Rustic CanyonvsMusso & Frank Grill
Musso & Frank Grill and Rustic Canyon are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Musso & Frank Grill ranks marginally higher than Rustic Canyon. Musso & Frank Grill has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 16 sources like Time Out, BlackBook and Travel + Leisure.
Rustic Canyon
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1119 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
From $31/night
Travel + Leisure "Patrons enjoy seasonal, Mediterranean-style cuisine from chef Evan Funke, who incorporates local farmers' market offerings into signature dishes like the fried cauliflower and house burger." Full review
Zagat4.5
""It's like eating from the farm without the work" at this Santa Monica Cal-Med matching "phenomenal" farm-to-table small plates with "interesting wines" in a "stylish, yet casual" setting." Full review
Time Out "Rustic Canyon, Santa Monica's unpretentious neighborhood favorite for over half a decade is flexing its cooking muscle in all the right ways and is now the best it’s ever been." Full review
LA Weekly Three Stars
"Vibrant green, ultra-fresh stalks of late-spring asparagus, topped with a pert, sunny-side–up egg and surrounded by a smattering of croutons and a pool of bone-marrow gravy." Full review
The Infatuation7.7
"Ever had crab, peaches, and white yams together? You'll eat things like that at Rustic Canyon- whatever's freshest at the farmer's market, whipped up together in a pretty genius way." Full review
Not For Tourists "Hidden cave of wine."
Bon Appétit "Where seasonal veg meets serious meat in Santa Monica." Full review
Where "Discover boutique wines while sampling small plates of market-driven, Cal-Med dishes." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The dining room and lounge are toasty and relaxed with a neighborhood vibe...the market-inspired menu is proudly crammed with the names of local farmers, reminding guests of the humble ingredients" Full review
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Breads and desserts are a formidable treat here, so be sure to try the bread au chocolat made with chunks of caramelized brioche, or ice cream in flavors like pea, mint and macadamia.
Fodor's "A Santa Monica mainstay, the seasonally changing menu at this farm-to-table restaurant consistently upends norms and has even earned a Michelin star." Full review
Musso & Frank Grill
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6667 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028-6292
From $30/night
Concierge "The best... old-time steak house. Flawlessly executed classics."
Fodor's "Liver and onions, lamb chops, shrimp Louie salad, dry gin martinis, gruff waiters—you'll find all of the old favorites here in Hollywood's oldest restaurant."
Insight Guides "A traditional American menu (steaks, sandwiches, and the "original Fettucine Alfredo") and classic cocktails are presented in an old-fashioned Hollywood hangout."
Lonely Planet "Hollywood history hangs thickly in the air at the boulevard's oldest eatery." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The bar is known for its martinis, and steaks and chops dominate the dinner menu, along with items like calf’s sweetbreads, turkey á la king, and Welsh rarebit." Full review
Zagat ""Old Hollywood is alive and well" at this "charming" former literary haunt." Full review
BlackBook "Landmark Hollywood haunt of mahogany booths and surly waiters. Founded in 1919, it might need a little botox; endlessly overrun by gawking tourists."
DK Eyewitness "Steaks and chops dominate the menu of Hollywood’s oldest (since 1919) restaurant. It was a major hangout for celebrities such as Hemingway and other literary giants."
Time Out "Open since 1919, the Musso & Frank Grill is Hollywood's oldest restaurant, a steak-and-cocktails joint formerly favored by Charlie Chaplin and Raymond Chandler." Full review
Gayot12.0
"If nothing else, come for a martini at the bar, but you'll be tempted to stay and eat after perusing the extensive menu filled with nostalgic dishes." Full review
