Three tables to book for the weekend.
A French lunch on Main Street, wood fire in Mar Vista and Birdie G's at its new address.
Three placesChecked October 26, 2026Prices in US dollars
One on Main Street, one on Washington Boulevard and one at a new address.
Hours and prices change. Check with the venue before going. Times are Pacific Time.
Santa monica, french
Pasjoli
Doors open at 5pm daily, and weekend lunch now runs 11:30am to 2:30pm. The pressed duck must be booked ahead.
The facts
- Where
- 2732 Main St, Santa Monica
- When
- Dinner from 5pm, weekend lunch
- Price
- Menu on pasjoli.com
- How to book
- SevenRooms
- Who it's for
- A Saturday lunch that runs long
Mar vista, wood-fired
Hatchet Hall
Southern cooking over wood, with the farms named on the site. Space is always held for walk-ins at either bar.
The facts
- Where
- 12517 W Washington Blvd
- When
- Mon to Sat 5 to 10pm, Sun to 9pm
- Price
- Menu on hatchethall.com
- How to book
- Reserve, or walk in to the bar
- Who it's for
- A Friday without a plan
Century city, restaurant
Birdie G's
Now at Fairmont Century Plaza, with dinner 5:30 to 9pm and breakfast from 6:30am for the morning after.
The facts
- Where
- 2025 Ave of the Stars
- When
- Dinner 5:30 to 9pm
- Price
- Menus on birdiegsla.com
- How to book
- Reserve on birdiegsla.com
- Who it's for
- Parents in town
How we checked
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Photos
- Pasjoli: @pasjoli.sm, venue photo, own site
- Hatchet Hall: @hatchethall, venue photo, own site
- Birdie G's: @birdiegsla, venue photo, own site
