Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Pacific Palisades

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Beach CitiesHollywoodSan Fernando Valley / ValenciaWest Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-WilshireWestside

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Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.Beverly HillsBrentwoodCentury CityCulver CityEncino

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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A photo of Blue Ribbon Sushi - Pacific Palisades restaurant

1. Blue Ribbon Sushi - Pacific Palisades

4.8

Exceptional(278)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Pacific Palisades

Booked 2 times today

Blue Ribbon Sushi is a vibrant Japanese restaurant and sushi bar a located in Palisades Village. Inspired by the original restaurant created over 30 years ago in Soho NYC by master sushi chef Toshi Ueki and Chef Brothers Eric & Bruce Bromberg, this cedar clad new comer offers outstanding Japanese cuisine based in tradition and passion. Chef Lee leads his team in sourcing and preparing the finest fish and shellfish from The Sea of Japan, Local waters and beyond. A curated and adventurous beverage list featuring Blue Ribbon's own sake selections as well as favorites from their travels and discoveries in Japan is rounded out by a selection of house cocktails, Japanese micro brews and wines from California and Europe.

2. Citrin

4.5

Awesome(227)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 9 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.

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3. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4327)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 28 times today

The Penthouse Restaurant is a unique spot with a stunning 18th-floor rooftop dining experience. Its panoramic ocean views, beach cabanas, and open sky enclaves make it a perfect choice for celebrating special occasions. Reviews rave about the 'unbeatable' views, 'exceptional food', and 'flawless service'. The restaurant is also highly recommended for date nights, anniversaries, and birthday parties.

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4. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1593)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Santa Monica

Booked 49 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**

5. Melisse

4.9

Exceptional(2007)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 6 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.

6. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2200)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 17 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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7. Mastro's Ocean Club - Malibu

4.7

Exceptional(6654)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Malibu

Booked 9 times today

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

8. Meat On Ocean

4.7

Exceptional(3458)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 53 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.

9. Tar & Roses

4.9

Exceptional(4256)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 16 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!

10. Fia Steak

4.7

Exceptional(372)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 4 times today

Fia Steak is a love letter to the classic steak house, and new sister restaurant to Fia. The intimate 48-seat restaurant offers three distinct experiences with the energetic Grill, elegant Dining Room & intimate outdoor Patio. The heart of the restaurant is the Grill, where guests can catch the theatrics of live cooking on a wood-burning fire. Chef offers a menu of steakhouse classics, featuring the finest cuts of U.S. beef, as well as handmade pastas & fresh fish from across the globe; Japanese A5 Wagyu & USA Prime beef, "Bubbles & Bumps", featuring great champagnes, paired with "bumps" of the finest caviar, to make every night a celebration. Expect tableside Steak carving of our large format steaks, which complement the stellar service provided by the all-star hospitality team.

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Kevin
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day 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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sina
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and service. It's a comforting place. They validate vallet parking
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The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.6
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Brandon
Hawaii •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall the food was good waiters were a bit rude however. They did seem very tired however I still expect a professional to be able to work through that and put their best face forward.
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CitrinPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.5
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Zhongbo
Los Angeles •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food is very tasty and artfully presented. Service is great. Overall the experience is excellent. Here are some down side of experiences. The restaurant is “inside” of a restaurant. Not much choice to choose where to seat and tables are relatively close to each other. The food was served together to each table. It was a bit rushing when course after course were serviced continuously. I would still recommend the restaurant and may come back again since my kids line it.
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MelissePrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.9
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NikkitaVIP
Los Angeles •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Oct 2024
It was a great experience as always. My mother tried some new dishes too, which made the evening more interesting. We will be return soon.
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Blue Ribbon Sushi - Pacific PalisadesPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Pacific Palisades
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4.8

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