Restaurant at the Getty Center

4.7

4730 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 42 times today

Great for scenic views
Charming
Good for special occasions

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Reservations are not required to dine with us, but they are recommended, especially on high traffic days.
We do NOT offer same day reservations.
We have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 15 minutes after your reservation time. We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Due to high command, Requests for window seating are not guaranteed. If there are more than 4 guests in your party, please contact The Restaurant directly for reservations. Duplicate reservations are subject to cancellation.

Admission to the Getty Center now requires a free timed-entry reservation for each person in your party over the age of two. Reserve your entry time using the special access link below.

https://bit.ly/3yLiUj5

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Location
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone number
(310) 440-6600
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Continental, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–7:15 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a $20 parking charge per car in the Getty Center lot, $10.00 after 5:00pm. Guests must take a 5 minute tram ride from the lot to the Museum and The Restaurant. Please allow 30 minutes prior to your reservation to accommodate for parking and tram ride.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Patrick Florendo

Private dining

Popular dishes

Butternut Squash and Carrot BisqueUSD 12.00
Crème fraiche, toasted pepitas, fresh chives
Cheese BoardUSD 29.00
House-made giardiniera and mostarda, mixed olives, marcona almonds, dried fruit. Comes with grilled bread.
Grilled Octopus SaladUSD 27.00
Salt & vinegar potato chicarrones, castelvetrano olives, frisee, baby arugula, Jerez sherry vinaigrette, pink peppercorn
Tartare of Yellowfin TunaUSD 25.00
Yuzu vinaigrette, fresh basil, crispy shallot, crunchy taro

From the Farm

Harvest Grain BowlUSD 23.00
Ancient grains, preserved lemon gremolata, tomato and cucumber salad, za'atar-spiced rainbow cauliflower, shaved fennel, citrus marinated kale, sheep's milk feta.
California Nicoise SaladUSD 24.00
girl & dug lettuces, avocado, ninja radish, egg, haricot vert, marble potato, Champagne vinaigrette, fines herb
Getty Cobb SaladUSD 27.00
Mary's Chicken, chopped romaine and radicchio, rosemary candied pecans, dried cranberries, granny smith apples, bay blue cheese, nueske bacon, creamy apple cider dressing.

From the Land and Sea

Crispy Pork Belly Bao BunUSD 34.00
Green papaya atchara, cucumber, house-made hoisin, herb salad, prawn crackers
House Made Mafaldine Pasta (V)USD 34.00
Forest mushroom, black kale, cippolini onion
- Braised Short RibUSD 8.00
Crispy Skin Baja Striped BassUSD 42.00
Dungeness crab brandade, mirepoix confetti, sorrel beurre blanc, Calabrian herb oils
Organic Chicken Roasted with Rosemary & ThymeUSD 40.00
Butter melted leeks, vegetable shepard's pie, Sausalito watercress, natural jus

What 4,730 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Best Ambience
Westside
Great for scenic views
Westside
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Restaurant at the Getty Center offers "incredible views" and an "elegant, yet comfortable ambiance." While some reviews mention "limited menu choices," the creative dishes like the Cobb salad and "exquisite" desserts often impress. Service is noted for being "attentive and professional," enhancing the overall dining experience.

4,730 Reviews

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Maria
Los Angeles16 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and stunning views, as always! My guest and I enjoyed both the meal and the ambiance.
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Burt VIP
Los Angeles51 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food. Warm and intelligent service. The best setting. What a pleasure!
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Mary VIP
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elegance and refined classics combined with the best views in the city make lunch into a special event.
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MaryamQ VIP
Central Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was so attentive, kind and hospitable!
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SocalGal
Palm Springs75 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our lunch at the Restaurant was amazing! It was our first visit to the Getty Museum and the lunch made it just that much more memorable. We had the Cobb salad and the Bao selections. Both were delicious and the service was top notch as well. Of course the view was fabulous!!
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Sean VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Too limited of a menu, always offer a burger Outdoor tables lack linens or heaters, not comfy Slow service
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Richard VIP
Central Coast25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A Masterpiece! .... this restaurant is the icing on my Getty experience.
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Louis
Cleveland10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience for our first visit. The soup, salads and meals very tasty. The Valentines day shortcake was top notch!!
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Eric
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Or Valentine's Day lunch had a special surf and turf entree. A delicious lobster pasta creation with wagu ribeye cap steak. We loved it.
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jamie
Phoenix5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super rainy day but beautiful inside. Food and service was fantastic. We had Cobb salad and a grain bowl with chicken. Great portions. Spectacular chocolate dessert and it was gluten free!
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Restaurant at the Getty Center is rated 4.7 stars by 4730 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 42 times today

Google Map for Restaurant at the Getty Center

1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Additional information

Phone number
(310) 440-6600
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Continental, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Sat 5:00 pm–7:15 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a $20 parking charge per car in the Getty Center lot, $10.00 after 5:00pm. Guests must take a 5 minute tram ride from the lot to the Museum and The Restaurant. Please allow 30 minutes prior to your reservation to accommodate for parking and tram ride.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Patrick Florendo

Restaurant at the Getty Center

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Additional information

Private dining

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Popular dishes

King Salmon

Getty Cobb Salad

Eggs Benedict

Menu

Starters & Small Plates

Butternut Squash and Carrot BisqueUSD 12.00

Cheese BoardUSD 29.00

Grilled Octopus SaladUSD 27.00

Tartare of Yellowfin TunaUSD 25.00

From the Farm

Harvest Grain BowlUSD 23.00

California Nicoise SaladUSD 24.00

Getty Cobb SaladUSD 27.00

From the Land and Sea

Crispy Pork Belly Bao BunUSD 34.00

House Made Mafaldine Pasta (V)USD 34.00

Crispy Skin Baja Striped BassUSD 42.00

Organic Chicken Roasted with Rosemary & ThymeUSD 40.00

What 4,730 people are saying

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