Restaurants: Nearby Dining F-J
ENTERPRISE FISH CO.: 174 Kinney, Santa Monica.
(310-392-8366)
This renovated brick warehouse is located one block from Santa
Monica’s fashionable Main Street. If you’re in a seafood mood this
is the place. The dinner menu features a wide array of boneless,
fresh fish filets and seafood cooked over mesquite charcoal grills.
They also offer seafood pastas and salads, cioppino, mesquite
broiled chicken and steaks. The oyster bar features a wide variety of
freshly shucked oysters, steamed Manila clams and fresh farm raised
mussels. Enjoy a cocktail and appetizers in their lounge or outdoor
fire pit area. The atmosphere is casual, the food delicious. Open
daily from 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
FLEMINGS PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND WINE BAR:
2301 Rosecrans Blvd., El Segundo.
(310-643-6911)
This richly dark, upscale
steakhouse serves enormous steaks, all prime grade. They also offer
veal chops with bearnaise, pork chops, lamb chops, one chicken
dish, swordfish, salmon, crab legs and lobster tails. Desserts include
fresh berry tart and a delicious apple pie. They have an excellent
wine list with more than 100 choices by the glass. Moderate prices
for a steakhouse. Open 5:00–10:00 p.m. Sunday–Thursday; Until 11
on Friday and Saturday.
FORD’S FILLING STATION:
9531 Culver Blvd, Culver City,
(310) 202-1470 One of Culver City’s hottest restaurants, owned by
Ben Ford, the son of actor Harrison Ford. This informal pub offers
upscale American comfort food: fried Ipswich clams, Berkshire hog
pork chops with braised cabbage, a pub burger of organic sirloin,
Maytag blue cheese burgers, and shortribs with horseradish
mashed potatoes. There’s also a selection of flatbreads with unusual
toppings like lamb pesto, for snacking on with beers on the patio.
Noisy and crowded but fun. Open for lunch: Monday–Friday, 11:00
a.m.–4:00 p.m.; for dinner: Monday–Saturday, 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
THE GALLEY: 2442 Main Street, Santa Monica.
(310-452-1934)
Santa
Monica’s oldest restaurant is a small, dimly-lit steak house decorated
in a nautical motif with lots of twinkle lights. The juke box offers a
wonderful selection of oldies. In addition to beef, there are several
fresh fish and seafood selections. All entries come with salad, potato
and bread. Full bar; they make a great Bloody Mary. Open seven
days, 5:00 p.m. ’til 10:30 p.m. weekdays and 5:00–11:30 p.m. on
weekends.
GAUCHO GRILL: 11754 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood.
(310-447-7898)
An upbeat Latin atmosphere serving fine
Argentinean food. Start off with a basket of bread well spiced with
parsley, garlic, and oil. Entrees include tender, marinated chicken
and steaks grilled to order, served with curly fries or rice, and
grilled vegetables. They also serve an excellent vegetable brochette
with rice. Prices are reasonable for the large portioned entrees.
Other locations include: Beverly Center (310-657-9104); Santa
Monica Promenade (310-394-4966); Studio City (818-508-1030);
Pasadena, Woodland Hills, and West Hollywood.
GILBERTS: 2526 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica.
(310-452-9841 or 310-450-8057)
Good Mexican food, large servings, moderate prices.
There is almost always a wait, but well worth it. Open Sunday–
Thursday from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; on Friday and Saturday ’til
12:00 a.m.
GLADSTONE'S FOR FISH: 17300 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades.
(310-GL4-FISH)
Located on the beach where Sunset Boulevard
meets the Pacific Ocean. Live Maine lobster, crab, clams, mussels,
oysters, fresh fish. Freshly baked desserts. Special “all you can eat”
nights Monday through Thursday. Covered patio and outdoor dining
also available. A fun place for drinks and appetizers. Also open for
breakfast and lunch. Open 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Sunday–Thursday;
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
HAMBURGER HABIT: 11223 National Blvd. at Sepulveda, West LA.
(310-478-5000).
Small diner offering burgers, kosher-style hot dogs,
fries, chili, apple pie and ultra-thick shakes. Open everyday except
Thanksgiving, Christmas and Yom Kippur. Monday–Thursday
10 a.m–11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday until midnight; Sunday
11 a.m.–11 p.m.
HOUSTON'S: 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City.
(310-557-1285)
Located in the Century City Shopping Center near the AMC theater
complex. The lively yet relaxed atmosphere allows for privacy
created by the overstuffed, leather booths. The offerings are in
the traditional Texas-style. For an appetizer, try the spinach and
artichoke dip. Entrees include roasted chicken with black beans,
charbroiled swordfish, ribs, prime rib, and Texas-style chili. The
portions are generous. Waits are long; no reservations taken. Open
Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 11:30–
11:30 p.m. Also located at 1550 E. Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach
(310-643-7211).
ISLANDS RESTAURANT: 10948 W. Pico, West Los Angeles(310-474-
1144)
and 404 W. Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey
(310-822-3939)
3200 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach (310-546-4456)
and in
the Howard Hughes Center in Westchester (310-670-8580).
Lots of
hanging plants, colorful ceramic tile and a surfing motif combine
to create a casual atmosphere. Small menu features charbroiled
hamburgers cooked to order, chicken breast sandwiches, salads,
plus several other dishes. The soft tacos are delicious; also
recommend their French fries and frozen margaritas. Free refills on
soft drinks. Full bar. Open 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday;
11:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Sunday.
JOHN O'GROATS: 10516 Pico Blvd., West Los Angeles.
(310-204-0692)
Open only for breakfast and lunch, you can be guaranteed
a delicious, well-prepared meal every time. Only the freshest
ingredients are used in their pancakes, waffles, omelets,
sandwiches, soups and salads. John, the owner, will stop by your
table. Be prepared for a wait on the weekend.
Open
Monday–Friday,
7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.;
Wednesday–Saturday for dinner, 6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
JOHNNY ROCKETS: Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica.
(310-394-6362)
A 50’s style diner with counter service and a few
booths, their small menu features burgers, fries, a few sandwiches,
apple pie and a nice selection of fountain beverages. Try a vanilla
coke or an old fashioned ice cream soda or malt. Monday–
Wednesday 8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Sunday and Thursday 8:00 a.m.–
12:00 a.m.; Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. Also located
at 474 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills (271-2222); 7507 Melrose Ave.
(213-651-3361); 1500C Rosecrans, Manhattan Beach (536-9464) and
at the Howard Hughes Center in Westchester.
JUNIOR'S DELICATESSEN: 2379 Westwood Blvd., West Los Angeles.
(310-475-5771)
A dependable place to go for dinner or a late night
snack, their menu includes all the traditional dishes one might want
such as cheese blintzes, pastrami and corned beef sandwiches plus
homemade soups and excellent bakery. Hot and cold food available
for take-out plus catering service available. Open Monday–Thursday
6:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; 6:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Friday; 7:00 a.m.–11:00
p.m. Saturday; and 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
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