Great seafood crudo spot with super fresh ingredients and clean, well-executed flavors across the board. Everything tastes high quality and thoughtfully prepared, though it is a bit on the pricey side. The wine list is mainly all natural, which might not be for everyone, but I personally liked it and thought it paired well with the food. Overall, a solid choice for fresh seafood if you're okay spending a little extra. read more

First time coming and will definitely be back!! Wish I took pictures but mouth ate first tonight lol. We got ratatouille, swordfish, and lobster gnocchi - all were amazing. They gave us chocolate almond butter cups for dessert which they make in house.. also so good!! Can't wait to come back read more

incredible meal!!! i had been dying to try crudo e nudo. I saw their discount on inkind and figured we better use it! we went all out and got the tasting menu of "neptune's flight". this changes daily based on their menu, but it is 5 fairly large courses, all of which ended up being all the things we wanted to try anyways. uni taco bites--amazing! my only note is that the masago took over the flavor a tad, wished there was either a bit less masago or a bit more uni! crudo--of course incredible. the striped bass was probably my favorite, but they were all amazing. they all sit in similar sauces, very bright and citrusy, though i wish there was a tad more variation. abalone--lovely!!! veggie mezze--i wouldn't have ordered this if it were not in the flight, but i am so glad we got it!! seriously amazing selection of veggies and all so fresh. tartare toast--fabulous. every bite was incredible. thornyhead tartare--LOVED! one of my favorite dishes of the night. mussels--so good but i'm a wimp and the sauce was too spicy for me!! i wish it weren't so i could eat it all with the leftover bread. i would recommend that they mention it is quite spicy to guests in case they can't tolerate it :) and we got an amazing healthy version of a reese's for dessert! overall incredible meal, made even better by the best service! will definitely be back. read more

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Food was delicious, and service was super friendly and helpful. We got seated right away after the lunch rush around 3ish. read more

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Ive been to Crudo e Nudo 3x in 2 months for lunch and the food was phenomenal every single time. I'm talking easily so of the best in LA! Last week I brought 2 friends who were visiting from the east coast so I really wanted to wow them. The menu changes daily but we got the following: Halibut: 5/5 Bluefin Akami: 6/5 Squash tendrils: 5/5 Melon: 6/5 *my friends and I didn't understand how melon could be this good. The flavors were so thoughtful and unique and delicious! Tuna Tartar toast: 5/5 Venus Nachos: 3/5 The only thing we didn't love I'm planning to go back in a couple weeks. If you're a person who enjoys high quality and thoughtful seafood with local ingredients, you won't be disappointed! Make sure to ask the server what they recommend! We almost didn't order the melon or the bluefin! read more

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Food tasted fresh and delicious. Elsa, our server was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and attentive. My favs were the Tuna Tartare and the Kanpachi! Sea bass item was just ok for me even though it was on the favs list for yelp - too oily for me. Nice cute little setup outside. Heat lamps saved the day with the cold weather. The only reason why I gave this place one star is for an employee named Diane (a manager - go figure!). There were only 3-4 tables and she brought out free samples of a fish bone broth 'courtesy of the kitchen' but didn't provide this courtesy to us and another table. We were only a table of 2 each. Very odd and unprofessional. When my partner asked what kind of sample she just handed out her reply was "well I have nothing now, what else can I help you with" Note that even after this Diane still continued to bring out samples to tables. While I personally won't be back, I believe Diane needs to relearn restaurant manners/etiquette and the owners definitely need to teach her how to treat customers. read more

Can't say enough good things. Everything was superb. Very unique takes on crudos and both the na Chardonnay and the white French wine were phenomenal. The Caesar was really really great. Not cheap (what is in LA), but worth every penny. Really nice patio too. Go!!! read more

A viral tiktok got us to come here and I'm glad we came! Super cute small wine bar serving up some sustainable seafood! we ordered the crudo trio ($65), fish collar($19), tuna tartare toast ($26), and jumbo wines to share ($25 - they had a deal going on!). the crudo trio comes with 3 chefs choices of crudos. we got to try the kanpachi (calamansi vinegar, piment d'espellete, pickled onion, sunflower), the striped bass (smoked oil, za'atar, cilantro blossom), and halibut (shiro dashi, arbequina, sesame, and green onion). the striped bass was my absolute fav, I loved adding the za'atar to each bite. each of the fishes were some of the best I've had in awhile. I almost made us not get the tuna tartare toast but omg I'm glad the waiter said to get it, it was amazing and it was my friends first time trying tuna tartare !!! Fish collar was the only cooked fish we got and it was very yummy, the garlic miso was this spot was on the pricier side, but when it comes to crudo & tuna dishes, I will say the food stands out compared to other places I've tried. It's worth a visit if you're in the area and honestly worth the drive if you're further away from Santa Monica! read more

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Consider me obsessed. Crudo e Nudo is a very small spot in Santa Monica with almost no seating inside. Tables are limited to the outside, but there are a few heat lamps and it's well worth it. We arrived about 6 PM on a Saturday night without a reservation and had no problem getting a walk in table. You order at the counter in front, and then your food is brought out. Our service was super friendly and attentive. Yes, the food is pricey, but I don't mind splurging on a good meal, and this is one I'd consider worth it. Every single thing we had was absolutely delicious. The food blew me away. We started off with the trio of Crudo where the Chef decides for you. The Kampachi Crudo was my favorite, but every single thing was delicious. The other stand out on the docket to me was the caviar nachos. I could've devoured three of those plates on my own. I look forward to coming back here very much. The only dish I'd skip next time is the tuna tartare, which lacked in flavor when compared to everything else. read more

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Wow! Amazing. This restaurant will win a Michelin Star. Incredible food with quickness built in. Try it to understand. Thank you for bringing your creativity to SoCal. read more

I stuck to the white wine, but it looks like they update their menu based on what's fresh and available! The waitress mentioned they focus on sashimi-style dishes, which looked super yummy. The outdoor patio was really nice and gave off great vibes--perfect spot to unwind and enjoy some fresh flavors. read more

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We were in the neighborhood, and we saw Crudo e Nudo on Yelp. Their outdoor parklet is small yet inviting, and the tables were nicely set for dining. One places their order inside, and the friendly staff delivers one's selection(s) to one's table. Most tables were full, yet the staff was quick and attentive. For a small afternoon nosh, we chose their Prawns a La Plancha and Caviar Nachos. The prawns were huge and meaty, served with diavola sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds, and dressed with basil oil and sprigs of basil. Absolutely delicious. The Caviar Nachos had a base of kettle potato chips topped with a copious amount of ikura and masago layered with crème fraîche and chucks of avocado, with a small garnish of red pickled cucumber. It was quite delicious. Bon Appétit! read more

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some of the freshest and tasty seafood around. dynamite little spot, I'm glad to know about it. read more

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I am new to the area and someone recommended this place. I was greeted by super friendly staff. I ordered the Vegan Caesar salad and the Tuna Tartare. I also tried the house made lemonade Kombucha. Everything was delicious!! I will definitely come back read more

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These oysters are spectacularly divine. The fish is fresh as can be. The vegan Cesar salad was delicious. And as a sober curious person - their N/A Chardonnay is the best N/A wine I've ever had. Kind and knowledgeable service. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Wednesday night with a last-minute reservation. My husband and I had been wanting to try this spot for awhile but didn't think it lived up to expectations. The restaurant has a small interior section, and only offered outdoor seating at the time we came. Ambiance is understated, yet nice. We ordered and paid first at the counter before taking seats outside. We shared the yellowtail crudo, squid ink rice, and the mussels. The yellowtail crudo and the mussels were not bad, but were nothing amazing. My husband enjoyed the squid ink rice the most. I also liked it, but didn't think anything in particular stood out about it. Service was pleasant and efficient. We don't plan to come back based on this experience, but may try their other new restaurant. read more

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Horrible customer service. I went in to order a dish I had before, but the server was absolutely terrible. I couldn't remember the name of the dish, and the server was so rude, even saying she was "going to rattle her brain" trying to figure it out. I ended up walking out. I've never experienced such awful service before. If you're having a bad day, it's better to take the day off than to take it out on a customer. read more

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Amazing service David was my Server. He explained the whole menu to us and picked out his favorite things. All of his choices were top-notch. The fish was extremely thresh. The Patata's Bravo's were perfect and amazing and a nice Hot addition to our meal and the garlic noodles were also a hit. I'll definitely be coming back here. read more

It has been a long time since I've really been blown away by a restaurant, thank you Crudo e Nudo for breaking that streak! The restaurant is an unassuming little spot nestled on Main St., Santa Monica, where you place your order inside and are seated outdoors in the nice California sunshine. My friend and I ordered the crudo trio ($62) which included oysters, rockfish, striped bass and halibut. Each crudo was a revelation in light flavors, with nicely balanced acidity, that perfectly complemented the seafood. Touches such as fennel pollen, Colatura, mandarin oil and zaatar elevated the flavor profiles of each dish. The tuna tartare toast ($26) with onion confit, black sesame, shrimp stock, and Yuzu was elevated beyond the ordinary, with its Yuzu citrus bite and perfect touch of salt on top. The crispy squid ink rice ($20) was out of this world! Flavored with squid ink, aïoli, chili, oil, Sofrito and herbs, this dish was delightfully crunchy, the rice had the perfect inky chew and was addicting. The prawns a la Plancha ($28) with Calabrian chilies, shrimp stock, sesame, and basil oil were a delight. The prawns were plump and cooked to perfection, with the head attached that provides that deep shrimpy flavor when you bite into it. To sum up, everything here tasted out of this world delicious! So happy to have this restaurant on the west side and I can't wait to return. read more

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Crudo e Nudo means raw and stark naked in Spanish and Italian. Located on Main Street in Santa Monica with limited indoor and outdoor seating. Last week, I stopped inside to glance at the chalkboard menu, which focuses on locally sourced seafood. Caviar nachos caught my eye and since I always want to eat caviar any time of day, I ordered it. You order and pay inside first and the food brought to your table. Sat outside to enjoy sunshine and shortly thereafter my dish was presented with a burst of colors. Vibrant colors from the caviars that topped the kettle potato chips. Being in SoCal, I always equate nachos with tortilla chips and I suppose I wished for those instead of potato chips. This was the only dish I ordered and it was plentiful and delightfully delish. As a frequent caviar nosher I prefer it with fantastic champagne, and I craved it after eating this dish. Didn't want to drink any alcoholic drink as I had to drive back home in Beverly Hills. I would have probably ordered a non alcoholic drink had a service person followed up with attentive service. Even though I did request it, I am glad they did provide a bowl of water for my furbaby, which earned a star. The menu had a limited selection of wonderful delectable foods which are locally sourced. The owners of this restaurant partnered with the former owner of the Little Prince restaurant a few blocks away and opened Isla, another restaurant I have dined and reviewed. If you like raw and stark naked seafood, you will like dining at Crudo e Nudo. read more

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Really good but quite pricey for the portions! Came here because my boyfriend was craving oysters but they didn't have any oysters that day so we settled on the tuna tartare toast and a kanpachi crudo. Both were delicious! I loved the bubs and grandma bread they used for the toast and both dishes were really well seasoned. However, both came in small appetizer portions while carrying pretty steep price tags. It was great for an afternoon snack but we still had to get a proper meal later. I would come back again if I'm ever in the area but there are definitely more affordable options for this style of raw seafood/bar food. read more

Just lackluster. Nothing we ordered was memorable and didn't have any flavors that stood out. The "nachos" were good but not mind blowing. The shrimp was shrimp. We ordered a lot and every dish we were left wondering, "Is that it?" Sitting outside on the street with a sad excuse for ambiance wasn't it for the prices. Service took a while to get going but was friendly throughout the night. Unfortunately I need the food to be good to come back. So while they did nothing wrong, they didn't really do anything right either. Maybe it would be good for people who have never tried raw fish as the flavors are so mild? But it's not for me. read more

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The food was exactly what we were looking for, simple, easy alternative on a hot day. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and overall a delight - perfect compliment to the food offerings. Did I mention they have ample room to sit outside. read more

A lovely seafood spot on Main Street in Santa Monica! Seating is mostly outside, though there are a few spots inside. It's a very small restaurant so reservations are a good idea. Based on info from their website, I was prepared to order at the counter, however, we were seated at the table and there was a very nice server taking orders that night. We were also offered blankets as it was slightly chilly out! We ordered: Oysters - 5 stars!! So fresh and delicious! Halibut Crudo - 3 stars: this is probably an unpopular opinion but we thought this was just ok. If the Kanpachi was available, we would've gone with that. Market Mezze Platter - 5 stars!! Ironically, this was probably the highlight of the dinner for us aside from the oysters. The black garlic hummus was so good and the seasoning and variety of the veggies was amazing. No hummus left behind!! Squid Ink Fried Rice - 4 stars: very flavorful and the rice was slightly crispy, giving a lovely texture. After a while, I did wish I had a protein to eat with it, however, each dish we ordered came out as we finished the one before it. Baked Fish Collars - 3 stars: I thought the flavors were great, but my friend thought that the portion size was a bit small. I had a refreshing white wine and later a sparkling wine with my food, which nicely complemented the dishes we ordered. Highly recommend checking out Crudo e Nudo if you're in the area! read more

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Tuna tartare toast is AMAZING. It's a must order. All the crudos are also so delicious. Everything was just amazing. One thing we wouldn't order again would be the oysters. The squid ink rice (not pictured) is super good! Would highly recommend as a main dish. read more

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You can make reservations at Crudo e Nudo in advance through the Resy app. The dishes are small and meant to be shared, tapas style. If you're only ordering five things, these are what to get: You need to start with the oysters. A half dozen is $25, and wow are they worth it - these might just be the best oysters I've ever had! With preserved lemon, strawberry, & serrano pepper they have a sweet tang from the strawberry & a kick at the end. The Kanpachi ($23) was my favorite crudo, with yuzu oil, calamansi, & piment d'espellette. The Halibut ($25) is another must-order crudo, with dashi, arbequina, sesame, & scallion. The Tuna Tartare Toast ($26) is a delicious heartier item, and great for two people to share because the bread is already cut in half. With onion confit, shrimp stock, white soy, and yuzu oil. For veggies, the Caesar Goes Vegan ($20) salad with avocado chunks, croutons, and furikake is a refreshing compliment to the seafood. If you're curious for more, here are a few other things we tried: Razor clam ($22) with lemon oil, lemon zest, & white soy. If you love the distinct taste of strong Uni, you'll enjoy the Uni Taco Bite ($10 each) with masago, Serrano, basil, & smoked oil. My bad for confusing Abalone (marine snails) and Albacore (tuna fish). I ordered the Fennel Abalone expecting Albacore - whoops! Unless you enjoy chewy, I would skip the Abalone. Caviar Nachos ($20) with masago fish eggs, ikura, kettle potato chips, calabrian, avocado, home made pickles, & creme fraiche. read more

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Came on a Sunday night with a girlfriend of mine after making a reservation on Resy a few days prior. Their patio seating is limited but cozy for the Main Street area. We ordered inside and I was able to keep my card open on a tab just in case we wanted to order more food. She and I opted to share the trio crudo, 1/2 dozen oysters, and a steamed mussels dish. The trio crudo fish was fresh and light. The one we didn't like was the rockfish, but the other two -- which I cannot remember -- were tasty. The 1/2 dozen oysters were the prettiest oysters I have ever seen. Tasty too! The steamed mussels were also great. We enjoyed the couscous in the broth and the bread for dipping. Crudo e Nudo is pricey for the amount of food you get, so it may be more of a special occasion eatery. Regardless, I'm happy to have tried it! read more

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The food at Crudo d Nudo is great. I haven't had a single thing that wasn't good here. I've done the chef's crudo trio several times and they've all been SO yummy. The crudos are all swimming in really interesting flavors. The entrees are cozy like a sweet hug. Squid ink rice, prawns, halibut, tuna toast - you can't go wrong! You'll leave here feeling full but not heavy. They don't have cocktails but I've been happy with their wines. Super casual vibes. Inside is small and a little too brightly lit for me. Outdoor patio is pretty standard cute for main street. Nothing special there. read more

Wanted few small plates, but ended up leaving stuffed! All of the crudos we ordered tasted so fresh. The chef actually took out a whole kanpachi just so she can serve more guests! After four courses of refreshing crudo, we finished with squid ink rice- creamy! It is definitely one of my favorites now. The outside seating had heaters and had a really cozy vibe. I went there with my long term girlfriend, but this would make it a great first date spot. Service? Excellent! read more

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Love the outdoor seating and the crudo we had was phenomenal. I can't wait to come back during the summer to enjoy the sun and try more crudos! The tuna toast was good and so different than anything I've ever had before, however the star of the show is the crudo with the yuzu sauce. I'll be returning for that. Oysters were beautifully presented but nothing spectacular so I'd pass on them. read more

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just a really great place, claire and diane are so nice and positive, even the chef and back of house are very inviting, the prawns were a great value and flavorful , diane was very knowledgeable about wine and let us try (more than) a few before we decided on two very smooth and sweet reds, 5/5 food 5/5 service ambience depends , sitting outside can sometimes be hectic with the sidewalk traffic and somewhat cramped seating however i don't mind it personally read more

I'm game solo for lunch in my relentless quest to try most of the la times top 101. I I ordered the tuna tartare toast, I was given a choice of tip with a minimum of 20%. I could have customized it lower but I find it odd there's such high suggested minimum. But the lady was clearly working hard so I tipped a little more than usual. I was placed at a small table right on the sidewalk, nice enough, but I realized pedestrians walking by really close to my table as I'm eating is a bit weird. Overall the tuna tartare was solid. A bit pricey but good. read more

Fantastic! Myself and my employee came here on a random Thursday afternoon off (rain) to celebrate her birthday! We indulged in the Neptune's Flight - 5 course tasting. I highly suggest going this route. The servings are generous sizes and your server will explain everything to you in detail. The food is not only gorgeous, but melt in your mouth delicious. We were helped by a server, Manager, a chef, and someone else from the kitchen. In other words, pretty much everyone who was working, came out at one point or another to see how the food was, clear, a dish, ask if we needed anything, andjust to chitchat. They left us alone for points long enough to really indulging our food. The courses are spread out perfectly. The staff is wonderful here. It's a really must go ...see the beautiful pictures attached! read more

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Another LA Times best restaurants that I'm checking out! Crudo E Nudo has a really cool vibe, rotating menu,small kitchen, excellent staff that make you feel like a valued guest and like the food is being made special for you. Ordered a variety of dishes from the Uni tacos, Oysters and Yellow fin! The standout dish for me was the Kanpachi which was out of this world good! All the dishes are pretty small so I'd recommend going with a group of friends so you can order several items! At the end of our dinner, our server generously brought us fish collars which were so tender and delicious! If you're a seafood fan that enjoys nice dinners, this place is a must for West LA. read more

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Really cool spot on Main St. in Santa Monica. My fiancé and I shared the chef sampler which came with 3 different plates. All of the fish was super fresh and dressed really well! I would recommend ordering a side of bread if you go for one of the carpaccio's to scoop up the leftover sauce. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that we felt that the ambiance was a little awkward.... You order from the cash register and then are walked to your table. It feels that the table setting, utensils, etc. should be nicer for the amount that you're paying for the fish. read more

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Tiny spot, with outside seating so i recommend making a reservation or going during the week when it's not busy. The seafood is so fresh and our waitress was so sweet and attentive. read more

A small spot with some really high quality fresh fish. Plates are small, which keeps things fun and interesting - you can order a lot! It also means the price can run up quickly, so be prepared and perhaps not overly hungry. Still, these plates were all delicious, fresh, and light. read more

I wouldn't come here again. The taste of the food is good but this is one of the establishments where you will leave hungry unless you run a 200$ bill per person. It's a tapas place but the serving size is so small that it feels like everyone can only have 1-2 bites. If I'm going to spend 35$ on 5 pieces of shrimp or 30$ on 5 pieces of raw sashimi, I think I rather go to a nice Japanese restaurant and get something more substantial. I think this place is one of those places that ride the hype wave and charge more to make it seem more luxurious, but you sit outside sardined with other tables to eat mouse sized portions and pay more than a steakhouse restaurant. The food tastes good but so are other places that don't leave me hungry and feeling robbed and uncomfortable. read more

I should have read the reviews before stopping at this place. If I would have done that then I would have known the staff is rude beyond belief. I of course did not read the reviews and had to suffer through it myself. The food was decent, not worth writing home about and not worth returning. If someone wanted to come here I MIGHT come with them. Food is WAY over priced for what it is. I expected a different level of freshness verse what I actually got. Long story short...... a bust....... With some staff retraining it could probably be a pretty good place, but as it stands right now I could not recommend this place. read more

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The service and food were amazing. They have a lot of hard to find products and are also very attentive. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. read more