Restaurants near Rustic Canyon Recreation Center

Excellent for a special occasion or just a really great night out overall. The service was outstanding - did not rush us, but we weren’t waiting around for the next course, either. We had the tasting menu - which was really well portioned and gave us the chance to try a bit of most plates (we shared). Arancini was a really interesting blend between Californian and Italian - the arribiata and truffle pastas were fantastic. The steak was perfectly cooked and the trout was well-paired with the lemon orzo. Recommend them all. The sommelier - Isaac - was also a delight. Well informed and clearly loved what he does. We gave him a price point and some wines we like and he was able to come back with a great selection that paired well with the diverse meal. We were impressed! Well done, overall. Really enjoyed the full experience.

Nice location, ask for the Sunset room and if possible near a window overlooking the beach, if at night don't bother, too dark in the winter. Excellent ambiance, started with eggplant dip and yummy poof pita/pizza dough bread, gem salad (dressing excellent). A vodka sauce on the pasta was excellent and the burrata pizza was very mild not too intense in flavor, but light and tasty. The evening ended with an affogato which was made perfectly, with a caramel at the bottom of the ice-cream, and the expresso! Good coffee, great meal, will return to try other items.

Excellent seafood and great service. Ambience is nice, but as it is across the street from Santa Monica Pier, its vibe is a bit boisterous, but elegant enough experience to justify the visit. For good fresh seafood near the Pacific, the price was reasonable, but be prepared to pay what the food and service are worth. This is NOT fast casual, thank goodness. I had a great time and a great meal. You won’t be disappointed.

What a beautiful spot! The ambiance was incredible. The service was spot on. And the food was even better. Our table had a variety of salads, fish entree and steak and everyone was so happy. We celebrated a birthday and they made it extra special. Can’t wait to go back.

Ricky made our experience at Calabra truly unforgettable! From the moment we sat down, his friendly and genuine demeanor gave us a warm, local vibe that made us feel right at home. He went above and beyond by recommending incredible cocktails tailored to our preferences and even crafting them to perfection himself. Ricky's smile never left his face, and his generous attention to detail elevated our dining experience. Combine his stellar service with Calabra's amazing Mediterranean food, and it was an evening to remember. Thank you, Ricky - you're a gem!