Best Historic Restaurants in Pacific Palisades

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Baltaire

4.7

Exceptional(2895)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brentwood

Booked 99 times today

Baltaire is a modern restaurant with a classic touch, offering high-quality steaks, exceptional seafood, and healthy, light fare options in Brentwood. Our spacious dining room opens to a beautiful outdoor terrace, and we have an inviting lounge where you can enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and listen to live music. Our Sunday DJ Brunch features a prix fixe, tableside bloody mary & cinnamon roll carts plus roaming caviar. Come and experience a re-imagined steakhouse at Baltaire.

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2. The Courtyard Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(127)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 52 times today

The Courtyard Kitchen is located in a historic landmark building on Montana Ave, Santa Monica. We are a full service bar and restaurant with 4 different dining spaces ranging from old world charm to contemporary upscale dining. We pride ourselves in our Neapolitan style pizza, vacation inspired Mediterranean cuisine and favourite American Brunch classics.

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3. Edgemar Restaurant + Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(85)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 48 times today

Now Open! Edgemar is a Modern American neighborhood restaurant located in a historic Frank Gehry-designed building on Main Street in Santa Monica. We offer a unique dining experience that blends global and local influences across our menu, service, and design, all crafted to celebrate the spirit of our community and welcome visitors. Join us for a memorable meal in a one-of-a-kind setting that embodies the true essence of Santa Monica.

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4. The Butcher's Daughter

4.6

Exceptional(173)

Price: Moderate

• American • Venice

Booked 99 times today

The Butcher’s Daughter Venice is a plant-forward restaurant, bar, juicery, and “vegetable slaughterhouse.” Located in the vibrant Venice neighborhood, we treat fruits and vegetables with the same care a butcher would meat: chopping, filleting, and carving fresh produce into healthy vegetarian dishes and pressing them into vibrant juices. Under the guidance of our Culinary Director Richard Rea, our menu changes every season, offering 100% vegetarian dishes with many vegan and gluten-free options. We take pride in our great selection of wines, craft cocktails, and mocktails, ensuring there’s something for every taste. We also offer take-out and delivery for those who prefer to enjoy our meals at home. Named one of the best supper spots in Venice by the LA Times, we serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, creating a celebrated dining experience with in-season ingredients that nourish both body and soul.

5. La Vecchia Cucina

4.9

Exceptional(2105)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 23 times today

La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.

6. Wolfsglen

4.1

Excellent(407)

Price: Expensive

• American • Westwood

Booked 12 times today

A delicious and refreshing take on the fine dining experience in Historic Westwood Village. Chef Fidel Guzman brings together familiar flavors from our favorite cultures and cuisines in Los Angeles.Come see the wonderful changes we've made as we seek to perfect the idea of "Los Angeles comfort food".

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7. Willie Mae’s Nola - Venice

4.7

Exceptional(1)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Venice

Booked 3 times today

Willie Mae’s Scotch House, established in 1957, is a historic restaurant in New Orleans. After receiving the prestigious James Beard Award in 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused severe damage. With help from various organizations, the restaurant reopened in 2007 and gained recognition as "America’s Best Fried Chicken." Today, Kerry Seaton Stewart, Ms. Willie Mae’s great-granddaughter, runs the restaurant, which is located in New Orleans’ 6th Ward.

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8. Lillie's at The Culver Hotel

4.4

Awesome(433)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Culver City

Booked 23 times today

Lillie's offers a refined dining experience inspired by European cafe culture. With elegant interiors, a relaxed patio, and a signature live music lineup. Proper attire and good manners required. Open Monday for hotel guests/events only.Join us forBreakfast served 7am-11am. (Tue - Fri)Breakfast served 7am-10am. (Sat, Sun)Lunch served - 12pm-4pm. (Tue - Fri )Garden Hour - 3pm-5pm. (Tue - Fri)Dinner served - 5pm -10pm. (Last seating 9:30pm).Afternoon Tea Sat and Sun - 10am-2:30pm.Bar service until late - Sun, Tue & Wed 11:00pm close.Thur, Fri & Sat - Midnight close.Live Music:Tuesday & Wednesday - 7 pm to 10 pm.Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 8 pm to 11 pm.To note: A 5% wellness fee is added to all checks to support our staff's health. A 20% gratuity will be included for parties of 6+. A fee of $5 per person is charged for any dessert brought from outside of the restaurant.Parking: Self Park Ince Parking Garage or The Culver Steps- Parking Garage Rates- Non Validation

9. Lustig

4.8

Exceptional(204)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Culver City

Booked 17 times today

The German word to describe the most fun- and funny- events is “Lustig”. Chef Bernhard Mairinger believes a dining experience only becomes truly Lustig, when shared with others. We speak FOOD - the most common language of the world!Our Service style is Gemütlichkeit - which stands for a warm, welcoming, and enjoyable atmosphere in combination with heartwarming hospitality and that is what makes Lustig a very unique dining experience among all LA restaurants.Explore our all season patio, craft cocktails, homemade desserts and coffee, organic pizza, tapas menu, unique wines & draft beers, spirits (including Eau de vie / Schnapps), business meeting friendly, or simply take over our private dining room - Lustig is a place for any occasion!Kids and family friendly - including fur kids (patio).Located at the historic Helms Bakery District with the perk of free onsite parking! May the traffic gods be with you and we will see you soon!

10. Casa Vega

4.6

Exceptional(404)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Sherman Oaks

Booked 94 times today

Casa Vega, in Sherman Oaks, opened its doors in 1956 and has been serving the people of Southern California ever since. Local residents, and even celebrities, have flocked to the family-run Mexican restaurant currently run by Christy Vega Fowler, daughter of original owner, Rafael Vega. While the decor is modern, the menu still reflects traditional Mexican menu staples. The extensive menu allows for every person to find something to enjoy. Homemade house guacamole, or one of the many soup or salad options, make for a great starter. The entree options are plentiful. Casa Vega serves everything from traditional chicken mole, a plethora of burrito options, combination plates and specialty options, such as carne chile Colorade and the signature Casa Vega molcajete. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available. Top off your meal at Casa Vega with a delicious house margarita or mojito.

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catherineVIP
Los Angeles •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Beautiful gem in our neighborhood. They have expanded and the new dining area is lovely. We had brunch on NY's day and it was delicious. Will be back soon!
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The Courtyard KitchenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Charlotte
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Incredibly fun Sunday brunch filled with delicious food, kind employees and entertaining environment. Highly recommend experiencing the full brunch spread, including the Bloody Mary and champagne carts. Don’t forget to reserve a table side cinnamon roll! It’s a must have! Worth every penny!
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BaltairePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brentwood
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4.7
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Pete
Denver / Colorado •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent Service and great food. Looking forward to next visit
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La Vecchia CucinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.9
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Maureen
Las Vegas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 Dec 2024
Great menu, waitstaff was friendly n efficient. Lovely decor. Fresh n delicious. Innovative n healthy dishes.
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The Butcher's DaughterPrice: Moderate• American• Venice
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4.6
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EnolaVIP
Los Angeles •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
EDGEMAR has become one of our favorite restaurants in Southern California. The food is consistently prepared with exceptional flavor profiles and authentic spices and the servers and entire team care deeply about creating & delivering best in class service and a welcoming environment!
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Edgemar Restaurant + LoungePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.6

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Baltaire

2. The Courtyard Kitchen

3. Edgemar Restaurant + Lounge

4. The Butcher's Daughter

5. La Vecchia Cucina

6. Wolfsglen

7. Willie Mae’s Nola - Venice

8. Lillie's at The Culver Hotel

9. Lustig

10. Casa Vega

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