Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Pacific Palisades

156 restaurants available nearby

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1. Blue Ribbon Sushi - Pacific Palisades

4.8

Exceptional(278)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Pacific Palisades

Booked 13 times today

Blue Ribbon Sushi is a vibrant Japanese restaurant and sushi bar a located in Palisades Village. Inspired by the original restaurant created over 30 years ago in Soho NYC by master sushi chef Toshi Ueki and Chef Brothers Eric & Bruce Bromberg, this cedar clad new comer offers outstanding Japanese cuisine based in tradition and passion. Chef Lee leads his team in sourcing and preparing the finest fish and shellfish from The Sea of Japan, Local waters and beyond. A curated and adventurous beverage list featuring Blue Ribbon's own sake selections as well as favorites from their travels and discoveries in Japan is rounded out by a selection of house cocktails, Japanese micro brews and wines from California and Europe.

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2. 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**

3. Citrin

4.6

Exceptional(202)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 18 times today

Citrin is a modern Californian cuisine restaurant by Chef Josiah Citrin. The attention to detail and pursuit of excellence that defined Josiah’s landmark Mélisse restaurant for 20 years thrives in this new space. Citrin is a fun, welcoming, and approachable experience. A large bar and a la Carte menu brings a fresh take on our love of hospitality and passion to deliver exciting and delicious food.

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4. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4315)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 32 times today

The Penthouse Restaurant is a unique spot with a stunning 18th-floor rooftop dining experience. Its panoramic ocean views, beach cabanas, and open sky enclaves make it a perfect choice for celebrating special occasions. Reviews rave about the 'unbeatable' views, 'exceptional food', and 'flawless service'. The restaurant is also highly recommended for date nights, anniversaries, and birthday parties.

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5. Mastro's Ocean Club - Malibu

4.7

Exceptional(6634)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Malibu

Booked 93 times today

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

6. Melisse

4.9

Exceptional(2001)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 2 times today

Chef & Owner Josiah Citrin has revived his Michelin 2-Star institution with an intimate, 14-seat restaurant with Chef/Partner Ken Takayama. In a setting that blurs the line between kitchen and dining room, Chefs and service staff guide guests through a 2.5-hour culinary experience.Collaborating with California farmers from San Diego to Napa Valley, Chef Josiah sources the most unique and exclusive ingredients available. An 8-course tasting menu is bookended by canapés, amuse-bouches and mignardise, all of which showcase global flavors using both modern and classic techniques.

7. Tar & Roses

4.9

Exceptional(4234)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 48 times today

Tar & Roses is a globally inspired culinary experience. Chef Andrew Kirschner has transformed his kitchen into a local and welcoming home, focused on the element of the wood fired oven to bring out the best flavor in our dishes. Coming straight from the visionary mind of our award winning chef, our menu is created with only the highest quality ingredients and fresh, local products. This attention to detail helps makes our food a perfected craft which will inspire you to be adventurous, in the most approachable and delicious way possible. When you step into Tar & Roses, you'll feel like you are coming home. Our entire staff awaits your arrival with warm smiles and thoughtful service ~ please, come share a meal with us!

8. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2179)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 31 times today

Chef Raphael Lunetta and Emilio Cuyuch chef driven neighborhood diner with rustic California dining room and bar. Lunetta serves great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines that we enjoy drinking with our family & friends.We buy the freshest ingredients we can find. We cook seasonally because that’s what is fresh and best. We support local farmers and businesses whenever we can, because the best flavor naturally follows. Menus for Lunetta are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal ingredients based on the abundant product available on the California Coast. Our full bar features classic as well as craft cocktails using the finest in artisan spirits, mixers and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our comprehensive wine list highlights small California producers and artisan winemakers from around the world.

9. pasjoli

4.6

Exceptional(653)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 16 times today

Pasjoli is an elevated French bistro from James Beard award-winning chef Dave Beran. The restaurant pays homage to French cuisine utilizing the bounty of produce available in Southern California. Rooted in classic French cooking and inspired by Parisian markets, pasjoli reflects Chef Dave’s thoughtful cooking style, showcasing his creative touches on bistro fare.We serve a five-course prix fixe menu in our dining room and our secret garden. You'll be able to select your seating preference when you confirm your reservation. Please visit our website to see the most current menu.Each evening, we have limited availability of pressed duck dinners. If you are interested in enjoying a pressed duck, please email info@pasjoli.com, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate vegan diets.

10. Meat On Ocean

4.7

Exceptional(3431)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 71 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.

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LeilahKVIP
San Diego •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was an amazing experience. From the reservation to the patience in our seating. The hostess and the server was amazing. Thank you all for hosting our family of 7 wonderfully.
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The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.6
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JohnVIP
Los Angeles •152 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I dreaded going out on Christmas Day. The restaurant was very crowded and noisy. One screaming baby--why do people bring kids to good restaurants? The server Chasen was absolutely great. He was on top of everything and extremely nice and pleasant. The oysters were excellent, fresh and full, served well with sauce and lemon. The caesar salad was very good. The double thick pork chop with a chutney and a butter sauce was excellent. I did not eat the dessert, but it looked good, some sort of cherry thing with ice cream and whipped cream. We had a very nice table in a corner with windows. It was a bit away from the crowded center. It was a perfect experience for any time, but especially for Christmas Day. Dining at 4:00 was a good idea, but it was very full when we got there and showed no signs of letting up. Thank you to Chasen and Gabriel, his busser, for making our experience so good.
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Mastro's Ocean Club - MalibuPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Malibu
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4.7
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PaulineVIP
Los Angeles •58 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Top notch, service, food presentation and taste, lovely relaxing meal with interesting menu. Worth it! They even arranged for my car to be ready at valet.
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CitrinPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.6
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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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NikkitaVIP
Los Angeles •25 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 13, 2024
It was a great experience as always. My mother tried some new dishes too, which made the evening more interesting. We will be return soon.
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Blue Ribbon Sushi - Pacific PalisadesPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Pacific Palisades
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4.8

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156 restaurants available nearby

1. Blue Ribbon Sushi - Pacific Palisades

2. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

3. Citrin

4. The Penthouse Restaurant

5. Mastro's Ocean Club - Malibu

6. Melisse

7. Tar & Roses

8. Lunetta

9. pasjoli

10. Meat On Ocean

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