we had a great time dining at teleferic barcelona! it was easy to make reservations on opentable,…read moreand service was quick and attentive throughout our meal. for drinks, we tried the tourist and the spicy sangria. i loved both of them! they were pretty strong, and none of the flavors were overbearing. the tourist had a floral sweetness and the spicy sangria had just a little kick of spice. the veggie paella was delicious! the rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and i really liked the roasted vegetables on top. the broccolini and tomatoes really hit the spot. definitely will come back again!

I don't understand where the disconnect came from - better paella in Spain and on the east side of…read moreLA - I wanted so wanted to love this place, but it reminded me nothing of Spain. I have tasted much better paella's here in Los Angeles. Although I was extremely disappointed when served our orders, this was below even what we have in LA. Ambience amazing the reflection of stars has nothing to do with the service whatsoever. Actually our service was excellent. It was the food that ruined the experience. This is recently not uncommon in LA. We ordered the patatas bravas, camarones alijillo... I understand that every restaurant has to put their spin on it but this was really missing the mark... since when do we put a aioli sauce in paella or even on potatoes. Yuk!! Amsterdam, maybe but not in seafood. Also chimichurri on shrimp wow this is super new - I ordered paella in Spain at least 20 times and I've never seen it like this. Sangria excellent! Paella 5/10 - I know that they are cooking the seafood whilst still having the paella come out al dente - but our seafood was severely overcooked not much lobster, and a very thin layer of paella - incredibly disappointed, although it was date night and that made it great. I would not recommend this restaurant for paella. It has a great atmosphere. Good drinks nice atmosphere. I know this sounds terrible, but I'm just going to have to go back to La paella for the time being since a few of the restaurants that we frequent have closed - so we will see how long this lasts. Off to look for more restaurants with excellent paella. We definitely have a lacking here in the prime Westside.

We had a great meal! Everything was very flavorful and delicious!…read more- croquetas de jamon- perfect little bites that were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside - albo scallops (tin can) - this was probably my favorite, tasted good on all the other bites and on its own - beet and cherry gazpacho - light and refreshing on a hot day Pa amb tomaquet & jamon iberico - classic combo, the half portion was enough for 2 Fideos negro - sooo flavorful, ok the components of the sauce, squid ink and squid were really nice together Pork chop- had a delicious fennel salad with it and the crust on the pork was so good! Maybe just a kiss over cooked for me and could have been a little more juicy but it would only take it from great to perfect Tortilla esponola - ordered for our daughter but we ate more than half, oops! Cocktail - playa de Vega- Smokey, a little sweet, what's not to love Espresso martini - we ordered simple vodka espresso martinis, not their on menu one, was traditional and no complaints Tarta de Santiago- almond cake, was a good ending, the cake had a nice texture, not overly sweet, the whipped cream was great and the orange was a nice addition Definitely will be coming back! Our server basically ordered for us which was perfect. Ambiance was great and the music was good. We sat up on the balcony which was nice and intimate.

We went here for a nice dinner on a Friday evening. We made a reservation online and were seated…read moreright away. The ambiance is great and homey, it felt upscale but intimate. There is seating both on the main level and upstairs, along with bar seating. We ordered the anchoa (anchovy bread), pedcadito Fritos (fried anchovy) and Bacalao fritters (fried cod fritters) to start. My favorite was the fritters and my husband loved the fried anchovy. We both liked the bread dish but felt like we didn't need to get it next time. We also tried the pa Amb tomaquet and mojama and marcona almonds (tuna loin). These were good together, but also not my favorite of the night. We ended with the bistec, salad, octopus and tortilla espanola. It was a filling and flavorful combination of food and from those I enjoyed the octopus the most! I think we paid ~$250 or so for all our courses and were definitely full by the end. Street parking only, parked at a meter on 5th street.

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.

Been here three times in the span of two weeks. The standout at Edgemar is definitely the service…read more We are always seated promptly, and you would be hard-pressed to find a "bad" table in the place. Servers are kind and conversational, really going above and beyond. In terms of atmosphere, the table features adjustable light fixtures in each table to select your preferred brightness. The menu is small but each dish feels like a specialty, I've tried each of my fellow diners' meals and I can't find a single thing to complain about. An excellent hidden gem of Santa Monica.

excellent service and atmosphere. the host Audrey was very welcoming and made sure our needs were…read moremet. perfectly curated menu and the bartender got our drinks to us in no time. will be recommending to friends

Wonderful indoor/outdoor patio adjacent to cool dark-ish dining room and large bar. (Looks like…read moreit wud be awesome place to rent out for a special event!) -- They have a great happy hour drink+food menu and the full dinner menu has several dishes I really enjoy. (There's 1 main dish I didn't care for -- but can't even remember what was.) The wonderful ambiance, enhanced by friendly, attentive & fun servers (+ enticing happy hour prices) are the driving reasons I continue to return. Sometimes I bring my laptop and can do my work while comfortably enjoying happy hour....... and then I'll stay for dinner too. I live in the neighborhood and I'm appreciative of Massilia's delicious hospitality.

When mom is in town, she puts my love of LA restaurants to good use and has me book a trendy place…read morefor her and her sisters. Today, I got to join the fun and enjoy a lovely dinner at Massillia! Surprised the relatives for their 5:30 reservation. I was supposed to stay for just a drink, but I was having such a great time, I had to crash the entire dinner! 5:30 on a Friday night was the perfect time. It was chill and quiet. The restaurant itself is super relaxing and had a nice ambiance. To start, I asked the waitress to bring me a fruity cocktail and what she handed me was delicious. I totally forgot to snag the name, but it was refreshing and yummy. For food, my aunts ordered EVERYTHING! we are a vegetable loving family and definitely got lots of yum yum that reflected that: ratatouille, salad, mushrooms, calamari, mashed potatoes, broccoli, salmon flatbread, and so much more. Everything was so flavorful! I really enjoyed every dish we got! If I had to choose some absolute favorites it would be the salad and the ratatouille! Both were incredible ( along with everything else). Finished the meal off with the pear dessert and a glass of port. Yummy! Great meal with family! I'll happily be back in Massilia to have another lovely dinner.

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.

Third time at Si!Mon and somehow this was my best meal yet. Sexy ambiance, delicious drinks, and…read moreevery single dish had its own personality. The grilled skirt steak, yuca fries with cilantro aioli, fried chicken (still thinking about it), kanpachi in banana leaf, and the LA Cesar were all fantastic. But the unexpected MVP? The tuna carpaccio on a yuca tostada. I could have ordered 10 and called it dinner. Add the coconut rice and a few cocktails (carajillo and FairPlay mezcal drink were our favs) with the girls and honestly... what more do you need? Si!MON, you've got me coming back for that fried chicken alone. And if you're going to get dessert the coconut flan doesn't disappoint

First timer recently and had a wonderful experience. Had a reservation and got seated right away by…read morefriendly staff. It is a tapas style place, so ordering many different plates is the way to go. It was so fun to share and try different things on the menu. Everything was so delicious, the seafood tasted very fresh. Our waiter was very attentive and sweet. Great date night spot as it has moody lighting and cozy seating. Would definitely go back!

I'll tell you what this place was much better than I expected. I was a bit nervous. But I was ready…read moreto explore and experiment with my pallet. I love the idea of it being fun to table. So let's start the very beginning. It's Santa Monica and parking does suck. I'm just gonna say that flat out. It's hard to find parking. There's no parking structure or valet that's near. It is pretty loud at this restaurant. However, the food is divine. My favorite thing was the royal oysters, I could eat a dozen! My second favorite would have to be the Japanese sweet potato flautas. We were a group before, and we sampled each other's dishes. So we had the flautas the roasted chicken and the pork shoulder. we also had the bluefin tuna ceviche with blood orange not my favorite, but not terrible either a little bit too sweet for my liking. We also had the honey ice cream. And I had the espresso martini which was delicious. Now I know the menu changes regarding the season, but overall, I would definitely return. I love experimenting with my palette and I'm such a foodie so I'm glad it was worth it lol. Mara and Randal were great!

The good: food is 5 stars, creative, delicious. Our busy server was a delight as well. I would…read moreabsolutely return except... The horrid: the noise level is unconscionable. I would've left--earplugs are necessary if you don't want to lose your hearing, it's truly that loud--if it weren't for our delightful server. She apologized, said our table is particularly bad given placement of the speakers. She said that she and her colleagues know how bad it is, they get lots of complaints and agree themselves. "But as the night wears on and managers drink more, they like a party atmosphere and so turn it up. My fellow servers and I will try to turn it down when they aren't looking." And to her credit, she did just that. A few minutes later, my table was able to talk and think and not lose our hearing again. I was poised to give Rustic Canyon a 5-start review until some presumably drunk manager turned it up again. Fortunately by that time, we were soon to leave anyway. We are ages 16, 29, 40, 53, 62, and 64. All of us agreed in the car that our ears can't go back until the sound level changes. Truly too bad. Because I really liked it otherwise.