Restaurants near Robertson Boulevard

I frequented Zaytinya restaurants in DC and NYC over the last ten years, and was delighted when it opened on December 17 in Culver City. We just had our first dinner there, which was exquisite and almost brought tears to my eyes. I highly recommend it to one and all. The blend of Spanish, Greek, Lebanese, and Turkish recipes and flavors is out of this world. Many thanks to Jose Andres and his fabulous team and wonderful work.

We were late to the reservation as we were befuddled by the location (it is in the shay hotel, it is recommended to valet, but if your stay is short, parking at the IVY station is better.) They were super accommodating and pleasant. We were one of 3 small groups there as it had just opened--so it was quite quiet. The seating was poolside and quite nice. We ordered 2 ceviche and 2 tacos--the server was very honest about portions, so we appreciated the fact that we weren't pushed into more food than we were ready to eat. The ceviche was DELICIOUS! (fyi, you do need to order chips, otherwise you will eat your ceviche with a spoon) Both of us really enjoyed it and, for the amount we got, very reasonable. The tacos were just ok. The carnitas was something that I do as well at home, the fish was quite tasty, but unexciting. On the other hand, the chocoflan was astounding. Great texture with a coffee sauce that balanced bitter and sweet. Overall, would definitely go back.

Great service. Dinner was nice here though brunches are great. If the dinner items and happy hour offerings appeal to you, I highly suggest Meet in Paris. Brunches as usual have more offerings that appeal to a wider range of tastes and is a safe and far more interesting choice that its competitors. Pro tip: always order your chocolate soufflé when you order dinner for optimal timing! Always a treat. Also a plus, it’s located on the western end of downtown Culver City, where traffic and parking are a bit easier. This especially made for an even more enjoyable experience. (Thank you for a wonderful day, Paris team.)

Lovely setting and really appreciated seating request at window. Glad we were away from lively (ie noisy) bar area. Food was very good and I loved the anchovies I asked to be added to the excellent Caesar salad. Service was attentive after a bit of a slow start. Good choice for special occasions or to treat visitors to a historical venue.

This is a great neighborhood hidden gem - great service, wonderful ambiance, really nice for getting together with friends.