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Full Table - Somerville, Los Angeles, CA

Somerville

4.6 (278)
$31 to $50
American
4437 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Great for live music
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Dining Bar, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Geter Atienza
  • Neighborhood
    Culver City
  • Cross street
    Between Overhill Dr and Angeles Vista Blvd
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 278 people are saying

Somerville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Best Ambiance

  • Westside

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Somerville offers a "beautiful atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "excellent service." The "live jazz band" enhances the "vibrant ambiance," making it perfect for "date nights" or "fun gatherings." Standout dishes like the "collard green lasagna" and "chicken caviar sliders" are highly recommended. Some reviews noted menu limitations, but overall, it's a "gem" in the neighborhood.

278 Reviews
  1. Jarvis

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was pricey & small portions but overall pretty good. Live band was a plus but some of the seats weren’t facing the band so the experience was a little awkward. The poor service was our biggest issue. The waiter AJ S seemed uninterested & made us feel rushed. You have to order all your food at once, appetizers, salads, entrees etc., which was unusually.

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  2. Michelle VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants I’ve been to very long time

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  3. Chelsea VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely beautiful restaurant with a delicious menu.

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  4. Mercedes VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Food, service, and vibes. Choosing to celebrate my anniversary here was an awesome choice!

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  5. Darryl VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely Excellent- everything was superb! Highly recommend!

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  6. WHALETTHA

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was wonderful at the beginning , everything was really flowing and the came to a halt! The main entry took a long time to come. We were having a great time time until this person looking like DARTH VADER told us our time was UP ! We had our purses on our shoulder and was preparing to leave! It was the way it was done! She totally BLIND SIDED us! My husband and the other couple was not happy about the 600 dollar bill but said we wanted to support our new neighborhood restaurant! We have lived in View Park for over 40 years! And was excited about Essa’s restaurant!( she’s one of my favorite actresses!) DARTH Vader could have done it another way! Like how was your meal?, did you enjoy your experience? She messed up the whole experience the last 10 minutes! Now none of our party wants to return! Lots of our family and friends was waiting to get our response. I loved the food! I hope this helps DARTH in the future!

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  7. teri

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So there are many places to eat in Los Angeles. But the newest is “Somerville,” which Issa Rae and partners opened in the View Park area of Los Angeles. It’s an experience indeed! When you walk in, you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to a jazz club during the Harlem Renaissance. Music, craft drinks, amazing food, attentive staff - it goes on and on. I can’t say enough about the taste and quality of the craft drinks, food, coffee, and dessert. Each sip and bite is tantalizing. Pricey but worth it - you only live once. It’s hard to get a reservation - you have to book on Open Table 60 days out or do a late seating. They also have valet parking. I can’t wait to go back.

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  8. Christina

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time visiting Somerville. The food was great, the atmosphere was lovely, and the overall service was exceptional. Justin, the manager, was so helpful, so accommodating, and had such a pleasant personality. He truly made our experience memorable. We look forward to returning and bringing more friends. Thank you.

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  9. Brandon VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    To say the entire experience was superb would be an extreme understatement. Make a reservation now, if you can get one!

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance music food and service was amazing- grown and sexy

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Somerville is rated 4.6 stars by 278 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Somerville

4437 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Overhill Dr and Angeles Vista Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Culver City
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Dining Bar, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Geter Atienza
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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