LA Haute Cuisine: Best Brunch
Starting Lineup - Our picks of LA’s best brunches to start your day off right.
Scarpetta Beverly Hills
225 North Canon Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 860-7970
Ambiance
Adjacent to the Beverly Canon Gardens, Scarpetta’s al fresco dining augments the Mediterranean-inspired experience, creating an enchanting backdrop for brunch with family or friends.
What to order
Start with the espresso bar. The seafood is second to none – fresh shrimp, crab and seafood and a raw sushi bar. Wash it all down with mimosas, Bloody Marys or mojitos.
Who comes here
Neighborhood regulars, family-oriented travelers, business executives and industry people.
Sweet Tooth
Executive Pastry Chef Richard Ruskell’s Vanilla Caramel Budino served with Gianduja chocolate sable cookies.
Geoffrey’s Malibu
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-1519
Ambiance
Oceanside, open-air dining. This upscale yet casual eatery is warm, friendly and celebratory.
What to order
Try one of their popular seafood dishes like the Ahi Tuna tartar, Paella or sea bass filet.
Who comes here
Guests celebrating special events, business executives, Malibu locals, celebrities.
Sweet Tooth
Crisp warm Apple Tart, Crème brûlée.
The Polo Lounge
at The Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 887-2777
Ambiance
A beloved brunch spot and watering hole for generations of stars and Hollywood dealmakers, The Polo Lounge features a seasoned Maître d’ who guides guests to indoor or outdoor seating while jazz music plays in the background.
What to order
The McCarthy Salad, Traditional Eggs Benedict or the Smoked Salmon.
Who comes here
Hollywood’s movers and shakers.
Sweet Tooth
Mocha Ice Cream Pie or the warm Rocky Road brownie sundae.
The Ivy
113 N. Robertson Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 274-8303
Ambiance
Low-key, neighborhood restaurant. You’ll love the one-of-a-kind combination of fresh food and great music over late breakfast in the sun-drenched rose garden.
What to order
First and best grilled vegetable salad in town – try it with lobster. Late breakfast classics include fresh lobster hash and home baked brioche fresh toast. A killer Bloody Mary or fresh mint Ivy Gimlet is a must. Everything is served with our hot-from-the-oven homemade currant scones and fresh raspberry jam.
Who comes here
Darling, we never tell.
Sweet Tooth
Homemade triple-layer chocolate cake with homemade vanilla gelato or freshly baked Tart Tatin with house whipped cream or à-la-mode.
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