Notable Restaurants in the Culver City, Mar Vista & Westchester
Culver City has a rich history as a moviemaking hub, but it is now better known as a hot culinary destination. That’s due to an increased demand for local, worthwhile dining options from an influx of digital media and tech workers who now frequent the area. When you invest in Culver City real estate, you’re not only investing in a new home. You’re investing in the surrounding community and all that it offers. Read on to learn more about the top restaurants in Culver City.
PICCALILLI
3850 Main Street, Suite A
Culver City, CA 90232
Piccalilli is a whimsical, Culver City Cali-Asian restaurant with influences from the Lowcountry of the Southeast US with pre-prohibition cocktails, craft beers and curated wine selection served in a vibrant and visually stunning Avante-garde setting.
The eye-popping decor—lush plant life, bluish-purple lowlights, butterfly motifs—is as exciting as the food itself. The menu is chalk full of a variety of flavors, such as Green Papaya Salad with tamarind vinaigrette, Brussels Sprouts topped with Korean chili, Potato Wedges seasoned with curry salt and sambal aioli, as well as a Tender Miso Pork complimented by house ponzu sauce. Sunday brunch is not to miss and the drinks are more than thirst quenching. Piccalilli’s mixologists stir up a rotating menu of creative craft cocktails infused with house-made syrups and liquor on site.
ETTA
1038 N 8801 Washington Blvd,
Culver City, CA 90232
Etta serves delicious wood-fired food in an affordable neighborhood restaurant setting. The expert culinary team adds meticulously crafter seasonal dishes to each menu which add to the top-notch culinary experience. The menu includes warm focaccia, delicious pizza, seasonal salads to pig and lobster picnics for the whole family. Etta’s open kitchen design gives guest the feeling of the intimacy of being at home. The wood-burning brick oven bakes pizza to perfection and the wood-fire hearth is ideal for roasting and grilling. Etta is open for lunch Tuesday through Sunday and for dinner seven nights a week.
CHICA’S TACOS
9345 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA, 90232
Chicas Tacos, born in the streets of Los Angeles, was founded by chef Eduardo in 2016. Chicas Tacos serves a fresh, healthy versions of the Southern California street tacos made of fresh ingredients and bold flavors to create tasty tacos, burritos, and bowls. The menu is known for its delicious vegan option such as the Jackfruit Taco topped with avocado salsa and a crispy Supreme Taco filled with plant-based meat. For the meat lovers, the slow-braised Marinated Barbacoa is a favorite. Chicas Tacos also has their own take on pizzas, consisting of several tortillas shaped into a circle, covered in cheese and meat, and baked to a satisfying crisp.
CITIZEN PUBLIC MARKET
9355 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
Citizen Public Market is located in the same location that once housed the city’s local newspaper back in 1929 and the building still has many of the original building’s Art Deco design and structural elements. The builidng is now food hall with an impressive array of food vendors. You can find the perfect latte at Goodboybob Coffee, alongside tasty tartines and chapatis. At Go-Go Bird you will find excellent fried chicken and Japanese-inspired sides, such as cheddar biscuits infused with umami miso flavor, furikake-dusted fries, and mashed potatoes with Japanese curry gravy. Jolly Oyster’s serves up oysters sourced from its won sustainable farm and Santa Barbara uni platters. Bang Bang Noodles has a modern take of the traditional Biang Biang noodles which are a type of noodle popular in the cuisine of China's Shaanxi Province. The food hall has an expansive patio and rooftop perfect for hosting comedy nights and trivia competitions.
PLATFORM
8850 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
This innovative which opened in 2016 is open-air shopping center that has evolved into a premier dining destinations. At Platform, you can sample a wide range of cuisines and try out new tastes by visiting the rotating pop-ups. Platform’s permanent eateries includes the rooftop restaurant Margot, which has a menu inspired by coastal mediterranean cuisine, regional wines and craft cocktails. Margot is situated at the stunning rooftop with 360 degree view of the city. The renown pizzeria Roberta’s opened its first California location at Platform. Enjoy blistered, bubbly, chewy pizzas on a lively patio. Loqui started as a weekly pop-up at Tartine Bakery in San Francisco bringing unique Mexican tastes to life. If fresh-baked bread and pastries is what you are looking for, stop into Bianca which is influenced by the owners talian, Argentinean, and French roots. Holey Grail, creates the best donut experience by serving up a vegan taro donut concept from Hawaii. on Saturdays, Platform hosts a pop-up series that spotlights rising chefs in LA on the back patio.
SIMONETTE
3599 Hayden Avenue
Culver City, CA 90232
Simonette restaurant and bar is located in the heart of Culver City and is an all day cafe, bar and bistro with the elegance of French cuisine and the cheerfulness of an American café. Whether you are a local or a traveler, Simonette’s ambiance is similar to a southern France roadside food haul where everyone can eat, drink and have good time. The menu is unpretentious, yet chic whether you are eating the mussels, hamburger with a side of French-style green beans or pomme frites, pork chop or ratatouille. Simonette is also a fantastic place to pick up a croissant and espresso. They are open for lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekend.
MS CHI CAFE
3828 Main Street
Culver City, CA 90232
Chef Shirley Chung of Ms Chi Cafe is passionate for progressive Chinese American cuisine. Her unique culinary creations are inspired by traditional northern-style dumplings, noodle bowls, fried rice, Boba and milk teas, as well ascoffee drink. The house-made dumplings are a must as well as well as the garlic-tomato shrimp. If you have room to spare, try the Beijing Zhajian Mian noodles topped off with a sweet mochi doughnut. Ms Chi Cafe is open Wednesday through Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
LODGE BREAD CO
11918 W Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Bread: whole grain, long-fermented sourdough, hearty country, ancient grain or seasonal specials. The Lodge Break Company doesn’t just make bread, these three young chefs have mastered all things made of dough. Try the baked treats such a yummy cinnamon roll , fluffy croissants or come on a Sunday at 5pm for pizza night. Pizza night offers a weekly rotating exceptional pie focusing on seasonal ingredients and unique combinations such as burrata/zucchini, potato/leek and BBQ chicken. Lodge Bread Co is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
DEAR JOHN’S
11208 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA, 90230
Dear John’s has a long rich history dating back to the 1960’s. This dimly lit restaurant with leather booths, white tablecloths and a festive bar was a hotspot for the Hollywood elite. Chefs Hans Hans Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin brought the restaurant back to life by bringing back the ol char. The menu is as classic as the vibe with a tableside Caesar Salad, garlic bread, Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters Rockefeller, ribeye steaks and much more. Don’t forget the Mahattan and Martini. Make your reservation now as it tends to fill up fast.
HACHET HALL
11517 Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA, 90066
Hatchet Hall is one of the best restaurants and bars in the city focusing on the simplicity of quality ingredients while having a lively, relaxed good time. Hatchet Hall woks with local farmers to provide the best quality experience for the table and family. The food is simple and the menu changes daily, reflecting the seasons of California. You will find new delights and old favorites such as the classic shishito cornbread with honey and butter. They serve up a perfect pork chop with a hint of blackened peach, fig and brown butter maple jus. Eat inside or enjoy the outdoor patio, but don’t forget to have an old-fashioned from the bar.
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