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Restaurant Christine
Nestled in the foothills of Palos Verdes, Restaurant Christine is an intimate bistro resplendent in rich Tuscan hues. The cozy multilevel dining room is complemented by a garden patio leading to the aptly named private dining room “The Room Next Door.” Classically trained at the renowned Culinary Institute of America, Chef Christine Brown has created a unique style by infusing cuisines experienced while traveling throughout Europe with the wonderful flavors of the Pacific Rim. She also hosts cooking classes, wine dinners and operates a full catering department. We look forward to seeing you soon! Check out our website for the full menu http://www.restaurantchristine.com/
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62 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 62 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(45)
- fit for foodies(37)
- special occasion(29)
- romantic(16)
- great for lunch(15)
- great for outdoor dining(9)
Restaurant Christine Reviews List
Review 1 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I thought the restaurant was in very poor condition. The food was OK. I ordered a salad and a portion of the salad had wilted lettuce. I dont get the attraction to this place."
Dined on 5/22/2013
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Review 2 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful Dinner Close To Our Home
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a special dinner early on a Friday night, May 17th, 2013. I love the relaxed feel of this place - like a comfortable dining room in a friends home. I definitely would return to try more dishes. The warm lobster salad was very delicious. My husband really enjoyed the salmon. Service was well-timed and friendly. This restaurant is close to our home. So, it is easy access and easy parking. We consider it for a unique eating experience."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect Mother's Day Dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is mom's favorite restaurant, so we took her here for an early Mother's Day dinner. Some things came up and we ended up running a bit behind, but they adjusted our reservation last minute with no issues. As always, the experience at Restaurant Christine was wonderful. The restaurant itself is tucked away in an unassuming location, and is such a charming place. It's definitely one of those local gems that you half want to keep a secret just for yourself but half want to tell all your friends about, despite worry that it will get too popular and become a hassle for you to get a seat in the future.
In short: Great food. Charming place. Friendly service. Tasty specials that keep the menu fresh and new."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Place to celebrate a birthday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I treated my friend to lunch at Christine's for her birthday and not only had they decorated the table, but also gave her a lovely dessert. The food was delicious (as always). It is my favorite restaurant."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Not Your Ordinary Lunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"While seemingly simply prepared, the menu was creative and inspired with outstanding dressings and sauces. Our experience was lunch and while not "quiet" it was easy to carry on a conversation. Hearts of romaine salad with creamy taragon was great. The South Western chicken pasta was excellent - no where near a 'typical' dish. Restaurant Christine manages to prepare and serve food that is not too exotic for anyone's taste. We're looking forward to our next trip to the area!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had lunch on a Friday. The food and service was above average and prices reasonable for white tablecloth dinning. I had the Asian sampler platter which contains a nice selection of food, plenty to eat. My friend got the lobster salad which was also very good but not as filling. They provided a nice selection of breads with lunch."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is just one of those restaurants that delivers on all levels, food, service & ambiance. It has a bistro-quality to it. While the menu may not change that much they do offer a variety of interesting specials."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always, the food is unique
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"As always, the food is unique and excellent. The Szechuan seared ahi was one of the best meals I've ever had! And the service was very personable as always. Christine's is without a doubt one of the best restaurants in the LA area, while having none of the pretentiousness of most fine dining establishments."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 9 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Out of this World
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I had the lamb chops-they were cooked perfectly. It came with an excellent sauce, an "out of this world" eggplant moussaka that complimented the lamb chops perfectly and sauted fresh spinach. They have excellent wines by the glass...Far Niente chardonnay, my favorite and I had an excellent meritage to go with the lamb. A truly, stellar dinner."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 10 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very impressed by the attentive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very impressed by the attentive service and quality of each dish. This will become a new neighborhood favorite for us!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We love Kim the manager who
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love Kim the manager who is always friendly and accomodating. However, the waiter we had we have had before and he is terrible. He has no personality and as we have all agreed before, would not work for any of us. He is not doing Christine's justice by representing the restaurant. Not friendly in the slightest, almost hard to get a smile out of thim.... We love Christines, but will make sure he does not wait on us again."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Christine's serves marvelously
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Christine's serves marvelously prepared food that looks great and tastes great. The service is impeccable."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A new dish was the seafood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A new dish was the seafood pasta. Not regularly on the menu. Excellent assortment of seafood, tasty sauce, perfectly seasoned, and served "hot." Typically excellent service - serve was friendly, attentive, but intrusive. Suggested the dish become a regular menu item. Cost was reasonable for the delicious dish and a generous portion as well. Server's name: Lisa. The greeter/hostess: Barbara."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic food. This restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic food. This restaurant continues to have great food, service and good wines. From the outside you might think it is drab but not so when you get inside!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The only downside of the evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The only downside of the evening was the hostess who was somewhat overbearing and spoke to us as if we were children."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Seth was a great waiter, food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Seth was a great waiter, food was very tasty. Dessert menu need some more imaginatuion"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A very fine restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant is on two levels, located in a small shopping plaza. Ample free parking in the lot in front of the restaurant. Welcoming casual environment. Friendly, knowledgeable servers. A wide ranging menu that seems a bit eclectic. I thoroughly enjoyed a large mixed greens salad prepared with Asian apples, raisins, feta cheese instead of bleu cheese, a raspberry vinaigrette sauces, and a fig reduction accent. The lobster chile relleno was also wonderful. A wide range of desserts; I opted for simple - vanilla ice cream with a mix of liqueurs. I appreciated that they are flexible in designing a meal with you and substituting ingredients. The wine list is also quite extensive with a good variety of wines available by the glass."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dining at Christine's is always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dining at Christine's is always enjoyable, although seating is crowded and noise level inside rather high."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always love Restaurant Christine!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always love Restaurant Christine!"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very nice anniversary dinner,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very nice anniversary dinner, nice table, good waiter, large portions each prepared beautifully. Over all a great dining experience."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
EXCELLENT
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"FOOD WAS EXCELLENT!!! My out of town guests raved over every dish!!! Service excellent also! Great for a birthday! Highly recommend!"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 22 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was good and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good and the service was great!"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Restaraunt Christine has to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Restaraunt Christine has to be my favorite. Glad to see the Duck back on the menu. The only drawback was I couldn't have both the Duck and the Petite Wellington. Had a really good time (as always). Will be back."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was wonderful, service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was wonderful, service perfect.
My favorite LA area restaurant!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Overall, Bar a Bottleneck
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been to Restaurant Christine three times now. The food is very enjoyable and the ambiance is cozy. The staff is friendly and fairly attentive. The bar, however, seems to be a bottleneck. Our first experience was long ago, so I don't remember what happened. The last two times, however, we had to sit around waiting for our drinks. When dining last weekend, I received a cocktail a few minutes before eating but my husband didn't get his. When we finally caught the waitress, she did go to remedy the situation. My husband got his cocktail, wine and food all at the same time. I will say that the waitress did try to make up for the error by bringing a dessert gratis which was appreciated."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Unfortunately, we were there
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Unfortunately, we were there during the Valentine Day celebration period; so, service wasn't as good as usual, and it was very noisy. Usually, the ambiance is quite good, and the service is typically exemplary. This was just one of those very busy times in a small venue with, perhaps, not enough servers. We love Restaurant CHristine and will continue to eat there."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The menu tends to be traditional
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The menu tends to be traditional dishes with some inventive elements. All seem to be executed very well. My only complaint on the food is that the portion sizes are absurdly large as single servings. They are ideal for sharing. That's not really a complaint as much as a warning. Don't fear the take home option or sharing."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love Restaurant Christine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love Restaurant Christine so much! I wish there were a higher star rating for service because theirs is so exceptional."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 29 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is wonderful and imaginative.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is wonderful and imaginative. Service is friendly, prompt and not overbearing. Only suggestion is that the wine list is a bit thin. Not a lot of variety, especially in wines by the glass. But the terrific food and service make up for that."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
don't sit by the bar!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service was great. Only thing was we were sat at a very tiny table next to the bar. There is very little space between the bar and the two very small table next to the bar. People standing at the bar were standing with theirs back sides towards us right up against our table. Servers also had to make their way through and by us to service the other small table behind us. This was a parents night out so we were a bit disappointed that we felt so encroached upon."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 31 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Awesome Asian Fusion Seafood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We never heard of this restaurant until we received a gift card from a friend. We thoroughly enjoyed the appetizer, Asian Grazing Sampler. Our favorite was the rare seared ahi. I liked the Warm Mushroom Salad, but I could've had it without the gorgonzola cheese-- it was too overwhelming in flavor and the texture was too rich; plus, I wish we were informed how big the salad was (I didn't know it was good enough for 2-3 people and my husband doesn't like cheese, so he wouldn't eat any of it). Both of us had the Asian Trio for the main course, which was very good: the scallop was delicious, the bbq short rib seemed out of place in flavor but not bad, and the shrimp was the best of everything. Hope to return again someday."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 32 for Restaurant Christine
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food is always good at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is always good at Christine's. It remains one of our favorite restaurants."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Restaurant Christine
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic