Nook Neighborhood Bistro Restaurant Review
11628 Santa Monica Blvd. (Barry Ave.) 
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Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-207-5160 | Menu
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 Tucked away in the far corner of a West L.A. mini-mall, Nook Neighborhood Bistro has been pleasing the palates of local diners since 2004. Encompassing two booths and a large communal table, the dimly lit restaurant only seats a couple dozen guests. Chef James Richardson (who's also a co-owner with Jeffrey Stuppler and Brian Frith-Smith) is at the top of his game with his fresh and creative California bistro fare, which has the additional benefit of being a great value. Start your meal with a lightly cooked platter of New Zealand mussels in white wine and saffron before venturing to the "big" category, as it's called on the menu. Comforting classics include shrimp and grits, steak frites, and a signature burger with Gruyère, red onion jam and arugula. Nook is part of the Aquarium of the Pacific's Seafood for the Future program, so sustainability is kept in mind in dishes like pan-roasted barramundi with fennel, citrus and olive. Finish off with the chocolate and banana bread pudding with brandy caramel sauce and whipped cream. The wine list is fairly brief, but there's a fine selection of beers. If you'd prefer to bring your own, corkage is free on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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