We’re getting an afternoon babysitter so my wife and I can slip out for an anniversary lunch (on Cinco de Mayo… long story). We won’t have toooooo much time away (because the kids are 9 and 1), but we’d like to do something nice(ish). Meaty, meaty, meat places are not on the agenda, but no limits on ethnic/funky/spicy food.
We live in costal Santa Monica, and don’t want to spend our hours away in traffic.
Thoughts?
Nobu - Malibu
Gjelina
If the weather is fine you might enjoy a poolside table at Fig, in the Sheraton.
The patio at Bottlefish
Omakase at Sushi tsujita
Love it but they close at 2:30.
OP needs an all day joint.
Tavern
Nobu
Malibu Farm
Chaya Venice (although I don’t like what they’ve done to it)
Tra di Noi
Too late for Chinois?
All great options. Most of which were on my list already, thanks!
My wife has thrown Inotheke into the mix… any thoughts?
The food at Inotheke is very good (a lighter touch than, say, the Greek food at Papa Cristo’s or Delphi) and the prices are reasonable, though portions are not huge. The moussaka there may be my favorite restaurant rendition in the L.A. area, The space is clean but somewhat plain. As the name suggests, Inotheke offers a good selection of Greek wines, in case you want to toast your Anniversary. Carolos is a wonderful host; if you go, let him know it is for your anniversary.