Marée

Marée occupies the second floor of a West Pico Boulevard building, a location that signals its place among Los Angeles's quieter, more intentional fine dining destinations. The name, French for 'tide', points to a maritime-focused menu of modern coastal Italian cooking. Dishes like Spaghetti all'Assassina with red prawn and sea urchin, langoustine tartare, and pan-seared halibut showcase a kitchen with serious technique, presented in a restrained, contemporary room. As the more casual sibling to Michelin-starred Lielle, it offers a similar culinary ambition in a less formal format. This is a restaurant for focused meals—date nights or celebrations—where the seafood-forward plates and composed service are the main event. Walk-ins are accepted, but reservations are advised for this sought-after, elevated experience.