Restaurants near Virginia Avenue Park

228 restaurants available nearby

1. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2174)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 30 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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2. Élephante Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1381)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 258 times today

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

3. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2298)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 149 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.

4. Fia

4.5

Awesome(2516)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 40 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.

5. Baltaire

4.8

Exceptional(2868)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brentwood

Booked 125 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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6. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1575)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Santa Monica

Booked 60 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**

7. Tar & Roses

4.9

Exceptional(4229)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 47 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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8. Edgemar Restaurant + Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(79)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 21 times today

Now Open! Edgemar is a Modern American neighborhood restaurant located in a historic Frank Gehry-designed building on Main Street in Santa Monica. We offer a unique dining experience that blends global and local influences across our menu, service, and design, all crafted to celebrate the spirit of our community and welcome visitors. Join us for a memorable meal in a one-of-a-kind setting that embodies the true essence of Santa Monica.

9. Vito Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1597)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 27 times today

Vito Restaurant is celebrating over 44 years of delighting its customers with the best in fine Italian cuisine. As a family-owned-and-operated restaurant located in Santa Monica, California we are dedicated to providing exquisite food and impeccable service to create the perfect dining experience. Step through the front doors and begin your journey to the heart of Italy. Ernesto has been our Chef for over 32 years. He continues to Wow us and our guests as he cooks every meal with love and unmatched flavor. Our signature dish, Spaghetti Della Casa, is a guest favorite and often called the best pasta dish you've ever tasted. Vito is proud to offer customers an outdoor dining experience. Santa Monica is one of the most beautiful Cities in the Nation and our weather is usually fantastic. If it's a little cool, we have heaters to keep you comfortable. Come experience it for yourself, nightly starting at 4:30pm.

10. Meat On Ocean

4.7

Exceptional(3424)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 42 times today

Meat On Ocean is a meat-centric, modern steakhouse in Santa Monica that offers both a sense of adventure and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the offerings of a world-class steakhouse, Meat On Ocean features an artisanal charcuterie bar, an exhibition dry-aging room and a variety of prime beef – from dry-aged domestic cuts to Japanese A-5. Integral to the operation is a highly trained crew of servers and butchers, who communicate directly with Guests about the beef, organically farmed chickens, house made sausages, choice seafood and more.Located on the corner of Ocean and Broadway, Meat On Ocean is steps from the action - including the Santa Monica Pier, shopping and hotels.Starting May 2024, Meat On Ocean is also your headquarters for private dining and events, with customizable spaces that are perfect for social events, corporate meetings, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions and ceremonies, with full audio/visual connectivity.

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Teresa
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Our dinner was absolutely wonderful! Starting with the hostess greeting us at the door asking about our reservation and letting us know they were a little behind. We were seating about 15 min past our reservation but all went well. Our waiter was excellent, giving us suggestions as we made our selection. After our dinner finished, we were surprised with 3 different deserts, on the house! We absolutely loved the Beignet's! So delicious! Thank you Baltaire for a lovely evening!
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BaltairePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brentwood
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4.8
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David
Los Angeles •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Granted, I'm a regular, but I'm a regular for a reason. Last night, the food was sublime. Truly. Everything was utterly delicious - welcome back, duck confit! - and I could have easily kept eating and ordering (along with my two equally delighted companions) if I hadn't looked at the table and realized that we'd demolished 10 items. Gjelina is justifiably a classic, and they proved it again last night.
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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ReneeVIP
Los Angeles •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Jordan was our waiter, and he was AMAZING!! The pasta is homemade and quite spectacular! The pizza's ingredients are from Italy, and WOW!! Love the food and the cocktails here!
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.5
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LindaVIP
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always 5 stars! Food is lovely , service is stellar and environment is so welcoming!
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FiaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.5
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Leslie
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
chef Raphael Lunetta is a master. He offers a fantastic menu that is both relatable yet hip and cool and maintains an environment that you never get tired of going to. His food is spot on with options to please the most picky diners if you’re lucky enough to have Jeffrey as your waiter, you are marvel in his ability to cover an entire room with skill and grace, and a terrific sense of humor. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.
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LunettaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.7

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228 restaurants available nearby

1. Lunetta

2. Élephante Santa Monica

3. Gjelina

4. Fia

5. Baltaire

6. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

7. Tar & Roses

8. Edgemar Restaurant + Lounge

9. Vito Restaurant

10. Meat On Ocean

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