Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Westside

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Élephante Santa Monica

4.5

4.5 (1448)

$30 and under

Italian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

Top review

Kuljeet

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Lovely service, food and great atmosphere - highly recommend

Gjelina

4.7

4.7 (2335)

$31 to $50

American

Venice

About the restaurant

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.

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MattVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Never disappoints always amazing on every level. They do vegetables better than anyone where one could become a vegetarian if they could eat here everyday. The anchovy pizza I understand is seasonal due to the Brussel sprouts being seasonal. Please find a different vegetable and keep that pizza year round. I might make a suggestion that the cabbage dish would be an amazing topping on their pizzas. This place is truly the best and I am looking forward to trying their new restaurant RVR if I can a reservation (hint hint).

Javier's - Century City

4.7

4.7 (3091)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Century City

About the restaurant

Javier's presents a rich heritage of elevated Mexican cuisine in a friendly and captivating ambiance. Enjoy hand-shaken margaritas, rare tequilas, craft cocktails and a vast selection of beer and fine wines. Dine with us in the main dining room, in one of our private dining rooms, or at the exquisite bar with one of the largest selections of the world's finest tequilas on west coast.

All guests must be present to be seated. The minimum per person is $20, , no split checks or personal checks. Javier's does not accept contactless payment. Parties of 6 or more a 20% gratuity will be included on the bill. In order to accommodate all guests Javier's dining experience is limited to 2 hours.

As a safety precaution Javier's does not allow strollers. Multiple reservations will be treated as separate reservations and will not be accommodated together.

We do not allow pets in our establishments.

Modifications are not recommended and will not be refunded.

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Ismael MVIP

Dined 1 day ago

There was no way the food was fresh. The music had the vibes going service was good.

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4.5

4.5 (3729)

$31 to $50

Italian

Century City

About the restaurant

Located on the third floor of Eataly Los Angeles, Terra is a rooftop restaurant featuring a wood-burning Italian grill and views of the Hollywood Hills. Named for "earth" in Italian, Terra's menu is centered around the grill, resulting in earthy dishes paired perfectly with botanical cocktails, premium Italian wines, and more.

DINING EXPERIENCE
To ensure the best quality service for all of our guests.

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Walter

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Fantastic food in a classy environment. Great place for a date!

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Experience

Group Dining Dinner, 7 - 10 people

Experience

Private Dining Room I 8-12 Guests

Experience

Bar and Lounge

La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly LA

4.5

4.5 (1666)

$30 and under

Italian

Century City

About the restaurant

While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. At La Pizza & La Pasta, enjoy our seasonal selection just steps away from where our expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

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Sarai

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

It is always a great experience at La Pizza & La Pasta. Customer service is amazing and the food is wonderful. The waiters are very attentive and knowledgeable on the food. Wait time is very minimal without a reservation. A great restaurant with a lovely atmosphere!!

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Popular dish

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

Popular dish

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

Popular dish

Lasagna Emiliana

Baltaire

4.7

4.7 (2899)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Brentwood

About the restaurant

Baltaire is a modern restaurant with a classic touch, offering high-quality steaks, exceptional seafood, and healthy, light fare options in Brentwood. Our spacious dining room opens to a beautiful outdoor terrace, and we have an inviting lounge where you can enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and listen to live music. Our Sunday DJ Brunch features a prix fixe, tableside bloody mary & cinnamon roll carts plus roaming caviar. Come and experience a re-imagined steakhouse at Baltaire.

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Renate

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

First time and loved it from beginning to end! It’s expensive but the food and service delivered. Loved the DJ tho at times it was hard to talk, but nothing I can really complain about. Def becoming a regular!!

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Zaytinya - Culver City

4.5

4.5 (76)

$30 and under

Greek

Culver City

About the restaurant

Zaytinya brings the vibrant flavors of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon to life with a menu crafted by José Andrés Group. From mezze spreads like hommus and baba ghannouge to wood-fired kebabs and whole grilled fish, every dish celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean. Complemented by a curated wine list of regional icons and modern favorites, each bite and sip offers a taste of this historic region.

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Lory

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely incredible experience! The food was delicious, the place was beautiful and the staff were very friendly. The menu is authentic. I love Lebanese food. (there’s other cuisines in the menu as well) can’t wait to go back again!

Somerville

4.6

4.6 (105)

$31 to $50

American

Culver City

About the restaurant

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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Hector

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing atmosphere, great drinks, service and food! Would come back for sure

Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

3.9

3.9 (4114)

$30 and under

Japanese

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Kareem

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

It was a great experience. We went for Christmas dinner and it was very packed. Unfortunately, reservations were for 8 we started eating 9:45 / 10 . Food quality was great and made up for the wait

Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.6

4.6 (6029)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

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AleesaVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Water Grill is one of our favorite restaurants in Santa Monica. I suggest it to everyone who comes to visit. For the quality, ambiance, and service, it can't be beat at this price point in the area. Not to mention the sunset view is gorgeous if you can catch it, as the restaurant sits along the PCH. This evening, we came in for a late dinner at 8:45pm on a Monday. The service was still exemplary, both the hostess and our two servers were kind and attentive. My partner worried that we were not dressed for dinner but we were still treated with the same hospitality we have grown to expect from this excellent establishment. And the food is ALWAYS top tier. We chose the oyster sampler which has selections from all over the continent and wonderfully exemplifies the varieties in flavor from different regions, highly recommended. The grilled octopus was cooked to perfection (which I've learned from other restaurants, isn't easy because it can get chewy, but not here). For mains we had the big eye tuna and 8oz filet along with the broccolini. Both were bursting with flavor. For dessert, a favorite, the key lime pie. Our server told us he didn't even like key lime pie until he tried it at Water Grill and now he loves theirs. If that isn't a glowing recommendation, I don't know what is. We finished with a double espresso that comes with a rock sugar stirrer, which was a delightful end to a fantastic meal.

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