Culver City is best known for being The Heart of Screenland and is home to Sony Pictures Studios. (Originally MGM Studios) Many well known movies have been filmed in the ct, including The Wizard of Oz, Gone With The Wind, Citizen Kane, Rebecca, Grease, and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial. Aside from its rich film and television history, Culver City also has a number of unique and delightful dining options that are popular with both visitors and residents.

For a selection of tasty, home-style entrees look no further than the S&W Country Diner. From an extensive menu of egg dishes, and a build-your-own-pancake and waffle bar, to lunch items like corned beef hash, hot open faced sandwiches, fried chicken, burgers, and more, S&W is the perfect place to dine on classic favorites with a California twist. For vegetarians, S&W offers veggie burgers, sautaed vegetable dishes, and made-to-order egg salad. While youre there, and after youve had your fill of tasty food, take the opportunity to stroll up Culver Boulevard and take advantage of the unique shopping opportunities that await you there. For diners in a hurry, S&W also offers a full takeout menu.

For a Culver City restaurant offering a more global cuisine, Wilsons is head and shoulders above the competition. For lunch, try the warm potato and herring salad, followed by the New Zealand Snapper, with cauliflowerettes, roasted shallots, and raisins, or the Tagliatelle Salsica fresh pasta with house made pork and sage sausage, with tomatoes, and fresh garlic. Whatever dish you choose, you are sure to be pleased with Chef Michael Wilsons unique culinary takes on familiar fare.

Those who appreciate fine Thai cuisine will want to sample the menu at Natalee Thai Cuisine. Appetizers include Ramas Ribs, Siam Spring Rolls, and Westside Wonton, a local favorite stuffed with ground pork, shrimp, and chicken. For lunch or dinner, diners can choose from such entrees as Duck Delight, a crispy duck, deep fried and marinated Prik King, chicken or pork with curry paste and green beans, and Korean Barbeque Beef. In addition, Natalee also offers several curries, including Massaman Beef, California Curry, Jade Curry, and Ruby Curry. For seafood lovers, King of Siam Squid, Harmonious Shrimp, Ping Fish and Chili, and The Complete Pompano round out the menu.

Its clear that whatever you are craving, there is a Culver City restaurant that serves it, which is why so many people come to Culver City for the historic sites, but stay for the award winning cuisine.