esme
$$ • Coffee Shops, Wine Bars, Middle Eastern Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout esme
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Merguez Sandwhich
Blue Corn Huarache
Shreuben Sandwich
Falafel Plate
Chilaquiles
Shakshuka
esme Reviews
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Here’s what I have to say: GET THE SOURDOUGH. It went PERFECTLY with the two dishes I ordered, the blistered shishitos and the lamb, but I’m pretty damn sure it will go great with ANYTHING. Unless you happen to be gluten-phobic, in which case I feel for you. Truly. My wife can’t do gluten. Luckily, I was on my own tonight because some KCRW screening of an Oscar movie sold out before I could get in. And it was free.
NONETHELESS Esme is a wonderful...read full review
NONETHELESS Esme is a wonderful...read full review
We had the tea and the candied pumpkin. Very Yummy.
We had a fantastic dinner at Esme! The trout and the hamachi crudo were the highlights of our meal, but everything was delicious.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 3PM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 9PM 9AM - 3PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 3PM 5:30 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 3PM 5:30 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 3PM |
Esme is a charming restaurant in downtown Culver City, offering a delightful dining experience. The menu features exceptional dishes such as the phenomenal Chilaquiles, delightful apple danish, and the popular egg sando breakfast sandwich. The restaurant's attention to detail and flavor balance make it a standout in the area. The staff is friendly, and the prices, while high, are understandable for the quality of food and location.
The restaurant also offers a new Salman bagel sandwich, which is delicious. The service is exceptional, with staff going out of their way to ensure customer comfort and satisfaction. The restaurant is perfect for weekend rituals, birthday dinners, or business meetings.
Customers praise the restaurant's lowkey, minimalist, and classy design, as well as the insanely flavorful food. The chefs are praised for their artful expression through the dishes, with highlights including the Shakshuka, Lamb Sandwich on Barbari, and the chicken sandwich with a refreshing citrus flavor. The restaurant is also known for its excellent coffee and espresso drinks, making it a great spot for an intimate brunch, lunch, or dinner. Get the sourdough, which goes perfectly with the blistered shishitos and the lamb. The pumpkin dessert is tremendous. The menu is interesting yet approachable, and the staff offers great wine pairing recommendations. The mussels on toast and the watermelon salad are delicious, and the wine list is short but interesting.