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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Hash & Benny

    Ale was so sweet and patient when serving my boyfriend and I for our 4 year anniversary lunch. The food was super yummy and the drinks too, great turkish vanilla latte :) Will definitely be back for the great service and food

    Dwight's Special
    Karen L.

    We hadn't been to Bru's Wiffle for almost a decade since the one in Marina del Rey closed but today we tried Bru's in Santa Monica. We sat in the beautiful back patio garden surrounded by beautiful potted plants and happy diners. We started with the outstanding hot chocolate served elegantly in a cup and saucer. I'd rate it right up there with the best hot chocolates! We had the Dwight's Special-a Belgian waffle topped with two crispy boneless, skinless pieces of chicken breast. We added butter and syrup because-well, we just wanted to! We also had the plain Belgian waffle with a side of perfectly cooked crisp bacon. Service was efficient and friendly and we're already making plans to return!

    Festive Chicken
    Joy D.

    Shoutout to Ally for taking such good care of us! The restaurant doesn't open until 8 a.m., but she kindly accommodated us and let us inside a bit early. Service was excellent from start to finish, and the food did not disappoint. I really enjoyed my big breakfast, and the waffles were absolutely delicious!

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    Kristin A.

    Made reservations here for my brothers birthday back in August. Everything was a breeze from making the reservations down to our overall experience in this place. :) The food was great, they actually came out very quick after ordering. The service of the staff members for our party of 13 was amazing! They were all so pleasant, the hostess, the servers and all we came across. Before we were seated, one of them asked me discreetly if we were celebrating something and I told her my brothers birthday and she said they'd have something for him before we leave. As soon as I asked for the bill, a "happy birthday" song came on and the servers came with a cute little stack of pancakes that was presented in such a cute way! They sang and wished him happy birthday and he felt very special. The food portions were great and filling and the prices seemed to be pretty fair . There's street parking but if that's too busy there's a parking structure across the street Definitely recommend this place. The restaurant itself is cute and trendy. The yellow building stands out! They have both indoor and outdoor seating options and is very kid friendly !

    Mallory C.

    Once upon a time (about 10ish years ago), Bru's Wiffle was the place to be. The line used to be out the door, and you had to strategize to get a table, but the food was worth it! These days, there's a similar wait for a table, but it seems for different reasons - perhaps service issues. I got seated after a bit of a wait and ordered; the server wasn't very friendly, but I get it, the place was busy. But then, it took forever to get my food, an eggs benedict dish. I saw everyone get their food around me as I waited and waited. When the food finally arrived, the poached eggs were overdone. I'm not sure if it was just how things went on this day, but sadly, I didn't have a good brunch.

    dana b.

    Big menu so many good options, service is efficient as it can be since they are busy. Overall mellow and pleasant setting. Portions are satisfying and all the food tasted great. Bottomless mimosas are a big plus, as you can order alternating flavors and try them all! Lots of metered parking in the front.

    Sobia B.

    This place gives a hole in the wall vibe, and it's off the beaten path (not that popular). We got a table so quick at 11am. The service was fast too. We ordered, and the food came out in about 15 minutes. Which may or may not seem long (to each their own). The waffle was so good! It was perfectly crispy and tasty, and the chicken on top was perfectly cooked with good breeding that was a bit spicy, but it was delicious. I wasn't expecting a whole lot due to the o the place gives, but I think it's a great little local find that has amazing waffles!

    Basil Pesto Eggs Benedict
    Jillian G.

    Delicious eggs Benedict in a casual spot. We waited a little on the Friday after Thanksgiving to be seated for our party of six. They were accommodating and very kind. The food was excellent - especially the cheesy hash browns. And the pancakes were decadent. There's street parking and also some in the neighborhood. Look forward to trying more menu items!

    Gluten Free Chicken and Waffle
    Allysa P.

    quick service, cute place. they have some outdoor seating out front and potentially in the back (not 100% sure since I didn't go out there) but the inside is quaint and has a decent amount of seating for a smaller place. the service was quick when I went (10:30 am on a Friday). they were kind as well. I haven't had a good gluten free chicken and waffles in quite some time so this was delicious and a great portion of food (enough for a little bit later). the only thing I would say could use a slight improvement was the syrup. I am unsure what kind it was but it didn't have a strong maple syrup flavor which I typically would prefer with chicken and waffles. Overall, great food, cute ambiance, friendly staff!

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    Priscilla S.

    Amazing! The outside patio, the service and menu were all great! I got the chicken n waffle spanish style. It was normally something i wouldnt order, and it did nit disappoint. It was Amazing. A perfect Saturday morning brunch. I need to return to this SoCal location.

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    How many ways can you split the bill? Do you order and pay at a counter or at the table?

    Hi, we can split 3 ways per table. You order and pay at the table.

    Do you serve bottomless mimosas?

    Sorry, we don’t have bottomless mimosas. But we have mimosas..

    Do you guys sell mimosas?

    Yes they do.

    Is this location under new management?

    No. Same management.

    Is it first come first served seating or can you make a reservation?

    Hi, Weekdays we take reservations but on the weekends first come first served. Hope to see you soon.

    Are the waffles crispy or soft?

    However you like it. Please Just ask to your server how you like it.

    Are there reservations available?

    Yes there is.

    Are there any vegan options?

    Hi, we can make our salads without cheese and chicken. Also we have grain bowl that we can make it without cheese. You can inform our team when you decide to come to try our food. So they know you are looking for vegan options.… 

    Do they have gluten free waffles?

    Yes you can order gluten-free waffles from their menu

    Do they have a kids menu?

    Hi there, yes we do have kids menu

    What are the brunch hours?

    We serve everything on the menu all day. We open @8am and close @4pm tomorrow. Hope to see you soon

    How busy is this place at lunch time during the week?

    You can probably get a table if it's a party of four or less, but try to get there before noon during the week or you may have to wait about 10 minutes.

    What brand syrup do you guys use?

    The best

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    Edgemar

    Edgemar

    4.4
    (208 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Enjoy the atmosphere. Service is touch and go. Last time was disappointing. The time before…read moreexcellent.

    Reservations: Convenient to make through OpenTable though they're usually able to accommodate…read morewalk-ins. Parking: They have an adjacent paid parking lot though metered street parking is cheaper since they unfortunately don't validate. Ambiance: Really gorgeous inside, with high arced wooden beam ceilings, natural light through skylights, romantic dim lighting, candles, lots of potted trees for greenery, and velvet seating to add elegance. Even the plates are worth admiring. They have a nice patio with heat lamps for cooler evenings as well. I absolutely love the vibes for date night. I have eaten here four times now and have a reservation ready for my fifth. The menu changes EVERY WEEK and the fact that the ingredients are so seasonal, and the chef really seems to takes pride and passion in creating different dishes so often, keeps me coming back each time. They have done specials from Sunday Night $35 7-course omakase to 50% off Neighborhood Patio nights to $65 for two 4-course date nights and the quality is so worth it. I even came by for an art class hosted on the patio since they hold multiple community events, including sports watch parties. The best yellowtail I've had (including eating in Japan and various sushi spots in LA, OC, SF, and NY) was surprisingly here, at a place I was honestly hesitant to even order sushi from. It's the first time I actually really could taste the flavor as it's more subtle than tuna, salmon, or albacore but they somehow made it incredibly memorable from the freshness. Definitely order the hamachi with pomegranate. I loved the flavor with the ponzu and that it wasn't just the basic jalapeño combo. There was a Singaporean crab garlic butter noodle dish they made once that was incredible though sadly seemed to be on the menu that time only. This was my absolute favorite entree they've offered so far. The gem lettuces Caesar salad is amazing although unfortunately, both times I've ordered it without cheese, they forgot. The boquerones (anchovies) are a gem (ha) that really adds to the salad and I love the texture from the herb crust. Their signature shrimp toast has a good crunch from the sesame seeds and distinct pieces of shrimp rather than mush inside and the ikura on top adds another good layer of flavor. The vegetable curry was rich, flavorful, and savory witbout being too heavy with perfectly cooked potatoes that didn't just hide in the sauce in a way that actually didn't make me miss the meat. The short rib curry had such tender meat and the roti made in house was actually a major highlight for me as it was so flaky, hot, crispy and had an amazing garlic flavor. The chocolate pot de creme had a good orange zest flavor to add to the chocolate and wasn't too rich or heavy though the texture was thicker. The calamari had super crispy batter so didn't associate it as much with a lighter tempura one but the lemons in it and the roasted garlic marinara sauce it came with were so good and added a lot of depth. The butter curry prawns has SUCH well cooked shrimp - flavor was amazing. Miso salmon was good though crispy skin side up would have been better personally. I liked the olive oil flavor in the vinaigrette and the lemon with veggies on the side as well. The tres leches was surprisingly light for a cake and very moist so I enjoyed a lot and the caramel ice cream wasn't overly sweet. The lychee vodka drink is my favorite (came with a drink pairing they offered with Sunday omakase) and the imperial gold yuzu cocktail is better for those who like a stronger drink. The grilled asparagus was cooked to a tenderness with great flavor from the crispy onions on top that have somehow made it among my top favorite dishes here, despite it just being a small side vegetable dish but I didn't like asparagus until this! I would definitely recommend coming here for dinner over brunch personally, as those have been my most memorable bites. Definitely order the yellowtail sashimi, shrimp toast, gem lettuces Caesar salad! Hoping the garlic butter crab noodles, grilled asparagus with crispy onions, and housemade roti reappear on the dinner menu!

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    Chelsea

    Chelsea

    4.6
    (200 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    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

    Chelsea was a beautiful, moody interior restaurant with vibrant dishes and fun cocktails…read more Especially loved the yellowtail and watermelon dish as well as the grilled octopus. I believe everyone enjoyed their dishes, but docking a star as they overcooked the steak frites! We ordered it medium rare but it came to us medium-well done. It is always disappointing to get a steak more done than you requested. They had a seasonal banana foster dessert at the end that was delicious. Service was attentive and pleasant. Definitely a pricier place, but worth it to try the different dishes on the menu!

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    Interior is stunning
    Interior is stunning
    Escargot mushrooms
    Escargot mushrooms
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    The Surfing Fox

    The Surfing Fox

    4.2
    (296 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Excellent! best food best atmosphere. The food was so yummy…read moreand the drinks was amazing! The decor is beautiful! The service amazing! The sound was perfect to keep our conversation going without having to scream-loved it be back. PS We saw the restaurant have tables for big gathering for birthday etc. too

    The service at the bar was really bad. Don't know if…read moremanagement sees or actually cares about what is going on. It took them 10 minutes to even acknowledge me & my wife at the bar. The bartender saw us and didn't even say Hi or even say give me a min . " I'll be back " She just gave us the menu and walked away. Number 1 thing in restaurants is treating the customers with kindness & making sure they get the best service, so they could keep coming back. ( And believe me when I say it wasn't even busy ) It took me to get up from the bar and get somebody else to help us.... This is already 20 min in. The server helped the bartender get our drinks, the bartender at this time was cleaning glasses. Don't know if someone pissed her off and was taking it on us , or she was just having a bad day . After 30 min in she finally comes and says " what could I get you" Not even apologizing for the wait or even small talk. This place is great , food , ambiance and the drinks the server got us. Don't know what is going on with the bartender, but that attitude has to change or you're going to lose a lot of business fast. And in Santa Monica- you see how restaurants are closing down. Change is good...... make some to stay in Santa Monica

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    Spacious bar seating
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    The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

    The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

    4.2
    (4.7k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    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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    Diner Antonette

    Diner Antonette

    4.4
    (75 reviews)
    0.8 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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    Radicchio chopped salad
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    Tar & Roses

    Tar & Roses

    4.5
    (2.8k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$
    Romantic vibe
    Locally sourced ingredients

    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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