Best Restaurants for Foodies in Mid-City

58 restaurants available nearby

1. Citrin

4.6

Exceptional(184)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 12 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.

2. Felix Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(2619)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Venice

Booked 79 times today

Felix Trattoria embodies a philosophy of seasonality, warm hospitality, and the deeply rooted culinary traditions of regional Italy, lead by Chef Evan Funke, who is a culinary storyteller, a custodian of Italian tradition, and a master of the old world techniques of handmade pasta.

3. Gjelina

4.6

Exceptional(2248)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 182 times today

Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 8 a.m. until 11pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina*A 20% Mandatory Service Charge is added to your check. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to your service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them.

4. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2160)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 38 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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5. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(4287)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 20 times today

The Penthouse Restaurant is a foodie's delight, offering a unique rooftop dining experience in Santa Monica with panoramic ocean views. The contemporary Mediterranean-inspired California cuisine is consistently praised for its high quality, as reflected in the high ratings for food. The ambiance, service, and overall dining experience also receive high praise, with many customers stating it's worth the high prices.

6. Tar & Roses

4.8

Exceptional(4207)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 35 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!

7. The Rose Venice

4.5

Awesome(2951)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 60 times today

The Rose is an iconic restaurant in the heart of Venice, serving locals and travelers alike since 1979.The Rose presents modern California cuisine that is globally influenced and seasonally driven by local farms. The menu is complimented by a thoughtfully curated wine list, highlighting boutique producers focused on self sustainable practices. The bakery celebrates American classics, as well as some of the original Rose classics, re-conceptualized with their innovative techniques. The sprawling space has indoor and outdoor dining areas including ample patio seating, a full market and bakery, coffee bar, and 40-foot craft-cocktail bar. If you're unable to find a reservation at your desired time don't worry, we always reserve some of our service areas for walk-in traffic for all services.

8. AOC - Brentwood

4.6

Exceptional(3336)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Brentwood

Booked 24 times today

A.O.C is a small plates restaurant driven by seasonal ingredients, locally sourced. Our California French cuisine was developed by Chef Suzanne Goin, and has some Mediterranean influences as well. We have a large selection of wines by the glass and over 150 bottles chose from, curated by Caroline Styne, all of witch are either organic, biodynamic or sustainable. Featuring a full bar with premium spirits and specialty cocktails.

9. 1212 Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(1772)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 37 times today

1212 Santa Monica is a unique New American Cuisine restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica on the Third Street Promenade. Our menu highlights the palette and diversity of the SoCal landscape. Complimenting the food, our beverage program includes select wines and creative cocktails to enhance your dining experience.Join us for All Night Happy Hour starting daily at 5pm & Bottomless Brunch every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with bottomless mimosas for only $28. On specific Saturdays & Sunday brunches we charge a $10 Entertainment Fee for those enjoying drag shows in our Main Dining Area.Enjoy the beautiful beach weather on the patio, or indoors in our massive dining room. Plan a private event or meeting on our Balcony, Private Dining Room or Patio.

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10. The Butcher's Daughter

4.6

Exceptional(160)

Price: Moderate

• American • Venice

Booked 71 times today

The Butcher’s Daughter Venice is a plant-forward restaurant, bar, juicery, and “vegetable slaughterhouse.” Located in the vibrant Venice neighborhood, we treat fruits and vegetables with the same care a butcher would meat: chopping, filleting, and carving fresh produce into healthy vegetarian dishes and pressing them into vibrant juices. Under the guidance of our Culinary Director Richard Rea, our menu changes every season, offering 100% vegetarian dishes with many vegan and gluten-free options. We take pride in our great selection of wines, craft cocktails, and mocktails, ensuring there’s something for every taste. We also offer take-out and delivery for those who prefer to enjoy our meals at home. Named one of the best supper spots in Venice by the LA Times, we serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, creating a celebrated dining experience with in-season ingredients that nourish both body and soul.

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Benvip
Los Angeles •24 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The food, service, and experience were all excellent. I have always enjoyed my visits here. Thank you.
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CitrinPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.6
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Karla
Los Angeles •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Beautiful setting. Great food, well presented. We ate off the brunch menu. The shakshuka was really good. Great views of the ocean.
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The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Daphnevip
Los Angeles •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always wonderful at Lunetta!! Delightful outside patio, delicious brunch items-hard to make the choice!
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LunettaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Samvip
Los Angeles •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I can’t believe we never been to Felix before tonight the food the service. The ambiance was all wonderful. Loved it will be back.
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Felix TrattoriaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Venice
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4.7
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Jordanvip
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Best lunch in LA hands down. Steak banh mi sandwich is amazing pizzas etc
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.6

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58 restaurants available nearby

1. Citrin

2. Felix Trattoria

3. Gjelina

4. Lunetta

5. The Penthouse Restaurant

6. Tar & Roses

7. The Rose Venice

8. AOC - Brentwood

9. 1212 Santa Monica

10. The Butcher's Daughter

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