Destroyer is a modern European restaurant in Culver City, California, offering an inventive Scandinavian-style approach to breakfast and lunch. Created as Jordan Kahn’s minimalist, daytime-only spot, the restaurant provides a distinctive setting for enjoying thoughtfully presented fare in a casual yet trendy atmosphere.
Whether you are starting the morning with breakfast, meeting someone for brunch, or looking for a satisfying lunch, Destroyer offers a focused dining experience built around quality, variety, and convenience.
The menu includes coffee, comfort food, healthy options, organic dishes, quick bites, and small plates, with vegan and vegetarian options available. Guests can choose between counter service and table service, enjoy dessert, or settle in for solo dining.
Great coffee and local specialties add to the appeal, while outdoor seating provides another way to enjoy the restaurant. Destroyer also offers dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, and on-site services, making it easy to choose the format that best fits your day. Reservations are accepted for added planning convenience.
Accessibility is an important part of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. The restaurant also provides gender-neutral toilets and restroom facilities. Customers rate Destroyer 4.40 out of 5 based on 1,444 reviews, reflecting its strong appeal among diners seeking a modern, relaxed, and distinctive breakfast or lunch destination.
Destroyer accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Visit 3578 Hayden Ave, Culver City, CA 90232, United States, or call +1 310-360-3860.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Destroyer
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
date-almond milk, red currant, vanilla, meusli, skyr
homemade sour butter, seasonal jam
housemade coconut yogurt, pearl tapioca, candied beets, vanilla-almond oil, black currant
organic Frog Hollow peaches, Bellwether Farms whipped ricotta, lemon verbena, toasted birch syrup
shaved speck, burrata, fried organic hen egg, sungold tomatoes, arugula, puffed rice, country bread
organic chicken sausage, dates, stracciatella cheese, salad of baby greens, shishito peppers, brown butter-lime vinaigrette
fried organic egg, gruyere cheese emulsion, shaved speck, braised kale, spicy pepper jelly, aged goat cheese
yogurt, pickled celery root, dill, savory onion granola, icelandic seeded rye bread
crispy panisse, stewed cherry tomatoes, espelette, poached organic eggs, spiced tomato butter
crispy turkey skin, barbara's arugula, preserved shishito peppers, emulsion of roasted poblano and kale
smoked egg cream, pickled mushroom, quinoa, crispy potato, tarragon
poached organic egg, roasted leeks, caramelized broccoli, burnt onion, puffed rice, black garlic
crumbed free-range chicken breast, sauce of dried chiles & seeds, organic kales, snap peas, tendrils, yuzu labne
salted cashew, crispy sunchokes, frozen cream, coffee streusel
forestberry jam, currants, spiced frangipane, strauss yogurt, almond
Hear from our valued guests
The matcha croissant is a must try! Visiting LA for a few days and saw a lot of recommendation for this place. Ordered some bakery items and brunch items. The matcha croissant is my absolute favorite, croissant is super crisp and filled with matcha paste in the middle. Also loved the beef tartare, first time finishing the chip before the meat in a tartare dish haha. Also liked the porridge (not pictured) - super flavorful and creative. Didn’t like the French toast that much - a little too sweet. Seating can be limited especially when there’s good weather. On the pricier side ~$60pp post tax and tip
Great place for lunch and pastries! Service was great and food (Scandinavian) was good. Out door seating only, and limited free parking.
Food is very creative, and the portion size is really good. The beef tartare is very good, and the rice porridge is nice too. Finding seats is not easy on a Saturday afternoon since you need to get it yourself.
Destroyer in Culver City is an absolute gem. The food is creative, thoughtfully prepared, and full of bold, unique flavors that really stand out. Every dish feels intentional and beautifully presented. It’s no surprise the restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star, which truly reflects the quality and consistency of the experience. The atmosphere is modern yet relaxed, and the service is friendly and knowledgeable without being overbearing. A perfect spot for a memorable brunch or a casual meal that still feels special. Highly recommend.
Very unique menu for brunch. I got the rice porridge with a poached egg on top and loved it. I also got to try the rockfish dish and would not personally order it but my sister liked it a lot. The french toast also looked and tasted incredible. The single slice of bread was the thickest piece of french toast I’ve ever seen. I got the forest herbal tea which was a nice soothing choice. It was a $40 endeavor for a cup of tea and bowl of porridge which is on the pricey side but definitely worth it for the experience.
Destroyer is amazing fresh food.. In art district and awesome menu.. fresh food made to order.. a hidden gem… we went to celebrate a Kambo journey and have an organic fresh food… love it… you must come check this place out.. best customer service too
I visited Destroyer and had such a unique experience! The concept of this place is very modern and creative — it feels more like a design-forward café than a typical restaurant. The food was beautifully presented and full of interesting flavors. Every dish felt thoughtfully crafted and different from the usual brunch spots in LA. The atmosphere is minimalist and stylish, with a calm and aesthetic vibe that makes it perfect for a relaxed, inspiring meal. Overall, it’s a great spot if you’re looking for something необычное and memorable in Los Angeles. Definitely worth a visit!
If you’re looking for a brunch spot that feels both elevated and effortless, Destroyer is it. I’ve been twice now, and both visits have completely blown me away. The food is creative without trying too hard, beautifully plated, and genuinely memorable. Every dish feels thoughtful and fresh, the kind of place where you’re still thinking about what you ate the next day. The service matches the experience, warm, attentive, and seamless without ever feeling overbearing. And the setting really brings it all together. Sitting outside under the blooming trees in their alfresco space makes the whole experience feel calm, airy, and just a little bit special. Perfect for a slow brunch you actually want to savor
Food was great and the staff was nice. I got the sweet potato waffle and it was really good, but it definitely was not sweet at all and very savory and I expected it to be like a chicken and waffles sweet and savory. I didn’t mind that it wasn’t sweet but I guess I would say it was a different flavor than I expected. If you go on the weekends, it’s possible that you won’t get CD because there’s only so much seating outside but it’s definitely worth it and if you can go on a weekday, I would recommend that.
Went to have a late lunch after a long bike ride. I had heard a lot about this place and I antes to try it. The area is beautiful and the atmosphere is very uplifting and fresh overall great vibes. I ordered the schnitzel which is they’re most bought item and a oat milk latte. The schnitzel was incredible, it’s had a great crispy coating yet very juicy and full of flavor. It is seasoned to perfection and garnished with chili flakes and chilli oil that gives it a light touch yet not overpowering the flavor of the chicken. It also has a side salad that is very fresh and delicious flavor to the dressing which also included some of that chili oil. My only downside is that I didn’t love the oat milk used in the latte, but other than that great place!
Common questions about Destroyer
Destroyer is located at 3578 Hayden Ave, Culver City, CA 90232, United States, Culver City, CA, United States.
You can reach Destroyer by calling +1 310-360-3860.
Destroyer has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 1444 customer reviews.
Destroyer features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Destroyer features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Destroyer features the following highlights: Great coffee, Serves local specialty.
Destroyer features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining.
Destroyer features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Destroyer features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Destroyer features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom.
Destroyer features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
Destroyer features the following crowd: Family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, Transgender safe space.
Destroyer features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Destroyer features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Destroyer features the following children: High chairs.
Destroyer features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking.
Destroyer features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed outside.
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