The Restaurant At Edna

We have a fantastic lunch in the elegant and breathtaking spot at the Getty. We shared the gaspacho on a warm day which was the perfect way to start our lunch. My partner had the shrimp salad starter which was a large portion and great for lunch and I had the mary's chicken cobb which was really nice. They have a great wine by the glass selection and our waiter Siso was always there for whatever we needed and very helpful throughout the meal. We felt like we were dining in Tuscany more than Los Angeles. A truly memorable lunch!

Pricey $$$. $20 for cocktails, $27 eggs Benedict, $9 side potatoes, $13 glass of sparkling water. Eggs Benedict was good, the salad it came with tasted like actual dirt, potatoes were tasty, and the cocktail was not worth $20…..cocktail was not balanced with the flavors just overwhelming taste of whiskey.

Had lunch here before heading into the Getty Center, and it was a perfect choice. The restaurant has high ceilings and big windows all around, letting in tons of natural light and offering great views.  The menu was straightforward but had enough variety to choose from. • Getty Cobb Salad: Loved the addition of apple and blue cheese—it added a nice twist. • Crispy Pork Belly Bun: Totally forgot to snap a photo, but my friend couldn’t stop raving about it. The pork belly was tender and moist. • Pasta with Braised Short Ribs: The meat was tender and flavorful, and the pasta was perfectly al dente. • Organic Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and Thyme: This was the standout dish. The skin was crispy, and the meat was juicy and flavorful. It came with a vegetable shepherd’s pie that had sweet diced veggies under mashed potatoes and carrots—really tasty. Service was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Overall, a great place to grab a relaxed lunch before exploring the museum.

Whenever I have friends visiting Los Angeles from out of town, this is my ultimate secret weapon for showing off the city. We spent the morning exploring the gardens and then headed in for our reservation. Sitting by the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the mountains and the city skyline is a spectacular, unforgettable experience. This time we started with the artisanal cheese board and some local estate wines. For the main course, I had the mushroom risotto which was incredibly rich and velvety, and my friend got the organic chicken breast which was beautifully tender. The staff is exceptionally professional, keeping the water glasses filled and checking in on us at all the right times without ever making us feel rushed. It turns a standard museum trip into a truly world-class day out.