Somerville

4.6

223 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

30 Mar 2025

March 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 8 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.

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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 223 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
4.2Value

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Westside
Best Ambience
Westside
Hot spot
Westside
Most Booked

Review summary

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Somerville offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing ambiance" and live jazz music adding to its charm. Guests rave about "delicious food" like the "collard green lasagna" and "chicken caviar sliders." While service is generally praised, some note delays. Overall, it's a "must-try" for a sophisticated night out.

223 Reviews

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Renee
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved this place. The food was so delicious. The short rib and the rolls were amazing.
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Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, food and ambiance were above and beyond what was expected. So good in every way. We’ll be here as often as we can get a reservation!
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Darnell
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just loved everything about the place. Great food and customer service. Music was a plus!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was a beautiful establishment and vibe but there was no purpose in having a reservation. We were seated 45 mins after our reservation time so that was joykill. Food was mediocre but the collard green lasagna was yummy!
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Nicole
Chicago4 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was on point. Service wants to be good but needs some training (ie bartender didn’t know what natural wine was but it turns out most of the wine menu is natural; my napkin was taken away before we had a chance to order desert, and my plate was taken away before my companion was finished with her meal). We didn’t get seated until about 15-20 min after our reservation time and the bar was packed (my pregnant friend had no where to sit in the meantime). While I lived the design overall, we sat facing a wall, with our back to the music, which felt like a slight to us. Little kinks need to be worked out but the ambiance is lovely and live music was greats
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Kae
Detroit4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great date night at Somerville 💘 Mo was our host who sat us and even moved us to a more romantic table without us asking. Carmen & AJ were our sweet & attentive servers. The oysters and sea bass were great.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It took me 3 months to get this reservation so I was very hyped to experience it . But sadly I believe it is hype . It started off rocky checked in before 6 were told to sit at the bar 6:03 to await tables mind they had just opened at 6 but no problem . This inform wasn’t communicated to bar and they assumed we’d be eating there . Waited 15 minutes to be seated at the known empty table . I would recommend if behind schedule and going to sit guest at bar offer a complimentary pour of sparkling wine or something like other upscale spots Our waiter Dennis was a delight but it did seem like he was pressed for time . I get there are time slots for this place but if you’re starting late you have to compensate with later times We ordered the braised short rib , chicken caviar sliders , parm fries and collard green lasagna The lasagna and sliders were a 10/10 but the rest I could live without For drinks. We had the heyday which is like a sidecar although you can taste the liquor the background lemon juices lacked flavor The ambiance is really nice ! Give old jazz club or speakeasy vibes and the live music for a session was a nice touch But for the price and the rushed experienced I take a few stars down
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Gerorge
Washington DC3 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I really wanted to like Somerville, however the experience was disappointing. 7pm rez, seated facing the side & rear wall backs to the main stage. Minimal wine selection and one of the two by the glass reds were sold out. Two main selections for non beef or pork eaters. Asked for a piece of bass (on the menu) without the sides and was astonished when told the chef would not want to serve it without the sides because of the presentation…baffling! To close out the night I ordered a simple cocktail upon being seated and received it in the midst of eating the main entree. The server apologized for the delay. We really wanted a restaurant to support & routinely visit in Inglewood however at this point Somerville isn’t it!
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Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my 1st time at Somerville finally, and I have to say- AMAZING. Everything about the quality of service that I received was superb and on par with the type of establishment that I was visiting. The wait staff assigned to my table were amazing, and I was lucky to get to converse with them through the course of my visit. I did not have a long wait for my food, and the food- DELICIOUS!!! Unfortunately, I only ordered 2 starters and a side since I wasn't there long; I will have to order more courses for my next visit. The ambiance was perfect, though at times felt a little dark for trying to read the menu, but I understand why. I'm also really thankful that I was seated close enough to the jazz band so I had an amazing show! Valet was also a great and seamless experience. From start to finish, my evening was spectacular.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
First time I visited was great, this time was not. Awful service, was left to wait for food for almost 30 minutes, food was luke warm, and then it took another 20 minutes after we finished for someone to finally come to our table. Will not be back.
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Somerville is rated 4.6 stars by 223 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 8 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

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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

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