Best Restaurants for People Watching in West Los Angeles

52 restaurants available nearby

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1. Élephante Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1403)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 294 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

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2. Steak 48 - Beverly Hills

4.8

Exceptional(1998)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Beverly Hills

Booked 150 times today

At Steak 48, we serve the finest steaks and high-quality seafood in an intimate and vibrant setting. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal craving, as we serve the best USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood, and shellfish along with inventive and classically inspired side dishes and appetizers. Also enjoy classic cocktails and an extensive award-winning wine list. At Steak 48, We encourage all of our guests to get dressed up for a great experience, here is a link to our dress code that you can share with your guests. https://www.steak48.com/steakhouses/beverly-hills/dress-code/Please dress as your elegant selves. You are going to have a great time!If you need any special accommodations or flowers reach out to us at the host desk! We look forward to seeing you soon!

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3. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1577)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Santa Monica

Booked 49 times today

Calabra at Santa Monica Proper Hotel (One MICHELIN Key 2024) is located on the hotel's rooftop. The elevated garden terrace provides an inspiring atmosphere, with the ocean as a backdrop. Whether from the pool sundeck or circular bar, the views are best enjoyed with dinner, boutique wines, seasonal cocktails, and small-batch spirits. Serving Mediterranean & Californian cuisine with a view. Seating arrangements for all reservations at Calabra may include outdoor dining, bar area, as well as our indoor/ outdoor covered lounge space. Be sure to dress warmly.**Dinner reservations are for dining only. Drinks will be accommodated upon first come first serve at the bar area. Private Couch Alcoves are available with a rental and minimum spend**

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4. Cecconi's West Hollywood

4.7

Exceptional(4942)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 131 times today

Cecconi’s is a modern day classic Italian restaurant open for brunch, and dinner, seven days a week. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. Cecconi’s serves hand-made pasta, seafood and dishes from Italy using the finest ingredients. In addition to the flagship restaurant in Mayfair, London, Cecconi’s has outposts in Los Angeles, Miami, Istanbul, Berlin, Barcelona and Brooklyn.As a courtesy to other guests, we do not accept any animals.Except for any ADA approved animal that is individually trained to do or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.

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5. The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly Hills

4.5

Awesome(1587)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Beverly Hills

Booked 23 times today

Vibrant and unforgettable, there's no better place to sit, sip and unwind in Beverly Hills than our bar. You'll find an exceptional wine list and a cocktail menu filled with classic and new creations. It's the perfect destination for all in search of relaxed late-night indulgence.

6. Il Pastaio

4.6

Exceptional(2107)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Beverly Hills

Booked 130 times today

Gourmet Magazine calls il Pastaio "a taste of heaven," and says "the cooks in il Pastaio's kitchen have angel's hands". Los Angeles Magazine critics choice ranked it "one of the top ten new restaurants". It's no wonder this friendly neighborhood trattoria has been a favorite meeting place, satisfying locals and visiting customers with its mouthwatering pasta since opening in 1994.

7. Catch Steak LA

4.5

Awesome(986)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Hollywood

Booked 57 times today

At the iconic corner of La Cienega and Melrose Place, Catch Steak LA combines the authority of a classic steakhouse with the energetic vibe of a Catch Hospitality Group property. The warm, intimate restaurant with rich wood and garden-like spaces is spread throughout two levels and, soon, an outdoor patio with a retractable rooftop. The menu features a curated collection of the world's best cuts and Catch-style dishes for a more approachable steakhouse experience.

8. Meat On Ocean

4.7

Exceptional(3430)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 64 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.Starting May 2024, Meat On Ocean is also your headquarters for private dining and events, with customizable spaces that are perfect for social events, corporate meetings, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions and ceremonies, with full audio/visual connectivity.

9. The Little Door

4.6

Exceptional(3042)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French • West Hollywood

Booked 36 times today

Two simple wooden doors open up to quite a buzz in an otherwise romantic courtyard, where a colorful crowd hangs at the bar and lingers at coveted patio tables. Inside, seats spread throughout the candlelit house-turned-restaurant with intimate furniture. Organic seasonal ingredients, creatively prepared and impeccably presented, characterize our unique menu. If you do not see a reservation time for the time you would like please also check on Tock at exploretock.com/thelittledoorFor reservations on Holidays, please call the restaurant.

10. Drake's Hollywood

4.4

Awesome(125)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • West Hollywood

Booked 14 times today

Drake's is a swanky, old Hollywood-inspired restaurant with sophisticated cocktails at a large, circular bar.We accept reservations 7 days in advance. Reservations open up at 9 am. For groups of 8 or more, please call the restaurant. Reservations are strongly encouraged as we have limited walk-in availability.Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice for any adjustments. No-show reservations will incur a fee of $50 per guest.We do not seat incomplete parties. To ensure that all parties are seated punctually and with ample time to enjoy their experience, a time limit is enforced: 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of 22 hours for parties of 3 to 4 2 hours 15 minutes for parties of 5 to 8Valet is available.A 5% surcharge will be added to each guest check. This charge is for the benefit of Drake’s employees. In support of this initiative, the entirety of this charge is retained by Drake’s.

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SeanVIP
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We dined at Steak 48 in Beverly Hills to celebrate my wife hitting a significant milestone at work. The staff and team did a phenomenal job helping us create an experience she will not forget. Johnny our server was fantastic and did a great job on menu selection and recommended the perfect dessert where they captured her accomplishment. Thank you Steak 48 for the great food and helping us celebrate.
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Steak 48 - Beverly HillsPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Beverly Hills
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4.8
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Paola
Phoenix / Arizona •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excelent food and service, we asked for another table and wasn’t a problem. The view is amazing and the drinks are delicious.
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.5
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Martha
Greater Boston •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
James, or server was outstanding — he explained the options (gave us recommendations) and was attentive without being overbearing. The food was excellent and the pace comfortable to allow us to visit with friends we hadn’t seen for awhile.
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Cecconi's West HollywoodPrice: Moderate• Italian• West Hollywood
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4.7
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BarbaraVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
Stunning setting. Knowledgeable and attentive staff. Excellent food. Will definitely go back to try other dishes.
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Calabra at Santa Monica ProperPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Santa Monica
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4.8
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VietVIP
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
Could not ask for better service or food. We sat outside.
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The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly HillsPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Beverly Hills
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4.5

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52 restaurants available nearby

1. Élephante Santa Monica

2. Steak 48 - Beverly Hills

3. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4. Cecconi's West Hollywood

5. The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly Hills

6. Il Pastaio

7. Catch Steak LA

8. Meat On Ocean

9. The Little Door

10. Drake's Hollywood

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