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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

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South Bay/Long Beach
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WESTSIDE

Ford's Filling Station American Regional
13/20
Dining Room at Ford 9531 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310-202-1470 | Menu
Benjamin Ford brings to Culver City his vision of an American regional gastropub. 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 | Menu
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 | Menu
The ambience and the scene are everything, yet the kitchen can be praised for turning out a serious cuisine. 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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | 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...

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 | Menu | Photo
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 | Menu
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 | 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...

Lilly's French Cafe & Bar French
13/20
Dining Room at Lilly 1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
310-314-0004 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu | Video
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

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

Dominick's Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Dominick 8715 Beverly Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
310-652-2335 | Menu
Chef Brandon Boudet and partner Warner Ebbink own this small plate Italian nod to the original Dominick's. More...

Eva Restaurant Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Eva Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA 7458 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-634-0700 | Menu
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 | Menu
This popular Beverly Hills spot features a casual farmhouse décor and a terrific sidewalk café. 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...

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 | Menu
Lively bar scene and value-oriented menu of old standards with occasional twists and turns. 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...

Mr. C Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Mr. C, Beverly Hills, CA Mr. C Hotel
1224 Beverwil Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90035
310-226-6245 | Menu
Pizzas and Italian classics at the Mr. C Hotel in Beverly Hills. 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 Porch at House of Blues Southern
12/20
8430 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-848-5100 | Menu
Situated in one of L.A.’s premier live music venues, this restaurant dishes out tasty, down-home Southern specialties. 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 | Menu
Chef Kerry Simon offers innovative takes on classic American comfort foods. More...

Susan Feniger's STREET Global
13/20
Dining Room at Susan Feniger 742 N. Highland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-203-0500 | Menu
The upscale graffiti décor complements Susan Feniger’s globally-inspired small plates. 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...

DOWNTOWN/SILVER LAKE

 

Chaya Downtown Fusion
14/20
Dining Room at Chaya Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 525 S. Flower St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-236-9577 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
This chain, specializing in corn-fed beef and an extensive wine list, appeals to business diners. 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 | 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...

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Steakhouse
13/20
2301 Rosecrans Ave., #1199
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-643-6911 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu | Video
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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...

Raphael Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Raphael, Studio City, CA 11616 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
818-505-3337 | Menu
A Valley discovery for American cuisine with global influences, wines and signature cocktails. More...

Villa Piacere Italian
11/20
22160 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
818-704-1185 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
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 | Menu
Housed in the former caretaker’s cottage of a long-gone hotel, The Raymond is a charming setting for contemporary American cuisine. 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 | Menu
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 | Menu
An unabashedly French country inn beside the road in a remote Southern California location. More...

The Restaurant at Ponte California
14/20
Dining Room at The Restaurant at Ponte, Temecula, CA Ponte Winery
35053 Rancho California Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
951-252-1770
Romantic al fresco wine country dining in Temecula. More...

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