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    The Courtyard Kitchen

    3.9 (699 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE COURTYARD KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Spanish Chorizo Hash
    Joe G.

    Hmmm, unfortunately, while the staff is friendly and the ambiance is nice, the food we received during brunch fell short. We ordered 3 items: - Truffle fries: Pretty good as expected but nothing to write a lot on, as this is a relatively simple and straightforward appetizer. Not bad, but not memorable, either. - Spanish chorizo hash: the best of the 3 with a good variety of components that work together. The Spanish Pork Chorizo was rightfully front and center and paired well with the herb potatoes. - Panuozzo: the most underwhelming dish that we ate. On paper it looked enticing, as this "Pizza Sandwich" had prosciutto, parmesan, tomato confit, aragula, and pesto sauce. Unfortunately the pesto sauce overwhelmed everything, and nothing else stood out. So rather than a symphony of taste, eating this dish became a flat and monotonous experience. I felt I was just going through the motions of eating it rather than enjoying it, and when I looked down, I still have a whole other half to finish. It's just too one note and somewhat bland. I may give this another shot to explore the actual dinner or lunch menu, but I'd have to really read the reviews to see what's actually good here.

    Plentiful outdoor seating
    Sharon Y.

    Charming little restaurant with plentiful outdoor seating, outstanding service, and pretty good food. We ordered the grilled peaches and burrata (a daily special), the fennel sausage pizza from the happy hour menu, and the Tuscan kale salad with added grilled chicken. We also ordered the ginger crush and pink lady mocktails. Of the mocktails, the ginger crush was our favorite - the ginger flavor really shone through. The pink lady was ok but had a sweeter profile. The peaches were still a bit hard despite being grilled. When raw, I prefer a firmer peach, but when cooking I would think you would want more than char marks to really bring out the sweetness. It was a nice pairing with the burrata, though. The pizza had good flavor, though personally I am not a huge fan of olives. The crust was very thin and didn't hold up to the sauce very well - definitely a droopy pizza. The kale salad had good flavor and a nice mix of ingredients and I would get it again, though I could wish for more radish and other goodies. The chicken was cooked through and a bit on the thin side. Overall, a decent place that I would be willing to eat at again.

    Matcha storm
    Stephanie C.

    Very disappointed in this ube cold foam matcha. Tasted like a milkshake, no matcha or ube flavors. Don't recommend but the service and food were good!

    Linda p.

    The Courtyard Kitchen is one of those hidden spots that feels like a peaceful escape in the middle of Santa Monica. The outdoor patio is charming and quiet--perfect for a weekend brunch or catching up with a friend. I had the Mediterranean omelet, and it was solid--fresh ingredients, not too greasy, and portioned just right. The side salad was simple but crisp. Service was friendly and relaxed, not rushed, which works well in this kind of setting. It's not a fancy or trendy place, but that's kind of the point--it feels local. Pro tip: grab a seat outside and go during off-hours if you want a calm vibe. Parking is typical Santa Monica--hit or miss--so plan for a short walk.

    Love their kiln
    Stacey M.

    Christmas Day. 2024 has been a trying year and I think I had quietly thrown my hands up re the holiday, to an extent. Hubby found this place for us to meet our eldest and I was really impressed, because I usually have time be the event planner, tour guide etc. Not only did he find us somewhere open on Christmas, but the space was beautiful and the atmosphere--really pleasant. Our eldest made a reservation and met us there and I have to say everything was seamless. We were shown in right away, the food was good, and the service was right in the pocket of being enough, but not too much. It was a lovely way to start a Southern California holiday day. Much appreciated

    Commoner's breakfast
    Bridget S.

    Great spot for breakfast! I've come here twice now when I visit LA and Ive loved it both times. There's a good amount of seating indoors and a few tables outside as well to enjoy the nice weather Service is friendly, and the food hit the spot after our morning hike. I'm sure I'll be back when I stop by LA again

    Taejin K.

    My friend and I asked a male server to move our seats cause we had a extremely small table that was right next to door. We had to hold our handbags entire time on our laps! Extremely uncomfortable. My friend asked a male server to move our seat more inside (there's another huge inside place after you pass a courtyard) but he said it's reservation only. We already MADE A RESERVATION and there were so many empty seats there! Only two tables were occupied there and I saw so many tables available. Maybe the restaurant or owner doesn't want any Asians get a table there?? Food was okay, coffee was really good but it was a mistake visit the restaurant.

    Spiced Broccolini

    I went here for my birthday dinner and it was so good!! We got pasta, caesar salad, broccoli, and pizza. We got the irish coffee and it was just ok.

    Yummy avocado toast & crepes

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    Lovely restaurant and good food! I've been here a number of times and breakfast and lunch are great!

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    Their happy hour is expensive- $2 off regular priced drinks...good service- great cheese free pizza.

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    Are dogs allowed for outdoor dining?

    Yes I believe so

    Is this a women owned business?

    2 women 1 man, yes

    Does this restaurant offer bottomless mimosas on Saturdays?

    We do not unfortunately! We offer a boutique selection of specifically curated Wines and beers as well as a few wine based cocktails.

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    Cosetta - guanciale pizza

    Cosetta

    4.2(196 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    When entering inside of this restaurant, we first noticed the beautiful details in their…read morearchitecture and design. There's a lot of curves, soft lights, colors, greenery, and texture. Ambience plays a huge role in how you feel in the dining room--Cosetta did it right. The staff is warm and welcoming, making it easier to feel right at home. Kenzie was our server and she made the whole dining experience wonderfully entertaining. We definitely felt like special guests. To start, we had a chicken live mousse. Although it was great, the sourdough definitely stood out. It felt fresh, even when we came close to closing. The yellowtail crudo that our server recommended was the favorite of the two Crudo dishes, but maybe I'm biased because there was SE Asian influence (and I'm Vietnamese). I'm most impressed with the small details in the execution of the dishes. Like how did they make the shell pasta dish crispy, WITHOUT making it dry? How did they make the chicken Milanese so crispy and light? How did they make the pizza so thin, yet not flimsy? Ive dined at over 80 of the LA Time's 101 Top Restaurants and these are the details that make me come back for more. Our party liked everything we ordered. From the smoked mozzarella stick to the Wagyu tri tip. The finishing polenta cake was the blueberry on top (literally had blueberries). Cosetta does a lot of things right--being hospitable and having high standards for their food are just a couple.

    I never post. We…read morecould have picked any place in the city for Mother's Day. We chose this place because of the reviews, casual environment and we heard everything was food forward. Our reservation was for 2 PM. At 2:15 the manager came over and said we had to put all our orders in, and the kitchen was closing. We were rushed on a Sunday afternoon on Mother's Day. They dropped everything right away to get us out. I took my wife, my daughter and my mother-in-law. My mother-in-law can barely walk so to take her out is a process and something special. I get it. Probably long Sunday for the team. But do not take a 2 PM reservation if you're going to rush people out. It's not fair. My wife wanted a casual lazy Sunday brunch with her mom and her daughter and we were wrapped by 2:45pm. This wasn't right. Especially on a Sunday Mother's Day. We eat all over town. The food was good. Main wait staff was nice. And good ambiance. Drinks and food product is on point. I would like management to reach out and make this up to my wife and mother-in-law. 323-810-2537

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    Cosetta - Cosetta inside.

    Cosetta inside.

    Cosetta - Caesar salad 10/10

    Caesar salad 10/10

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    Dudley Market

    4.1(376 reviews)
    2.7 miVenice

    Long time visitor, first time reviewing. I love Dudley Market. It's such a perfect spot in Venice,…read moreslightly hidden off the boardwalk. The restaurant is always consistent, always packed. They don't take reservations, so be prepared to wait. There's a few bars nearby if you're waiting. Once you're able to sit down, you'll find a cute wine bar with amazing food that doesn't disappoint. Don't skip the fries. They're some of the best things I've eaten. I dream about those fries. The Peruvian scallops are dreamy. Very light, very refreshing. The same can be said about the cucumber salad. The standout of the evening was by far the burger. I've been to Dudley Market a handful of times, and I'd yet to try it. I'm so glad that I did. It was probably one of the best burgers I've ever had before. I highly recommend ordering this. Overall, Dudley Market is a fantastic restaurant in Venice Beach and I hope it stays our neighborhood spot for a long time.

    So supposedly they don't take reservations during peak dinner period but we met someone that had a…read morereservation so if you do walk up like we did before prepared to wait. We waited about an hour. The food was delicious though. Almost every item we got was a hit, but the sweet potato dish was a hit and the burger was as advertised. Would recommend going again but maybe not with the wait. The restaurant is tucked away from the boardwalk but it's pretty lively inside and maybe during the warmer months they spill out into the street.

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    Dudley Market - Whine bar!!

    Whine bar!!

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