Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Brentwood (90049)
7 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
#1
Baltaire
8.8
A modern Brentwood steakhouse with a lively dining room and a strong seafood-and-chops program. The kitchen leans classic American luxury—prime cuts, crisp sides, and polished sauces—delivered in a see-and-be-seen setting that still feels neighborhood-rooted.
Must-Try Dishes:
Prime dry-aged ribeye, Seafood tower, Truffle mac and cheese
What makes it special: A high-energy, polished steakhouse that nails both beef and seafood.
#2
Pizzana
8.6
Neo-Neapolitan pies from chef Daniele Uditi bake up airy, leopard-spotted crusts with bright California toppings. The room is lively without feeling chaotic, and the menu rewards repeat visits with seasonal specials and polished classics. A Brentwood anchor for date nights and shared plates that rarely misses.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e Pepe Pizza, Vodka Pizza, Neo Margherita
What makes it special: Bib Gourmand neo-Neapolitan pizza with a famously light, fermented crust.
#3
Divino
8.4
A long-running Brentwood Village osteria where Florentine comfort meets Westside polish. Pastas are reliably excellent and the room hums with neighborhood energy, making lasagna here feel like a weeknight ritual elevated to an occasion.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Lasagna, Rigatoni al Ragù, Tagliatelle with Monkfish Tomato Sauce
What makes it special: Owner-chef Goran Milic’s Florentine-style pastas with neighborhood warmth since 1996.
8.3
Vibes:
Luxury Dining Elite
Birthday & Celebration Central
Girls Night Out Approved
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A sleek, Philippe Starck-designed dining room anchored by Chef Katsuya Uechi’s signature style—flashy enough for celebrations but grounded in solid nigiri and hot dishes. The menu leans into crowd favorites like crispy rice and premium sashimi, making it a reliable upscale night out. Service is polished, though the vibe can feel scene-y during peak hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy tuna crispy rice, Chef's sashimi moriawase, Miso black cod
What makes it special: High-design sushi spot balancing premium fish with crowd-pleaser plates.
8.2
A Brentwood staple serving rustic Tuscan cooking in a tight, always-busy trattoria. The lasagna leans classic and hearty, and the decades-long run shows in the steady execution and loyal regular crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Meat Lasagna, Tagliatelle Bolognese, Black Truffle & Burrata Pizza
What makes it special: A celebrity-and-local Tuscan institution anchoring San Vicente since 1989.
Worthy Picks
#6
The Wilkes
7.9
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Trendy Table Hotspots
Birthday & Celebration Central
A newly opened, intimate steakhouse in a restored mid-century Brentwood space. The menu sticks to American classics done with care—tartare, oysters, and well-seared cuts—backed by a serious cocktail and wine program.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak tartare, 32 oz rib-eye with two sides, Wagyu New York strip
What makes it special: Old-school steakhouse comfort in a bright, design-forward space.
An elegant Spanish import centered on paella, tapas, and a celebratory dining rhythm. The kitchen shines most on rice dishes and fried bites, while the room’s lively tempo makes it feel like a night out, not a quiet meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Paella Negra, Jamón Ibérico Croquetas, Patatas Bravas
What makes it special: A Spanish tapas-and-paella hub with proven neighborhood demand.