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1. The Strand House
4.7
Exceptional(3520)
€€€€
• Contemporary American • Manhattan Beach
Booked 118 times today
The Strand House is a sophisticated yet comfortable family-owned restaurant conceived by a small group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends. With floor to ceiling glass windows and 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for Chef Chris Park’s Coastal California Cuisine.Our menu highlights the bounty of produce available year round in Southern California. Each week, our chefs roam the farmers market sourcing directly from the best farmers and purveyors around. The Strand House is also home to a thoughtful and carefully crafted cocktail and wine program that is sure to please each of our guests.We are located in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach, just steps from the famous Manhattan Beach Pier. The Strand House offers a five-star experience with the warmth and hospitality you would expect from a beach town, where each guest is treated like family.
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2. Queensview Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(1908)
€€€€
• Steakhouse • Long Beach
Booked 20 times today
Queensview Steakhouse, located on the third floor of Parkers' Lighthouse, is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday evenings from 5-10 p.m.The Queensview Steakhouse serves upscale Southern California cuisine and features Prime steaks, chops, lobster, and fresh grilled seafood. Listen to the sounds of local jazz artists --nightly-- This venue offers a 360 degree view and is arguably one of the most romantic rooms in Southern California.
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3. Perch LA
4.5
Awesome(12400)
€€€€
• French American • Downtown
Booked 220 times today
Check-in is at the 15th Floor Host Stand*Outdoor seating is not guaranteed. *Large Party Tables 7 to 12 Guests are Inside Only Tables*All walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with valid ID.*Table reservations are limited to 90 minutes for parties of 2*Our dress code is Upscale Casual preferred.Proper attire is required. Presentable shirts, jeans or shorts are acceptable.The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 7 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.
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4. Swan Thai Rpv
4.4
Awesome(104)
€€€€
• Thai • Rancho Palos Verdes / Rolling Hills Estates
Booked 14 times today
Swan Thai RPV Restaurant, in Rancho Palos Verdes, crafts a tantalizing and refined selection of authentic Thai cuisine served in a friendly and sophisticated setting. The marinated shrimp lady fingers fried in spring rolls and served with sweet and sour sauce and the crispy garlic wings served atop broccoli and carrots make incredible starter options. Swan Thai RPV Restaurant's specialty dishes include the tantalizing curry with chunks of filet mignon, potato and peanuts in mild curry sauce, the crispy exotic sole fish in chili sauce with fried basil and the paradise fried rice blended with chicken, shrimp, cashew, pineapple and egg. If noodles are what you crave, Swan Thai RPV Restaurant has delicious choices, such as the crispy noodles with vegetables and gravy and the BBQ pork with egg noodles.For a sweet finish, enjoy the sweet sticky rice with coconut ice cream with a creamy Thai iced tea.
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5. SALT Restaurant & Bar
4.4
Awesome(2382)
€€€€
• Californian • Marina del Rey
Booked 33 times today
Experience SALT Restaurant and Bar at the waterfront Marina del Rey Hotel. Set against sweeping marina views, join us for Brunch, Happy Hour or Dinner and choose from the best locally sourced California-seasonal dishes, and craft cocktails on the westside.
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6. R10 Social House
4.2
Awesome(249)
€€€€
• American • Redondo Beach
Booked 3 times today
The deep channel buoy, R10, is known amongst local boaters, paddlers and seafarers of all kinds (especially the seal variety) as a meeting spot. Named after this buoy located just off the Redondo Harbor, our 90-seat neighborhood joint is a new American social house offering market driven food, well-crafted cocktails and a selection of intriguing, affordable wines. In a setting of reclaimed chic with nautical nods, locals can meet up for a quick bite or linger over a meal with friends and family while taking in the scenic waterfront views. Southern California affords us the luxury of diversity, and so we are able to select farm produce that may have a brief season and that we can use at their peak. Our menu showcases impeccably sourced ingredients from local farms with high standards of sustainability and organic cultivation. We know exactly where our food comes from and how it gets to your table.
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7. Parkers' Lighthouse
4.4
Awesome(6592)
€€€€
• Seafood • Long Beach
Booked 60 times today
Nestled in Long Beach's Shoreline Village, Parkers' Lighthouse features premium seafood, an award-winning wine list and a full-service patio with unmatched views of the Long Beach Harbor and Pacific Ocean. Come by after exploring the Aquarium of the Pacific or join us for lunch in between meetings at the Long Beach Convention Center - we are within walking distance of both. Parkers’ Lighthouse is also only a short drive from other local attractions like The Queen Mary and Terrace Theater. Whether you're in the mood for fresh sushi, our signature mesquite-grilled fresh fish or oysters on the half shell, our extensive menu highlights the many flavors that inspire Southern Californian cuisine. Please know we will do our very best to accommodate your requests for window or patio seating but cannot guarantee specific seating.
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8. La Boucherie
4.5
Awesome(1522)
€€€€
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 36 times today
The ultimate panoramic dining experience in Los Angeles. La Boucherie is an elegant American steak and seafood restaurant boasting an intimate bar featuring sophisticated mixologists crafting bespoke cocktails. Discreet private dining rooms, a Chef’s Table, and Starlight Booths are all available with floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of the L.A. skyline to accommodate discerning guests. La Boucherie’s menu features reimagined classics, all created with the finest and freshest ingredients available, many of which are sourced locally. The dining experience is enhanced by a cheese cave, charcuterie atelier, and an extensive, carefully curated Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list featuring over 1,200 hand-selected international and American wines.Smart Casual dress code. Jackets are not required; however, no hats, athletic wear, shorts, or flip-flops are allowed. Reservations are held for 15 minutes.
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9. Meat On Ocean
4.6
Exceptional(3677)
€€€€
• Steakhouse • Santa Monica
Booked 63 times today
Meat On Ocean is a meat-centric, modern steakhouse in Santa Monica that offers both a sense of adventure and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the offerings of a world-class steakhouse, Meat On Ocean features an artisanal charcuterie bar, an exhibition dry-aging room and a variety of prime beef – from dry-aged domestic cuts to Japanese A-5. Integral to the operation is a highly trained crew of servers and butchers, who communicate directly with Guests about the beef, organically farmed chickens, house made sausages, choice seafood and more.Located on the corner of Ocean and Broadway, Meat On Ocean is steps from the action - including the Santa Monica Pier, shopping and hotels.Our generous corkage program for each table: the first 750mL bottle is complimentary, and each additional 750mL bottle is $50.
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10. Gjelina
4.6
Exceptional(2913)
€€€€
• American • Venice
Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 9 am until 10:30 pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina*20% service charge will be added to parties 6 and more

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