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Border Grill - Santa Monica

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Address:
1445 4th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Neighborhood:
Santa Monica

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Cuisine:
Mexican

Price: $30 and under

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Border Grill - Santa Monica Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.bordergrill.com
Phone: (310) 451-1655
Hours of Operation: LUNCH: Monday thru Friday - 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday - 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. BRUNCH: Saturday and Sunday - 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (in addition to Lunch menu) DINNER: Monday thru Thursday - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday - 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday - 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday - 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. HAPPY HOUR: Monday thru Friday - 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR: Friday and Saturday - after 10 p.m.
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
Executive Chef: Chef/Owners: Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Bravo's "Top Chef Masters" and Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales”, have been entertaining guests for more than 25 years at their popular, critically-acclaimed restaurants. Now you can bring their unique style and expertise to your next event. Choose from a mix of modern, bold flavors with menus from Border Grill and Border Grill Truck, as well as the cosmopolitan flavors of Mary Sue and Susan’s first restaurant CITY. Call today for an unforgettable party! 213.486.5171
Special Events & Promotions: For special event details on everything from cooking classes to margarita tasting dinners, go to www.bordergrill.com.

Getting there

Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: SELF PARKING: Parking structure #5 is directly across the street from the restaurant on 4th St. The cost is a $3 flat rate after 6:00 p.m.

VALET PARKING: United Valet Parking Service is located at Grisby’s Santa Monica Automotive Service, 401 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401. It is on the corner of 4th St. and Broadway two doors down from Border Grill. The cost is $8.

A word from Border Grill - Santa Monica

Enjoy upscale, modern Mexican food in a vibrant setting at Border Grill, the hip, urban cantina from Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales”. Presenting the bold foods and flavors of Mexico, Border Grill has established a new standard for gourmet Mexican fare.

Border Grill - Santa Monica

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238 $30 and under restaurant

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240 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

240 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(127)
good for groups(86)
neighborhood gem(68)

hot spot(64)
great for lunch(50)
vibrant bar scene(50)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (240)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful food; fabulous service!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Wonderful food; fabulous service!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Not Up to Expectations

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Appetizers were great. One of two entrees (chicken mole) arrived undercooked and took almost 20 minutes to get back at which point it was slightly overcooked. (They did not charge us for that entree.) Service was a little on the slow side and by the time we left it was so noisy we could barely talk to each other. Also had to ask for water."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2004

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Very mediocre food. Server

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very mediocre food. Server seemed liked we were bothering him. We will not return."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Appetizers and drinks were

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2009

Dined on 04/12/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Appetizers and drinks were very good but we were all disappointed with our dinners. We were 4 people and everyone's entree was off."

Dined on 04/12/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Top notch service and the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Top notch service and the food was hot fresh and tasty. Stop by if you are in SM."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Special Features: kid-friendly

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a wonderful restaurant!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"What a wonderful restaurant! Highly recommended to anyone who wants to drink cocktails containing all the best ingredients! Food that is both elegantly presented, tasty and true to it's cuisine. We had the peruvian ceviche, fish tacos and a tamale which were all amazing. I had done a bit of research before booking us in here and I wasn't disappointed at all. Everything from the customer service, to the atmosphere and especially the food was outstanding. Highly recommended if you are wanting to have some above average mexican."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good but pricey!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have not dined at Border Grill in quite a while. I can not remember why we stopped going but enjoyed the experience this time. It should be noted that for Mexican food it is quite a bit more expnsive that other places around!"

Dined on 04/03/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Is there a new Chef and Manager?

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Hi,
I've been to the restaurant three prior times and have been very happy with service and food. This time the service was slow and disjointed. The special appetizer was poorly executed. The fish was dry. We had two orders of lamb tacos as part of our variety of appetizers to begin the meal. For some reason we received the second order of tacos 5 minutes after the first order."