Somerville

4.6

203 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 26 times today

Great for live music
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Intentionally located along the Slauson Corridor in Historic View Park-Windsor Hills, Somerville is an ode to the past, a toast to the present, and celebration of the progress in between. We are a progressive American dining experience that highlights contemporary cuisine while honoring the rich roots of South Central Los Angeles. Each dish captures the bold and savory essence of California, blending traditional influences with modern techniques to elevate every bite.

Designed as an inviting space for locals, travelers, and culinary enthusiasts alike, Somerville cultivates community in a timeless setting, featuring a thoughtfully curated wine selection, skillfully crafted cocktails, and live entertainment -- creating the perfect backdrop for conversation and connection.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Dining Bar, Steak
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 815-1505
Website
http://www.somervilleslauson.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Geter Atienza

Location
4437 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043
Area
Culver City
Cross Street
Between Overhill Dr and Angeles Vista Blvd
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Parker House RollsUSD 18.00
Served with Truffle Butter
Classic Shrimp CocktailUSD 24.00
Jumbo Tiger Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Fried Chicken & Caviar SlidersUSD 26.00
Buttermilk Brined Chicken, Honey Mustard, B&B Pickle, Petrossian Caviar, Crème Fraîche
- Add 4 grams caviarUSD 45.00
OystersUSD 27.54
Calamansi Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Petrossian CaviarUSD 150.00
Royal Ossetra Caviar, Toasted Brioche, Crème Fraîche, Chives, Sieved Egg

First Course

Scallop CrudoUSD 28.00
Petrossian Caviar, Compressed Apple, Chives, Lemon Vinaigrette
Duck ConfitUSD 29.00
Bloomsdale Spinach, Persimmon, Sour Cherry-Star Anise Jus
Black Goddess SaladUSD 19.00
Lil Gem Lettuce, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese
Chicory and Crab SaladUSD 26.00
Frisée, Purple Mustard Frills, Radish Sprouts, Blue Crab Meat, Honey Crisp Apples, Heirloom Radishes, Shallots, White Verjus Vinaigrette
Soup Du JourUSD 16.00

Entrees

HalibutUSD 42.00
Tokyo Turnips, Fennel, Prince Edward Island Mussels, Holland Leeks, Shellfish Emulsion
Mary's Organic Roasted ChickenUSD 39.00
French Fries, Lemon Rosemary Gravy
Pan Seared Ora King SalmonUSD 36.00
Orzo, Bistered Peppers, Oven Dried Cherry Tomatoes, Orange Scented Beurre Blanc
Braised Australian Lamb ShankUSD 38.00
Saffron Polenta, Nicoise Olive and Tomato Relish, Thyme Oil, Lamb Jus
Collard Green LasagnaUSD 32.00
Braised Collard Greens, Bechamel, Ricotta, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan, Mozzarella
Butternut Squash RisottoUSD 26.00
Hazelnuts, Bloomsdale Spinach, Chive Oil
Somerville BurgerUSD 24.00
Black Angus Beef, Caramelized Onion Spread, Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Onion, B & B Pickle on a Brioche Bun

Steaks

Served with Elephant Garlic Confit

Petite Filet MignonUSD 48.00
6 oz
Bone In New YorkUSD 53.00
12 oz
Wagyu Strip LoinUSD 78.00
10 oz
SaucesUSD 6.00
Somerville Steak Sauce, Blue Cheese Butter, Green Peppercorn Sauce

Add-Ons

Braised BaconUSD 16.00
Brown Sugar Braised Bacon, Radishes, Frisée
Baked Macaroni and CheeseUSD 16.00
Hook's White Cheddar, Parmesan, Bread Crumbs, Chives
- Add LobsterUSD 12.00
Fingerling PotatoesUSD 12.00
Twice Cooked Potatoes, Crispy Parsley, Shallots, Lemon, Aleppo Pepper
Truffle FriesUSD 18.00
Shoestring Fries, Garlic Aioli
Mash Potatoes and GravyUSD 13.00
Buttermilk Smash Potatoes, Sweet Onion Gravy
Brussels SproutUSD 15.00
Sweet Soy, Crispy Rice

Cocktails

A Love SupremeUSD 17.00
Haku Vodka, Midori, Cointreau, Lemon
Trouble ManUSD 18.00
Smith & Cross Rum, Campari, Carpano Antica
DolemiteUSD 17.00
Glenmorangie X, Lemon, Sugar, Egg White or Aqua Faba, Bitters
Nature BoyUSD 17.00
Tanqueray 10, Ketel One Vodka, Cocchi Americano
Mighty RiverUSD 17.00
Real del Valle Blanco, Orgeat, Pineapple, Lemon, Angostura
Golden AgeUSD 25.00
SirDavis Rye, Manuka Honey, Bitters
HeydayUSD 20.00
Hennessy VS, Mandarine Napoleon, Lemon, Bitters
The DunbarUSD 19.00
Viagra Prosecco, Hennessy VS, Sugar, Bitters
Lovin John G&TUSD 16.00
Fords Gin, House Tonic Elixir, Soda Water
Forget Me NotUSD 17.00
Sigloeso Mezcal, Chareau, Pepper Honey, Simple, Wee Beastie Scotch

Wine by the Glass

Malvasia Bianca Petillant NaturelUSD 18.00
Champagne Brut, Moet & ChandonUSD 30.00
Champagne Rose, Moet & ChandonUSD 35.00
Chardonnay, Petit Chablis La ChablisienneUSD 18.00
Picpoul Blanc LorenzaUSD 18.00
Alsatian Field BlendUSD 18.00
Pinot Gris, Union SacreUSD 18.00
Viognier, A&E VersetUSD 16.00
Grenache/Gamay/Pinot Gris, 'Bloom Phase' IruaiUSD 18.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, NegretteUSD 17.00
Pinot Noir, Brooks EstateUSD 20.00
Nebbiolo, GD VajraUSD 20.00
Zinfandel Blend, 'Andasol'USD 23.00

N/A Cocktails

LADY OF THE NIGHTUSD 16.00
Ritual Gin, Aperitif, Sparkling Rose
IVY’S REVENGEUSD 20.00
Aplos Arise, Pear Puree, Lemon Juice, Agave, Soda Water

Beer

NORTH COAST 'OLD RASPUTIN' RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUTUSD 9.00
EEL RIVER ORGANIC BLONDE ALEUSD 9.00
FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN HOPPY POPPY IPAUSD 9.00
VICTORY GOLDEN MONKEY BELGIAN TRIPELUSD 9.00
BEST DAY BREWING KOLSCH N/AUSD 8.00

Sparkling

WHITE

Malvasia Bianca Petillant NaturelUSD 90.00
Champagne - Brut - Veuve Clicquot - 'Sea Urchin'USD 170.00
Champagne Brut, Moet & Chandon Champagne - FR Multi-VintageUSD 150.00

White

LIGHT & MINERAL

Chardonnay - Petit Chablis - La Chablisienne - Burgundy - FR '22USD 90.00
Picpoul Blanc Lorenza - Lodi - CA '22USD 90.00
Chablis - 'Montee de Tonnerre' - Domaine Vocoret et Fils - Burgundy - FR '22USD 135.00
Chenin Blanc - Pax - Sebastopol - CA '23USD 90.00
Sancerre - Domaine Roc de l'Abbaye - Loire Valley '23USD 130.00
Alsatian Field Blend - Amycas Brooks Estate - Willamette Valley - OR '22USD 90.00
Chardonnay - 'Calette Strim Vine Co. - Cienega Valley - CA '23USD 75.00
Trousseau Gris - 'Fencesat Wood Road' - Jolie-Laide Wines - Sonoma County, CA '22USD 75.00
Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay - 'Fais Do-Do' - St. Reginald Parish - Willamette Valley - OR '22USD 90.00
Chenin Blanc - Les Blanchais - Domaine de Pelle - Menetou-Salon - FR '22USD 90.00
Viognier - A&E Verset - Rhone Valley - FR '22USD 90.00
Chardonnay - Hazenel - Sonoma Valley, CA '18USD 85.00
Chardonnay - 'Quartz Creek Vineyard' - Heitz Cellar - Napa Valley - CA '21USD 175.00
Bourgogne - 'Les Truffieres' - Clos du Chateau Domaine deMontille - Burgundy - FR '21USD 90.00

Skin Contact & Rose

CONTACT

Malvasia Bianca - 'Onward Wines - Suisun Valley - CA '22USD 65.00
Chenin Blanc/Riesling - 'Neptunite' Stirn Wine - Aroma - CA '22USD 90.00

Red

CLASSICS, REVISITED

Pinot Noir - Brooks Estate - Willamette Valley - OR '22USD 100.00
Nebbiolo - GD Vajra - Piedmont - IT '21USD 100.00
Gamay - 'Morgon-Cote de Puy' - Domintion Piron - Beaujolais - FR '22USD 70.00
Pinot Noir - 'Cuvee Kaela' - Matt Taylor Wines - Sonoma Coast - CA '17USD 135.00
Chianti Classico - 'Gran Selezione' - Castello di Fonterutoli - Tuscany - IT '16USD 130.00
Sangiovese - Rosso di Montalcino Livio Sassetti di PertUSD 85.00
Sangiovese - Brunello di Montalcino - Livio Sassetti di Pertimali - Tuscany - IT '19USD 175.00
Zinfandel Blend - 'Andasol' - Ink Grade - Napa Valley - CA '18USD 115.00
Mourvedre - 'Grenache - Playground' Ambyth Estate - Paso Robles - CA '17USD 85.00
Zinfandel - 'Oneski Vineyard' - Ferman York - Redlands - CA '22USD 95.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Bree Wine - Paso Robles - CA '22USD 55.00
Syrah - 'Presqu'ile Vineyard' - Holus Bolus - Santa Maria Valley - CA '22USD 95.00
Red Blend - 'Rouge No. 6' - Ashes & Diamonds - Napa Valley - CAUSD 95.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Heitz Cellar - Napa Valley - CA '18USD 150.00

What 203 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Best Ambience
Westside
Hot spot
Westside
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Somerville offers a vibrant dining experience with "a beautiful ambiance," live jazz, and exquisite dishes like the "collard green lasagna" and "chicken caviar sliders." Despite occasional service delays, the "friendly staff" ensures a memorable visit. Perfect for a "romantic date night," this venue combines elegance with "delicious food and drinks."

203 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent from ambiance, service, and food.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing. It did not disappoint. The ambiance, food and overall experience was excellent. We had a great time. Highly recommend!
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Jill
New Orleans2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Somerville was an amazing experience from top to bottom. The ambiance, the service, and definitely the food were all great. Them being busy didn’t retract from anything The short rib was hands down my favorite. That mixed with the collard green lasagna was unmatched. The sea bass was good as well, but those two really took the cake. I also had the Golden Age drink because I mean, I can’t not get the SirDavis drink, and it was A1. I am from louisiana and very judgy when it comes to food, and Somerville did not disappoint. Just try to get a reservation sooner rather than later. I lucked up and snagged one day of but it was scary hours before that.
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MsNarcissistic VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly enjoyed my first time at Somerville. The food we ordered was delicious.. who ever is back there cooking the chicken is doing the lords work. It was so juicy & fresh! I’d love to see them expand the menu a bit - add a seafood & pasta dish. I also felt like the dessert menu could’ve had some sweet potato pie or red velvet cake on it after all they’re serving collard greens lasagna. Overall I’ll definitely go back! The live music was such a great backdrop to a friends night out.
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Ria
Los Angeles5 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Been wanting to go here since the opening. Not worth the wait.
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Lori VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was super excited to return for visit #2 after having an amazing visit in January. My only disappointment was that the menu options changed. My taste buds were set for the lamb entree that was beyond great. However, I arrived to find that it’s no longer served. The mashed potatoes were removed as well. The brussel sprouts and truffle fries were my only saving grace. I settled for the rib eye steak which was good but not as exciting as my expected lamb dinner. My wishes - add a ceasar salad to the menu as well as butter cake of some sort to the dessert menu. That’s all.
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Tiana VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing anniversary dinner! Our server was so kind (I hate that I don't remember her name!) and extremely attentive. Music was amazing. Every dish we ordered was so good! Drinks are spendy, but felt worth it for a special occasion.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The dining experience was wonderful and food was great. Not excited about menu being so small. Server seemed frazzled and annoyed
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner and night out were absolutely worth the wait! From the live music to the incredible short ribs…pure perfection. The attention to detail in the aesthetics was breathtaking, and we were so impressed with the staff’s attentiveness. We had a wonderful evening, and we truly appreciated the overall excellence of our visit! Will be searching for another rezy
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deirdre
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolute jewel! 1000/10. A vibe is too weak a description, Somerville is an EXPERIENCE. The staff from the hostess stand (Marisa and Mo) to the band, bartenders, and waitstaff are sheer perfection. Let’s talk food … the fried chicken and caviar sliders are not to be skipped. Just do not skip them. Make the room and don’t ask for any subs. That butter/sweet pickle is most subtle finisher. To the Mac and Cheese ADD THE LOBSTER. Your entree, at least one of them HAS to be the Collard Green Lasagna. I know. It’s different, but it’s DELICIOUS! That’s all I have to say until next time. I’ll be back for certain, over and over again. PS- my cocktail was DEVINE!
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Somerville is rated 4.6 stars by 203 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 26 times today

4437 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Overhill Dr and Angeles Vista Blvd
Area
Culver City
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Dining Bar, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Geter Atienza
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.somervilleslauson.com/
Phone number
(323) 815-1505

Somerville

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Dining areas

Additional information

To Share

Parker House RollsUSD 18.00

Classic Shrimp CocktailUSD 24.00

Fried Chicken & Caviar SlidersUSD 26.00

OystersUSD 27.54

Petrossian CaviarUSD 150.00

First Course

Scallop CrudoUSD 28.00

Duck ConfitUSD 29.00

Black Goddess SaladUSD 19.00

Chicory and Crab SaladUSD 26.00

Soup Du JourUSD 16.00

Entrees

HalibutUSD 42.00

Mary's Organic Roasted ChickenUSD 39.00

Pan Seared Ora King SalmonUSD 36.00

Braised Australian Lamb ShankUSD 38.00

Collard Green LasagnaUSD 32.00

Butternut Squash RisottoUSD 26.00

Somerville BurgerUSD 24.00

Steaks

Petite Filet MignonUSD 48.00

Bone In New YorkUSD 53.00

Wagyu Strip LoinUSD 78.00

SaucesUSD 6.00

Add-Ons

Braised BaconUSD 16.00

Baked Macaroni and CheeseUSD 16.00

Fingerling PotatoesUSD 12.00

Truffle FriesUSD 18.00

Mash Potatoes and GravyUSD 13.00

Brussels SproutUSD 15.00

Cocktails

A Love SupremeUSD 17.00

Trouble ManUSD 18.00

DolemiteUSD 17.00

Nature BoyUSD 17.00

Mighty RiverUSD 17.00

Golden AgeUSD 25.00

HeydayUSD 20.00

The DunbarUSD 19.00

Lovin John G&TUSD 16.00

Forget Me NotUSD 17.00

Wine by the Glass

Malvasia Bianca Petillant NaturelUSD 18.00

Champagne Brut, Moet & ChandonUSD 30.00

Champagne Rose, Moet & ChandonUSD 35.00

Chardonnay, Petit Chablis La ChablisienneUSD 18.00

Picpoul Blanc LorenzaUSD 18.00

Alsatian Field BlendUSD 18.00

Pinot Gris, Union SacreUSD 18.00

Viognier, A&E VersetUSD 16.00

Grenache/Gamay/Pinot Gris, 'Bloom Phase' IruaiUSD 18.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, NegretteUSD 17.00

Pinot Noir, Brooks EstateUSD 20.00

Nebbiolo, GD VajraUSD 20.00

Zinfandel Blend, 'Andasol'USD 23.00

N/A Cocktails

LADY OF THE NIGHTUSD 16.00

IVY’S REVENGEUSD 20.00

Beer

NORTH COAST 'OLD RASPUTIN' RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUTUSD 9.00

EEL RIVER ORGANIC BLONDE ALEUSD 9.00

FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN HOPPY POPPY IPAUSD 9.00

VICTORY GOLDEN MONKEY BELGIAN TRIPELUSD 9.00

BEST DAY BREWING KOLSCH N/AUSD 8.00

Sparkling

Malvasia Bianca Petillant NaturelUSD 90.00

Champagne - Brut - Veuve Clicquot - 'Sea Urchin'USD 170.00

Champagne Brut, Moet & Chandon Champagne - FR Multi-VintageUSD 150.00

White

Chardonnay - Petit Chablis - La Chablisienne - Burgundy - FR '22USD 90.00

Picpoul Blanc Lorenza - Lodi - CA '22USD 90.00

Chablis - 'Montee de Tonnerre' - Domaine Vocoret et Fils - Burgundy - FR '22USD 135.00

Chenin Blanc - Pax - Sebastopol - CA '23USD 90.00

Sancerre - Domaine Roc de l'Abbaye - Loire Valley '23USD 130.00