Elf Café – Mediterranean
This intimate, candlelit sanctuary invites guests to linger over rustic tables laden with bubbling sheep feta and the irresistible crunch of sea-salted Marcona almonds. The kitchen elevates Mediterranean-inspired comfort through vibrant plates of seared maitake mushrooms and tender lamb meatballs simmered in rich sugo, all meant to be enjoyed with thick slices of artisanal bread and velvety swirls of warm hummus. It is a soulful neighborhood gem where every bite feels like a celebration of simple, beautifully executed ingredients.
2135, West Sunset Boulevard +12134846829 https://www.elfcafe.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, paleo, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, alkaline, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, tlc, aip, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Bar Snacks
- Mantequilla Olives & Marcona Almonds - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blistered Shishito Peppers - $16: olive oil, flake salt Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Sheep Feta - $19: dates, echo park honey, herbs Dietary tags: Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bub's Bread & Good Butter - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Baba Ganoush - $19: marinated peppers, s'rug, house bazlama bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Hummus - $17: olives, pignons, baguette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Maitake - $24: crispy potatoes, aji verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tahini Green Goddess Salad - $21: mixed lettuces, snap peas, cucumber, avocado, radish, crouton Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elf Wedge Salad - $22: Iceburg lettuce, herb yogurt ranch, cherry tomatoes, red onion, point reyes bleu, house-smoked guanciale Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cascade Creek Lamb Meatballs in Sugo di Pomodoro - $28: caper berries, reggiano, grilled Bub's toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Trout Brandade - $28: raclette, sourdough toast Available at: dinner, lunch
Mains
- Acquerello Risotto - $36: chanterelles, maitake, crispy onions, white miso butter Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Barbacoa Lamb Ribs - $56: homemade flour tortillas, avocado salsa, chipotle crema, consommé
- Pacific Halibut - $42: creamy polenta, Sicilian pesto, basil flowers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Rocky's Chicken Au Poivre - $36: roasted brussels leaves Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium
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