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A photo of Élephante Santa Monica restaurant
1. Élephante Santa Monica
4.5
Awesome(1440)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 264 times today
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.
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2. Steak 48 - Beverly Hills
4.8
Exceptional(2034)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Beverly Hills
Booked 172 times today
At Steak 48, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood, and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Also enjoy classic cocktails and an extensive award-winning wine list. At Steak 48, We encourage all of our guests to get dressed up for a great experience, here is a link to our dress code that you can share with your guests. https://www.steak48.com/steakhouses/beverly-hills/dress-code/Please dress as your elegant selves. You are going to have a great time!If you need any special accommodations or flowers reach out to us at the host desk! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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3. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper
4.8
Exceptional(1586)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Santa Monica
Booked 48 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**
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4. The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly Hills
4.5
Awesome(1594)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Beverly Hills
Booked 27 times today
Vibrant and unforgettable, there's no better place to sit, sip and unwind in Beverly Hills than our bar. You'll find an exceptional wine list and a cocktail menu filled with classic and new creations. It's the perfect destination for all in search of relaxed late-night indulgence.
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5. Il Pastaio
4.6
Exceptional(2117)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Beverly Hills
Booked 137 times today
Gourmet Magazine calls il Pastaio "a taste of heaven," and says "the cooks in il Pastaio's kitchen have angel's hands". Los Angeles Magazine critics choice ranked it "one of the top ten new restaurants". It's no wonder this friendly neighborhood trattoria has been a favorite meeting place, satisfying locals and visiting customers with its mouthwatering pasta since opening in 1994.
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6. Meat On Ocean
4.7
Exceptional(3445)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Santa Monica
Booked 37 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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7. Catch Steak LA
4.6
Exceptional(987)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Hollywood
At the iconic corner of La Cienega and Melrose Place, Catch Steak LA combines the authority of a classic steakhouse with the energetic vibe of a Catch Hospitality Group property. The warm, intimate restaurant with rich wood and garden-like spaces is spread throughout two levels and, soon, an outdoor patio with a retractable rooftop. The menu features a curated collection of the world's best cuts and Catch-style dishes for a more approachable steakhouse experience.
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8. The Little Door
4.6
Exceptional(3039)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary French • West Hollywood
Booked 42 times today
Two simple wooden doors open up to quite a buzz in an otherwise romantic courtyard, where a colorful crowd hangs at the bar and lingers at coveted patio tables. Inside, seats spread throughout the candlelit house-turned-restaurant with intimate furniture. Organic seasonal ingredients, creatively prepared and impeccably presented, characterize our unique menu. If you do not see a reservation time for the time you would like please also check on Tock at exploretock.com/thelittledoorFor reservations on Holidays, please call the restaurant.
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9. Bacari Beverly Hills
4.8
Exceptional(70)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Beverly Hills
Booked 66 times today
Bacari Beverly Hills is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 7th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special. Our team provides warm hospitality in our large, open indoor space & our charming patios, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Beverly Hills. We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Beverly Hills is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!
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10. Drake's Hollywood
4.4
Awesome(128)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Hollywood
Booked 15 times today
Drake's is a swanky, old Hollywood-inspired restaurant with sophisticated cocktails at a large, circular bar.We accept reservations 7 days in advance. Reservations open up at 9 am. For groups of 8 or more, please call the restaurant. Reservations are strongly encouraged as we have limited walk-in availability.Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice for any adjustments. No-show reservations will incur a fee of $50 per guest.We do not seat incomplete parties. To ensure that all parties are seated punctually and with ample time to enjoy their experience, a time limit is enforced: 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of 22 hours for parties of 3 to 4 2 hours 15 minutes for parties of 5 to 8Valet is available.A 5% surcharge will be added to each guest check. This charge is for the benefit of Drake’s employees. In support of this initiative, the entirety of this charge is retained by Drake’s.

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  • NatVIP
    Greater Boston •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Calabro is our favorite brunch anywhere in the Los Angeles area, and today was another perfect experience. Omar and Jose took great care of us at the table. The service was fast, professional, and friendly. Food was hot and well- seasoned and beautifully arranged on the plate. Every time I go, I leave feeling relaxed and well-fed. What a great way to spend the morning! Thank you!
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    Calabra at Santa Monica ProperPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Santa Monica
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    4.8
  • Tina
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    It was my first time at this restaurant. We ordered whipped eggplant with that famous “balloon”bread that is sooooo delicious! We also got Broccolini, Wild Mushrooms, Scallops and squid-ink Pasta. everything was delicious but Broccolini and wild mushrooms really stood out for me and my boyfriend. The Tiramisu was a bit heavy, I am used to a smoother texture but the delicious taste was there - not too sweet and right amount of espresso.
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    Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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    4.5
  • Christian
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The experience was amazing, our waitress was attentive, went over the menu and made suggestions, kept our waters full. The food was amazing, I will be returning here in the future
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    Steak 48 - Beverly HillsPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Beverly Hills
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    4.8
  • SofiaVIP
    Montreal / Quebec •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    10/10 really worth all the hype. With Love, the Greeks!
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    Il PastaioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Beverly Hills
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    4.6
  • Plinio
    Los Angeles •19 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    our server Kaitlin and the bussing staff made this particular time at the Terrace very special. She knew the menu from the top of her head. She timed everything perfectly. We had a friend with two toddlers and she helped get them coloring books that kept them entertained the entire time. We visit the Terrace at least once a month and its always great but this time, a little more so. Plinio Garcia
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    The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly HillsPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Beverly Hills
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    4.5

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