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Best Restaurants for Foodies in Pacific Palisades

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1. The Penthouse Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4312)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Santa Monica
Booked 23 times today
The Penthouse Restaurant is a foodie's delight, offering a unique rooftop dining experience in Santa Monica with panoramic ocean views. The contemporary Mediterranean-inspired California cuisine is consistently praised for its high quality, as reflected in the high ratings for food. The ambiance, service, and overall dining experience also receive high praise, with many customers stating it's worth the high prices.
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2. Melisse
4.9
Exceptional(2001)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 3 times today
Chef & Owner Josiah Citrin has revived his Michelin 2-Star institution with an intimate, 14-seat restaurant with Chef/Partner Ken Takayama. In a setting that blurs the line between kitchen and dining room, Chefs and service staff guide guests through a 2.5-hour culinary experience.Collaborating with California farmers from San Diego to Napa Valley, Chef Josiah sources the most unique and exclusive ingredients available. An 8-course tasting menu is bookended by canapés, amuse-bouches and mignardise, all of which showcase global flavors using both modern and classic techniques.
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3. Tar & Roses
4.9
Exceptional(4233)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Monica
Booked 20 times today
Tar & Roses is a globally inspired culinary experience. Chef Andrew Kirschner has transformed his kitchen into a local and welcoming home, focused on the element of the wood fired oven to bring out the best flavor in our dishes. Coming straight from the visionary mind of our award winning chef, our menu is created with only the highest quality ingredients and fresh, local products. This attention to detail helps makes our food a perfected craft which will inspire you to be adventurous, in the most approachable and delicious way possible. When you step into Tar & Roses, you'll feel like you are coming home. Our entire staff awaits your arrival with warm smiles and thoughtful service ~ please, come share a meal with us!
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4. The Rose Venice
4.6
Exceptional(2976)
Price: Expensive
• American • Venice
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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5. Lunetta
4.7
Exceptional(2175)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 10 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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6. AOC - Brentwood
4.5
Awesome(3342)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Brentwood
Booked 15 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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7. The Butcher's Daughter
4.7
Exceptional(169)
Price: Moderate
• American • Venice
Booked 36 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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8. STK - Los Angeles
4.3
Awesome(2563)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Westwood
Booked 43 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.
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9. Restaurant at the Getty Center
4.7
Exceptional(4727)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • West Los Angeles
Booked 15 times today
The Restaurant at the Getty Center is a foodie paradise. Reviewers rave about its 'delicious creative offerings', 'beautifully presented food', and 'excellent ambience'. The restaurant's location at the Getty Center adds to its charm with its 'outstanding views' and 'beautiful gardens'. The service is consistently praised as 'swift' and 'impeccable'. The menu, though small, offers something for every palate, and is 'artistically prepared'. Whether for the food, the view, or the service, this place is a hit with foodies.
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10. True Food Kitchen - Santa Monica
4.3
Awesome(1534)
Price: Moderate
• American • Santa Monica
Booked 20 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Santa Monica for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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  • Sarah A
    Los Angeles •40 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I always love Lunetta. This particular night, a pair of people in the corner (indoors) was playing their phone on speaker and it was tinny and annoying but when we asked, they stopped. The 4 top next to us, celebrating a retirement, were having the kind of good time that can, with small distance between tables, distract us from our conversation. It ended up being OK, I actually had a fun conversation with them and we have some friends in common. But they did have pretty big voices and it was a little hard for us to hear each other, in fact my guest had to change seats so she could hear me better. Nevertheless Lunetta is my go-to for friends, family and others I like to impress.
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    LunettaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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    4.7
  • JeffreyVIP
    Los Angeles •128 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The soup was not what I ordered but they were nice about it the baguette with butter was fabulous a must buy , the lobster ravioli was homemade and solid the steak was done well and the napoleon type desert was very good
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    The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
    •
    4.6
  • ErikaVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Tar & Roses provides an exceptional dining experience. The beet and yogurt dip, along with the octopus skewers were divine. The fried red snapper is a MUST. Also, the service is top notch. When we wanted to switch tables, the staff immediately accommodated us. Then, to receive an email and text from management thanking us for dining in the restaurant was a nice touch. This restaurant does everything right!
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    Tar & RosesPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Monica
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    4.9
  • TomVIP
    Los Angeles •40 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 13, 2024
    Great food in a unique atmosphere with outstanding service. Yes, it is a tad pricy, but I would gladly go back. Too bad they are closing on 12/15 after 45 years in the community. I will miss you “Rose”!!!
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    The Rose VenicePrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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    4.6
  • Mark
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 8, 2024
    One of the best meals of my life - absolutely wonderful experience!
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    MelissePrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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    4.9

Discover best foodies restaurants in Pacific Palisades

Explore the vibrant dining scene in Pacific Palisades, a culinary gem on the Westside of Los Angeles tailored for food enthusiasts. The area is renowned for offering a diverse array of eateries that cater to the tastes of discerning foodies, presenting a mix of innovative cuisine and traditional favorites. Whether you're in the mood for gourmet dining experiences or cozy, family-run spots, Pacific Palisades has establishments that promise to satisfy your culinary cravings. These restaurants are celebrated for their commitment to quality, showcasing locally sourced ingredients and masterful preparation techniques. Patrons can expect top-notch service, inviting atmospheres, and menus that make each dining occasion special. This locale is perfect for those who appreciate fine food and a delightful dining atmosphere, making every meal a memorable event. Dive into the rich flavors and unique dining experiences that Pacific Palisades has to offer, ensuring a gastronomic adventure that resonates with food lovers everywhere.

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