Restaurants: Nearby Dining K-P
MARIA'S ITALIAN CUCINA:
11723 Barrington Court (Sunset & Barrington), Brentwood
(310-476-6112)
Open since 1975, this tiny
eatery has served many famous patrons. Outdoor patio seating only;
good Italian food and the best pizza around. There is a $3.00 charge
for delivery. Open from 10 ’til 10.
MARIO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT:
1444 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
(310-576-7799)
They have good pizza, steaks,
chicken, veal and seafood. Their specialties include linguine in clam
sauce; shrimp alla Anna Marie; gnocchi; manicotti and cannelloni.
Beer and wine. Open Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.;
Friday 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m.; Saturday noon–11:30 p.m.; Sunday
noon–10:00
MARIX TEX MEX CAFE: 118 Entrada Drive, Santa Monica
(310-459-8596)
Mexican-American cuisine. Their fajitas are
particularly good but what makes this tiny restaurant noteworthy are
the margaritas. Try their “kickass” margarita in a variety of flavors.
Open Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday
11:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m. The bar remains open until 1:00 a.m. every
night. Also at 1108 N. Flores St., West Hollywood.
MC CORMICK & SCHMICK'S: 2101 Rosecrans Ave., El Segundo
(310-416-1123)
Also located 206 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills
(310-859-0434). A large fish house offering an extensive menu of
fresh seafood which changes daily. This lively restaurant also has
an outdoor patio with fireplace. Their generous appetizers include
a variety of fresh oysters on the half shell, popcorn shrimp, and
oyster stew. Try the Dungeness crab Louis salad, Cedar plank
salmon or grilled lingcod for an entree. Most of the fish is also
available grilled with lemon butter sauce. Valet parking.
MILKY WAY: 9108 W. Pico Blvd., West Los Angeles.
(310-859-0004)
Owned
and operated by Steven Spielberg’s mother, this Kosher dairy
restaurant features food from Mexico, China and Italy. Open
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. for lunch and 5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. for dinner
Sunday–Thursday. Open until 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Closed Saturday.
Reservations encouraged.
NATALEE TAI CUISINE: has 2 locations:
10101 Venice Blvd., Culver City (310-202-7003)
998 S. Robertson in Beverly Hills (310-855-9380)
Contemporary Asian music plays quietly in the
background while you enjoy the very spicy “Natalee’s Rice” and a
local favorite, Siamese shrimp roasted in curry paste with onion.
Can get noisy and crowded on weekends. Open daily from
11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
PACIFICO’S 9341 Culver Blvd., Culver City
(310) 559-3474
Located in downtown Culver City, this relaxed restaurant features
fresh seafood. Menu offerings include Mexican shrimp cocktail
fancied up with diced octopus and a splash of orange soda, and
a fried whole red snapper. Try their fish tacos plate – you can
get a trio of salmon, cod and mahi. Their Sushi-Mex is a twist on
traditional sushi. Large portions, friendly service. A nice patio area
make dining al fresco possible and there’s an area with a huge fire
pit for chilly nights.
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