Diners' Choice: Californian restaurants in Westside

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Californian cuisine in Westside? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Melisse

4.9

4.9 (2000)

$50 and over

Californian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

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.

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Mark

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

One of the best meals of my life - absolutely wonderful experience!

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Experience

New Year's Eve - Chef's Tasting Menu

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Christmas Eve - Chef's Tasting Menu

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Chef's Tasting Menu, December- $399

Farmshop LA

4.8

4.8 (568)

$31 to $50

Californian

Brentwood

About the restaurant

In 2010, chef Jeff Cerciello opened Farmshop in a space that denotes rustic elegance. Located in the beautiful Brentwood Country Mart, bordering Santa Monica, the restaurant has become a dining destination featuring the very best local ingredients, simply prepared, served in casual fine dining style.

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StanleyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

First time at this restaurant in the Brentwood market. The food was quite good, the service friendly if a bit slow, the ambience OK. The noise level was tolerable, mostly… The prices are unreasonable for what is offered, however; $200 for a couple, one glass of wine each, shared appetizer, one course each, plus shared desert. Had we chosen more expensive items from the menu, it could have been much higher.

Wally's Santa Monica

4.8

4.8 (110)

$31 to $50

Californian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Experience Santa Monica’s favorite location for fine food and wine. Wally’s Santa Monica is a hybrid concept that encapsulates the finest food, beverages, and gourmet foods to provide a one-stop shop for everything delicious. From chill afternoon apps and cocktails, to decadent caviar service—whether you’re in a tuxedo, or just coming from the office—our vibe is ideal for any occasion that calls for enjoying great food and drinks. You can explore our peerless selection of rare spirits, extraordinary seasonal menu, over 100 wines available by-the-glass, and shop the gourmet counter for specialty meats, cheeses, and artisanal chocolates.

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Casey

Dined 4 days ago

Great service, ambiance and absolutely incredible food. No notes!!

Vespertine

4.8

4.8 (155)

$50 and over

Californian

Culver City

About the restaurant

We are excited to share the return of Vespertine, Chef Jordan Kahn's otherworldy culinary narrative. More than a restaurant, Vespertine transports diners through the twisted steel and glass structure designed by acclaimed architect Eric Owen Moss. Food, beverage, music, and art are woven throughout, creating an immersive, multi-sensory evening.

Awards Include
2 Stars - Michelin Guide, 2019 - 2024
Green Star - Michelin Guide, 2024
Most Beautiful Restaurants - Condé Nast
World's 100 Greatest Places - Time Magazine
Atmosphere of the Year - World Restaurant Awards

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Ken

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding, thoughtful culinary experience with incredible intent & execution! The food was as beautiful as it was delicious and complimented by artistic service pieces. Thoroughly enjoyed the story behind every dish. And excellent beverage pairings! The music, beverage service & flatware marking were the only areas I could critique as they did not seem to always prioritize the guests’ experience. Truly one of the best meals I’ve had this year, thank you!!!

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Experience

New Year's Eve

LULU - Los Angeles

4.8

4.8 (149)

$30 and under

Californian

Westwood

About the restaurant

Conceived with legendary chef and food activist Alice Waters and led by acclaimed chef, writer, and cookbook author David Tanis, Lulu is a shared celebration of good food that is good for the planet. Lulu is a restaurant committed to prioritizing sustainability through local, regenerative food and design. Our mission focuses on procuring food directly from small, nearby farms practicing regenerative organic agriculture, which results in wholesome, delicious food grown using methods that combat the climate crisis.

Our restaurant is named after a wise Provencal cook, Lulu Peyraud, whose cooking and hospitality at Domaine Tempier in Bandol, France has always inspired David and Alice.

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Antonis

Dined 2 days ago

A very pleasant lunch due in equal parts to service, food and ambiance.

A Votre Sante

4.7

4.7 (336)

$30 and under

Californian

Brentwood

About the restaurant

Celebrating 37 years in Brentwood, A Votre Santé is a cozy neighborhood restaurant serving World inspired California cuisine that caters to your health while satisfying your palate. Vegan and gluten-free options available year round. Full table service available on our outdoor patio. Indoor room available for private parties for up to 40 people. Curbside pick-up and delivery also available.
A Votre Sante
Cheers!

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KennethVIP

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

Very good food at reasonable prices. A real neighborhood gem.

Lunetta

4.7

4.7 (2174)

$30 and under

Californian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

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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Linda

Dined 6 days ago

Always a pleasure when dining here. Love inviting guests to enjoy the experience

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Popular dish

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Popular dish

Nicoise Salad

Experience

Golden Hour at Lunetta All Day

Restaurant at the Getty Center

4.7

4.7 (4726)

$31 to $50

Californian

West Los Angeles

About the restaurant

Thank you for choosing The Restaurant at the Getty!

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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GeorgiaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We always love the ambience here and it was a beautiful day. We could see the ocean. The wait staff is friendly and efficient. I tried a new item (at least I've not seen it before) the grilled octopus salad and enjoyed it a lot. The dessert-- a pumpkin cheesecake chocolate thing was EXCELLENT!!

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Caravan Swim Club at Hotel June

4.8

4.8 (305)

$30 and under

Californian

Playa Vista

About the restaurant

Connected to Hotel June, the breezy Baja-inspired Caravan Swim Club is a 2-story poolside gathering place for everything from cabana drinks to fire pit gatherings and creative meetings. The menu takes you on a culinary road trip from Santa Barbara to Northern Baja, Mexico. Enjoy our Baja inspired setting with local caught grilled fish, seasonal salads, ceviche and other shareable items paired with biodynamic wines, craft beer, and small-batch tequilas.

"ONE OF THE HOTTEST RESTAURANTS IN LA RIGHT NOW" - EATER LA

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KevinVIP

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Felt misled. Made a reservation only to find out the kitchen had been moved to the normal hotel restaurant because caravan was having a holiday party. Food was good. Service was average. I’m an eternal optimist so most people would have thought the experience was below average

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Experience

Christmas at Caravan Swim Club

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New Year's Eve at Caravan Swim Club

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Mezcal Monday

Ivy at the Shore

4.7

4.7 (3531)

$31 to $50

Californian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

To our Ivy family,

Starting March 21st Ivy at the Shore will be open Tuesday - Sunday until the end of summer. See you soon!

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Victoria

Dined 2 days ago

The Ivy at the Shore was the loveliest experience! My daughter and I split a meal of corn chowder, guacamole and fried chicken and left with full bellies and beaming smiles. The service was impeccable and the tastes were divine! We also split a passion fruit mocktail of some sort that was fantastic!!

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Popular dish

Seafood spaghetti

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