What to order at Calabra

Must order
Challah french toast at brunch, mezze and crudo at night
Editor tip
Proper Hour runs 16:00-17:00 weekdays and 15:00-17:00 weekends; the poolside alcoves take groups up to twelve.
CuisineMediterranean
StyleRooftop weekend brunch
Price$$$
Price range$30-60
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursLunch Mon-Fri 12:00-16:00; brunch Sat-Sun 11:00-15:00; dinner daily 17:00-22:00
BookingBook ahead
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The Penthouse ★ 4.1

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TipHappy hour runs 16:00-18:00 on weekdays; sunset window tables go to whoever books earliest on OpenTable.

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TipThe garden brunch with pastries and bottomless pours is the weekend play; book OpenTable for patio seats.

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OrderPork dumplings, nasi goreng and a wok-tossed curry

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OrderWeekend brunch with the ocean panorama

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OrderCoddled eggs with brioche, then raid the market shelves

TipThe market side sells the bakery bread, cheese and prepared food to go when the brunch wait runs long.

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Jyan Isaac Bread bakes deeply fermented sourdough on Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica, bagel sandwiches and brunch beside the Ghisallo pizza kitchen.

OrderA sourdough loaf and the tuna melt at lunch

TipLoaves sell down by early afternoon; weekend brunch adds duck confit hash and cereal milk french toast.

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OrderPre-Jam open-face bagel with a drip coffee

TipThe Pre-Jam with seasonal fruit, cream cheese and honey is the signature; the everything loosies sell out first.

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