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Ocean Avenue Seafood
(Restaurants - Brunch)
1401 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica  90401 • 310-394-5669
Distance: ~0.27 mi *
        Description: SANTA MONICA. Once you know the name of this upscale restaurant, you know what it does best. The menu promises a variety of dishes, but seafood is the star. Try ahi tuna accompanied by steaming rice and fresh veggies, or take advantage of the place's great oysters – there's a terrific selection during happy hour too. The comfort level is heightened by wicker furniture and a friendly waitstaff who are always happy to help.
       

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La Serenata de Garibaldi – Santa Monica
(Restaurants - Brunch)
1416 4th St, Santa Monica  90401 • 310-656-7017
Distance: ~0.35 mi *
        Description: SANTA MONICA. For seafood done Mexican style, try this Santa Monica favorite. Regulars attest to the fact that the consistent presentation of the expertly prepared seafood dishes have made them steadfastly loyal. Order the fish quesadilla, the shredded beef in red chile sauce, or the chicken enchiladas. Excellent margaritas round out the experience. The décor is done in warm tones and features carved stone pillars and a lovely fountain. An upscale casual atmosphere pervades.
        User Rating: 10 / 10
       

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Border Grill
(Restaurants - Brunch)
1445 4th St, Santa Monica  90401 • 310-451-1655
Distance: ~0.38 mi *
        Description: SANTA MONICA. You may be familiar with this restaurant's owners from their "Too Hot Tamales" cooking show. If not, then you're in for a treat. Border Grill's menu of lighter, authentic Mexican cuisine suits even the most finicky palates. The biggest surprise for some diners is that not all Mexican fare is super-spicy and loaded with cheese; this food is full of complex flavors and fresh vegetables and fruits. Alongside meaty tacos and burritos, you'll find an assortment of vegetarian and seafood options. Exceptional dishes include achiote-marinated pork and seasoned carnitas on corn tortillas. Mojitos and margaritas made with premium tequilas pack a powerful punch – bring a designated driver!
        User Rating: 8 / 10
       

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Coast
(Restaurants - Brunch)
1 Pico Blvd Shutters on the Beach Hotel, Santa Monica  90405 • 310-587-1707
Distance: ~0.90 mi *
        Description: SANTA MONICA. Located directly off the beach, this lovely hotel restaurant draws folks with its stellar location and a striking decor that features abundant light and windows, not to mention a fresh, white-painted interior. Blue accents, framed black-and-white photos, and a relaxing patio also help set the scene. The restaurant, open all day, treats diners to a raw bar and plies them with sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. Main course fare includes broiled or grilled fish, a flat iron steak, baby back ribs, pan-fried pork chops, and pastas. An à la carte brunch offers lots of fresh options too.
       

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One Pico
(Restaurants - Brunch)
1 Pico Blvd Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica  90405 • 310-587-1717
Distance: ~0.90 mi *
        Description: SANTA MONICA. One Pico is a dining retreat, perfect for watching the sunset with your significant other. Make a selection from the New American menu and sip a glass of wine from the varied list while you await the arrival of your meal. Start with smoked salmon with caviar, and then sample roasted lamb with artichokes. The decor has coastal appeal, courtesy of light colors and white linens. Fireside dining enhances the experience, especially on chilly evenings. Great Sunday brunch, too.
        User Rating: 5.5 / 10
       

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Joe's
(Restaurants - Brunch)
1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice  90291 • 310-399-5811 • 310-392-5655
Distance: ~2.40 mi *
        Description: VENICE. Chef-owner Joe Miller's restaurant consistently tops the lists of LA hot spots thanks to a modern, sleek dining room, a patio for al fresco dining, and a separate bar for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Inventive Californian cuisine features fresh seasonal produce prepared with skill and creativity. Highlights include soft shell crab with morels and corn, porcini mushroom ravioli, roasted salmon with yellow squash risotto, roast beef with crispy artichokes, and crepenette of pork.
       

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La Serenata Gourmet
(Restaurants - Brunch)
10924 W Pico Blvd, West Los Angeles  90025 • 310-441-9667
Distance: ~4.74 mi *
        Description: WESTWOOD. This place is an off-shoot of its famous East LA cousin, and the food is just as good. Fresh fish either grilled or in a burrito, a gordita stuffed with shrimp, and weekend breakfast specials keep the crowds coming back. They do not accept reservations for groups of less than eight, so be prepared to wait. No worries, though: this is one of the top Mexican restaurants in LA, so the time is well spent.
        User Rating: 7.75 / 10
       

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The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air
(Restaurants - Brunch)
701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles  90077 • 310-472-5234 • 800-648-4097
Distance: ~5.75 mi *
        Description: BEL AIR. Boasting elegant style and service in a world-class hotel, this LA favorite is a top choice for any meal. The beautiful dining room is relaxed and serene, ideal for enjoying a lunchtime club sandwich fashioned of lobster, bacon, avocado, and tomato. The dinner menu is opulent too, from its caviar, foie gras, and oyster appetizers to entrees like mustard-crusted salmon, a grilled filet mignon, and rack of lamb. Perfect for a power lunch or a romantic dinner. For extra-special occasions, reserve the chef's table.
       

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The Belvedere
(Restaurants - Brunch)
9882 Little Santa Monica Blvd The Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles  90212 • 310-788-2306
Distance: ~6.20 mi *
        Description: BEVERLY HILLS. This hotel restaurant is a choice dining option for superstars and power agents. A great New American menu features temptations like milk-fed poussin with English peas and truffled potato puree, butter-poached Maine lobster, and a roasted veal chop with morels and glazed sunchokes. The place is also a favorite for lunch or Sunday brunch, and service is outstanding. Reservations strongly recommended. Business dressy attire.
       

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Chakra Cuisine
(Restaurants - Brunch)
151 S Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills  90211 • 310-246-3999
Distance: ~7.21 mi *
        Description: BEVERLY HILLS. This colorful, seductive space provides a warm, inviting setting for sampling Chakra's own brand of unique Indian cuisine. Effortlessly melding new flavors with traditional spices and recipes, the restaurant prides itself on dishes possessing universal appeal. Tandoor-grilled tofu tikka is an unexpected, healthy entree; tandoori chicken and seekh kebab "gilafi" (lamb mince with herbs and spices) are classic but no less appealing choices. A hip bar and lounge offer places to mix and mingle after dinner.
       

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