Lustig

4.8

201 Reviews

$31 to $50

Modern European

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

The German word to describe the most fun- and funny- events is “Lustig”. Chef Bernhard Mairinger believes a dining experience only becomes truly Lustig, when shared with others. We speak FOOD - the most common language of the world!

Our Service style is Gemütlichkeit - which stands for a warm, welcoming, and enjoyable atmosphere in combination with heartwarming hospitality and that is what makes Lustig a very unique dining experience among all LA restaurants.

Explore our all season patio, craft cocktails, homemade desserts and coffee, organic pizza, tapas menu, unique wines & draft beers, spirits (including Eau de vie / Schnapps), business meeting friendly, or simply take over our private dining room - Lustig is a place for any occasion!

Kids and family friendly - including fur kids (patio).

Located at the historic Helms Bakery District with the perk of free onsite parking! May the traffic gods be with you and we will see you soon!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Modern European, Austrian, European
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(424) 501-2005
Website
http://www.lustig-la.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Bernhard Mairinger
Catering
Chef Mairinger specializes in private dinners and caterings. Please contact us directly at info@chefbernhard.com. For more information on catering please visit www.chefbernhard.com
Private party facilities
Lustig offers a private dining room that can seat 12 guests - please inquire with the restaurant directly for special events. We gladly celebrate with you on any occasion!

Location
8703 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232-2321
Neighborhood
Culver City
Cross street
Inside the Helms Bakery District. Enter from Venice or Washington Blvd
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Culver City Stop on the Expo Metro Line (Ivy Station)Off the I-10 freeway, exit Robertson Blvd. Head Venice Blvd East - turn onto Helms Ave and follow the pathway.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pretzel Basket$14.00
assorted sourdoughs, spreads, french butter
Hamachi Jalapeño$17.00
Green apple, pickled wasabi, mustard-lime vinaigrette, avocado, jalapeno
Chicken Liver Profiteroles$14.00
Chicken Liver filled profiteroles (2pc), Dark Chocolate, Riesling pate de fruit
Profiteroles w. 3pc$21.00
Chicken liver profiteroles (3pc), riesling pate de fruit, dark chocolate
Pork Belly Papaya$18.00
Butternut Squash Soup$16.00
Pumpkin seed pesto and gruyere cheese crostini
Garden Salad$18.00
Market greens, light citrus vinaigrette, sprouts, baby heirloom tomatoes, sprouts, english peas
Beet Salad$24.00
Vanilla goats cheese, japanese baby peaches, hazelnut, crispy brussel sprouts leaves, endive, maple vinegar
BB House Salad$26.00
Cheese Fritters$15.00

MAINS

Tarte Flambee$28.00
Sea Bream$39.00
Beef Cheek$40.00
12h braised Beef Cheek, rosemary spaetzle, braised carrots, crispy onions
Steak Frites$42.00
Burger / Salad$28.00
Burger / Fries$28.00

SIDES

(S) Potato-Shishito$10.00
(S) Spaetzle$11.00
(S) Cucumber Salad$8.00
thinly sliced cucumbers in a light sour cream and dill dressing. Very refreshing on these hot summer days!
(S) French Fries$8.00
Best Fries in Town - crispy fried (canola oil), harissa aioli
- Ketchup$0.00
- Spicy Ketchup$0.00
(S) Dirty Fries$9.00
Even Better! Best Fries in town dusted in our house curry spice mix (dry), chopped parsley, harissa aioli
- Ketchup$0.00
- Spicy Ketchup$0.00
(S) Poutine Fries$19.00
(S) Red Cabbage$13.00
(S) Broccolini$12.00
Grilled Broccolini, lemon zest
(S) Sauerkraut$9.00
(S) Side Salad$8.00
Organic greens in a light citrus vinaigrette, baby heirloom tomatoes, sprouts, radish

SAUCES

Spicy Ketchup$1.50
FO Ketchup$1.50
Side Mr. Jägersauce$12.00
Side Lingonberry-Yuzu$2.50
Truffle Remoulade$5.00
Side Mustard$1.00
Side of Butter$2.00
Side of Mayo$1.00
Hot Sauce$1.00

J&J Cookies

Solo$3.25
Double Date (4pc)$12.00
8 pc box$20.00
16 pc box$42.00

What 201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lustig offers an inventive menu blending Austrian classics with modern twists. Diners rave about the "superb schnitzel," "creative cocktails," and "attentive service." Chef Bernhard Mairinger's presence adds a personal touch, enhancing the "welcoming atmosphere." While some find the prices high, the "unique flavors" and "beautiful presentations" make it a memorable experience.

201 Reviews

J
Joerg
VIP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious! Congrats to Chef Mairinger for this Austrian-German gem of a restaurant. It was our 2nd visit with a slightly changed menu this time. My wife had the German veal schnitzel with mushroom sauce with Spätzle and the cucumber salad. I had the sausage sampler with Sauerkraut. We started with the Pretzel Basket. The spreads alone were outstanding. For dessert we got a box with a selection of cookies. I think these were a Christmas special?! Anyhow. We devoured them at home, and they were equally good. The place is a bit on the pricier side, but worth every penny!
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pietro
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Like being in Austria. Chef is great. Must try and enjoy.
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Scott
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate at the bar, which turned out to be a great decision. Kevin guided us through the menu, cocktails, and desserts. Really lively vibe here, can’t wait to go back!
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Grace
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were happy with the food. We, four ladies, are foodies that love to share and taste everything together. Especially when we are celebrating one our Birthday. Must mention about the wonderful server that had great conversation too. Thank you for the lovely dinner.
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Sandra
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service was wonderful. Sat at the bar and the experience was 10/10.
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Chris
VIP
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were really excited to try Lustig after many years after an amazing experience at BierBeisl. Bernhard and his team did not disappoint! Food was excellent and great atmosphere. Team was a bit short staffed and new/in training so this hopefully will be strengthened for our next visit.
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Elisabeth
VIP
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten at Lustig a few times and have always enjoyed it tremendously. Last night we sat at the bar, enjoyed their happy hour menu and perfect martinis and had a great time! The staff is friendly and welcoming, the food and drinks are fantastic, and the decor is awesome.
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Valentina
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
the food here is so delicious and interesting and special and every single dish you order is special and notable and YUMMY. chicken schnitzel + fries is the move - all of the salads are GREAT too
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Joerg
VIP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not sure how I missed chef Mairinger having a restaurant opened up again since January. I loved his “Bierbeisl” restaurant back in the day. “Lustig” was absolutely fabulous! We started with the “Bigeye Tuna Canoli”, and we had a veal “Wiener Schnitzel” and a Sausage Sampler as mains. Absolutely excellent food. We finished with the “Strudel Cigars” and added a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream to it. Icing on the cake. Service was also top notch, and Chef Mairinger came out at the end to ask for our opinion. While it is on the pricier side, it is worth every penny, and we definitely will be back! Glad to see he’s back on the map, so to speak!
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Dionne
Los Angeles
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and all of the wait staff was attentive. We started with a few of their custom cocktails (chile celery-vodka, tart and delicious, and a chocolate-inflected old fashioned which were both outstanding). All of the dishes we tried were fantastic - schnitzel and venison were standouts. We’ll be back.
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FAQs

Lustig offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 501-2005.

Lustig is rated 4.8 stars by 201 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

8703 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232-2321

Additional information

Cross street
Inside the Helms Bakery District. Enter from Venice or Washington Blvd
Neighborhood
Culver City
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Modern European, Austrian, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Culver City Stop on the Expo Metro Line (Ivy Station)Off the I-10 freeway, exit Robertson Blvd. Head Venice Blvd East - turn onto Helms Ave and follow the pathway.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bernhard Mairinger
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lustig-la.com/
Phone number
(424) 501-2005
Catering
Chef Mairinger specializes in private dinners and caterings. Please contact us directly at info@chefbernhard.com. For more information on catering please visit www.chefbernhard.com
Private party facilities
Lustig offers a private dining room that can seat 12 guests - please inquire with the restaurant directly for special events. We gladly celebrate with you on any occasion!

Lustig

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

SNACKS

Pretzel Basket$14.00

Hamachi Jalapeño$17.00

Chicken Liver Profiteroles$14.00

Profiteroles w. 3pc$21.00

Pork Belly Papaya$18.00

Butternut Squash Soup$16.00

Garden Salad$18.00

Beet Salad$24.00

BB House Salad$26.00

Cheese Fritters$15.00

MAINS

Tarte Flambee$28.00

Sea Bream$39.00

Beef Cheek$40.00

Steak Frites$42.00

Burger / Salad$28.00

Burger / Fries$28.00

SIDES

(S) Potato-Shishito$10.00

(S) Spaetzle$11.00

(S) Cucumber Salad$8.00

(S) French Fries$8.00

(S) Dirty Fries$9.00

(S) Poutine Fries$19.00

(S) Red Cabbage$13.00

(S) Broccolini$12.00

(S) Sauerkraut$9.00

(S) Side Salad$8.00

SAUCES

Spicy Ketchup$1.50

FO Ketchup$1.50

Side Mr. Jägersauce$12.00

Side Lingonberry-Yuzu$2.50

Truffle Remoulade$5.00

Side Mustard$1.00

Side of Butter$2.00

Side of Mayo$1.00

Hot Sauce$1.00

J&J Cookies

Solo$3.25

Double Date (4pc)$12.00

8 pc box$20.00

16 pc box$42.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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