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Where Style Meets Substance: The Ultimate L.A. Brunch Guide

Several Los Angeles restaurants that put their own spin on this brunch, offering an elegant and innovative menu that avoids the boring and overdone dishes.

L.A.’s signature swaying palm trees and sun-drenched patios beckon even the most hesitant of brunchers to kick back with a Bloody Mary and eggs Benedict from time to time. To some, brunch is a consistent Sunday ritual; for others, it’s an occasional treat accompanied by bottomless mimosas and overpriced breakfast food. I personally find most brunch offerings across the city to be somewhat lackluster. The all-too-often low-quality food and mediocre service make it feel like businesses are simply looking for an excuse to expand their hours and increase revenue, rather than add any heart or soul into the experience. However, several Los Angeles restaurants have put a more distinct spin on this weekend service, curating elegant, innovative menus that avoid boring, overdone dishes. 

Sister restaurants Daisy Margarita Bar and Mírate both serve a modern Mexican interpretation of brunch fare, creating a fun culinary complement to their award-winning cocktails. Girl and the Goat whips up some of the city’s most creative omelets, for a twist on the traditional egg dish with ingredients like shrimp fried rice and goat curry. Don’t sleep on the classics, either—for a timeless ambiance in one of L.A.’s most historic restaurants, book brunch at Polo Lounge, and for a multi-course spread that ends with an off-menu cinnamon roll the size of a small dog, visit Baltaire in Brentwood. 

From Venice hotspots like RVR and Si! Mon to the Sunset Strip’s Casa Madera and Saltie Girl, these restaurants host an elevated brunch service that’s actually worth your time and money. 

The Best Brunch Spots in Los Angeles

Broken Spanish Comedor

14633 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

From fresh-baked pan dulce to a seafood-topped michelada adorned with an entire octopus tentacle, Daisy Margarita Bar serves up one of the most unique and exciting weekend brunches in the valley. Checkered floors, rustic wood-paneled walls, vaulted ceilings and a vintage jukebox create an old-school Mexican cantina ambiance, and though the vibes are consistently great, it’s the food and cocktails that keep loyal regulars coming back for more. Since Daisy is........

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