Simonette at Palihotel Culver City

4.3 (921)

$30 and under

French

3927 Van Buren Pl, Culver City, CA 90232

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Simonette at Palihotel Culver City

4.3

$30 and under

French

Culver City

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2 people

9 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Great for happy hour

Simonette is an all-day café, bar and bistro inspired by the traditions of classic French neighborhood cafés.

Located in the heart of downtown Culver City, Simonette is the perfect spot for an early morning espresso and croissant, a leisurely lunch, a delightful dinner date, or to finish your evening with a digestif. Lighten up your week and join us for Happy Hour daily from 3-6PM for an ice-cold Rosé or signature cocktail. We'll cheers to that.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 08:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 11:00–22:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(424) 258-6152
Website
http://simonetterestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Palihotel Culver City reimagines the West End Hotel, a 1920s boarding house, as a 49-room boutique hotel, & restaurant. Simonette, a restaurant & bar with a courtyard inspired by the traditions of classic French neighborhood cafés.
Private party contact
Simonette Events Manager: (424) 321-8000
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
3927 Van Buren Pl, Culver City, CA 90232
Area
Culver City
Parking Details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Dinner at Simonette
USD 95.00 per person
Prepaid
Max. 4 tickets per person
19 Nov 2026 only
6:00 pm
Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day with us on Thursday, November 19, at 6 PM! Join us beneath the tree in Simonette's charming courtyard for an intimate, French-inspired evening celebrating the year's first wines from Beaujolais. Enjoy a sparkling welcome, four thoughtfully prepared courses, five wines, and stories and insights from French wine experts. Gather around our communal tables for an evening of wonderful wine, delicious food, and a little joie de vivre. Thursday, November 19 | 6 PM $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity Limited to 24 guests Simonette Wine Club members receive 50% off for themselves and one guest. Please contact us directly to reserve at the member rate. Santé!
Thanksgiving Turkey Plate Special!
USD 34.00 per person
1 - 10 people
26 Nov 2026 only
We’re open on Thanksgiving from 10am-3pm! Try our $34 Turkey Plate Special with all the fixings (dine-in only).
FRITES NIGHT!
1 - 10 people
Multiple dates available
Introducing-- FRITES NIGHT! Every Tuesday night starting at 5pm Week 1- Steak Frites Week 2 - Moules Frites Week 3 - Poulet Frites Week 4 - Tuna Frites Week 5 (when applicable) - Steak Frites $30 per person Includes a house martini & placemats for coloring! Plus $12 martinis all night long. Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome

Private dining

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Simonette at Palihotel Culver City.

4.3

(921)

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Simonette at Palihotel Culver City offers a charming atmosphere with standout features like "fun happy hour," "amazing drinks," and "excellent burgers." Guests appreciate the "welcoming and friendly" service and the "delicious brunch." While service can be occasionally "inattentive," the "beautiful space" and "incredible gastronomic experience" make it a worthwhile visit.

921 Reviews

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Martha
Los Angeles8 reviews
3.0
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
4 slices of bread for party of 6. And 4 of them were our guests. Had to go ask for a sharp knife from the servers who were talking in a corner, to cut through the hard bottom crust. Annoying X 2. The baked Brie was very good and generous. Had to go again and ask for our guests plates to be cleared after they sat looking at them for a long time, and after half the table had been cleared. It always feels to me like the waitstaff has never eaten at a real restaurant.
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Darlene Gold
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Magical space on the patio and delicious food! We will be back.
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Alana Gold
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best happy hour in town. Cute space, good atmosphere. Excellent burger
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Phoebe
Los Angeles2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 25 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Expensive parking and very limited menu. Never again.
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Dulce
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such an amazing time at Simonette! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly! Our server Riho was so attentive and helpful! It was my sister’s birthday, and she made the experience extra special 💜!! Shoutout to the bartenders for the amazing drinks!!!
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Minna
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fairly busy but service was still great. Food was excellent. The physical space is lovely, perfect for casual drinks or a date.
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Daniel
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious brunch meal at Simonette. From the buttered baguette to the main meals, everything was just what we wanted. Great service as well. Will definitely go back for another meal!
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Zoe
San Diego2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 14 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I was very excited for Simonette’s Tuesday Steak Frites night with my friends, but we unfortunately ended up being disappointed with our experience. BEWARE LATE RESERVATIONS! I made a reservation for 8:30PM, which I thought would be fine. However, when my friends and I got there, we were told it was “last call” for kitchen and bar orders, so we felt rushed to order. Not to mention that they told us they were out of steak when we got there, and that was the whole reason we came! I also don’t understand why Simonette would allow us to make a reservation so close to the kitchen closing time. Despite being rushed to order, our server was clearly not rushed to give us service. After we received our food, she didn’t check in on us at all. I understand they were closing, however, once again, why allow us to make a reservation so close to closing? I had ordered a basque cheesecake (before the kitchen closed) and it took forever to get it. From our table, we saw her sitting down on her stool and laughing with her co-worker with her back turned to us and had completely forgotten about us. Not even just for a 15 minute break, but we were waiting for her for at least a half hour after we had finished our food to come take our plates. I thought at that point that she had forgotten about the cheesecake so we just asked for the check. I had to remind her about the cheesecake before she thought to bring it out. It also took her forever to come back to process payment once she had given us the check. Especially since they were clearly closing - we wanted to leave because we felt bad, but clearly she didn’t care. I don’t understand the rush to have us order, but not the rush to have us leave. (and trust me, we wanted to leave!) The food was OK. The moules sauce was good (a curry sauce) but the fries were cold and tasted like they just got re “heated” from frozen. Not better than McDonald’s fries. Unfortunately, we will not be coming back.
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America
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super charming restaurant in the PaliHotel. Lovely atmosphere, decor and overall vibe. Food was delicious and highly recommend either of the burgers! Frittes are also a must!
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Brian Gold
Los Angeles12 reviews
1.0
Dined on 5 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant and came in with my family. My wife and I wanted to have the Sunday Supper special. Despite it being advertised on the table, they server told us they no longer offer that special and haven't for some time. Very disappointing. The should honor it if they advertise it.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 08:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 11:00–22:00 Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(424) 258-6152
Website
http://simonetterestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Palihotel Culver City reimagines the West End Hotel, a 1920s boarding house, as a 49-room boutique hotel, & restaurant. Simonette, a restaurant & bar with a courtyard inspired by the traditions of classic French neighborhood cafés.
Private party contact
Simonette Events Manager: (424) 321-8000
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
3927 Van Buren Pl, Culver City, CA 90232
Area
Culver City
Parking Details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Simonette at Palihotel Culver City posts the following hours: Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–11:00 am; Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm; Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm; Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm; Thu–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm; Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm; Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm; Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm.

Weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday (10:00 am–3:00 pm) is a guest favorite, many reviewers single out Simonette’s weekend brunch and courtyard vibe.

Simonette at Palihotel Culver City does welcome private parties, private dining is part of the restaurant’s offering.

Guests frequently praise Simonette’s burgers and fries as satisfying and ample, and dishes like the French onion soup are described as “plenty for a light lunch.”

Yes, Simonette is described by the restaurant as “the perfect spot…for a delightful dinner date, ” and guests praise its intimate courtyard, cozy corner booths and polished bar for a lovely evening out.

Yes, Simonette offers a lovely indoor–outdoor courtyard and back patio where guests enjoy dining beneath a tree and plenty of plants.

Simonette feels like a classic French neighborhood café and bistro inside a charming hotel space, think a central bar, Parisian touches, and a leafy courtyard that gives the room an airy, garden‑chic vibe.

Dogs are welcomed on the outdoor patio, guests report dining there with their dogs and staff bringing fresh water.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed attire is appropriate for dining here.

Simonette is a great pick for Happy Hour and weekend brunch, happy hour runs daily 3–6 PM (reviewers also note an all‑night Monday happy hour), while weekend brunch (Sat–Sun 10–3) is frequently praised.

Simonette offers a cozy indoor bistro dining room, a central bar, and a leafy open‑air courtyard/back patio with a living tree, the venue also accepts private parties as part of the hotel offering.

Yes, families dine here comfortably: reviewers describe Simonette as "a cute little place to enjoy with the family, " and note children happily eating kid‑friendly options like the cheeseburger and fries.

The patio welcomes dogs, guests report dining with their pups on the courtyard and even being offered fresh water by staff.

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Simonette at Palihotel Culver City

4.3

$30 and under

French

Culver City

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2 people

9 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 19 times today

Simonette at Palihotel Culver City

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Simonette at Palihotel Culver City

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Additional information

Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Dinner at Simonette

Thanksgiving Turkey Plate Special!

FRITES NIGHT!

Simonette Courtyard

Full Restaurant

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N/A Beverages

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Antipodes StillUSD 13.00

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Diet CokeUSD 5.00

Ginger SodaUSD 5.00

Grapefruit JuiceUSD 5.00

LemonadeUSD 5.00

CokeUSD 5.00

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Orange JuiceUSD 5.00

Club WaterUSD 5.00

SpriteUSD 5.00

Iced TeaUSD 5.00

Cranberry JuiceUSD 5.00

Coffee

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Chocolate Hazelnut CappuccinoUSD 10.00

CocoricoUSD 14.00

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CortadoUSD 6.00

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Tea - BreakfastUSD 5.00

EspressoUSD 5.00

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Honey Butter LatteUSD 10.00

Hot ChocolateUSD 5.00

Irish CoffeeUSD 16.00

Tea - Jasmine GreenUSD 5.00

LatteUSD 6.00

MacchiatoUSD 5.00

Matcha LatteUSD 7.00

Pot of CoffeeUSD 9.00

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