New restaurants in Santa Monica or South Bay

[auberie]

Hi-
We're looking to go out to a restaurant that's reasonably priced that we all haven't been to. Anyone been to any new restaurants lately, or have a favorite one? Otherwise we'll be at Tin Roof Bistro in Manhattan Beach or 26 Beach Cafe. Cafe Pierre looks great, and Petro's is wonderful but pricey for dinner. We'd love a new adventure & there's got to be another place. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. No Mexican or Chinese please.

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26 Beach
3100 Washington Blvd., Venice, CA 90292

Petros Restaurant
451 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Tin Roof Bistro
3500 Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

[Bruce Kerr]

Sauce on Hampton (Hampton @ Rose, Venice) is our favorite in the area. Wonderful, unique but simple food, the best ingredients, and very reasonable prices.

[westsidegal]

had terrific food during restaiurant week in santa monca at:

Hostaria Del Piccolo

606 broadway
[phone]

[hrhboo]

I've eaten at Hostaria Del Piccolo 3 times now and really don't get this place at all. While I appreciate the variety of options and quality of ingredients, the pizza dough is completely flavorless. It doesn't matter how good the toppings are when the dough is such a letdown. I find the pasta dishes boring and flavorless as well, again a case of decent sauces but woefully undersalted pasta briging down the dish. I really wanted to love it because I'm such a fan of Piccolo in Venice, but after 3 tries I'm giving up.

[westsidegal]

only had one meal there, but Eatatian in Gardena served us some really good chow.
caveat: no booze there, not even byob w/ corkage.

[Petey McNichols]

Eatalian is ok, not as good as everyone made it out to be. IMO it was a little bland. I liked that everything that could be made in house, was but mediocre fresh made food is still mediocre. Weird thing is that the owner is always apologizing to me about the food and service.

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Eatalian Cafe
15500 S. Broadway St., Gardena, CA 90248

[Petey McNichols]

I'm a little late to the post but I like the spots in the new Santa Monica Place. Ozumo's is just ok but I did like the others. I also rec. A-Frame as a spot to hit as well as Waterloo & City. Lukshon is Sang Yoon's new spot.

In the South Bay, I don't think I can say it enough but there's a brand new spot in Redondo Beach called The Standing Room that's pretty cool. Great food from a very unassuming spot. Sophie's Place is new although I don't know if I'd call it great, its ok but probably worth a pop in to decide for yourself.

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A-Frame
12565 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA

Lukshon
3239 Helms Ave, Culver City, CA 90034

[raizans]

i checked out the standing room just now. it's a solid local spot, but the details need a bit more work. a nice young guy in his mid 20s or so runs it out of a tiny kitchen in the catalina liquor shop. roy choi is an obvious influence, so it might be worth a look even if you have to drive more than ten minutes.

[hrhboo]

Madame Chou Chou on Main Street is delightful.

[Phurstluv]

Have you tried Hudson House in Redondo Beach? Not extremely new, but newish.

[Servorg]

Have you been to Waterloo & City? How about A-Frame?

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Waterloo and City
12517 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90066

A-Frame
12565 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA

[Densible]

Chef Melba's Bistro on Hermosa Ave in HB. Call for a reservation-it's a small room.

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Chef Melba's Bistro
1501 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

[mstinawu]

It's not exactly new is it? Great seafood though.

[yogachik]

A-Frame for sure. It's an adventure, the food is fantastic, it's fun and very different. Jonathan Gold reviewed it yesterday, so it might be crowded so get there early. They don't take reservations.

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A-Frame
12565 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA