Bodega Wine Bar is a neighborhood coffee house, restaurant and bar located in Santa Monica. It has…read moreexcellent ambiance (open, airy, modern while warm), and good energy. I stopped by recently on a weekday to grab lunch and get some work done. The place was 90% full on a weekday lunch time filled with people and their laptops. I barely found us a table. The Forager Salad with baby arugula, butternut squash, apple, roasted pecans, dried cranberries, goat cheese & cinnamon date vinaigrette was so delicious! It was flavorful and refreshing. I added chicken for extra protein. I love this salad more than the last one (Miso Cesar) I got. Miso Cesar is a bit more salty even though that salad is also creative in terms of flavor, and very good as well. The Forager is lighter and has a hint of sweetness with the sliced apples.I will be back again! Parking can be a challenge depending on the time of the week and day. There is metered street parking and you can also park at Vons across the street for 90 minutes for free if you do some shopping there. The vibe is like an open work space, with food and drinks, lots of mostly good-looking people and their pets. Good energy throughout.

Coffee: Maple and Salt: alright, nothing special Seating:…read moreplenty of seating inside and outside, both high top tables and seated tables Outlets: During the morning and early afternoon, plenty of outlets near the bar and lounging areas Wifi: Not great, especially as more patrons enter, Wifi gets spotty and slow Parking: Metered street parking only and a small lot that fills up quick, read the street signs carefully!

Please don't come here because I love it and it's still quaint. Selfishness aside, though this is…read moremy go to place when in Santa Monica. I used to always go to Bay Cities, and I can't say their sandwiches aren't worth the drive, but if you're looking for some high-quality ingredients and true Italian spirit and charm, this is your place.

Super cute little Italian grocery store in Santa Monica. A bit hard to find as it's tucked away…read moreamongst a commercial area. It's a gem of a find! Fresh pastas, amazing selection of cheeses and cured meats, wines, bottled and canned deliciousness (olives, sauces, etc,) chocolates, jams, drinks They have everything here and the selection is amazing. It's my favorite Italian store in So cal!

Star Liquor is an absolute gem! Their wide selection of beverages is unparalleled, catering to…read moreevery taste and occasion imaginable. From top-shelf spirits to craft beers and fine wines, they have it all. The best part? Their prices are incredibly reasonable, making it the go-to destination for anyone looking for quality libations without breaking the bank. With such great choices and unbeatable prices, it's no wonder Star Liquor deserves a solid 5 stars! They match all the criteria with food service and ambience even have one of my favorite movies playing in the background

A corner market classic. It's been here for years and it shows. Mostly in a good way. Some actual…read moregrocery and general merchandise. Lots of beers and hard liquor behind the counter. Lottery tickets for that 1.5 billion dollar prize. It's kept nice and clean. Service with a smile.

Great selection! I went in looking for imported beer and they had a pretty good selection. Better…read morethan the BevMo located nearby. Will definitely be back!

You can find what you want here, at rip off prices…read more Stagg - $170 EH Rye - $230 I just got both of these bottles at $80 a piece at total wine. Do not shop here if you can help it. There is a reason why they have stock of booze you're looking for, because they're marking it up over 100+% and then some and no one is paying for it unless they need to. See my picture from totalwine when you look at their prices. They're a massive ripoff and just as bad as a typical convenience liquor store.

Happy hour from 5-7! Paid metered parking in the area ends at 6pm…read more Sardine plate was good, but could use more bread/crackers to go with it. Skin contact wine was also nice. Outdoor and indoor seating, but both are pretty limited. There are outlets at the bar seating -- some people had laptops setup and were working.

This Black-owned wine bar in Santa Monica is becoming one of my favorite spots to grab a glass of…read morewine with friends. The staff is super chill and offer great recs. Nice ambiance as well. A good place to get some work done on a quieter night. There aren't a lot of food offerings, but the chorizo grilled cheese was very good. Definitely going to run that back the next time I stop by.

I've walked and driven past Beach + Brew more times than I can count, and I'm so glad I finally…read morestopped in for the Knicks game with some friends last night. First off, this place is WAY bigger than it looks from the outside. If you're a beer lover, you'll be obsessed with the self-pour concept. They give you a wristband that you scan at the taps, pour as much or as little as you want, and it automatically tracks everything on your tab. Super easy and honestly pretty fun. I was also shocked by their happy hour, which runs until 7 PM. On the Westside, that feels almost unheard of these days. I heard they used to have a larger sushi menu, but even so, the carpaccio and sashimi were legitimately 10/10. And I'm saying that as someone who's extremely picky about sushi--like omakase-level picky. I was genuinely impressed. Food-wise, everything we ordered was GASSSS. The carnitas nachos, fried chicken, spicy miso ramen, and wings all hit. No notes. The host, Ka, was incredibly sweet and welcoming. One thing I'd recommend: if it's game night, order your food a little early. The place was absolutely packed for the Knicks game, so food took a bit longer to come out, but it was worth the wait. This is definitely going into my regular rotation. Great for catching games, grabbing drinks with girlfriends, meeting up with friends, bringing a date, or even flying solo. They have bar seating, and I even spotted someone working on a laptop, so I'm guessing they have Wi-Fi too. Can't wait to come back!

Our Italian uncles, kids, hubby and I came for dinner and drinks. Celebrated getting keys to a new…read moreAlfa Romeo. My little pasta loving boy's pasta took so long to come out, all of us had finished eating. Despite asking where the little guy's food was a couple of times, there was no apology given when the food was finally delivered. If this was the world's most authentic bowl of noodles -- like the delay was making fresh pasta or something -- he would have been thrilled and gobbled it down. But this was the hottest and most overcooked gruel. You can see in the picture the congealed situation. My pasta loving boy didn't want it. He was starving and didn't eat it. Not tasty. We were in the mood to celebrate. Disappointing!

I think he just makes up prices. Barely anything has a tag on it. 20 dollars for a six packread more

Guy at the counter literally sold me a used empty lighter, and I didn't notice until after I left…read more I came back and showed him and he said "you bought an empty one" and I was like "Yeah wtf? You sold me an empty one. Can I have one that actually works?" And he picked a different one that was in the same tray of the original one he sold me. He then forced me to buy another one for the same price, aggressively, and I did since I didn't want any trouble. But seriously, extremely unprofessional and borderline theft to have this kind of 'business practice.'

May 9, 2026 | Saturday | After dining nearby, friends, and I walked over to get dessert and drinks!…read moreWe decided on the bar titled Sirena, inside of The Georgian Hotel, before seeing a movie! Inside | Absolutely beautiful, quite elegant & full of personality! Chocolate Ganache | Cake | I knew that I wanted the chocolate cake the moment I saw it on the menu! It is easily one of the most delicious slices of chocolate cake I've ever had, no joke! The slice was huge, the frosting was thick with fudge, and it was just so chocolatey with every bite! The name of the cake is exactly what it's titled "The Best I've Ever Had!" I also noticed that the cake is in the category of Vegetarian! There was so much flavor! When offered the toppings, I decided on almost all of them, except for the caramel and whipped cream! Hahaha! Wine | As suggested by the Bartender Extraordinaire, my BordeauxWine paired well with the Chocolate Cake! Seating | Cozy & plush! We sat at a table inside, near the bar! Customer Service | Everyone we encountered was friendly with a smile! Also, helpful with the menu, including the drinks! The DJ was friendly as well, and we enjoyed the variety of music he played! Very chill! Overall | Yes, please! The chocolate cake is already calling my name once again! It truly was delicious and we all enjoyed our experience here! The Georgian Hotel is quite the beauty on Ocean! We will be back!!

**4/5 stars** Sirena…read moreat the Georgian Hotel is an absolute vibe, especially with those stunning ocean views--definitely one of the highlights of the experience. The food was solid across the board. I had a spectacular Caesar salad and a Smashburger that was very good--simple, well-executed, and satisfying. But the true star of the show was the **Shore Thing** cocktail. The rosemary-infused tequila with watermelon, mint, chipotle, and lime was perfectly balanced, refreshing, and memorable. I'd come back just for that drink alone. That said, while the atmosphere and views were top-tier, the service was noticeably slow, which held the experience back from being a full five stars. Overall, Sirena is a great spot for drinks, views, and a relaxed meal--just be prepared to take your time and enjoy the scenery while you wait.