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Easter Brunch LOS ANGELES AREA

Celebrate Easter Southern California-style at one of our favorite Los Angeles Area brunch restaurants. Whether you're looking for an intimate affair to share with close family, or an out-of-doors afternoon spent soaking in the springtime with mimosas and eggs Benedict, you're sure to find that perfect place for Easter brunch with the help of our extensive list of L.A. restaurants, cafés, and bistros.

Westside
Santa Monica/Malibu
Beverly Hills/Hollywood/Midtown

Downtown/Silver Lake
South Bay/Long Beach
San Fernando Valley
San Gabriel Valley/Pasadena
Other

WESTSIDE

BLVD 16 American
14/20
Dining Room at BLVD 16, Los Angeles, CA Hotel Palomar Los Angeles Westwood
10740 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-474-7765
Simple and memorable miracles performed with sustainable and organic ingredients. More...

Napa Valley Grille California
14/20
Dining Room at Napa Valley Grille, Los Angeles, CA Westwood Center
1100 Glendon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-824-3322
Chef Joseph Gillard prepares California cuisine with a home-cooking style that has charm and taste. More...

NINETHIRTY Modern American
14/20
Dining Room at NINETHIRTY, Los Angeles, CA W Los Angeles Westwood
930 Hilgard Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-443-8211
The ambience and the scene are everything, yet the kitchen can be praised for turning out a serious cuisine. More...

Obika Mozzarella Bar Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Obika Mozzarella Bar, Los Angeles, CA Westfield Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310-556-2452
An outpost of the mozzarella bar based in Italy at Westfield Century City. More...

On Sunset California
14/20
Dining Room at On Sunset, Los Angeles, CA Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard
11461 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-476-6571
Upscale California-French fare by chef Olivier Rousselle in the Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard. More...

SANTA MONICA/MALIBU

Bar Pintxo Spanish
13/20
Dining Room at Bar Pintxo, Santa Monica, CA 109 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-2012
Joe Miller, chef-owner of Joe's restaurant, shares his take on Spanish tapas. More...

Beau Rivage French
13/20
Dining Room at Beau Rivage, Malibu, CA 26025 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-456-5733
Fine French-Mediterranean dining in a Riviera villa setting with sweeping views of the Pacific . More...

Catch Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Catch, Santa Monica, CA Casa Del Mar
1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-581-7714
Sweeping views of the Pacific accompany seafood-driven cuisine. More...

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...

Chaya Venice Fusion
14/20
Dining Room at Chaya Venice, Venice, CA 110 Navy St.
Venice, CA 90291
310-396-1179
A vibrant Venice hangout featuring seafood and Euro-Asian cuisine. More...

Dukes, Malibu California
12/20
21150 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-317-0777
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...

French Market Cafe French
13/20
Dining Room at French Market Cafe, Venice, CA 2321 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
310-577-9775
This charming Venice café captures the French countryside. More...

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

Hal's Bar & Grill Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Hal 1349 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
310-396-3105
The stylish but laid-back dining room is a fine backdrop to fare that features both the classical and the avant-garde. More...

James' Beach Contemporary
13/20
60 N. Venice Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
310-823-5396
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
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
Not your average Joe. Joe Miller wins with his contemporary American menu and reasonable prices. More...

Lilly's French Cafe & Bar French
13/20
Dining Room at Lilly 1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
310-314-0004
Lilly's offers nostalgic French specialties in a charming space. 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
Intriguing menu featuring specialties from the Lake District of northern Italy. More...

Moonshadows California
13/20
Dining Room at Moonshadows, Malibu, CA 20356 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-456-3010
Moonshadows is a popular choice for lunch on the patio or drinks and dinner. More...

Ocean & Vine California
14/20
Dining Room at Ocean & Vine, Santa Monica, CA Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-6700
Loews Santa Monica's contemporary Ocean & Vine affords great ocean views and eclectic seasonal dishes. 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
Fresh and light cuisine is offered in this highly romantic, oceanside hotel dining room. More...

Tiato California
13/20
Dining Room at Tiato, Santa Monica, CA MTV/Lions Gate
2700 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-866-5228
A chic market café from the An family, serving Asian-influenced dishes. More...

Vu New American
14/20
Dining Room at Vu, Marina del Rey, CA Jamaica Bay Inn
14160 Palawan Wy.
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
310-823-5333
Creative, progressive comfort food from chef Kyle Schutte in a waterfront space. More...

BEVERLY HILLS/HOLLYWOOD/MIDTOWN

AMMO California
No Rating
Dining Room at AMMO, Los Angeles, CA 1155 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-871-2666
An entertainment industry favorite offering California cuisine. More...

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
Worldly overtones are evident in James Overbaugh's cooking. More...

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

Cecconi's Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Cecconi 8764 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-432-2000
Cecconi's attracts a very trendy crowd with its classic setting and comforting and authentic Italian fare. More...

Chaya Brasserie California
13/20
Dining Room at Chaya Brasserie, Los Angeles, CA 8741 Alden Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-859-8833
Chaya Brasserie is still busy despite the loss of some of its gastronomic splendor. More...

Comme Ca French
13/20
Dining Room at Comme Ca, West Hollywood, CA 8479 Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-782-1104
A modern take on the traditional brasserie from David Myers. More...

Eva Restaurant Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Eva Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA 7458 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-634-0700
We like Mark Gold’s evolution of Eva from a bistro style to a more elaborate dining experience. More...

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

Fig & Olive Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Fig & Olive, West Hollywood, CA 8490 Melrose Place
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-360-9100
New York's Fig & Olive has branched out, bringing its Mediterranean fare to West Hollywood. More...

Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood California
15/20
Dining Room at Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood, West Hollywood, CA The London West Hollywood
1020 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-358-7788
This elegant restaurant at The London West Hollywood offers upscale California cuisine from Gordon Ramsay. More...

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

Luna Park California
12/20
Dining Room at Luna Park, Los Angeles, CA 672 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-934-2110
Lively bar scene and value-oriented menu of old standards with occasional twists and turns. More...

Mirabelle Contemporary
12/20
8768 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-659-6022
Longstanding Sunset Strip hangout, serving late into the night. More...

Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro French
13/20
Dining Room at Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro, Los Angeles, CA The Grove
6301 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-965-9595
Morels is really two restaurants in one: a pleasant French-inspired café and a dinner-only upstairs dining room. 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
The Polo Lounge, a Beverly Hills legend since 1941, serves sophisticated cuisine in an elegant setting. More...

The Porch at House of Blues Southern
12/20
8430 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-848-5100
Situated in one of L.A.’s premier live music venues, this restaurant dishes out tasty, down-home Southern specialties. More...

RH French
No Rating
Dining Room at RH, West Hollywood, CA ANdAZ
8401 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-785-6090
Fresh, local and seasonal ingredients inform the cuisine at this ANdAZ hotel restaurant. More...

SIMON L.A. Modern American
14/20
Dining Room at SIMON L.A., West Hollywood, CA Sofitel Los Angeles
8555 Beverly Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
310-358-3979
Chef Kerry Simon offers innovative takes on classic American comfort foods. More...

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

DOWNTOWN/SILVER LAKE

 

Cafe Pinot California
14/20
Dining Room at Cafe Pinot, Los Angeles, CA 700 W. Fifth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-239-6500
Downtown dining featuring glittering views and California cuisine. More...

Chaya Downtown Fusion
14/20
Dining Room at Chaya Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 525 S. Flower St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-236-9577
A vibrant space from the Chaya restaurants family, where the menu offers sushi and global dishes with Japanese influences. More...

Cliff's Edge Mediterranean
No Rating
Dining Room at Cliff 3626 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
323-666-6116
Cliff's Edge appeals with its Mediterranean food and woodsy patio. More...

The Edendale Grill American
13/20
2838 Rowena Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323-666-2000
American fare in a wood-warmed setting draws Silver Lake locals, groups and flirting twosomes. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Fleming L.A. Live
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. A135
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-745-9911
This chain, specializing in corn-fed beef and an extensive wine list, appeals to business diners. More...

J Restaurant & Lounge California
13/20
1119 S. Olive St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-746-7746
Downtown dining and entertainment space serving up Mediterranean-inspired fare, a cigar lounge and city views. More...

SOUTH BAY/LONG BEACH

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
Dine at this location right next to the Pacific Ocean. More...

Beaches California
12/20
Manhattan Beach Pier
117 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310-545-2523
Two restaurants in one---a quiet and pleasant seafood house midweek and a raucous club on weekends. Only the spectacular ocean view stays the same. 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
The South Bay’s pioneer in nouvelle cuisine has pleased locals and others for more than a quarter century. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
13/20
2301 Rosecrans Ave., #1199
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-643-6911
Enjoyable USDA-Prime corn-fed beef, aged in-house and hand-cut daily. 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
A place to relax and enjoy the water view and chef Jesse Perez's Latin cuisine. More...

Kincaid's Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Kincaid 500 Fishermans Wharf
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-318-6080
Pacific Ocean vistas accentuate a varied seafood-driven menu. More...

Parker's Lighthouse Seafood
12/20
435 Shoreline Dr.
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-432-6500
Fresh fish with views of the Queen Mary and the harbor. 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
Good service and renditions of updated continental dishes. More...

Cafe Bizou French
13/20
Dining Room at Cafe Bizou, Sherman Oaks, CA 14016 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-788-3536
Good contemporary fare with a strong French foundation at prices that are hard to believe, in a cozy, casually elegant setting. More...

Firenze Osteria Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Firenze Osteria, North Hollywood, CA 4212 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
818-760-7081
A somewhat trendy spot serving uncomplicated and tasty Italian cuisine and cocktails in the San Fernando Valley. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
13/20
6373 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
818-346-1005
Aged, hand-cut meats; recommended food and wine pairings; and four-course menus are available at this upscale chain steakhouse. More...

Hampton's California
15/20
Dining Room at Hampton Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
Two Dole Dr.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
818-575-3000
California cuisine that pays homage to seasonality and natural flavors. More...

Mediterraneo Mediterranean
13/20
Dining Room at Mediterraneo, Westlake Village, CA Westlake Village Inn
32037 Agoura Rd.
Westlake Village, CA 91361
818-889-9105
Even though you are in L.A.'s suburbia, a visit to this Westlake Village Inn restaurant takes you away for a satisfying Mediterranean experience. More...

Pinot Bistro French
14/20
Dining Room at Pinot Bistro, Studio City, CA 12969 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
818-990-0500
Handsome and cozy Pinot Bistro features classic bistro fare and contemporary California creations. More...

Villa Piacere Italian
11/20
22160 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
818-704-1185
A sprawling-but-charming candlelit trattoria featuring reasonably priced if sometimes uninspired pizzas, pastas and other Italian dishes. More...

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY/PASADENA

Firefly Bistro New American
13/20
1009 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626-441-2443
Enjoy New American cuisine with eclectic touches in an outdoor space. More...

La Grande Orange Cafe American
13/20
Del Mar Station
260 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-356-4444
Occupying a historic train depot, LGO Café offers satisfying renditions of comfort foods. More...

Maison Akira French
15/20
Dining Room at Maison Akira, Pasadena, CA 713 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-796-9501
Some of L.A.'s most compelling French cooking with Pacific Rim highlights. More...

Mi Piace Italian
13/20
25 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-795-3131
Pastas, pizzas, salads and Italian entrées in Old Town Pasadena. More...

Parkway Grill California
14/20
Dining Room at Parkway Grill, Pasadena, CA 510 S. Arroyo Pkwy.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-795-1001
Handsome, brick-lined dining room for California cuisine, laced with both Asian and Latin influences. More...

The Raymond American
14/20
Dining Room at The Raymond, Pasadena, CA 1250 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-441-3136
Housed in the former caretaker’s cottage of a long-gone hotel, The Raymond is a charming setting for contemporary American cuisine. 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...

OTHER

Cafe Champagne California
13/20
Thornton Winery
32575 Rancho California Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
951-699-0088
A hillside vineyard restaurant that feels like a little slice of the Napa Valley, just an hour from greater L.A. More...

Cafe Sevilla Spanish
12/20
Dining Room at Cafe Sevilla, Riverside, CA 3252 Mission Inn Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
888-738-4552
Popular Inland Empire spot for authentic Spanish cuisine and entertainment. More...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
13/20
7905 Monet Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
909-463-0416
This chain, specializing in corn-fed beef and an extensive wine list, appeals to business diners. More...

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

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