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Most of what we were impressed by was the food and the service. Outstanding! More
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We love our family at La Vecchia. More
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Wonderful food and service, as usual. If only the place was a little less noisy I would like it more. More
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Really great Italian food with the extra special touch of the giant Parmesan "forma" service--pastas tossed in big bowls made out of cheese! Highly recommended. More
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Overall great place, I've been more than once. Just a not so great experience this time. Potatas are DELICIOUS! Fig & jam toast AMAZING! Wine - ALL excellent! Do not get: Brussel sprouts Flan Our server forgot one of our appetizers so we ended up not getting it bc it was too late. The one he recommended (the Brussel sprouts) were NOT good. They aren't whole Brussel sprouts like you'd imagine and not healthy at all. Not a great description on the menu or by server. Too much sauce/dressing, dripping in balsamic which made them hard to eat. We barely touched them and told him we didn't like them but he didn't take it off the menu. He also lied about forgetting our appetizer. I'd much rather someone just admit when they mess up. It happens! More
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A perfect, fun place for vegetarians, pescatarians, vegans and other plant based diners. Service is very friendly and attentive and the food is consistently delicious. Nice wine selection and handcrafted cocktails. Vibrant atmosphere in a large open space and fun for people watching. Always worth my 30 minute drive to get there. More
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Atmosphere was excellent as well as the service. The food was delicious and properly prepared as requested. Highly recommended! More
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We had not been to the Buffalo Club, but the food by Chef Patrick Healy was excellent as always. The building could use a little sprucing up but the quality of the food and the service were excellent. More
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This is the 2nd time we have dined there in the last month after several moths passed and enjoyed every minute...the service is amazing...Joe is so wonderful as well as the other staff... Last Saturday we went to celebrate our anniversary...the meal was perfection, but then Joe brought to beautifully encouraged plates wi cannoli’s, tiermisu chocolate stream across the brim of the plates with Hppy Anniversary. The evening was made perfect by this amazing staff. Many thanks More
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We live in FL and each time we are in the L.A. area (at least 3-5 times a year), Capo is a must. We have been many times and we fall more in love with this special place. It is one of our favorite restaurants in the country. It is 5 star! Need I say more? More
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Just went after reading a review. The food was fine- quite expensive - cost us over $150 for three and that was with some of the food from the happy hour menu. Servers were very nice. We sat outside which is nice but nothing exceptional. More
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Fantastic Restaurant! A must if you love Italian food. More
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Always the best! Nice to be able to just drop in our neighborhood gem! Great food made per order by Claudio, friendly atmosphere and great service by Philippe. Always a dining joy! More
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The service was great, with special assistance from the general manager. Cocktails were great More
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Enjoyed dinner with friends in the authentic streamline moderne dining room. The menu has many choices from Asian to American, and all are done excellently. The breadboard with butter dollups was superb and such a great way to start our dining experience. View of the ocean was the topper. More
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Had an amazing waitress. She made great suggestions and the meal and ambition was great. Will dine again soonn More
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Good food, great location. Expensive for what it was but to be expected for location More
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One of the secrets of Santa Monica! Love the food, ambiance and staff. Try to go at least once every three months. More
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Delicious and friendly as always! Thank you very much. More
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We've been to Caffe Delfini several times and it's always wonderful. We're always greeted warmly. Service is solicitous without being overbearing. Everything, from the bread to dessert is delicious. The restaurant was out of clams and mussels...disappointing because my husband had been talking about having their pasta with clams since we made the reservation two weeks prior. But, we were recommended to have the fusili pasta in a delectable tomato/cream sauce. Sheesh that was great! Delfini never misses. We'll be back. More
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Hands down (for us) one of the best restaurants in all of LA. Delicious food, gorgeous ambiance, attentive service (better on a weekday) More
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Coast allows you to be inside and yet on the beach! It's like going to the Caribbean for the meal and reminds you that we (in SM) live in a vacation town. Service is a bit strained, as the bar scene keeps them busy, but everyone if very nice, if a bit slow. More
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Best oysters I ever eaten. Very fresh. All the food is delicious. This was my second visit, and it was as delicious as the first time. It is small and lively inside. Fun for a date or small gathering. More
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Wonderful ambiance, great food & service. Some unique offerings. We WILL be back! More
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Salads are fresh and light at a nice portion size. Pizza is cooked perfectly and I especially liked the pizza crust. Friendly service. Highly recommend and will return again. More
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Great burgers with many options, even meatless - all delicious! More
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Our favorite restaurant!! More
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Food is reliably wonderful. Service is timely and attentive, without hovering. Atmosphere is lovely. Try the liver... It's great. More
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Great stop before the beach. Excellent food and service. Just right ambience. Really enjoyed. More
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Great options for vegetarians/vegans (imposes. The onion rings were so good! More
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Excellent very good food. Excellent service. More
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Amazing service! DK is one of the best chefs ever! Always fresh sushi and great service! More
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Delish! First time there and was not disappointed. Great cheese board! More
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Can't beat the view. More
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It's such a fun and old-school experience. My husband has been going here since he was a child but it doesn't feel old and dated. It is truly a gem of a place and a favorite with SM locals. More
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My husband and I had a great time. Good service and wonderful food! More
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Outstanding dining experience all around! Our waitress Yurie went above and beyond to make the evening special. The manager Lena was obviously doing a great job and was very pleasant when we chatted with her about how much we enjoyed the evening. Two thumbs up! More
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Late Father’s Day dinner More
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Noted birthday celebration but no note was made More
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Portions were on the smaller side. More
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Great Steaks, beautiful dining room, great bar. I ordered the chopped salad, and New York Steak, which were both great. More
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This was better than the first time I did it. The food was marvelous! And the server made us feel very welcome and made the experience fun. More
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Celebrating my boyfriends birthday - noted in reservation but not acknowledged during dining experience. Food was delicious - menu had changed since I was there lay and seems like prices increased a bit for entrees. Took awhile to put in order at bar but it was fairly busy. More
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Great location, good food, fun vibe, will be back. More
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It was so loud!! Wish the acoustics were better but it was still fun! More
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Drinks were great. Food was OK. Service was great as well More
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Great place for lunch or dinner. Food is quite good, service is attentive, but the portions are somewhat small for my needs considering the high cost. More
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a Nice American restaurant with a very nice crew :) i'll come back here with pleasure More
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Nice diner and wine list, the flourless cake was not very good More
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We had such a wonder time at Michael’s last night. Our table in the garden was surrounded by beautiful lush plants, the service was perfect and the food was out of this world. All the first course starters were beyond fresh and imaginative, and the branzino and chicken were huge hits. A+ More
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Great Dining experience, food and service was excellent! More
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The Wilshire is one of my absolute favourite restaurants. As a Canadian, anytime I am in the city it's a must planned on my list. I have planned layovers to visit this restaurant when stopping over in Los Angeles as well. The food is incredible and consistent. I feel exceptionally comfortable as a celiac eating at this restaurant. Brian is a phenomenal waiter; knowledgeable, entertaining and genuine. 5 stars :) More
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Food A+ Location A+ Service A++ Wonderful brunch and High Tea for my Family. Food was fantastic and the service top notch. Connie too great care of us and helped make this a memorable afternoon. We will definitely be back. More
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Turn the TV off in the dining room during dinner hours. Really do not need to watch FOX while eating dinner More
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Shawn was the best waiter that I’ve ever had! The food was fantastic!!! Shawn made our special UCLA MBA celebration a smashing success!!! We’ll be back many, many more times. More
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The food was excellent, but the service could use some attention. It was not very busy, and it appeared there was only one server there that night. My food came out really late because the server put in the wrong item. They did take care of my food and our desserts for the mixup. More
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Food was great as usual, considering it was only half full the service was slowwww! More
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We’re local. Very nice Fathers Day brunch; not crowded at all-we went before noon & day was overcast. Friendly, attentive service, food was very good. Our first time there, would go back to try for a Sunday night casual dinner. I imagine it can be very touristy as location is directly across the sreet from Santa Monica Pier. More
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Experience was good overall only annoyance was two of the drinks we ordered we took one sip and didn’t like the taste asked waitress to exchange for a different drink, she said she could not remove the two drinks off our tab since it was already ordered. Thought this was poor service. Most fine dining establishments will immediately swap out a drink or food order if you literally took one sip or bite and did not like it and bring you a new item and not charge you for the items you didn’t like. Just left a bad taste in my experience. More
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Excellent. Food and service are winners. I was with my family and found good selections for all. More
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Came here for a birthday happy hour with a friend from out of town. We were looking for a good happy hour menu and found it here. All of the sliders were great!! More
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Mother’s Day brunch, low key. Tostada was interesting but the Ruben was a hit. More
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Once again LAGO has lived up to it’s reputation for fine dinning in a casual atmosphere. Excellent service and pleasant surroundings! More
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Fun place with great menu. Something for everyone!! Service was a little off which was surprising because it was not crowded More
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Welcome to Seaside on the Pier–a fresh new restaurant concept located in the heart of the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. Whether you are in the mood to grab some sandwiches and snacks for a picnic in the sand, a delicious soft-serve ice cream cone for a walk along the beach, or a meal while enjoying spectacular views of the pier and the Pacific Ocean, Seaside on the Pier offers something for everyone. The open air first level will take care of your food cravings with fast, casual options including a wide range of hot and cold sandwiches, side treats and an array of soft-serve ice cream flavors. The second level offers full service dining with an extensive menu and panoramic windows allowing unobstructed views of the pier and beach. On level three you will find a rooftop deck that features the full menu served on communal tables –the perfect spot to enjoy views of the Santa Monica Pier, the ocean and beach, and glorious sunsets every evening. More
Great drinks, ambiance, and service! More
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It was a perfect place to have a pleasant outdoor brunch. The food at many other restaurants probably would have been better, but one thing I did not want was a loud, cramped setting. We sat at a round table under a open cabana. It was not crowded at all. The service was good. The omelette was the fluffy type I do not care for. I like French style omelette. The pancakes were a bit dry; IHOP's pancakes are way better. I would expect better food for the price. More
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Burgers N Brews is a new restaurant serving gourmet burgers and hand picked brews in a unique venue. Conveniently located on Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica.More
For the past 20 years, Sunnin has specialized in catering to your cravings for authentic Lebanese food in the greater Los Angeles area. More
The Curious Palate is a local restaurant that serves artisan foods and farm-to-table cooking. Come visit to eat well, have fun, and get curious!
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A unique blend of lavish and laid back, our indoor cabanas are the ideal spot for creative work space during the day, small gatherings, celebrations, and happy hour in Santa Monica. These semi-private cocoons combine the vibrant atmosphere of the Casa del Mar lobby with the personal energy of your own intimate affair. Best of all, bottle service is available for a flawless evening by the sea.
$250 Food and Beverage minimum applies per cabana, prior to taxes and gratuity. Bottle service and private bartender available upon requests. Please contact restaurant for details.More
Discover Santa Monica
It is hard to pass up a stroll at any time of the day or night in Santa Monica, California. With the beautiful view of the ocean and the range of dining options to choose from, you're sure to have an unforgettable day. Third Street Promenade is a top choice for visitors. Those who wander through Santa Monica regularly will know that one of the most common cuisine options is Mexican. However, the neighborhood is also home to comfort food and Asian restaurants, and it does not stop there. From bar food to vegan-friendly, Santa Monica has it all and will keep you coming back for more. The one thing you might regret after eating in Santa Monica? Not saving your leftovers.
