Love this location and came there whenever I'm nearby. The food there was so good and has nice…read moreflavor. It taste so good and absolutely fantastic. The quality of food was very amazing. I had the Tornado Galbi Omurice and Chicken Croffle which taste so good and nice quality. The portion was so great and generous. They have nice customer service. The place was lovely and has nice setting with great ambiance.

I was in SM with some co workers for a CHLA walk and after the event we decided we wanted to get…read morebrunch. We were in the mood for both sweet and savory and came across Sweet Maple. Thankfully the line was short and the wait was not too long. I would make reservations for next time. They were kind of busy and semi loud but not terrible. The waitress took a little long but she was friendly. We all picked a couple different meals to share amongst the 4 of us. The portions aren't big but shareable as we ordered 3 different dishes. They didn't take long and the presentation was really nice. I was impressed with the food and taste. I got a drink and it looked pretty and tasted yummy. I really enjoyed the ambience and the food. Can't wait to go back.

Edit to add: Hired Marmalade for my wedding catering and everyone raved about the food!! The staff…read morewas also so great with prep, setup, timing, transitions and serving/bartending! I used to go to the location on Montana back in the day, and this is my first time visiting their downtown SM location! Food, as I remember, was very delicious with great variety and care put in for each dish! The waiter was also extremely accommodating of my many allergies and would often ask the kitchen if the items I ordered were free from my allergens or modified it too! I do miss their cafe menu with the sandwiches and soup specials, but all of their food is just as great quality as I remember! The renovation is beautiful too, very trendy!

TLDR: Price to Quality, there are better options in Santa Monica…read more I ordered the Korean fried chicken bites, chorizo Benedict, and some coffee Coffee was okay but not great. A little on the watery side. Chicken bites came out in about 15 minutes. The coating had a very satisfying crunch, very saucy, but fell off the chicken easily and was a bit salty. This is a messy dish for sure. You will get your hands dirty! Chorizo Benedict came out about 30 minutes after order. Not great honestly. Portion size was generous. The eggs were poached decently, still runny, but the chorizo itself was bland and rather dry. The potatoes were room temperature. The bread a bit too chewy. Not AT ALL spicy. Super light on the pico de gallo. The service was rather slow for not being very busy. They didn't appear to be understaffed either. The location itself is cozy and not too loud, which is nice! Short walk from down town. The staff was kind, but boy were they slow. From being seated to paying for my meal was well over an hour! Automatic 2.5% "service fee" total was $46.50 before tip. I don't think I'll be returning unfortunately. The search for a good Benedict in LA area continues!

Food was really good and fast. Vibes were very chill and staff was super kind. Would def recommend…read moregoing here with a friend for a nice chat and some affordable, clean breakfast.

The pancakes were thin and simple yet full of flavor. The butter is what made it! Friendly staff…read moreand the line might seem long but service is fast.

Had an amazing experience at 1212 Santa Monica! The bottomless mimosas were top-notch--delicious,…read morefresh, and kept flowing without a wait. A huge shoutout to our server, Nike, who took incredible care of us. Nike was welcoming, warm, and made sure our table had everything we needed to enjoy. Fantastic atmosphere, great energy, and wonderful service overall. We will definitely be coming back again soon

Stopped by 1212 Santa Monica for a double date late lunch before catching a movie, and we had a…read morewonderful time. The weather was perfect, so we opted for outdoor seating, which made for a great atmosphere. The vibe inside and out was awesome, especially loved the music playlist, a killer blend of old-school 80s and 90s jams that set the perfect mood. Our server, Nike, was exceptional. He provided prompt, friendly, and top-tier service from start to finish, making sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Every single dish was delicious: we shared the ceviche, fish tacos, sushi roll, Caesar salad with chicken and avocado, and finished with the molten chocolate cake for dessert. Great food, fantastic service from Nike, and a lovely atmosphere.

Quick coffee fix. I got myself a mocha latte and garlic Parmesan fries to go. Easy to order with…read moreattentive host taking the order in the early morning Sunday. It's a little dark inside but hence the interstellar vibe. I did see the waffles and other food items priced mid 25-30s. Looks delicious and will have to try another time. Street Parking is around the corner.

I was strolling the promenade and wanted to try an unfamiliar coffee shop. I opened my Yelp app to…read moresee what coffee shops were walking distance and that's how I learned of Interstellar. It's a quaint cafe that blends hard industrial materials with lush greenery and easy lighting. I'm a plant lover so the trailing pothos vines wrapped around the ceiling above the counter instantly caught my attention. The space is edgy without feeling harsh, and on a Saturday morning it was peaceful and not overcrowded. With so many live plants, the space feels calm and grounding. I ordered the Orange + Maple latte with oat milk ---- a signature drink made with maple syrup, orange extract, and cocoa powder. The flavors are subtle and do not overwhelm the espresso. Overall, the vibe and espresso were perfect. I will definitely be back.

Top notch stay! If you have the Amex aspire, this is a great way to redeem your free cert and if…read moreyou have points definitely use them! Our weekend stay would have been right around 3k. 0.00 with Amex free night stay plus points. What a deal! Not only that, we were upgrade to a quiet. Room 315. I suggest getting that room if you can. Great spacious room, with Amazing decor, great books, comfy beds and cold ax. What else could you ask for ? Tiramisu when you arrive? Yup, they did that too. Nestor and Josh are top notch professionals. They are doing a great job taking care of clients here. Everything was top notch. Very attentive and accommodating. Not sure how this place gets bad reviews. We really enjoyed our stay and will come back soon! Great property! 5 star experience!

We had an amazing stay at the Oceana. The room was thoughtfully designed and well-appointed,…read morefeaturing convenient in-room technology that made the stay effortless, including an iPad for controlling lighting and temperature. The staff were very courteous and helpful. When our Uber was on the wrong side of the building to pick us up, one of the valets ran around the building and directed the driver to where we were standing. Anytime I'm back in LA. I will stay at this hotel.

Love Flapjax/ Bru's Wiffle! Both restaurants are in one place!…read more My favorite bowl is the Grain Bowl! I tend to order this often for lunch. My husband ordered a Bru's Burger which has a fried egg, bacon and more. He ordered his on lettuce today. The staff here are always so kind and nice, always checking in to make sure we are happy. There is a back patio which is do friendly! Street parking only. So glad to have this local woman owned restaurant in Santa Monica!

Overall, it was a very good experience. I had to wait a long time to order relative to how busy the…read morerestaurant was, they were only two other tables that already had their food. I thought she acknowledge me, which I appreciated, but did not bring a menu. I eventually had to ask for one. Although several staff saw me sit and walked by. After ordering my meal, also took quite a while to arrive. In total, I waited over a half an hour for all of those things to occur. The staff was very pleasant and helpful once I ordered. The food had a very lovely flavor, although the pancake was not that fluffy and my eggs requested over medium were over hard. I still enjoyed my meal and the interior is very comfortable. I ordered the huevos rancheros eggs over medium with one pancake. Everything tasted very good.

Wow! Amazing! I had low expectations for this place but this restaurant was awesome! We stayed at…read moreFairmont for the weekend and decided to eat here for their happy hour and breakfast. We got the filet mignon which was 8oz cooked to perfection! Butter on top was delicious! Rosemary fries were good but I prefer if they had truffle Parmesan fries instead! Peach cobbler was delish with the ice cream. I cannot wait to come back for thier happy hour again!! Service was a bit slow due to staff being short but their manager and Jose kept checking up on us! Why is Jose not a waiter! Give this guy a promotion! He should be helping to wait tables. He was so attentive with us and refilling our drinks. He deserves a raise. We never saw our waiter the whole time until the end! Jose saved his life. Breakfast was amazing a big portions! I got the chilaquiles! It was heavily packed with protein of eggs and chicken. Flavors were spot on! My husband loved his smoked salmon egg Benedict's. Ambiance is classy. I love the aesthetics and vibes here. Great indoor and outdoor areas! Dress appropriately for dinner but people still come in with shorts.

Extremely pricey, food is well worth it. Those crispy potatoes are to DIE for and the watermelon…read moremargs, so good. Service extremely fast, friendly and just really hustles hard. Ambiance was superb. This was one of my favorite places! The breakfast burrito was our fav! Top knotch!!