Somerville

4.6

201 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

Great for live music
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
4437 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043
Phone number
(323) 815-1505
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Dining Bar, Steak
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Geter Atienza

Parker House Rolls$18.00
Served with Truffle Butter
Classic Shrimp Cocktail$24.00
Jumbo Tiger Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Fried Chicken & Caviar Sliders$26.00
Buttermilk Brined Chicken, Honey Mustard, B&B Pickle, Petrossian Caviar, Crème Fraîche
- Add 4 grams caviar$45.00
Oysters$27.54
Calamansi Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Petrossian Caviar$150.00
Royal Ossetra Caviar, Toasted Brioche, Crème Fraîche, Chives, Sieved Egg

First Course

Scallop Crudo$28.00
Petrossian Caviar, Compressed Apple, Chives, Lemon Vinaigrette
Duck Confit$29.00
Bloomsdale Spinach, Persimmon, Sour Cherry-Star Anise Jus
Black Goddess Salad$19.00
Lil Gem Lettuce, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese
Chicory and Crab Salad$26.00
Frisée, Purple Mustard Frills, Radish Sprouts, Blue Crab Meat, Honey Crisp Apples, Heirloom Radishes, Shallots, White Verjus Vinaigrette
Soup Du Jour$16.00

Entrees

Halibut$42.00
Tokyo Turnips, Fennel, Prince Edward Island Mussels, Holland Leeks, Shellfish Emulsion
Mary's Organic Roasted Chicken$39.00
French Fries, Lemon Rosemary Gravy
Pan Seared Ora King Salmon$36.00
Orzo, Bistered Peppers, Oven Dried Cherry Tomatoes, Orange Scented Beurre Blanc
Braised Australian Lamb Shank$38.00
Saffron Polenta, Nicoise Olive and Tomato Relish, Thyme Oil, Lamb Jus
Collard Green Lasagna$32.00
Braised Collard Greens, Bechamel, Ricotta, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan, Mozzarella
Butternut Squash Risotto$26.00
Hazelnuts, Bloomsdale Spinach, Chive Oil
Somerville Burger$24.00
Black Angus Beef, Caramelized Onion Spread, Cheddar Cheese, Crispy Onion, B & B Pickle on a Brioche Bun

Steaks

Served with Elephant Garlic Confit

Petite Filet Mignon$48.00
6 oz
Bone In New York$53.00
12 oz
Wagyu Strip Loin$78.00
10 oz
Sauces$6.00
Somerville Steak Sauce, Blue Cheese Butter, Green Peppercorn Sauce

Add-Ons

Braised Bacon$16.00
Brown Sugar Braised Bacon, Radishes, Frisée
Baked Macaroni and Cheese$16.00
Hook's White Cheddar, Parmesan, Bread Crumbs, Chives
- Add Lobster$12.00
Fingerling Potatoes$12.00
Twice Cooked Potatoes, Crispy Parsley, Shallots, Lemon, Aleppo Pepper
Truffle Fries$18.00
Shoestring Fries, Garlic Aioli
Mash Potatoes and Gravy$13.00
Buttermilk Smash Potatoes, Sweet Onion Gravy
Brussels Sprout$15.00
Sweet Soy, Crispy Rice

Cocktails

A Love Supreme$17.00
Haku Vodka, Midori, Cointreau, Lemon
Trouble Man$18.00
Smith & Cross Rum, Campari, Carpano Antica
Dolemite$17.00
Glenmorangie X, Lemon, Sugar, Egg White or Aqua Faba, Bitters
Nature Boy$17.00
Tanqueray 10, Ketel One Vodka, Cocchi Americano
Mighty River$17.00
Real del Valle Blanco, Orgeat, Pineapple, Lemon, Angostura
Golden Age$25.00
SirDavis Rye, Manuka Honey, Bitters
Heyday$20.00
Hennessy VS, Mandarine Napoleon, Lemon, Bitters
The Dunbar$19.00
Viagra Prosecco, Hennessy VS, Sugar, Bitters
Lovin John G&T$16.00
Fords Gin, House Tonic Elixir, Soda Water
Forget Me Not$17.00
Sigloeso Mezcal, Chareau, Pepper Honey, Simple, Wee Beastie Scotch

Wine by the Glass

Malvasia Bianca Petillant Naturel$18.00
Champagne Brut, Moet & Chandon$30.00
Champagne Rose, Moet & Chandon$35.00
Chardonnay, Petit Chablis La Chablisienne$18.00
Picpoul Blanc Lorenza$18.00
Alsatian Field Blend$18.00
Pinot Gris, Union Sacre$18.00
Viognier, A&E Verset$16.00
Grenache/Gamay/Pinot Gris, 'Bloom Phase' Iruai$18.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Negrette$17.00
Pinot Noir, Brooks Estate$20.00
Nebbiolo, GD Vajra$20.00
Zinfandel Blend, 'Andasol'$23.00

N/A Cocktails

LADY OF THE NIGHT$16.00
Ritual Gin, Aperitif, Sparkling Rose
IVY’S REVENGE$20.00
Aplos Arise, Pear Puree, Lemon Juice, Agave, Soda Water

Beer

NORTH COAST 'OLD RASPUTIN' RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT$9.00
EEL RIVER ORGANIC BLONDE ALE$9.00
FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN HOPPY POPPY IPA$9.00
VICTORY GOLDEN MONKEY BELGIAN TRIPEL$9.00
BEST DAY BREWING KOLSCH N/A$8.00

Sparkling

WHITE

Malvasia Bianca Petillant Naturel$90.00
Champagne - Brut - Veuve Clicquot - 'Sea Urchin'$170.00
Champagne Brut, Moet & Chandon Champagne - FR Multi-Vintage$150.00

White

LIGHT & MINERAL

Chardonnay - Petit Chablis - La Chablisienne - Burgundy - FR '22$90.00
Picpoul Blanc Lorenza - Lodi - CA '22$90.00
Chablis - 'Montee de Tonnerre' - Domaine Vocoret et Fils - Burgundy - FR '22$135.00
Chenin Blanc - Pax - Sebastopol - CA '23$90.00
Sancerre - Domaine Roc de l'Abbaye - Loire Valley '23$130.00
Alsatian Field Blend - Amycas Brooks Estate - Willamette Valley - OR '22$90.00
Chardonnay - 'Calette Strim Vine Co. - Cienega Valley - CA '23$75.00
Trousseau Gris - 'Fencesat Wood Road' - Jolie-Laide Wines - Sonoma County, CA '22$75.00
Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay - 'Fais Do-Do' - St. Reginald Parish - Willamette Valley - OR '22$90.00
Chenin Blanc - Les Blanchais - Domaine de Pelle - Menetou-Salon - FR '22$90.00
Viognier - A&E Verset - Rhone Valley - FR '22$90.00
Chardonnay - Hazenel - Sonoma Valley, CA '18$85.00
Chardonnay - 'Quartz Creek Vineyard' - Heitz Cellar - Napa Valley - CA '21$175.00
Bourgogne - 'Les Truffieres' - Clos du Chateau Domaine deMontille - Burgundy - FR '21$90.00

Skin Contact & Rose

CONTACT

Malvasia Bianca - 'Onward Wines - Suisun Valley - CA '22$65.00
Chenin Blanc/Riesling - 'Neptunite' Stirn Wine - Aroma - CA '22$90.00

Red

CLASSICS, REVISITED

Pinot Noir - Brooks Estate - Willamette Valley - OR '22$100.00
Nebbiolo - GD Vajra - Piedmont - IT '21$100.00
Gamay - 'Morgon-Cote de Puy' - Domintion Piron - Beaujolais - FR '22$70.00
Pinot Noir - 'Cuvee Kaela' - Matt Taylor Wines - Sonoma Coast - CA '17$135.00
Chianti Classico - 'Gran Selezione' - Castello di Fonterutoli - Tuscany - IT '16$130.00
Sangiovese - Rosso di Montalcino Livio Sassetti di Pert$85.00
Sangiovese - Brunello di Montalcino - Livio Sassetti di Pertimali - Tuscany - IT '19$175.00
Zinfandel Blend - 'Andasol' - Ink Grade - Napa Valley - CA '18$115.00
Mourvedre - 'Grenache - Playground' Ambyth Estate - Paso Robles - CA '17$85.00
Zinfandel - 'Oneski Vineyard' - Ferman York - Redlands - CA '22$95.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Bree Wine - Paso Robles - CA '22$55.00
Syrah - 'Presqu'ile Vineyard' - Holus Bolus - Santa Maria Valley - CA '22$95.00
Red Blend - 'Rouge No. 6' - Ashes & Diamonds - Napa Valley - CA$95.00
Cabernet Sauvignon - Heitz Cellar - Napa Valley - CA '18$150.00

What 201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Best Ambiance
Westside
Hot spot
Westside
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Somerville offers a vibrant dining experience with "a beautiful ambiance," live jazz, and exquisite dishes like the "collard green lasagna" and "chicken caviar sliders." Despite occasional service delays, the "friendly staff" ensures a memorable visit. Perfect for a "romantic date night," this venue combines elegance with "delicious food and drinks."

201 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing. It did not disappoint. The ambiance, food and overall experience was excellent. We had a great time. Highly recommend!
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Jill
New Orleans2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Somerville was an amazing experience from top to bottom. The ambiance, the service, and definitely the food were all great. Them being busy didn’t retract from anything The short rib was hands down my favorite. That mixed with the collard green lasagna was unmatched. The sea bass was good as well, but those two really took the cake. I also had the Golden Age drink because I mean, I can’t not get the SirDavis drink, and it was A1. I am from louisiana and very judgy when it comes to food, and Somerville did not disappoint. Just try to get a reservation sooner rather than later. I lucked up and snagged one day of but it was scary hours before that.
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MsNarcissistic VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly enjoyed my first time at Somerville. The food we ordered was delicious.. who ever is back there cooking the chicken is doing the lords work. It was so juicy & fresh! I’d love to see them expand the menu a bit - add a seafood & pasta dish. I also felt like the dessert menu could’ve had some sweet potato pie or red velvet cake on it after all they’re serving collard greens lasagna. Overall I’ll definitely go back! The live music was such a great backdrop to a friends night out.
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Ria
Los Angeles5 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Been wanting to go here since the opening. Not worth the wait.
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Lori VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was super excited to return for visit #2 after having an amazing visit in January. My only disappointment was that the menu options changed. My taste buds were set for the lamb entree that was beyond great. However, I arrived to find that it’s no longer served. The mashed potatoes were removed as well. The brussel sprouts and truffle fries were my only saving grace. I settled for the rib eye steak which was good but not as exciting as my expected lamb dinner. My wishes - add a ceasar salad to the menu as well as butter cake of some sort to the dessert menu. That’s all.
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Tiana VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing anniversary dinner! Our server was so kind (I hate that I don't remember her name!) and extremely attentive. Music was amazing. Every dish we ordered was so good! Drinks are spendy, but felt worth it for a special occasion.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The dining experience was wonderful and food was great. Not excited about menu being so small. Server seemed frazzled and annoyed
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner and night out were absolutely worth the wait! From the live music to the incredible short ribs…pure perfection. The attention to detail in the aesthetics was breathtaking, and we were so impressed with the staff’s attentiveness. We had a wonderful evening, and we truly appreciated the overall excellence of our visit! Will be searching for another rezy
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deirdre
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolute jewel! 1000/10. A vibe is too weak a description, Somerville is an EXPERIENCE. The staff from the hostess stand (Marisa and Mo) to the band, bartenders, and waitstaff are sheer perfection. Let’s talk food … the fried chicken and caviar sliders are not to be skipped. Just do not skip them. Make the room and don’t ask for any subs. That butter/sweet pickle is most subtle finisher. To the Mac and Cheese ADD THE LOBSTER. Your entree, at least one of them HAS to be the Collard Green Lasagna. I know. It’s different, but it’s DELICIOUS! That’s all I have to say until next time. I’ll be back for certain, over and over again. PS- my cocktail was DEVINE!
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Karen VIP
Detroit76 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful aesthetic, decorating and environment. The jazz trio was an added bonus—they were very talented and added to the atmosphere—just the right volume so as not to be intrusive, yer delightful during dinner. The food was delicious, ( we had the chicory and crab salad, striped bass with curry sauce and the braised short rib and ordered a side of the delicious Brussels sprouts). Everything was cooked to perfection and the portion sizes were good. However, we were disappointed that we didn’t get the opportunity to try the Parker house dinner rolls as when we arrived for our 9pm dinner reservation, we were told that they had run out of them? Seems a little odd since that seems to be a signature item on the menu. Dessert was delicious!
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FAQs

Somerville is rated 4.6 stars by 201 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 30 times today

4437 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(323) 815-1505
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Dining Bar, Steak
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Geter Atienza

Somerville

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

To Share

Parker House Rolls$18.00

Classic Shrimp Cocktail$24.00

Fried Chicken & Caviar Sliders$26.00

Oysters$27.54

Petrossian Caviar$150.00

First Course

Scallop Crudo$28.00

Duck Confit$29.00

Black Goddess Salad$19.00

Chicory and Crab Salad$26.00

Soup Du Jour$16.00

Entrees

Halibut$42.00

Mary's Organic Roasted Chicken$39.00

Pan Seared Ora King Salmon$36.00

Braised Australian Lamb Shank$38.00

Collard Green Lasagna$32.00

Butternut Squash Risotto$26.00

Somerville Burger$24.00

Steaks

Petite Filet Mignon$48.00

Bone In New York$53.00

Wagyu Strip Loin$78.00

Sauces$6.00

Add-Ons

Braised Bacon$16.00

Baked Macaroni and Cheese$16.00

Fingerling Potatoes$12.00

Truffle Fries$18.00

Mash Potatoes and Gravy$13.00

Brussels Sprout$15.00

Cocktails

A Love Supreme$17.00

Trouble Man$18.00

Dolemite$17.00

Nature Boy$17.00

Mighty River$17.00

Golden Age$25.00

Heyday$20.00

The Dunbar$19.00

Lovin John G&T$16.00

Forget Me Not$17.00

Wine by the Glass

Malvasia Bianca Petillant Naturel$18.00

Champagne Brut, Moet & Chandon$30.00

Champagne Rose, Moet & Chandon$35.00

Chardonnay, Petit Chablis La Chablisienne$18.00

Picpoul Blanc Lorenza$18.00

Alsatian Field Blend$18.00

Pinot Gris, Union Sacre$18.00

Viognier, A&E Verset$16.00

Grenache/Gamay/Pinot Gris, 'Bloom Phase' Iruai$18.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Negrette$17.00

Pinot Noir, Brooks Estate$20.00

Nebbiolo, GD Vajra$20.00

Zinfandel Blend, 'Andasol'$23.00

N/A Cocktails

LADY OF THE NIGHT$16.00

IVY’S REVENGE$20.00

Beer

NORTH COAST 'OLD RASPUTIN' RUSSIAN IMPERIAL STOUT$9.00

EEL RIVER ORGANIC BLONDE ALE$9.00

FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN HOPPY POPPY IPA$9.00

VICTORY GOLDEN MONKEY BELGIAN TRIPEL$9.00

BEST DAY BREWING KOLSCH N/A$8.00

Sparkling

Malvasia Bianca Petillant Naturel$90.00

Champagne - Brut - Veuve Clicquot - 'Sea Urchin'$170.00

Champagne Brut, Moet & Chandon Champagne - FR Multi-Vintage$150.00

White

Chardonnay - Petit Chablis - La Chablisienne - Burgundy - FR '22$90.00

Picpoul Blanc Lorenza - Lodi - CA '22$90.00

Chablis - 'Montee de Tonnerre' - Domaine Vocoret et Fils - Burgundy - FR '22$135.00

Chenin Blanc - Pax - Sebastopol - CA '23$90.00

Sancerre - Domaine Roc de l'Abbaye - Loire Valley '23$130.00