Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Westside

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Back on the Beach

4.9

4.9 (187)

$30 and under

American

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Back on the Beach Café is situated along a wide, sandy white beach that offers jaw-dropping views of the ocean waves, the pier, the mountain range and of course, Catalina Island. There is both indoor and outdoor seating which allows you to enjoy the sea-salt air and sandy toes while you dine.

The café takes reservations for 2-12 guest. Reservations are available one month in advance. To accommodate our reservations in a timely and orderly manner, the café has carefully designed time frames in which to dine. The café designates 25% of the restaurant for reservations, 75% is available for walkup service.

For reservations of 12 or more guest, please contact the restaurant directly. We don't take multiple group reservations. Please note that large group reservations requires a customizable menu. We only seat complete parties.

In consideration of all guest, we kindly remind you that tables are reserved for 1.5 hours.
We take a maximum of two credit cards payment per table.

Top review

BonnieVIP

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

Always fabulous Sadly weather today was very overcast and cold.

The Courtyard Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (127)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

The Courtyard Kitchen is located in a historic landmark building on Montana Ave, Santa Monica. We are a full service bar and restaurant with 4 different dining spaces ranging from old world charm to contemporary upscale dining. We pride ourselves in our Neapolitan style pizza, vacation inspired Mediterranean cuisine and favourite American Brunch classics.

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catherineVIP

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

Beautiful gem in our neighborhood. They have expanded and the new dining area is lovely. We had brunch on NY's day and it was delicious. Will be back soon!

Garden Tea at The Getty Villa

4.7

4.7 (231)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Pacific Palisades

About the restaurant

We are happy to announce we have tea available on Sundays.

Our Tea Room is pretty busy, dates are released three months in advance of the date of the tea service.
Please e-mail us to inquire about available days

VillaTea@getty.edu

Enjoy Garden Tea, a special experience inspired by the herbs, vegetables, and fruits that grow in the Villa authentically re-created first-century Roman gardens.

Feast on a Mediterranean-inspired menu of tea sandwiches, house-made scones, tea bread and a varied selection of teas. Tea is served in the Founders Room, an elegant space featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Villa.

Price
$60.00 per person not including sales tax and 18% service charge.

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JessicaVIP

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

I have been waiting years to experience the Getty Villa Tea and it exceeded my expectations! Everything was lovely.

PLANTA Brentwood

4.7

4.7 (7)

$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Brentwood

About the restaurant

At PLANTA, we see plants differently.

Led by Founder and CEO Steven Salm and Co-founder and Executive Chef David Lee, PLANTA was born in 2016 to expand the accessibility and acceptability of plant based dining; dining as it should be — an unguilty pleasure. Creating a premier hospitality collective of 100% plant-based restaurants, PLANTA reimagines, reinvents, and revitalizes, providing flavorful proof that the power of plants can change the world.

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BillVIP

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

This was our first time to Planta, everyone was wonderful. The server walked us through her favorites along with the most popular menu items. Everyone we encountered appeared to be having fun working there. We look forward to going again and trying other offerings.

Beachside Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (1741)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Latin

Marina del Rey

About the restaurant

Overlooking Mother’s Beach, Beachside Restaurant & Bar is the destination for waterfront dining in Marina del Rey. Enjoy Californian cuisine with a Latin twist in a lively setting featuring a full bar, indoor dining room, and an oceanfront patio just steps from the sand for a truly unique al fresco experience. Open for brunch, dinner, and happy hour—plus, our dog-friendly patio welcomes your four-legged friends!

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DonnaVIP

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

I loved the patio atmosphere. It is a very nice getaway.

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4.6

4.6 (222)

$31 to $50

Italian

Playa Vista

About the restaurant

Dina and Steve Samson are on the Westside with Superfine Playa - a California osteria serving light and bright Italian highlighting fresh, local produce and true California vibes. Located at Silicon Beach’s Runway Playa Vista, the duo will offer a full-service dining experience, opening with dinner and weekend brunch.
Superfine Playa features house-made pastas, wood-grilled meats and fish, and dishes highlighting seasonal produce. There is also a full-service bar with craft cocktails and a curated wine list, which focuses on family growers and winemakers. We are open daily for happy hour and dinner and brunch on weekends. Soon, we will also serve a hybrid NY and Neapolitan-style pizza made famous by Steve at Superfine Pizza in Downtown LA.

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PeggyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We came with a baby and everyone was welcoming and flexible. Delicious food. Excellent service

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Popular dish

Heritage Pork Chop

Kalaveras - Marina Del Rey

4.5

4.5 (148)

$30 and under

Mexican

Marina del Rey

About the restaurant

Now open! Delicious mexican cuisine with tasty cocktails. Celebrate the day of the dead with us.

We have a 10 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time, otherwise your reservation will be cancelled.

We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.

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Yolanda

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

We had a ball my sister enjoyed her birthday experience with Kalaveras we will be back

Marelle

4.4

4.4 (47)

$30 and under

Californian

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Welcome to Marelle, where the culinary mastery of Chef Raphael Lunetta meets the serene beauty of Santa Monica's coastline. Marelle is nestled on Ocean Avenue, just steps away from the sandy shores, offering an elevated dining experience that celebrates the vibrant flavors of California.

Marelle, meaning "Star of the Sea," offers a menu that celebrates the bounty of land and sea, featuring signature dishes like Hamachi Crudo, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Pan Roasted King Salmon, and 12 oz New York Steak. Our bar program, curated by Amanda Fewster, includes unique cocktails such as “La Vie En Rose” and “Star of the Sea” (our famous seashell cocktail). Designed by Gulla Jónsdóttir, Marelle's space reflects natural beauty and elegance, creating a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor dining.

Join us for an unforgettable dining experience that captures the essence of Coastal California.

Parking is $10 for the first 4 hours with validation.

For private events, emailreservations@marelle.com.

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Misti

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

The food is delicious be sure to try the whipped feta and salmon. Service was solid. Great experience highly recommend!

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Experience

DJ's Brunch

Experience

Elevate your afternoons with Marelle’s Golden Hour

El Torito - Marina Del Rey

4.2

4.2 (386)

$30 and under

Mexican

Marina del Rey

About the restaurant

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

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ShaneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Buffet and food quality was amazing. Good drinks and ambiance

Papille Gustative

4.2

4.2 (178)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Papille Gustative LA

Farm to table, seasonal Artisan foods, single origin, sustainably grown and certified Coffees and Teas, as well as local craft beers and organic, biodynamic wines. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Brunch . A low impact, Zero waste facility located in Santa Monica CA. Cozy private room and patio. One block to the Santa Monica beach.

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julie

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

My sister and had had a lovely brunch seated outside.

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