Best Restaurants in Culver City | Eater LA

"Jose Andres’s renowned D.C. restaurant Zaytinya has landed in Culver City on the ground floor of the boutique Shay Hotel, bringing with it an Eastern Mediterranean menu that draws on Lebanese, Greek, and Turkish flavors. An entire section dedicated to spreads kicks off the restaurant’s offerings, including hummus, baba ghanoush, tzatziki, and labneh. The vegetable-heavy mezze section relies on California produce in dishes like the crispy Brussels and bantijian bil laban with crispy eggplant, roasted garlic yogurt, cardamom apricots, spiced walnuts, and mint. Signature flatbreads come topped with soujouk or halloumi, which pair well with bone marrow kibbeh and grilled lamb chops. If dining with a group, try one of the larger family-style mains like the lamb shoulder or kebab platter. For pre- or post-dinner drinks, head up to the rooftop of the hotel for Butterfly." - Rebecca Roland