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burglover Nov 26, 2008 03:39 PM

Late Lunch & Cocktails Westside

I'm looking for suggestions for a nice place in SM or on the westside that still serves lunch around 3pm on weekdays. Also must have a nice wine list and full bar.

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    nosh Nov 27, 2008 10:58 PM

    I did not know that Napa Valley Grille in Westwood Village had a happy hour until someone mentioned it on another thread today. I looked it up on their website, and it starts an hour earlier than most, running from 3-7 and then 9-m weekdays. Drink specials and items like sliders for $2/each, mac'n'cheese for $4, and some other items that ranged up to a steak frites for $9, though I'll have to doublecheck. Anyone tried it? Compare to Palomino or other nearby options??

    1. perk Nov 27, 2008 10:55 AM

      This may not be exactly what you're looking for, but I think the Bar on Four in the Beverly Hill's Neiman Marcus is great fun. The food is fine--curry chicken salad is nice, lobster blt is good--and they have terrific cocktails and very nice wines by the glass. It's also great people watching. And kind of festive this time of year. Always fun.

      1. westsidegal Nov 26, 2008 05:40 PM

        not exactly on the westside, but fits the bill in all other respects:

        cafe del rey in marina del rey

        terrific wine list (both by the bottle and by the glass)
        full bar
        good food
        great view of the boats in the marina
        comfortable place to hang around and to enjoy an unhurried, lovely, meal

         
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          burglover Nov 26, 2008 06:04 PM

          Thanks both. I ate at Anisette last week. I know it gets mixed reviews on CH, but once I got past the decor of bistro cliche overload, I thought the food was well executed. Great oysters and I particularly like the authentic touch of french style rye bread. Haven't heard of Cafe del Rey, so I think I'll give it a whirl.

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            westsidegal Nov 26, 2008 09:48 PM

            they have a little chalkboard in the bar area with wine by the glass offerings that change daily as well as the ones offered on the menu.

        2. Servorg Nov 26, 2008 04:23 PM

          Anisette fits and you might check with Houston's on Wilshire to find out what their hours are.

          http://www.anisettebrasserie.com/

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          Houston's Restaurant
          202 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

          Anisette Brasserie
          225 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401

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