Say hello to the weekend with brunch by the beach. The Waterfront in Venice serves a diverse daytime menu with views of the Pacific Ocean. On the menu are two types of pot pies, lemon ricotta pancakes, steak and eggs, and even a vegan breakfast burrito. 

What could be better than starting or ending the weekend with signature fare from chef Suzanne Goin, impeccable wines from Caroline Styne, and cocktails by barman Ignacio Murillo? Look for Spanish fried chicken served on a cornmeal waffle and brioche french toast on the crowd-pleasing menu. Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Culver City’s Hatchet Hall has something for everyone at Sunday brunch. For those in the mood for something hearty and rich there’s crispy polenta with maitake ragu and a fried egg. Smaller appetites will dig the coconut yogurt with granola and jam. The cocktails are a hit with just about everyone.

Grab a seat in “El Patio” at Tatel for a bottomless brunch experience on Sundays from noon until 4 p.m. In addition to bottomless mimosas, bellinis, rosé, and sangria for $40, expect a live DJ and classic brunch fare including chicken and waffles, build-your-own omelette, avocado toast, and more. 

Head to Ella for a swanky Beverly Hills brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. From overnight oats to chilaquiles and avocado toast, Ella’s food selection is varied enough for a large group with different tastes. The festive drinks menu from Melrose Umbrella Co. never fails to set the mood just right.

The L.P. rooftop is open for brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Reserve a table for daytime favorites from chefs Nick Russo and Monty Koludrovic, including a breakfast burrito, fried chicken and waffles, and all the cocktails you can handle.

For those looking for a plant-based brunch option, chef Seizan Dreux Ellis at Cafe Gratitude has you covered. And while the restaurant itself is not new, the chef has recently updated the menu to include vegan fried chicken and waffles, and even a Mexican machaca hash. Brunch is served at all Los Angeles locations (Venice, Larchmont, Art’s District) daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

It doesn’t get any more relaxing than the sun-dappled patio at De Buena Planta in Silver Lake. Settle in for a plant-based Mexican brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The diverse menu runs the gamut, from huevos rancheros to pancakes and waffles with mushrooms. An espresso martini pairs well with just about everything.

Cha Cha Chá serves brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays for for walk-ins only. The menu from executive chef Paco Moran includes Mexican-inspired morning fare like huevos purgatorio and chilaquiles with crema, fried pinto beans, and salsa roja. Daytime drinkers are in good hands with Zack Rager behind the bar. Try the green juice with rum or the “Spicy Baby Mango” with vodka, serrano chiles, and agave.

Damian brings its contemporary Mexican cooking to brunch. Served on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the menu includes a scallop aguachile, machaca chilaquiles, and a delightful array of pastries, like vanilla concha served with seasonal jams and kouign amann with cajeta.

Walk into Agnes on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to discover what’s cooking for brunch. On the menu at Vanessa Tilaka and Thomas Kalb’s restaurant in Old Pasadena are sticky toffee pancakes, French-style omelets filled with pimento cheese, crowd-pleasing cinnamon toast, and a whole lot more.