Wilshire Restaurant

by Monica Ballin
(Los Angeles)

Located in Santa Monica, CA, with the contemporary urban cuisine by award-winning chef Andrew Kirschner, is recognized as one of Los Angeles’ finest and most romantic restaurants. Kirschner’s seasonal menu is artfully presented; defined by simplicity and balance and showcasing the Chef’s diversity with market-based ingredients. With exemplary service and an exceptional wine list, Wilshire offers a memorable dining experience.

Conceived by the celebrated Thomas Schoos, Wilshire’s look provides distinctly different moods across its three dining areas and lounge.

The lounge is bathed in burnt orange and amber, featuring a brick wall adorned by rows of candles, chocolate-brown leather couches, and a long, softly lit amber bar accented by plasma screens displaying changing images of natural landscapes. The adjacent dining room is accented with antique mirrors, coffered ceilings and leather banquettes bathed in amber candlelight.

Wilshire’s expansive split-level courtyard has been hailed as one of the top 10 outdoor dining spots in America. Shaded by leafy trees and a semi-sheer awning, a horizontal fireplace and raised fire pits are enhanced by the soothing sounds of water features to create this romantic space and offer sanctuary from the city streets nearby.