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Los Angeles Best Brunch Restaurants


The most versatile—and decadent—meal of the week, brunch with family and friends is a great way to enjoy gourmet food on a laid-back weekend. Linger over strawberry waffles, have a hearty starter of an omelet with crispy bacon, sip a glass of Champagne, or dive into a succulent plate of crabs' legs. Anything goes at this not-quite-breakfast, not-quite-lunch event. We've done the legwork for you, so just sit back, relax, and search our list of the best brunch restaurants in Los Angeles.

Westside
Beverly Hills/Hollywood/Midtown
Santa Monica/Marina Del Rey/Malibu
Downtown
South Bay
San Fernando Valley
San Gabriel Valley/Pasadena

Inland Empire

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WESTSIDE

BLVD 16 American
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Dining Room at BLVD 16, Los Angeles, CA Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Westwood
10740 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-474-7765 | Menu
Seasonal American cuisine at the Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Westwood. More...

The Restaurant at The Getty Center California
15/20
Dining Room at The Restaurant at The Getty Center, Los Angeles, CA The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-440-6810 | Menu
Food as artful as the museum exhibits. More...

Tavern American
14/20
Dining Room at Tavern, Los Angeles, CA 11648 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-806-6464 | Menu
A sophisticated clientele enjoys American cuisine at this Westside outpost of Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne (Lucques, A.O.C.). More...


BEVERLY HILLS/HOLLYWOOD/MIDTOWN

The Belvedere Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at The Belvedere, Beverly Hills, CA The Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel
9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-788-2306 | Menu
Worldly overtones are evident in James Overbaugh's cooking. More...

BLD American
13/20
Dining Room at BLD, Los Angeles, CA 7450 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-930-9744 | Menu
Stylish yet laid-back spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner (BLD), by the team behind Grace. More...

Campanile Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Campanile, Los Angeles, CA 624 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-938-1447 | Menu | Photo
Chef-owner Mark Peel's rustic French- and Italian-influenced dishes in Charlie Chaplin's old digs. More...

The Farm of Beverly Hills American
12/20
439 N. Beverly Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-273-5578 | Menu
This popular Beverly Hills spot features a casual farmhouse décor and a terrific sidewalk café. More...

The Ivy American
13/20
113 N. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-274-8303 | Menu
California takes on classic American comfort foods in a chic-casual spot, complete with spacious patio, frequented by celebrities and the paparazzi who love them. More...

Jar Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Jar, Los Angeles, CA 8225 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-655-6566 | Menu
Lighter chophouse fare where seasonal produce is the star. More...

Kate Mantilini American
12/20
Dining Room at Kate Mantilini, Beverly Hills, CA 9101 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-278-3699 | Menu
This high-style restaurant offers a menu of dressed-up American food, and hipper fare, too. More...

The Polo Lounge French
15/20
Dining Room at The Polo Lounge, Beverly Hills, CA The Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-887-2777 | Menu
The Polo Lounge, a Beverly Hills legend since 1941, serves sophisticated cuisine in an elegant setting. More...

The Restaurant French
14/20
Dining Room at The Restaurant, West Hollywood, CA Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas
1200 N. Alta Loma Rd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-657-1333 | Menu
Savor French fare from chef Guillaume Burlion at the Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas. More...

Scarpetta Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Scarpetta, Beverly Hills, CA Montage Beverly Hills
225 N. Canon Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310-860-7970 | Menu | Video
Chef Scott Conant makes a very tasty West Coast debut with his earthy Italian cuisine at Montage Beverly Hills. More...

Taste California
13/20
Dining Room at Taste, West Hollywood, CA 8454 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-852-6888 | Menu
California food at reasonable prices in a handsomely transformed house on Melrose Avenue. More...

Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air California
16/20
Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles, CA Hotel Bel-Air
701 Stone Canyon Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
310-909-1644 | Photo | Video
Elegant California cuisine by über-chef Wolfgang Puck at the iconic Hotel Bel-Air. More...

SANTA MONICA/MARINA DEL REY/MALIBU

Cezanne French
14/20
Dining Room at Cezanne, Santa Monica, CA JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot
1740 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-9700, 800-323-7500
An elegant beachfront hotel dining room is the setting for a seasonal Cal-French menu. More...

Dukes, Malibu California
12/20
21150 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-317-0777 | Menu
With 300 feet of windows, the view is a big draw at this Hawaiian surfing-inspired venue, but seafood and steaks are part of the mix, too. More...

Farmshop American
14/20
Dining Room at Farmshop, Santa Monica, CA Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th St., Ste. 25
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-566-2400 | Menu
The setting may be rustic, but expect Brentwood-appropriate prices for the high-quality pastries and American fare. More...

FIG California
13/20
Dining Room at FIG, Santa Monica, CA The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
101 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-319-3111 | Menu
A California bistro featuring ingredients from local farmers markets. More...

Geoffrey's California
13/20
Dining Room at Geoffrey 27400 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-457-1519 | Menu | Photo
Everything tastes better when dining al fresco with views of the Southern California coastline. More...

James' Beach Contemporary
13/20
60 N. Venice Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
310-823-5396 | Menu
Fun and festive neighborhood spot for contemporary fare and a notable wine list. More...

jer-ne restaurant + bar California
14/20
Dining Room at jer-ne restaurant + bar, Marina del Rey, CA The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
4375 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
310-574-4333 | Menu
Unpretentious cuisine with a view of the harbor. More...

Joe's Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Joe 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
310-399-5811 | Menu
Not your average Joe. Joe Miller wins with his contemporary American menu and reasonable prices. More...

Locanda del Lago Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Locanda del Lago, Santa Monica, CA 231 Arizona Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-3525 | Menu
Intriguing menu featuring specialties from the Lake District of northern Italy. More...

Maison Giraud French
15/20
Dining Room at Maison Giraud, Pacific Palisades, CA 1032 Swarthmore Ave.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
310-459-7562 | Video
Chef Alain Giraud turns out French dishes with a California flair at his restaurant and bakery. More...

One Pico American
15/20
Dining Room at One Pico, Santa Monica, CA Shutters on the Beach
One Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-587-1717 | Menu
Fresh and light cuisine is offered in this highly romantic, oceanside hotel dining room. More...

DOWNTOWN

Bottega Louie Italian
12/20
Dining Room at Bottega Louie, Los Angeles, CA 700 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-802-1470 | Menu
A versatile dining concept combining a gourmet market and Italian restaurant in an historic Beaux Arts building downtown. More...

SOUTH BAY

Baleen American
13/20
Dining Room at Baleen, Redondo Beach, CA The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club
260 Portofino Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-379-8481 | Menu
Dine at this location right next to the Pacific Ocean. More...

Chez Melange Eclectic
15/20
Dining Room at Chez Melange, Redondo Beach, CA 1611 S. Catalina Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-540-1222 | Menu
The South Bay’s pioneer in nouvelle cuisine has pleased locals and others for more than a quarter century. More...

Fuego Mexican
14/20
Dining Room at Fuego, Long Beach, CA Hotel Maya A Doubletree Hotel
700 Queensway Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-481-3910 | Menu
A place to relax and enjoy the water view and chef Jesse Perez's Latin cuisine. More...

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

The Bistro Garden at Coldwater Continental
13/20
Dining Room at The Bistro Garden at Coldwater, Studio City, CA 12950 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
818-501-0202 | Menu
Good service and renditions of updated continental dishes. More...

Ca' del Sole Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Ca 4100 Cahuenga Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
818-985-4669 | Menu
Comfortable Italian eatery with first-rate pastas, good value and a worthy wine list. More...

Le Chene French
13/20
12625 Sierra Hwy.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
661-251-4315 | Menu
An unabashedly French country inn beside the road in a remote Southern California location. More...

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY/PASADENA

 

Mike & Anne's American
13/20
1040 Mission St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626-799-7199 | Menu
An unpretentious American bistro offering items like grilled portobello carpaccio, an upscale burger and miso-saké braised black cod. More...

The Terrace California
13/20
Dining Room at The Terrace, Pasadena, CA The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-568-3900
This chic indoor or outdoor café offers fresh California cuisine with a Mediterranean influence. More...

INLAND EMPIRE

 

Mission Inn Restaurant Mediterranean
13/20
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
3649 Mission Inn Ave.
Riverside, CA 92501
951-341-6767
Located at the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, this restaurant offers seating in a lovely, architecturally grand courtyard. More...

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