Restaurants near Rustic Canyon Recreation Center

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140 restaurants available nearby

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1. Élephante Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(1484)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 268 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

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2. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1594)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Santa Monica

Booked 63 times today

Calabra at Santa Monica Proper Hotel (One MICHELIN Key 2024) is located on the hotel's rooftop. The elevated garden terrace provides an inspiring atmosphere, with the ocean as a backdrop. Whether from the pool sundeck or circular bar, the views are best enjoyed with dinner, boutique wines, seasonal cocktails, and small-batch spirits. Serving Mediterranean & Californian cuisine with a view. Seating arrangements for all reservations at Calabra may include outdoor dining, bar area, as well as our indoor/ outdoor covered lounge space. Be sure to dress warmly.**Dinner reservations are for dining only. Drinks will be accommodated upon first come first serve at the bar area. Private Couch Alcoves are available with a rental and minimum spend**

3. Baltaire

4.8

Exceptional(2925)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brentwood

Booked 147 times today

Baltaire is a modern restaurant with a classic touch, offering high-quality steaks, exceptional seafood, and healthy, light fare options in Brentwood. Our spacious dining room opens to a beautiful outdoor terrace, and we have an inviting lounge where you can enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and listen to live music. Our Sunday DJ Brunch features a prix fixe, tableside bloody mary & cinnamon roll carts plus roaming caviar. Come and experience a re-imagined steakhouse at Baltaire.

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4. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4327)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 16 times today

Discover one of the best places to eat in Santa Monica! The Penthouse offers guests a dramatic 18th-floor rooftop dining experience, complete with panoramic ocean views, beach cabanas, and open sky enclaves. Sip signature craft cocktails or indulge in contemporary Mediterranean inspired California cuisine. The Penthouse provides a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience and is among the best places to eat in Santa Monica.

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5. The Courtyard Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(131)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 29 times today

The Courtyard Kitchen is located in a historic landmark building on Montana Ave, Santa Monica. We are a full service bar and restaurant with 4 different dining spaces ranging from old world charm to contemporary upscale dining. We pride ourselves in our Neapolitan style pizza, vacation inspired Mediterranean cuisine and favourite American Brunch classics.

6. Farmshop LA

4.9

Exceptional(575)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Brentwood

Booked 43 times today

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.

7. Citrin

4.5

Awesome(227)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 8 times today

Citrin is a modern Californian cuisine restaurant by Chef Josiah Citrin. The attention to detail and pursuit of excellence that defined Josiah’s landmark Mélisse restaurant for 20 years thrives in this new space. Citrin is a fun, welcoming, and approachable experience. A large bar and a la Carte menu brings a fresh take on our love of hospitality and passion to deliver exciting and delicious food.

8. Tar & Roses

4.9

Exceptional(4256)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 30 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!

9. Fia

4.6

Exceptional(2531)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 37 times today

Hidden inside a lush, secret garden in the coastal enclave of Santa Monica, Fia is the first collaboration between hospitality trailblazer Michael Greco and celebrated Chef Brendan Collins. A venue designed by acclaimed designer Matt Winter ~ Fia is an urban oasis, where Greco's service mantra is rooted in a dedication to hospitality... Service, Service, Service. Collins' craveable menu delivers on flavor & execution, highlighting the freshest seasonal ingredients, inspired by California & Italian Coastal Cuisine, that will satisfy all. Add to the equation, carefully crafted cocktails, and old & new world wine list. Maximum reservable table size is for eight persons, see Fia website for event/catering inquiries. Weekend Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas & Margaritas (2 hour time limit per booking)We do not allow dogs (excepting certified service animals)We allow one special bottle for a $45 corkage as long as we do not carry that same bottle in our award winning wine cellar.

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10. Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(6040)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 45 times today

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

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Kevin
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Thank you Michael for your hospitality! Excellent diner
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Calabra at Santa Monica ProperPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Santa Monica
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4.8
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Mahonri
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
You cannot go wrong with delicious food with great ambiance and environment and the beautiful view of Santa Monica beach! Everything was great even down to our service.
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.6
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CarolineVIP
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
favorite restaurant in the whole of Los Angeles my only Comment is the music techno music in the middle of the day was drowning , yes, but he heard it too loud say him … I did hear a Tony Bennett song in the middle of that so I’m not sure maybe a afternoon crowd at 2 o’clock older. Otherwise, as always food with exceptional service, exceptional tablecloth crisp white , clean . delicious bread great service. And not gouging of prices since the beginning of the year, I appreciate that.
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BaltairePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brentwood
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4.8
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Nakul
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Jordan is an excellent server. The front desk team is lovely. Order your vegetables! So good!!
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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Julianna
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Wonderful evening all around. The oyster sampler was especially great.
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Water Grill - Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Monica
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4.6

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