penny.
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LunettaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.8
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GlenVIP
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 25, 2025
I felt like I was eating a delicious art gallery, complete with an absolutely charming docent per course. Wonderful! As Dennis Hopper’s Bruno Bischofberger said, Super fantastic!
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VespertinePrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Culver City
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4.8
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Emily
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 15, 2025
Amazing food and drinks for brunch! We had an awesome server! Will definitely come back more often.
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Beachside Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina del Rey
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4.6

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