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    Blue Daisy

    3.9 (2.2k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Paul S.

    Blue Daisy in Santa Monica looks the part. The location on Broadway is charming, the decor is cute and well done, and the outdoor seating with fringed umbrellas gives it a breezy California vibe that draws you in. Unfortunately the experience didn't live up to the setting. We ordered the Breakfast Burrito ($20) and the Breakfast Combo ($20) and waited about 30 minutes for the food to arrive. The burrito came with eggs, bacon, meatsauce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, mix cheese and a side of salsa and fries. The combo came with eggs, bacon, French toast and fruit -- and honestly the bacon was the highlight of the dish, which says a lot about how the rest of it landed. Both plates were average at best -- lacking flavor and nothing you couldn't find at any neighborhood breakfast spot for considerably less money. The Breakfast Combo was on the smaller side for the price, and the seasoned fries, while fine, were nothing special. Then came the situation that truly ruined the experience. Our food had literally just been set down in front of us when our waitress informed us she was leaving her shift and that we needed to pay immediately -- citing "company policy." We had just received our food. We hadn't even taken a bite. We complied, paid, and she left. The whole interaction felt deeply uncomfortable -- as if she assumed we weren't going to pay, which was both insulting and embarrassing. We flagged down the manager, who was standing just six feet away, and explained what had happened. To his credit he tried to rectify the situation, but by that point the damage was done. We were embarrassed, uncomfortable, and just wanted to leave. What should have been a relaxed breakfast in a beautiful setting turned into something none of us wanted to linger over. At $20 per plate in Santa Monica you expect bold flavors, generous portions, and service that makes you feel welcome. Blue Daisy delivered none of the three. Pretty spot, deeply disappointing experience.

    Breakfast
    Andy L.

    This neighborhood brunch place in Santa Monica serves good food with fresh flavors that make the visit worthwhile. Service is only ok, definitely slow, so it's best when you're not in a hurry. With both the relaxed coastal vibe and solid dishes, it's an easy choice for a laid‑back brunch.

    The service was really slow. It took almost 15-20 minutes just to get our coffees, and don't even get me started on how long we had to wait for our food! The breakfast itself was good, though, and we enjoyed the food once it finally arrived. Overall, it was nice to try once, but definitely not a place I'd go back to.

    Napa Scramble
    Payton H.

    Blue daisy exemplifies an aesthetic, overpriced, and mediocre at best brunch experience. I came on a Sunday around 12 and was seated right away. I was seated outside with a view of a busy road intersection, which made for nice people watching. The menu didn't have any stand-out dishes that you couldn't find at any other brunch place and there were barely any savory vegetarian options. I went with the Napa scramble. The scramble itself was very heavy on the spinach and light on the sun-dried tomatoes, which made for a not great texture and duller flavor. I did appreciate the bites with the creamy, tangy goat cheese. The toast was just ok and the strawberry jam it came with was very runny. I did enjoy the fresh greens on the side that were lightly dressed.

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    Richard L.

    Found this place on yelp and the reviews was great and that helped us find a breakfast place nearby Guerlain Wellness Spa where we have our spa appointment today. From walking in, I could sense a good-positive vibe that this place was legit-good. Customer service was spectacular. Waiter who helped us did a great job serving our table. Their coffee is great...it's not your typical watered-down coffeen it's actually potent and good. They have a great selection of drinks from coffee to lattes and other the types of drinks. My wife ordered lavender latte and she LOVED. Oh, and my coffee was great and loved the lil touch of the small lil cookie that came with my coffee... very thoughtful and going the extra steps to make my coffee experience through the roof-good and it's the lil things in food service that I greatly appreciate and sounds off my customers service bell like how they have it at Home Depot. I would definitely recommend this place and I would definitely come back to try other items like lunch time and pancakes. Love the ambience of the place and the surrounding area is nice and clean...well, it's Santa Monica once of the nicest neighborhoods in Cali...thank God. We both order avacados toast as we wanted something light and filling as we have a couple's message in an hour...perfect choice if message is your next item on your agenda. This place blew my mind. I've had many avacados toast in my life and this is one of my favorite things I like to eat for breakfast and this by far the best one I ever ate besides my homemade avacados toast. Love the break they used to...a lot like a cranberry sorodough that was slight crunchy and soft. Loved the perfect amount of greens that made it so easy to grab and get a nice full bites and still taste the lil freshness from the greens and the feta cheese with the pistachio which I think was brilliant addition and first time ever had pistachios...cause the creamy-nutty-and the flavor of the pistachio took this simple avacado toast to a whole another level with that balsamic vinaigrette tanginess and I believe there was honey too...bunch of different flavors brings a great combination into this delicious bite. And to add that over easy egg on top...man I was in heaven with every bite of this avotoast. Thank you for an amazing breakfast and we would love to come back whenever we're in Santa Monica. Great food, great location, and the service was

    Scout W.

    Delicious brunch and very friendly atmosphere!!! I loved all the matcha latte options and the croissant french toast.

    Brunch crepe with bacon
    Kim N.

    Our favorite new brunch spot ! The service is impeccable! The food is delicious and they do not skimp on their portions. They have a huge menu for food and yummy lattes and iced teas. I got the brunch crepe and a matcha latte. It was delicious. Parking is pretty easy with meters all around. The manager Raphael is hands down the best!!

    Mckenna C.

    After trying the Melrose location I wanted to try Santa Monica! The area is super cute and not too hard to find meter parking, even for Sunday brunch. The vibe is really pretty, though some tables are a bit challenging to fit a larger party of 6. There were suuuuper cute outdoor plants in the middle of the tables so it was hard to see and hear the whole party. Thankfully, the staff were so nice and accommodating and let us move to a booth where we could combine tables! The team here were really friendly and food service was very fast - I'd come back just for the excellent service. The menu, however, has a lot of fun options! I ordered a pumpkin spice latte for the spirit of the season and the mango chicken salad, which was so refreshing and paired so well with the avocado and mustard dressing!

    Meatsauce Shakshuka
    Camille F.

    Meh. It's a cute outdoor patio, French vibes. However, you're really just looking out on a busy intersection of cars. We did not do the $29 bottomless mimosa offer, but that's a great deal. Service was ok, it wasn't super busy while we were here. I had the pistachio matcha, which was delicious. The menu left a little bit to be desired. I saw the ricotta berry crepe on Yelp, but they don't have it anymore. Nearly all of the sweet crepe/pancake/french toast items involved banana, which doesn't please everyone in my group. I ended up getting the strawberry and banana nutella crepe, which was exactly as it sounds. Those are the ingredients. It was good, but nothing special. I would come back here in a pinch, but believe there are other brunch options nearby that are more innovative at the same price point.

    Stephanie F.

    This cute little cafe in Santa Monica is nice spot for a little breakfast, coffee or brunch. Offering crepes, eggs, avocado toast, cocktails, and espresso drinks, there are options for everyone. I had the shakshuka, which fell short (lacking Zatar and Mediterranean flavors I was hoping for.) All in all, I would not go back unless I lived in the neighborhood.

    Chicken Shawarma Wrap
    Olivia P.

    Perfectly average. Decent food but everything is over $15. The service is also unreasonably slow. Took me an hour to get my food on a weekday for lunch. Chicken shawarma wrap: 8/10 Chicken was tender and plentiful. I liked the cut up vegetables too. It needed a little something else though because it was kind of dull. Maybe another sauce to make it less dry as well.

    Iced Baklava Latte Cold Foam
    John W.

    This place was a solid brunch, nothing special, I'd say though. The croissant french toast was what you'd expect, very sweet, and very good to be honest. If you have a sweet tooth in the mornings, it's for you! The drink I got was a baklava iced latte, unfortunately the ice had melted all the ice when I got it. So half the drink was warm and the very top had a little ice left. Not what you'd want in a nicer latte. It tasted fine though and the waitress brought me an extra cup of ice to pour it in. The salmon eggs Benedict was solid. The zucchini hashbrowns were actually one of the best things we had lol. It was a side for the eggs Benedict. The matcha was satisfactory. I'm not a matcha guy but my fiancé liked it fine. Not her favorite or anything. The bacon crepe was rather overcooked and dry. Not what you'd want from a crepe. Though it was generously stuffed with eggs bacon and cheese, which all went well together of course. Overall this place is worth trying because of their unique lattes and sides, just maybe not an all out brunch!

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    Jon S.

    Fantastic service and amazing food. Dog friendly as we sat on the front patio. Joleen was our server and offered great recommendations. Rapheel, the owner and had a kind word for everyone who came in and dinned. Great selection of drinks and coffee. The sourdough toast is fabulous. Can't wait to go back.

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    Is there Parking?

    No. Street parking

    Is this place family friendly?

    Hi! Yes I believe this is a family friendly place we did see two babies in stroller in the outside sitting area and I would imagine they have high chairs as well. They hightop tables would not work for high chairs but they have plenty of regular… 

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    Are you guys open on thanksgiving day? If so, what are your hours?

    Yes we’re open :) 8am - 4pm

    Is Delivery available?

    I don't think so.

    Are there bottomless mimosas available for weekend brunch?

    No bottomless drinks served on weekends there, only during the week!

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Yes

    Is there a Bloody Mary bar?

    They have a bar and offer several kids of Bloody Marys, but not a Bloody Mary bar per se.

    Can i order something from brunch menu after 4pm?

    Call and ask.

    How much are their unlimited mimosas?

    $20

    Do they have unlimited mimosas during the week?

    Yes, they have that!

    Do they have mimosas?

    Yes :) bottomless mimosas on weekdays only though

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    Definitely worth trying .. especially happy hour .. no reason not to…read more Food, drinks, and service were all 5/5 .. shout out to Ty for top tier service The kimchi grilled cheese was the stand out. Seems weird but it really worked. Menu didn't say so but came with some really good tomato soup dip also. Love a good food surprise Drinks come next .. wow .. really unique and delicious. American Samurai and Shades of Pink .. both home runs The Sea Bass in coconut lemongrass deliciousness. A bit pricey but fair for Sea Bass and location. The portion was pretty large compared to other places. Excellent Tempura cauliflower.. this was good but the only thing I have any notes on .. I'd like a sauce .. it's has flavorful toppings and something like chili oil on the plate .. wish chili oil was more of a sauce .. but still was very good .. texture was perfect tho .. a little crunchier than traditional tempura which was nice Ambiance was charming .. cute little place .. a must try

    I checked out Chelsea during a happy hour with a friend and sat at the bar. We got lamb kebabs,…read morekimchi, grilled cheese, and fish tacos. The lamb kebabs were a bit gamey for my taste but I enjoyed the sauce that came with it. Fish tacos were flaky and well cooked but wished it was more flavorful. The kimchi grilled cheese felt pretty substantial and filling. The food was good but one dish didn't particularly stand out. The drinks on the other hand did. The shades of pink was a really good sippable drink that was perfect on a warm day. It wasn't too sweet and light enough to feel refreshing. The aloe & behold cocktail was delicious and got a hint of floral flavor that made it feel unique. The staff were great and attentive. The bathrooms were clean and had a cute aesthetic. The whole restaurant felt like a good date night place or a vibey place to go with coworkers. Street/meter parking was available but be wary of the neighborhoods which have parking restrictions.

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    The Brixton

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    Visited for lunch on a hot summer Sunday. Perfect A/C temperature setting. The video screens…read moreplayed an assortment of sports. Much to my pleasure they had a channel which displayed extreme sports. Dirt bike riding, cliff diving, ski jumping. Made me feel cooler just watching it. Usually I prefer making my own salad dressings (Green Goddess & 1000 Island) from scratch. Yeah I am that picky. So I was surprised I liked the Brixton Bowl with the soy miso dressing. I almost asked for extra dressing, it was that good. Made me want to try making my own version. The vegetables being edamame & carrots were tenderly cooked & lightly seasoned with care. The purple cabbage was crunchy & fresh. The white rice underneath hot and soft. Enjoyed the contrast of textures. Good sized portion too. So satisfied with this entree I declined the dessert which is rare! My bf ordered The Burger & cheesecake. He said it was good. I thought they looked beautiful. To top it off our waiter looked like Bad Bunny! What an unexpected treat on a hot summer day.

    Great delivery option…read more Ordered deviled eggs, brussel sprouts and chicken wings as an "adult" dinner. Great packaging. Delicious food. Nonstop noxious farting in my Pilates class the next day. That last one was entirely my fault for ordering what I did. But the food was great! Highly recommend

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    The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

    The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

    4.2
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    We had a very good experience here! Our waitress was friendly, fast, and gave great…read morerecommendations! We split two appetizers, which was plenty due to the portion size. Drinks were delicious and the vibe was fun!

    I finally made it to The Misfit in Santa Monica, and honestly, the interior is giving major…read moreBalthazar-meets-Parisian-speakeasy energy. It's located in the old Clock Tower building, and the Art Deco decor is absolutely stunning--dark enough to hide a bad day but vibrant enough for a girls' night. The Vibe: It's loud, lively, and perfectly "bohemian chic". If you're coming on a weekend, prepare for a crowd, but it's the good kind of crowded where everyone looks like they just came from a gallery opening. The Food: I'm still thinking about the Crispy Chicken Sandwich--it was juicy, perfectly seasoned, and came with a fennel-apple slaw that actually felt fresh. We also shared the Bacon Wrapped Dates (obviously) and the Hand Cut Kennebec Fries, which arrive in a bowl so huge it could basically be its own zip code. The Drinks: Their Happy Hour is arguably the best in the city. I had the Japanese Dream with matcha, and it was expertly crafted--not too sweet, which is my biggest pet peeve. The "Misfit" Moment: The service can be a tiny bit slow when it's "rammed," and there's a 4% kitchen fee that feels a bit unnecessary, but they make up for it with those complimentary sea salt chocolate chip cookies at the end. They are warm, gooey, and life-changing. One major heads-up: I heard a rumor they might be closing their doors on April 18th due to some landlord drama, so get there while you still can.

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    R+D Kitchen

    4.0
    (1.6k reviews)
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    This place is a gem…read more The vibe is friendly, the place just "classy" enough, the staff was great. The food was top notch... a burger and a salad. Sounds simple but there are many ways to screw up a burger and a salad. And there are fewer ways to knock it out of the park and they did just that. I don't think people appreciate what goes into a well-thought out salad. This was mostly a kale-based salad (I think) so they've already chosen the vegetable equivalent of making life difficult. Kale is basically a dare. But the size and shape and quality of the ingredients was not lost on me. The torn versus diced chicken, the large pieces of nuts, the long thin spears of apple. So you KNOW what is on your fork and what is going into your mouth and can appreciate it. What impressed me also was that when the table/booth next to us was vacated, one of the staff came over and DETAILED that booth... Looked for crumbs in the cracks of the cushion... pulled out the two chairs facing the bench and thoroughly swept under the table like he was opening up for the day or clearing a crime scene or something. Why can't we have places like this in the Valley? Is it because we are poor and mostly in-bred? I get it... but we like torn chicken and clean booths, too, ya know. (They had REAL candles. Not flicker LED fake candles. At some point all the restaurateurs had a pow-wow and agreed you do NOT let valley people get around real candles. A decision that I wholeheartedly agree with but I miss them.) Anyway. Try it.

    Stopped in for a drink w/friends and sat at the bar. Our bartender provided great customer service,…read morewas very friendly and smiled a lot!!! There are beers on tap and a great way to cool off on a hot day. Had an aperitif drink with grapefruit and loved it. It was light refreshing and the grapefruit was en excellent addi. We had an order of fries with ketchup and their own mayonnaise dip which you have to try! Their recipe is a secret so we had fun figuring out what's in it. Hadn't been to this R&D location before but thorough enjoyed it. Next time we'll order food, especially the sandwiches!

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    Diner Antonette

    4.4
    (78 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    What a charmer! Beautiful old school and classic atmosphere gorgeous bar extending the length of…read morethe restaurant, wait staff knowledgeable dressing in formal black and white with suspenders! But lively, family friendly as well -attentive staff that are friendly but formal. The food! Had smoked salmon pizza- weird? NO!Lots of salmon on a very non traditional maybe Asiago cheese with a roasted tomato sauce capers, onions and arugula thrown on top after baking in pizza oven for that smoky flavor.simply amazing with a grownup cocktail. Wanna go back now but have to fly away!

    We went to Diner Antonette last night for diner and had half a good meal…read more First of all, the waiter, Johnny was wonderful, he was so kind, professional and on top of things. The restaurant itself was very cool, it had an old diner feel but with the decor, lighting and music it was hip and trendy. All the tables were full and the menu looked very interesting. They took old diner staples and modernized it. Great concept!! We started off with garlic bread which was two pieces of cibata bread with 3 bulbs of roasted garlic in olive oil. The presentation was beautiful and while it was messy, it was yummy. The ratio of garlic to bread was off. There was so much garlic and only two pieces of bread. It should have been 4 pieces. For dinner, I ordered the crispy chicken (fried chicken) with greens which was very good. The breading was spiced perfectly and the chicken was moist and yummy. My husband went for the cheese burger, cooked medium rare with fries. Unfortunately, the burger came out well done and Johnny immediately took it back to and had another burger made. After a long while and mind you I had to eat by myself kind of killing the experience, the burger came back and again it was more well than medium which was very frustrating. Johnny and the manger of the restaurant stopped by and asked to do it again and he declined. They said they will take it off the bill which was very nice. The bill came and when I reviewed it, we saw the billed included both burgers (original and the replacement) with the two credits, as well as, a 4 percent kitchen charge. However, when it summed up the tip, it based it on everything that came to our table. For example, the original bill if everything was perfect should have been $75 it added the replacement burger and I increased it to $100. So the calculated 20% tip was $20 based on the $100. My check balance with the burger credit was $62 including tax, plus a $19 tip. I knew exactly what was going on but since Johnny was an attentive and good waiter we wanted to make sure he was compensated for his work. I wasn't going to make a big deal about the 4% for the kitchen but in this case, it was there incompetence that caused the problem and that should have never been passed to us. Overall, would we go back to Diner Antoinette on our next holiday to Santa Monica, probably not.

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    Tar & Roses

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    4.5
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    Romantic vibe
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    The food and the wine are incredible here. We came here right before we got engaged in 2018, and…read morewhat I wanted for our 6th anniversary was to come back, and we did in September! The mains that are wood-fired are delicate and delicious. I appreciate all the bold wine pairings, especially with meat. Wood-roasted bone marrow was incredible! The duck breast was moist and sweet! My husband got the lamb shank, which was by far the best with bold Middle Eastern flavors like zhoug and labneh. You must try!

    Tar & Roses is a mixed bag with one genuine high point…read more The menu is where it lost me. It swings from Vietnamese small plates to a straightforward steak, and the range never settles into a point of view -- it reads less like a confident eclectic kitchen than a grab bag. The fried red snapper was the standout: crisp, well-cooked, good enough to stand on its own. It came with a fish sauce for dipping that it didn't need -- a wedge of lemon on the side would have suited it far better. The Vietnamese crab cake was a real miss; I couldn't get past it. The dumplings were fine but forgettable. Service ran to extremes. Our server was warm and eager, almost too eager -- he pushed a bottle of wine we weren't sold on, and we ordered it anyway. Then, after all that attentiveness, he disappeared toward the end of the meal and never came back. The wine list was fine, nothing memorable. There's real skill in that kitchen -- the snapper proves it -- but the meal never added up to more than its parts. I left full, not delighted.

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