Culver City has always been better known for its famous movie studios, including Sony Pictures Studios and Culver Studios — where films like King Kong , Gone With the Wind , and The Wizard of Oz have been made since 1912 — than its culinary scene. However, the city’s food offerings have grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, welcoming newcomers like schnitzel temple Lustig and Afuri ramen, while beloved legends like Mayura and Father’s Office continue to satisfy the community. Here are the 17 essential restaurants in Culver City.
Hatchet Hall With an expansive outdoor patio, charming indoor dining room, and a Southern-inflected menu, Hatchet Hall remains a solid Westside dining option for dinner and brunch. The restaurant, owned by Louie and Netty Ryan, has seen several chefs come and go throughout its nearly decade-long run including Brian Dunsmoor and Wes Whitsell but the menu continues to deliver with crowd-pleasing hits like the cast iron cornbread, loaded baked potato gnocchi , and baked oysters. — Cathy Chaplin, senior editor Also featured in: The 18 Best Restaurants With a Fireplace in Los Angeles 18 Spectacular Patios for Al Fresco Dining in Los Angeles Sobar This soba noodle temple opened in 2023, drawing in curious diners who had never tried a traditional soba noodle dining experience, as well as those familiar with the tradition.
The organic buckwheat noodles are served cold with dipping sauces (most are soy-based, but one tamari option makes this a v.
