Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Westside

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Farmshop LA

4.8

4.8 (540)

$31 to $50

Californian

Brentwood

About the restaurant

In 2010, chef Jeff Cerciello opened Farmshop in a space that denotes rustic elegance. Located in the beautiful Brentwood Country Mart, bordering Santa Monica, the restaurant has become a dining destination featuring the very best local ingredients, simply prepared, served in casual fine dining style.

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Benedicte

Dined 5 days ago

The dishes our table shared were delicious with unusual flavors. We also enjoyed a lovely service by the staff.

Back on the Beach

4.8

4.8 (162)

$30 and under

American

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Back on the Beach Café is situated along a wide, sandy white beach that offers jaw-dropping views of the ocean waves, the pier, the mountain range and of course, Catalina Island. There is both indoor and outdoor seating which allows you to enjoy the sea-salt air and sandy toes while you dine.

The café takes reservations for 2-12 guest. Reservations are available one month in advance. To accommodate our reservations in a timely and orderly manner, the café has carefully designed time frames in which to dine. The café designates 25% of the restaurant for reservations, 75% is available for walkup service.

For reservations of 12 or more guest, please contact the restaurant directly. We don't take multiple group reservations. Please note that large group reservations requires a customizable menu.

In consideration of all guest, we kindly remind you that tables are reserved for 1.5 hours.
We take a maximum of two credit cards payment per table.

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Ronivip

Dined 7 days ago

We had not been in a while - the food remains spectacular. And of course you cannot beat the view, especially from outside. Love sitting and eating with the sun on our shoulders and our feet in the sand with sublime tastes. Service in attentive but not intrusive. Can't beat it.

Art's Table

4.6

4.6 (122)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Art's Table has a unique history as it was named after Art Verge, a respected waterman and longtime educator and historian in the Santa Monica area. Chef Mark Mittleman keeps the spirit of Art alive by serving elegant new American cuisine made from market-fresh ingredients. Each item on the menu is lovingly made and served with a spirit of unbeatable hospitality. Art's Table offers multiple menus for lunch, dinner, wine and specials that cater to seasonal flavors. Breakfast plates, salad plates and sandwich plates dominate the lunch menu. Dinner entrees include seared tuna, mussels and pork belly while the wine menu and specials menu are available during lunch and dinner. Art's Table is available for reservations seven days a week.

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Polinavip

Dined 4 days ago

The appetizer’s size got extremely small. For $17 there was a handful of calamari. The salads were great

Canopy Club

4.6

4.6 (124)

$31 to $50

Californian

Culver City

About the restaurant

From sunrise to late night, Canopy Club on the rooftop of the Shay Hotel invites guests and locals to enjoy sweeping views of the city while relaxing poolside with colorful cocktails and a seasonal selection of California-inspired dishes from Chef Michael Santoro and Mosaic Hospitality.

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Lia

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

The vibes are immaculate here. So glad I found it. The food was okay a little pricey for the quality but still not mad. I had an amazing time and will most definitely be back any chance i get.

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Experience

Pizzas By The Pool

The Rose Venice

4.5

4.5 (2903)

$31 to $50

American

Venice

About the restaurant

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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Roberto

Dined on Sep 10, 2024

We had a wonderful experience celebrating our wedding anniversary here. Service was great and we were treated to champagne and cinnamon roll on the house. Thank you to all The Rose Venice employees for the hospitality 🙏🏽

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4.4

4.4 (161)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Papille Gustative LA

Farm 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.

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nancy

Dined on Aug 4, 2024

A hidden gem in the heart of Venice Beach. Good food + service is all we ask for and this restaurant brings it to you!

The Surfing Fox

4.4

4.4 (87)

$30 and under

Californian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

The Surfing Fox is a chilled-out gathering spot serving up coastal California cuisine on a plate (or in a glass!) with a generous side of good times and vibes. Whether you're spending the day hanging ten or hanging out, come take it easy with us from dawn to dusk.

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Brendan

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Server doesn’t check if you want more drinks. More drinks = more tips. We left and I spent my drinking money at another place

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Experience

Happy Hour

Sirocco

4.3

4.3 (473)

$31 to $50

Californian

Bel-Air

About the restaurant

Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel’s restaurant, Sirocco, presents a Californian Bistro style menu. Highlighting the seasonality of Southern California's ingredients, while also pulling culinary inspiration from our richly diverse home of Los Angeles. Located in Brentwood moments away from The Getty Center, stop in for a quick lunch or secluded dinner with indoor or patio dining available throughout the day.

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Gustavo

Dined on Aug 13, 2024

Relaxing and comfortable place to enjoy a meal as a hotel guest. Courtyard is pleasant with fountain and overhead shade cover.

Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue

4.2

4.2 (130)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

When LA beach life calls, Sugar Palm is the answer. Viceroy Santa Monica's singular dining and nightlife destination is a sweeping, indoor-outdoor scene where laid-back vibes ripple far beyond the poolside. You'll tap into the coastal energy in each of its vibrant spaces: wraparound indoor-outdoor bar, outdoor dining terrace, modern dining room, coffee bistro, and poolside cabanas. From latte-spiked mornings to cocktail-splashed nights, you'll be inspired to unwind under the palms and let the ocean breeze find you.

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Kathleenvip

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

First time at Sugar Palm and it was a good experience. Pretty restaurant flowing to the back patio and pool area. Had a Reuben and short rib grilled cheese sandwich, shared that was yummy. Good service.

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Neighbors Playa Vista

3.9

3.9 (94)

$30 and under

Californian

Playa Vista

About the restaurant

Located inside the beautiful Runway complex. Neighbors is a restaurant offering a beautiful place for the playa vista community to call home. From our famous neighbors burger, to our amazing brunch menu selections. We have something to cover everyone’s appetite.

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Ingrinette

Dined 4 days ago

The MUSIC was AMAZING. A wonderful vibe! AWESOME FOR A SUNDAY BRUNCH. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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