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    Baltaire Restaurant

    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
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    BALTAIRE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Espresso Martini
    Autumn M.

    I went to Baltaire to celebrate my birthday. Upon entry, the room was warm, elegant, and beautiful. The hostesses greeted us and took us to our seats and even said happy birthday which was a nice touch before leaving us. She even pulled out my seat! Juan was our server and he was amazing! The food though not so much. The seafood tower was good, but the only items truly good were the oysters and the lobster. The crab legs were extremely salty and the shrimp was overcooked. We didn't even finish it. For my entree, I got the Branzino. I took a bite and felt bones, but I didn't say anything because I had already complained about the shrimp. I took it home, tried to eat it, and THERE WERE MORE BONES. Juan did bring me a dessert for my birthday which was the butterscotch one. That was so delicious and it made me forget about the Branzino until I got home. Overall, I would not recommend this place for food but I would for drinks and for the service and ambiance. This place was as expensively priced as a Michelin star but the quality did not even come close.

    Me waiting for an order that was never received

    To all UBER EATS drivers! Stay away from this place, although the pay might seem great its not worth it! The host up front was very rude. When i arrived she said it would be a 5 to 10 min wait. After waiting 15 min i asked if the food would be ready and she belittle me by telling me "this is a REAL Restaurant not a fast food restaurant it takes time to cook lobster " okay? Got that, then proceeded to say "all you uber drivers that receive an order from here rush over here" i didn't reply i still waited 10 more min for her to tell me " my chefs never received that order so you can go ahead and cancel it" why thanks Catherine Obvious i will!! i was very astonished that SHE KNEW what was on the order but yet "never received it" PLEASE STAY AWAY Thank you for wasting my time ! UPDATE: turned out the host lied about "not receiving the order " i tried to get reimbursed by uber letting them know what had happened turned out that they told me the restaurant had lied SO PLEASE SAVE YOUR TIME AND HEADACHE AND AVOID THIS " luxury restaurant " its service is honestly trash Aside from wasting my time i also did NOT get paid.

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    Michael M.

    Reservation for 6 pm, valet parking available-very reasonable and efficient. Sandy Z was our Server in the bar prior to seating for dinner, she was very cordial and accommodating. Got seated exactly at 6! Lisa our server is for dinner was fantastic. Love the formal uniforms, the ambiance and feel. Table Side Greek Salad was good needed more cheese and a very little more dressing 7/10, Wagyu Steaks were great, Steak Sauce was phenomenal, sides were fantastic (Brussel Sprouts-Mac & Cheese & Onion Rings) Beignets were good, pot de crème 10/10. My only advice is don't charge an additional amount for Truffle Butter when the establishment didn't fix the steak properly in the first place. We will go back for the Burger. The staff was on top of their game, very professional!

    Petite filet trio
    Carmen R.

    I've been to Baltaire a few times before but only for brunch, and this was the first time I have come by for dinner and it was absolutely incredible! On a limb, me and my girlfriends decided to have a Friday night out and steak and potatoes were what everyone was craving. All of us have had Voltaire on our radar for dinner and haven't been there before to indulge in their amazing steak options as well as side dishes On a Friday night it was definitely buzzing at the bar, and our reservation was at 6:30 p.m. but soon the restaurant started to fill with seated patrons. You ordered an array of the side dishes and two different steak options... And everything was absolutely delicious. The highlight items for me were the petite filet trio, loaded baked potato and the banana foster dessert. Voltaire has a corkage fee which was really kind, and one of our friends brought a very rare vintage wine to pair with dinner but we also ordered a couple rounds of cocktails which all of those were also another way to make the dinner unforgettable. The ambiance was romantic, moody, and yet had a really lively atmosphere with other groups of folks as well as people on date nights. Service was attentive, friendly and extremely professional. The experience was 10/10 and can't wait to go back!

    Dessert
    Quynh D.

    Baltaire is definitely a vibe. Upscale and luxurious! We went for the DJ brunch and ate to our hearts desire: it's pre fixe $95. A lot of food so bring your appetite. We took advantage of the Bloody Mary cart (for an additional charge). It was decadent with all the fixings! We had a spread of shareable plates and then each of us picked a main. Big portions! Our waitress surprised us at the end with the most delicious dessert. I have to say that service was exceptional. Would love to return for dinner. They also had a huge cinnamon bun made to order which looked so good.. maybe next time! We ordered steak and eggs, filet Benedict and crab salad. Everyone raved about the Benedict so that's what we ordered but I have to say the muffin wasn't as amazing as I thought it would be. Valet is available and for lunch was $13.

    Jamie R.

    The atmosphere was beautiful. Our server was very personable and helpful! And the food did not fall short! Unfortunately, my food pics aren't a good quality, but would recommend the lamb chops and steak and creamed corn if it's available! Amazing!

    Debbie D.

    on my top 10 restaurants!! have nothing to complain about. every dish we got, AMAZING. service was IMPECCABLE. loved how half the restaurant had dim romantic lighting & the other half was more natural light.

    Just us!
    Julie C.

    Wow! What a fantastic meal! Went for our dear old friend's birthday party! Everything was delicious and service was terrific! Thanks Danielle for being our server!

    Zoey N.

    One of my friends really wanted to try their cinnamon roll so we decided to give it try. We were very excited the moment when we walked in. The restaurant's light concept is so beautiful...it felt like enjoying natural outdoor light while still staying warm and cozy inside. Our server was the best. She was very professional, polite and informative. She even offered me extra drink samples so I could choose my favorite. Their drinks were so good!!! I tried my friend's drinks as well, and they were all delicious. We then ordered caviar tray, deviled eggs and brunch courses...Everything was fine till it wasn't. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to expectations. For this beautiful restaurant I expected much better quality in the meat and the seafood, as well as stronger presentation. At one point, we were eating and laughing because we realized we had spent more than $1k mainly for the vibe. Finally we got to the main reason we came..the cinnamon roll...I appreciated the service and that's all really I can say. Overall, it may not just be for us but we did genuinely enjoy the vibe and the atmosphere.

    Caviar
    Zakia W.

    Baltaire absolutely delivered on a chic, elevated brunch experience. From the moment you pull up, the scene is already set -- valet is $12, and inside it's giving modern luxe meets trendy LA brunch energy. They had a DJ spinning smooth vibes, which added to the stylish and lively atmosphere without being overwhelming. We opted for the pre-fixe menu, and let me just say... the Bloody Mary cart alone is enough reason to come here. A total chef's kiss moment -- fun, unique, and so well done. We also decided to go all in with caviar bumps, and honestly, no regrets. Brunch should always feel like a celebration, right? For my main, I ordered the steak and eggs. It did take a bit longer to come out than expected, but when it finally arrived, it was 100% worth the wait -- tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. And listen... THE cinnamon bun. I get the hype. It's talked about for a reason -- soft, warm, and just sweet enough without being over the top. Absolutely to die for. Don't skip it. Huge shout-out to our server, Josh, who was incredibly attentive, patient, and genuinely made the experience even better. Service matters, and he nailed it. Now I need to go back for dinner because if brunch hit like this, I know dinner is going to be an experience of its own. Food: $$$$ Valet: $12 Atmosphere: Hip/Trendy/Upscale

    Jamie S.

    A friend and I had been dying to check out the DJ brunch for over a year, and we finally went yesterday. We had an excellent time from start to finish! For starters, the restaurant is gorgeous. We were seated inside in the upper area, which I actually preferred to the area on the left. Service was also impeccable. We were even given small frozen Paloma shots to start! You get SO MUCH FOOD. The $89 prix fixe includes a large variety of starters and your choice of an entree. We also added on caviar bumps and I did the Bloody Mary cart (how could I not?). The Bloody Mary was delicious, so were all of the starters, especially the salmon and zucchini bread. And the caviar bumps were amazing! I got French toast as my main - it was good, but not my favorite. It was a little too eggy for me. The only thing we missed was the cinnamon roll cart. We had every intention of getting it but we were just too full. We definitely have to go back! This isn't an inexpensive brunch by any means, but it is an EXPERIENCE. Definitely one of my favorite meals in LA as of late!

    Jasmine B.

    very fun vibes with a live DJ. Food was good but I'll probably switch up my entree order when I return because I wasnt a fan of the prime benedict or the mahi tacos. Service was amazing. My favorite items were the zucchini bread and the salmon and blini. Overall, it was a really fun experience and I'd love to revisit.

    Chris B.

    Baltaire is one of my favorite spots in LA. The live music nights are spectacular, me and my wife love the food and cocktails. Especially the espresso martinis. Very friendly and professional waiters and bartenders.

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    Ask the Community - Baltaire Restaurant

    Do they have a DJ for Brunch on Sundays?

    Can you order burger and fries for lunch.?

    Hello Winnie, You can absolutely order a burger with fries for lunch. You also have the option to add bacon and avocado if you’d like.… 

    Is there valet?

    Yes right in front I believe it's between $16-$20 until closing time.

    Can i make a reservation or is it first come first serve?

    They take reservations and I highly recommended making reservations.

    Hi, is there a time limit for tables during brunch?

    Yes

    Are children welcome here?

    Absolutely children are welcome. We've taken our children here for years. They love it. We often see families enjoying there evening at Baltaire.

    Are small dogs allowed on their outdoor patio?

    Is there a self parking or valet only?

    It's only a valet parking. If you're lucky enough you can park on the street, but usually it's impossible find a spot.

    Is there a fix menu for brunch?

    Is there still a happy hour? If so, what are the days and times? Thanks.

    Hi there! Baltaire does not have any happy hour pricing, but the lounge is open during the week from 11:30 AM until closing, and during dinner on the weekends. We look forward to having you!

    Can you come and just order drinks at the bar?

    Yes. They have a nice bar and a small lounge

    Do you need a reservation for happy hour?

    Not sure, never been to happy hour

    Is there live music every night at dinner?

    There is live music every Thursday and Friday for a limited time.

    When and what time is their happy hour?

    M-F 3 to 6 pm

    What's the average price for a full course steak?

    Hi Ernie, Most of our steaks range from $52 to $68. Our full menu can be found on our website at… 

    Is this restaurant open for Thanksgiving Dinner?

    Unfortunately we are not open for Thanksgiving. However, we are offering a Baltaire Thanksgiving menu for prepped carry out items that can be picked up on Wednesday, November 27th! Please e-mail hello@baltaire.com if you are interested in receiving… 

    What are the days/times that brunch is serve?

    Hi Nina, thank you for your inquiry. Our brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2:30pm. We look forward to hosting you!

    Is there anything on the menu that can be made vegan?

    Hi Jaclyn, thank you for your inquiry! Our restaurant is able to accommodate an array of vegan requests, as well as gluten-free and vegetarian. Please inquire with your server upon your visit, and they will be able to better assist you in ordering… 

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    Upper West - Chicken Tawook

    Upper West

    4.2(2.1k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$$

    Since my daughter's graduation party, Upper West has become a favorite that we love to visit…read more We have booked it for 2 of my companies' holiday parties and my wife and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary with friends and family. All were wonderful and very special events. The ambiance and service are exceptional. Everyone is friendly and helpful and caring. Fred the owner is one of a kind. The food is always excellent in its presentation and deliciousness. The drink menu and the wine selection are literally top shelf. For the vegans out there, the veggie curry is delicious. Its savory broth is filled with fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked black rice. There are other very good veggie options. We love the wedge, the spicy tuna crunchy rice, the artichoke, cauliflower, fried sweet potato, the sweet and spicy spare ribs, miso salmon....it's all good. You must give it a try. You won't be disappointed. I swear it gets better each time.

    First time here- glad to discover this family-owned mainstay in the Santa Monica area…read more Nice friendly bar with great happy hour deals. And the food was delicious and diverse in terms of choices. Not your usual fare / but what we had was soooo good. The sweet potato side was a standout- chimmichurri and strawberries! Very attentive staff and street parking was a breeze!

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    Coffee Crusted Red Wattle Pork Tenderloin

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 san marzano tomato sauce / dried cherries / chili flakes / truffle / reduced vinegar

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    Chelsea - Best Rib eye I've ever had

    Chelsea

    4.6(214 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    We came here for a birthday celebration and truly had a great experience! Our server, Ty, made sure…read morewe were taken care of in every way and made the night feel extra special. We started with their cocktails, which were great, and had the albacore ceviche as an appetizer. It was fresh and incredibly flavorful. For our mains, we had the steak frites and sea bass. I'm very picky when it comes to both fish and meat, and honestly, both exceeded my expectations. Definitely recommend this spot for a nice date night, birthday dinner, or just a fun night out. It won't disappoint. Looking forward to coming back!

    We celebrated my friend's birthday here last night and I'm so glad we decided to come here! I think…read morethe gentleman who seated us might have been the owner, he was very kind and welcoming. Our server, Murray, was so patient with us and was amazing all around. We were very indecisive and he gave us great recommendations, and was attentive, welcoming, and when needed, gave us our space to enjoy the meal. Thank you, Murray! We started with the Rye me a River cocktail and the Mezcal cocktail which were both perfect for our tastes. My mezcal drink was beautiful with a black salt rim and beautiful Smokey flavor (along with the word Chelsea spelled out on my ice cube). My friend loved his Rye me a River cocktail. For food, we started with the oysters and lobster sliders which I don't get a picture of, but they were both great!!! The lobster sliders were actually my favorite bite of the whole meal. My friend devoured the oysters, he loved them so much. We then had the boar ragu tagliatelle which was excellent. It was sweeter than most ragus that I've had, but that was my friend's favorite dish of the whole night. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly, absolutely perfectly, and the pistachio crust was delicious. We ordered steak frites and asked that the fries be truffle fries, which they kindly accommodated. So glad we asked because the truffle fries were delicious, they came with a cilantro dipping sauce that was delectable! The steak itself was cooked perfectly, and the gravy accompaniment was an excellent complement to the steak. We also got the peanut butter and chocolate turnover for my friend's birthday. Yall, it was SO good! It really exceeded my expectations. We will definitely be back! My friend was so happy with his birthday meal!! We found street parking, but they do have valet if you need it as well. The interior of the restaurant is lovely, great for a date night. They have dimmer lighting, and great booths and tables throughout the space. The bar is beautiful and has a small tv screen in case you want to watch something but it's small enough and out of the way that it's not distracting at all if you don't want to watch any sporting event.

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    Interior is stunning

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    Lunetta All Day

    Lunetta All Day

    4.1(952 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$

    I absolutely loved my dinner at Lunetta! The space is SO beautiful with three different dining…read moreareas, each with its own vibe, making it such a lovely spot for date night, dinner with family, or catching up with friends. Their menus focus on fresh, locally sourced + seasonal ingredients, and you can tell! Everything that came out was so colorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. What we tried: Tender Green Jardinière Ahi Tuna Crudo with yuzu passion fruit shoyu Pork Chop with peaches Wood-Grilled Salmon Shishito Peppers Sweet Summer Corn with cilantro lime onion butter

    Serving mediocre food + shitty service = no thank you, and I would not recommend…read more As a regular customer who frequently visits--often enjoying the wonderful service provided by Andre--I was appalled by how I was treated. I can't imagine how they treat other customers Upon my arrival, the manager seated me at a table. Shortly after, a server approached me and, without greeting me or offering a menu, bluntly stated, "This table is reserved." When I explained that the manager had just seated me there, he responded disrespectfully, stating, "Table is for five, she's single," and demanded that I get up and move. What made the situation even worse was the complete lack of accountability from management and the owner, both of whom were present. Rather than attempting to rectify the issue or address the server's rude behavior, they acted as if nothing had happened and dismissed the situation entirely. Being blamed and mistreated for sitting at a table where your own staff placed me is completely unacceptable. While I have appreciated the convenience and good service from certain staff members in the past, this experience was deeply off-putting. I hope they address this lack of professionalism with the staff and management team.

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    Birdie G's - Outside patio

    Birdie G's

    4.1(581 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$$$

    Had a date night here and enjoyed the food very much. We shared the Italian sausage raviolo, koji…read moresteak, and cornbread sticks. We enjoyed the details of the corn in the cornbread - very fun and cute. The steak was prepared absolutely perfectly 12/10. The vodka Italian sausage raviolo was tasty but could have used some more meat in it. The overall vibe of the place was nice and the service was good. Excited to come back and try the steak and other dishes again soon

    Birdie G's is known timeless for there American cooking and family comfort atmosphere. The place…read moreitself is stunning with open ceiling and vegetation covering the whole dining room. You most likely will have to valet since street parking is rare. | F O O D | Appetizers: Crudite 5/10- Good variety, Market Lettuces 5/10- Basic Artichokes 5/10- Solid not a fan of the dipping sauce Entree: Prime Skirt Steak Frites 9/10- AMAZING! The koji seasoning gave the steak overwhelming flavor and the aioli was delicious with the fries Pickle Chick 4/10- My sister loves pickles and found it overwhelming Dessert: Rose Petal Pie 3/10- I knew I wouldn't like it, but had to try it. The textures were weird and honestly don't get why people love this. | O V E R A L L | I want to go back before they close to get the steak again. I don't know if I just missed the best items, but all the starters we got were just underwhelming. Let me know what to get next time as I loved the atmosphere and service was great!

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    Our dining room

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    Our open kitchen

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    Edgemar Restaurant + Lounge - Duck Boa Bun

    Edgemar Restaurant + Lounge

    4.3(219 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    •$$

    The customer service here really sold me. I'd probably give the food a 4.25, but the ambiance and…read morethe servers were truly so attentive and accommodating, this puts Edgemar above a lot of places. We came here for a birthday, plus they're in my red dining book, so I was hoping our little group would pick Edgemar, and thankfully they did! We started with the stracciatella and man, was that dish good. It was one of the two standouts. The bread is delectable and the cheese with the chili was absolutely divine. I actually think this was my very favorite dish. I will be back for this dish alone! We also shared the wontons, butter lettuce gem salad, and wonton spring rolls which were all very solid dishes. Next we had the salmon which was undoubtedly the other stand out dish. It was so good with the miso butter sauce! And the broccolini were cooked perfectly! We finished with the squid ink pasta. The shrimp on top was perfectly cooked and the pasta itself was the perfect texture with a great mouth feel. As mentioned earlier, everyone on the staff truly went above and beyond. We had an issue with our drinks, they made it right right away without any pushback. They made sure that the birthday girl felt extra special. And they even gave us a special treat at the end as well. The interior decorating is absolutely stunning. They've done a great job with furniture selection, and the wood throughout is impressive. I did have to swing around the block to look for parking, it you always have to do that in this part of Santa Monica.

    We had a reservation here for our 10th anniversary. A few days before our reservation, someone…read morereached out to let us know there would be loud music playing and it might not be the best environment for an anniversary dinner. We had been wanting to try this place for a while and couldn't move the date but music was completely fine with us. The music was actually great! It was a private event indoors so we sat outside on the patio. Unfortunately, the food was only ok and the service was not ideal. No one acknowledged our anniversary, throughout the entire evening even though it was in the open table reservation notes. The shrimp and chicken dumplings were amazing. The Hamachi sashimi was very fatty and there was a few pieces we couldn't eat. The fried chicken sandwich was OK although it tasted very simple for $26. At the end of the dinner we got the bill with a 2.5% service fee + 20% auto gratuity for "event". I normally tip this much but I found so I don't mind that it was automatically included, but it was odd we paid an auto 20% gratuity for an event we were not a part of - we weren't even seated inside where the private event was taking place. Unfortunately, the three stars comes down to the fact that even though it was our 10th anniversary, there was no acknowledgment of the special day and the food was sub-par.

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