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    Sweet Maple

    4.4 (654 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    John W.

    Amazing food. Amazing super positive service. And a really clean aesthetic. Their beverages are amazing by the way.

    Short Ribs Pot
    Tyler T.

    The food here was sooo good. There were so many options on the menu, which means I will definitely be back to try more dishes. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive, even offering great recommendations to help narrow down the options. Very well lit interior and plenty of outdoor seating (although you are pretty close to pedestrians which is why we chose to sit inside). If you plan on visiting, making a reservation is highly recommended. I was seated very quickly, whereas the line for walk-ins was extremely long. The biggest downside to the experience is the parking situation, which is both expensive and overly complicated. The garage is located downstairs and requires you to scan a QR code, preselect and pay for your duration on a website, and then call a phone number just to get the entrance gate to open. It makes no sense why they do not use a traditional paper ticket or post-payment system, and there was no obvious way to get the parking validated. Sorry, I just get really annoyed when people take a perfectly fine system and just ruin it. It's not the restaurant's fault but like $25 for 45 minutes of parking is incredibly ridiculous.

    Kina M.

    Walked in but was seated by the door which was on a chilly day, that was super close to the door. Comfortable seats though! Service was attentive and food was delicious. Fulfilled me, and their plates are super cute. $$$ get ready to spend on brunch.

    Earl Grey Blueberry Croffle
    Olivia P.

    The bacon here was seriously delicious. I highly recommend getting a flight. I also really enjoyed the earl grey croffle. It was sweet but not overly sweet. The coconut coffee was okay. Not something I would get again for $10. I also got the rice dish with egg. It was okay. The slow roasted beef was the highlight.

    Francis Soufflegg
    Linda V.

    Food was great, service exemplary from wait staff to the host and everyone in between. Nothing but great things to say about everyone staffing this place. Ambiance was nice. Brightly lit and well decorated this place is amazing when you first walk through that door. Parking is metered so while I was lucky to score a spot right in front it's not my jam to go to places not knowing I'm gonna get easy parking the way we did so that's my reason for the 1 star off let's just get that squared away. Ordered the latte although they have a slew of options for coffee and tea. I just wasnt adventurous to go for drinks with fruit in them and am not a big fan of matcha, though I hear actual matcha in Japan doesnt have the bitter after taste. After surveying the menu I went with the Francis. Glad I did. It came out piping hot and had just enough bacon on it not to be too much. The eggs were light, the cornbread-like roll was a little underwhelming and too hard for my liking. The potatoes were a nice touch that was the perfect amount of saltiness in flavor that included sweet potato as well. All in all a place I'd come back to if up for the parking situation.

    Mavis S.

    Great atmosphere and amazing service. Our server was very sweet, friendly, and attentive. The location is also a big plus -- it's very close to Santa Monica Pier. Sadly the food didn't live up to the experience. The menu overall didn't feel very healthy, and the crab sandwich I ordered had very little crab -- mostly greens and onions. My friend's blueberry toast was also just okay. The latte was way too sweet. Parking was also a bit inconvenient due to nearby construction, so street parking wasn't an option and we had to use a parking lot. Nice service and location, but the food probably wouldn't bring me back.

    Trang N.

    We chose Sweet Maple for my daughter's birthday brunch because it looked cute, classy, and perfect for a group of girls. When we stopped by the day before, I specifically asked about kid-friendly options since the girls are extremely picky eaters. I was told they could accommodate them from the kids menu which had pancakes, eggs, fruit, and meat, which was perfect. Based on that, I made a reservation through Yelp (which required a credit card hold, I would be charge $15 per person if we canceled or made reservation changes). We arrived 10 minutes early and were seated quickly. The table setup was awkward--we had to move the table ourselves just to be able to sit down, then pull the table back towards us after we sat down. Unfortunately, the experience quickly went downhill from there. Our server Kou P. did not come across as welcoming and seemed visibly annoyed when one of the kids asked for apple juice (which they didn't have) while the others ordered water. What was most shocking and honestly inappropriate for a place like this, was Kou's skirt. It was extremely revealing to the point where it made us uncomfortable. That alone made us consider leaving, but we stayed to avoid being charged the cancellation fee. As she walked, we can see her bottom cheeks, so she was wearing nothing underneath or it was very skimpy. I feel like she made a couple points to clean the bar table so she can be looked at as she was leaning over a bit. When it came time to order, things got even more frustrating. Despite being told the day before that accommodations could be made, Kou refused to allow the kids to order from the kids' menu because they were over the age limit. She questioned their ages directly and insisted they could only share the pancake order instead. This was very disappointing for the kids. We ended up ordering a couple stacks of pancakes, which were inconsistent (one had 6, another had 8), and items we were told would be included--like blueberry marmalade--never came out. The reason is because she said the kids are picky. So she only brought out syrup, butter, whipped cream and blueberries. Service overall was bad. Our server never checked in on us, and every time we needed something, we had to flag down other staff just to get her attention. Those staff members couldn't even bring out extra syrup for us. The food itself was just okay. Our main dishes were hot, but the "Millionaire's Bacon"--which the restaurant is known for--came out cold and tasted like something I easily make at home. Definitely not worth the hype or price. To top it off, a 20% gratuity was automatically added, which felt absolutely inappropriate for the level of service we received. This was a very disappointing experience, especially for what was supposed to be a special birthday celebration for my daughter and her friends. We will never come back here!!!!!!!

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    Patty H.

    This place has turned into somewhat of a tourist destination. I mean the food was average. The staff are super nice and attentive. Everything was overpriced IMO. I'm not one to talk about overpriced for a family business, but if the food is top notch, I wouldn't complain. The ambience is busy, but folks are friendly. A friend recommended the place for the French Toast . It's good but overpriced and sweet. Most things are add-ons. I've had millionaires bacon, and I generally make my own. Not all your food comes out at once, at least mine didn't. Here's a few pics, you decide. The food is good just onepraw

    Sizzling Stonepot. This was good! Lots of flavor
    Jessica T.

    Located near the Santa Monica pier. There were a few parking structures near by but the nearest one was closed so we parked at SP + parking and walked over. The service was great. Everyone was friendly and very accommodating. The store was clean and nicely decorated. A very nice spot for brunch with friends. A lot of people were celebrating birthdays when we were there. I ordered the sizzling stone pot. It was great. Lots of flavor. The food all came out looking amazing. The pear juice was good as well.

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    Payton H.

    A cute brunch spot within walking distance of Santa Monica beach. The interior is modern, bright, and cozy. The service was great. You do definitely pay for the prime location with the average entree being over $25. Nonetheless, I was intrigued by all the Korean inspired brunch offerings. I got the sizzling stone pot with tofu. The tofu was satisfyingly crispy and the all the different veggies brought nice texture and freshness to the dish. The main sauce combining everything together was sriracha, which was solid but I would have loved something a bit more interesting. To drink I had the fresh pear juice. It was light, not too sweet, and refreshing.

    Earl Grey Blueberry Croffle
    Cortney Y.

    Food was absolutely delicious. I got the earl gray blueberry croffle. Loved it. Friendly attentive service. Beautiful calm dining area.

    French toast
    Steven T.

    To begin, this place is amazing. The bright interior is a nice touch. On sunny days, outdoor seating is offered. The servers stay busy keeping the customers glasses full. The food is top notch. The French toast has a bruleed top that adds crunch and flavor. The egg plate with the millionaire bacon is the way to go. The thick slice bacon is something you need to try. The potatoes have a nice flavorful crust on the outside with tender insides. I'm not a big fan of scones but these are made in house and are worth trying. They also serve top shelf tea either hot or cold..delicious. Definitely returning to try other menu items.

    Brussel sprouts
    Steve W.

    First, I love the atmosphere. Very bright, charming decor and the staff is very cheery. The menu is full of delectable items, so I'll come back to try more dishes. We opted for the Millionaire's Bacon, brussel sprouts with bacon and the Earl Grey Blueberry croffle: a waffle topped with burrata surrounded by tasty blueberries. The croffle was delicious. The sprouts were just okay (with an odd, bland rice puff that reminded me of packing popcorn). The bacon was decadent, and had a zing to it (maybe rate it more like $100 grand, since it lacked some crunch). I enjoyed their pear juice, while my partner thoroughly enjoyed her oat hojicha latte. Worth a visit.

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    Edgemar

    4.4
    (206 reviews)
    0.6 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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    Rabano

    4.7
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    0.7 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2024

    Robano is the kind of neighborhood café I wish I had within walking distance. I stopped in while I…read morewas in the Ocean Park area and immediately understood why locals seem to treat it like a regular spot. I ordered the salmon plate and an iced matcha latte, and both were fresh, satisfying, and exactly what I was in the mood for. The service was genuinely friendly and welcoming, adding to the relaxed neighborhood feel. The patio is the real draw. It's a great place to post up with a laptop for a few hours, whether you're answering emails or pretending to be productive while people-watching on Main Street. If I lived in the neighborhood, I could easily see myself coming here all the time. Between the good food, friendly staff, and comfortable outdoor seating, it's the kind of place that quietly becomes part of your weekly routine.

    Obsessed with this place! Not only is their menu extensive but they also use the best ingredients…read moreso you. Leave feeling energized and full in the best way possible (and depending on what you order leftovers for the next meal or two!). I've tried the super bowls which are amazing - both the pork belly and the lechon are full of flavor and I like that you can do half/half on your mix base as well. The garlic noodles, so good. On the lechon the black beans are delicious! For drinks, the mixed matchas are amazing and such a good deal! The strawberry and the off menu mango are both great and at $6, a steal! I can't wait to come back and try more items. Service is always friendly and the decor is bright, inviting and homey with tables inside and outside.

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    The Surfing Fox

    The Surfing Fox

    4.2
    (294 reviews)
    0.2 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

    My friends and I booked brunch here for a Friday morning and when we came in, it wasn't very busy…read more Maybe 4 tables and 2 couples at the indoor bar. We probably waited 5-7 minutes before someone acknowledged our presence and came to seat us and check us in for our reservation. Not one server would make eye contact and even going up to the bar to try to get help did not work. When we were finally seated we had to ask for menus once we could catch a server a few minutes later. Some of us ordered drinks and we put in our food orders right away in case our waiter wouldn't come back, since everything had taken so much time already. Our coffees did come but no creamer as discussed, so again we had to flag down a waiter (always took a few attempts) before we could enjoy our coffees. Luckily, our food came out so fast! Our food was in front of us in about 10 minutes from ordering which was insane compared to the rest of the service. Our meals were delicious too! I had the breakfast burrito and did need more salsa for the other half (we had to flag down a server again). My husband gave up waiting for more salsa for his last half of his burrito and just ate it without. My friends had the smoked salmon bagel, avocado toast, and American breakfast. Everyone's meals were honestly fantastic. Finally at the end of our meal, we had to flag down our server to get our check. We ended up just paying with him as soon as he brought the check so we didn't have to wait any longer. The food is worth it but we wouldn't go back intentionally just due to lack of service.

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