True Food Kitchen - Santa Monica

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   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Manager helped us on or experience.

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   Jessp1

   Los Angeles

   55 reviews

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   4.0

   55 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   A very healthful menu with some interesting takes on regular dishes. I don't usually eat hamburgers out but since this was grass fed with some unique toppings, I thought I'd give it a shot. It was juicy and tasty. My lunch partner had the Forbidden Poke Bowl and although it was under the Entree menu, it was as small as an appetizer and he left hungry.

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   sbbon

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Large, open cafeteria feeling. On the edge of the "mall" promenade. Sat outside. Friendly service. good fresh food. nice quick lunch stop.

   True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded 5 days agoSbbon, Thanks for the review and appreciate the kind words! Glad you had the chance to stop by and we hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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   LeonaF

   Tucson

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on September 18, 2022

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   I love True Food Kitchen but we don’t have one nearby so we jumped at the chance to visit the St. Monica mall location, while visiting. Was looking forward to good food and food values after spending over $200, 3 times this trip, on excellent meals, without drinking. I ordered a lime hibiscus soda non-alcoholic drink which was excellent. We had near ideal, outdoor seating. The dumpling appetizers were great too and the service was professional and casual. Here’s where it went wrong. I ordered the Sea Bass which was one of the higher priced menu items at $32. It was small, about 4 ounces and overcooked. I had just eaten the same fish, prepared perfectly at a higher end place. I should have sent it back. The overall bill was $130 with tip. No desert, 1 glass of wine, 1 appetizer. It seems that one must now spend $100 per person to have a nice meal, at least in SoCal.

   True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded 4 days agoLeona, Thank you for visiting us on your stay in Southern California. I am sorry to hear that the Seabass came out this way. We will always cook the food to you likings. I wish you did say something in that moment so we could have left you feeling better about this meal. When you come back and visit please do not hesitate to ask for me, Kevin, as I would love to do something for you! We hope to see you soon. I am confident we can find something that you will love! -Kevin

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   NHarris

   Los Angeles

   11 reviews

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   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on September 16, 2022

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   Food was very yummy and drinks were as well but they took a long time serve our table.

   True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded 7 days agoN Harris, Sorry to hear that service was slower than usually. I am glad to hear that the food and drinks were on point! We hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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   GraceA

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on September 13, 2022

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   The food was great, the service was wonderful. One of the guests I went with requested to sit outside. It got very dark after the sunset and they kept the shades (umbrellas) up so our table was pretty dark. I wish we sat inside, it looked really nice! Overall I was happy we went there.

   True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on September 17, 2022Grace, Thanks for the review! Sorry to hear about the umbrellas. If you let us know we can always take them down for you. Glad you enjoyed the service and we are looking forward to seeing you soon! -Kevin

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   tdg310604

   Los Angeles

   153 reviews

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   5.0

   153 reviews

   Dined on September 10, 2022

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   Always good fresh delish food here

   True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on September 13, 2022Thanks for the kind words and leaving us this 5 star review! Hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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   dooley139

   Washington DC

   29 reviews

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   4.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on September 4, 2022

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   Our server was the best part of the experience

   True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on September 7, 2022Dooley, Thanks for the feedback. Love hearing the server was the best part however, I wish we heard that the whole experience was amazing! -Kevin

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   ToddI

   Los Angeles

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on September 1, 2022

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   Superb food, ambiance and the best servers and staff.

   True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on September 9, 2022Todd, Thanks for the thoughful review! I love hearing that our staff is the best! Hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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    Noneen

    New York Area

    55 reviews

    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2022

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    Server was nice, food was decent. My daughter received a salad that - although she enjoyed - was missing two ingredients: avocado and crispy chickpeas. She did not realize until she viewed the menu a second time for dessert. At that point it wasn't worth pointing out to the server - her meal was finished. Just annoying that it happened in the first place.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on September 9, 2022Noneen, Sorry to hear that this happened. I would assume that the missing chickpeas were due to us not having them in house. When you come back please if anything is ever wrong let us know so we can make it right! We always want to make sure our guest are happy! We hope to see you soon and please do not hesitate to ask for Kevin so I can make this right on your next visit! -Kevin

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    Maya

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2022

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    This used to be my favorite Santa Monica Restaurant. I used to love the Teriyaki Quinoa bowl and some of the berry desserts. No longer. The food quality/taste has really gone down and my last two meals there were disappointing. The teriyaki bowl my friend ordered was disappointing; the Tuna Taco Starter my brother ordered had a funny taste--the sauce was weird & very spicy; the summer mango tart was so un-tasty, I took one bite and put it aside; the Margerita pizza my friend ordered was tasteless and the crust was like cardboard--only the lasagna, that I ordered, was delicious! Also, the service and ambience, as always, was excellent--no complaints there. Only the food no longer appeals. Disappointing cause I really like your restaurant otherwise. Maybe in a few months I'll try again.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 31, 2022Maya, Sorry to hear that the quality of the food has been upsetting. I will share this with our Chef team. However, I hope we can regain your trust and get back to being your favorite spot in Santa Monica! Please feel free to give the store a call and ask for Kevin, as I would love to talk to you and see when you are able to come back in and give these dishes another try. We hope to see you soon and thank you for this honest feedback! -Kevin

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    PaulaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2022

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    Delicious food, excellent service, it is also pet friendly, is amazing :)

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 30, 2022Paula, Thanks for the five star review! Glad you enjoyed the food a service! I think we do it right when it comes to both of these things! Our patio is always dog friendly! -Kevin

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    siobhanh

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

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    Amazing place with great food. We visited a second time as it is easily the best place to get decent food in Santa Monica. Highly recommend

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 30, 2022Siobhanh, Thanks for this review! That is a great compliment as there are a lot of options in Santa Monica! I also believe we are one of the best in the area! Glad you enjoyed both the 1st and 2nd visit! Can not wait to see you for that third visit. -Kevin

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2022

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    Amazing! Good, service, atmosphere

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on September 9, 2022Thanks for this review! Sounds like we are doing everything right! We hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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    Mimi

    London

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2022

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    Great service. Yummy food. Overall, solid positive experience. Thank you!

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 27, 2022Mimi, Thanks for the thoughtful words about your visit to Santa Monica! Glad you loved every moment! We hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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    FitFemale

    New England

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2022

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    I love True Food Kitchen! Healthy and nutritious can also be delicious. The staff are welcoming and efficient.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 27, 2022Thanks for this review! I could not agree more than healthy can also mean delicious! We hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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    Maya

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

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    The lasagna was the best I have ever had! The chicken sausage was less heavy than the usual red meat provided in lasagna, there was minimal cheese so it didn't feel overly heavy, and the sauce was delicious, the pasta was light and tasty, and I loved the added greens. Most lasagnas are overly heavy with cheese and greasy meat, but this was light, tasty, and satisfying. Highly recommended. Also, our server was delightful. She even brought a water bowl for our dog. The friendly, helpful, efficient service was part of the overall positive experience. Even though it was a Saturday night and very crowded, our food arrived pronto. The only downside was that we had to deal with a lot of street noise, as we ate outside in the lovely patio area. It's on Santa Monica to reduce noise pollution from souped-up cars and raging motorcycles.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 27, 2022Maya, Thanks for this review! Love reading that the Lasagna was your favorite of all times! I 100% agree with most Lasagnas are too heavy, however ours does not play heavy! Glad service was exceptional! We hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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    GaryS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2022

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    We returned to True Food Kitchen to host relatives to the diverse cuisine and ambiance the restaurant provides. The service was great as was the value of the food. We will make True Food Kitchen one of our go to places.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 25, 2022Gary, We love to read these! Nothing like when you bring relatives to our location and we knock it out of the park. We have lots of locations, look them up, and we hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

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    Somewhat limited brunch menu, but love the brunch cocktails. Superb service!

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 25, 2022Thanks for the review and feedback with us! We hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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    AnneS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2022

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    It was delicious. We had a very good moment. Everything was fresh and had a very good taste.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 27, 2022Anne, We are glad to hear that you had an amazing time with us! We hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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    GeorginaK

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

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    Great atmosphere and food. Getting the desert menu when still eating our entree made us feel under pressure!

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 27, 2022Georgina, Thanks for the review, sorry that us dropping off the desert menus made you feel pressured as we never want that for our guest. Will definitely bring this up to our staff. We hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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    NancyO

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2022

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    We were seated right away at a great table and had the best server in the house (Robbie). My salad with shrimp added was so delicious! They also have the option of a 9 oz glass of wine, which for me is just perfect! I love True Food Kitchen and highly recommend it.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 25, 2022Nancy, Thanks for the review and nice words about what we do! Robby is amazing and always making memorable experiences! -Kevin

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    CharmaineD

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

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    I really like this restaurant. This particular visit was a little disappointing because our initial order was incorrect. I asked for no cheese/dairy in my dishes and clearly there was because my body had a reaction immediately as I’m allergic to cheese, milk type products. However, food was yummy as always, and the service was good.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 25, 2022Sorry to hear about this experience with us. We hope we can rebuild your trust. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me personally on your next visit! -Kevin

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    SteveE

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

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    Excellent food and service. Cool vibe. Would definitely return.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 25, 2022Thanks for the five star review! -Kevin

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    macmyday

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

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    Food was excellent. Service was good. Very attentive. A big surprise as it was our first time dining.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 25, 2022Thanks for the feedback and glad you gave us an opportunity to show you what Truefood is about! Hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2022

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    Outstanding selection and quality plus taste

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 25, 2022Thank you for your feedback and glad you enjoyed the freshness of our food! -Kevin

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    EpicuriousOne

    London

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2022

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    Our dishes (hummous to share, quinoa bowl and chicken mozzarella quesadilla) were delicious, our servers were attentive without being intrusive, and being outdoors in the shade on an otherwise hot day was a joy. Thank you!!

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 11, 2022Thanks for the five star review and we hope to see you soon! Glad the service was the highlight of your visit! -Kevin

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    GinaR

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2022

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    Food was delicious.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 10, 2022Thanks for the review! I also agree that our food is amazing! Hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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    Davetheman

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2022

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    The mango tart for desert was appealing, had couple of bites but server just gave us bill

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 9, 2022Dave, Sorry this happened as it reads there might have been a misunderstanding. Usually we drop checks after the first few bites of desserts, but sounds like you were still enjoying your meal while this happened. Will go over reading the guest and making sure we are not pushing guest away. On your next visit please talk to me about this as it is something I want to get into to make sure we are doing correctly. Hope to hear from and see you soon! -Kevin

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    HealthyEater

    Los Angeles

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

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    Our food: cauliflower appetizer (even splitting the dish is way too much food, but oh so tasty 😋); Korean steak…..delicious, generous portion, nicely prepared but could have added one more bok choy; Korean glass noodle dish…always a winner even though it’s pretty spicy). Server was very nice and attentive, and the food came out quickly. Only one problem is that the restaurant serves steak but does not have any steak knives to cut it with! All in all, we love having meals at True Food Kitchen.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 10, 2022Healthy Eater, This review was awesome! Thanks for going into detail about the dishes, and unfortunately we do not have steak knives, however I am glad you enjoyed everything else about what we do! We hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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    Esmerelda

    New York Area

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

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    Rachel, our server was outstanding. We were a large group and she took amazing care of us. Food was great and a good value for your money. Thank you Rachel for making it such a pleasure,

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 9, 2022Thank you for leaving this thoughtful review! Rachel is amazing and only makes this location better! Glad you got to experience why she makes this place better! -Kevin

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    Natalie

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

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    This is our family go-to spot. We love that it’s family friendly yet the food is so clean and delicious! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The O.G. drink hot or cold is 🔥🔥

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 9, 2022Natalie, Thanks for the review and glad we are the families go to spot here in Santa Monica! We look forward to seeing the family on the next visit! -Kevin

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2022

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    Lovely setting and lovely food

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 9, 2022Thanks for the kind words! We are glad you enjoyed the time here and we hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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    IsabelN

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2022

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    It was a great experience! We tried to book a table for around 25 people. The other restaurants all declined and made it so complicated (in one restaurant we would have had to guarantee a minimum amount to spend of $1500 and still they wouldn’t let us choose from the menu and wanted a specific meal to serve all our guests. But we wanted everyone to choose freely. True food kitchen was uncomplicated from the start on. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The lady who seated us and the waiter for the starters (unfortunately I forgot their names) were already extremely friendly. Then our main waiters, Elijah and Alana were a dream for every employer and guest. They were seriously the friendliest and kindest and most professional waiters you could wish for. All our guests loved the whole experience- of course because the food was really very delicious. But mostly because the service was extraordinarily good 👍

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 10, 2022Thanks for this thoughtful review! We will always do our best to accommodate everyone! Nice to hear we were able to pull off a 25 top for you all! We hope to see you soon and we look forward to the next visit! Glad the servers were amazing! -Kevin

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    OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

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    Had a great time. The turkey burger was not very flavorful but the aioli was fire! Good greens and drinks. The steak was not a large portion and wasn’t a huge fan of the glaze but others liked it. Next time I would try a pizza or a beef burger

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 9, 2022Thanks for the feedback on those dishes! Glad you enjoyed parts of the dishes and yes, when you do come back please give the Grass-Fed Burger a try. This dish is my favorite! We hope to see you soon and hope to hear about the visit in the future! -Kevin

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    Punchan

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

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    Great lunch meal. Excellent service.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 9, 2022Thanks for the review and glad you enjoyed the visit! -Kevin

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    ClaireT

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

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    Tired menu. Needs some new ideas. Charged for a lemonade refill and wasn’t told it wasn’t free. Pizza was average. Could do better.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 9, 2022Claire, Sorry to read about this visit. We do change parts of our menu depending on the season! Will look into the pizzas and make sure we are only serving the best! Sorry to hear this was not the case for your visit! -Kevin

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    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

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    Absolutely Always Fabulous Food & Excellent Service:-) Thank you!!!

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 9, 2022Thanks for the review and glad we gave you excellent service! -Kevin

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    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

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    The staff was both attentive & accommodating.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 9, 2022Love reading reviews that tell me that the staff is doing what we are known to do! Hope to see you soon! -Kevin

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    SMDiner

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    Good food. Fast and good service. Nice atmosphere with indoor and outside seating available.

    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on August 9, 2022Thanks for the review! Glad service was smooth and efficient! Loved that you enjoyed the atmosphere! -Kevin

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