The outdoor patio at this restaurant is a true hidden oasis on the ucla campus…read more I did find it a funny that the Greek village salad boasted the use of Valbreseo which is French feta in the item description isntead of an actual Greek feta, but Valbreso is the superior feta so I don't blame them for opting for the better feta. Everything we ordered was delicious and I would happily return here for breakfast to try the lemon ricotta pancakes, green shakshuka and eggs santorini. I have to agree with other reviewers that the staff who work the host/hostess stand aren't great, but our waitress and bus boy were. If you live or work in the area this would be a great spot for a business lunch, dinner or a casual date spot. We really enjoyed our Saturday afternoon lunch with our dog.

So close to where I work and such a beautiful place to relax and have a nice lunch or drink…read more We didn't have a reservation as it was my first time coming on our own accord. Usually we are invited by others so it was our first time experience by ourselves. The inside was full so we sat outside, luckily the sun wasn't really bright and full, otherwise it would've been too hot to be outside. We got a table for 6 because there were 5 of us. We ordered water but also an orange juice, they had house made sodas but we thought hydrating with water on a hot day is better. We got an appetizer to share, white bean dip, with oregano flatbread. It was delicious, it reminded me of a thick bean soup and it had beets, orange slices, and walnuts. I ordered the chicken piccata, the others ordered lamb pita and a burger. If you want to replace a different protein for a dish like salad or pasta, there's a fee which they said follows the add options not replacement options. The chicken piccata came with risotto, I usually don't order risotto on its own so happy to have it as a side, it was a bit hard and a few bites were chalky, but the rest were good. Loved the broccolini with capers, and left the lemon alone. Chicken was tender but also very small, but still deliciously flavored. Very attentive staff, wonderful ambiance with a nice breeze and nature surrounding our table. I think it's a very relaxing break from the other places we could've chosen in Westwood. The place is also does not charge for gratuity which is surprising with the great service included. May try to come back to treat a great coworker or come as a team!

I've been meaning to write this review... I came here at the beginning of June with some family…read morecelebrating a graduation. First off, the ambiance was delightful! I love the little animal paintings on the wall, and the wall made of books. It wasn't too busy the day we went, which was nice since it wasn't too loud. Now the food.... well that's the whole reason I'm writing this! I'm used to having dry af salmon at restaurants but this place blew my mind! I didn't know you were able to have your salmon cooked medium rare or well (like a normal steak), so when I was asked that I was taken back. I believed I chose on having it cooked medium. The whole dish -- flaky salmon, creamy cauliflower smash, well seasoned greens -- was an experience from start to finish. I haven't had a salmon dish that delicious in AGES!! Someone in the kitchen got down that day, so hats off to the chef! My fam was satisfied & they enjoyed their dishes as well. Unfortunately there was a mishap where some appetizers weren't brought out but we resolved that. The waiter was attentive & kind (and really handsome lol) I really wish I remembered his name, but he made the experience memorable as well. He was kind enough to step away from his duties to take a few group photos of my family. I'll def come back again, and next time I'll try their drinks!

No longer the Tuck Room, it's now the Huntsman. I'll start by saying the only reason this rating is…read morea 2 and not a 1 is because the food was tasty. I'll preface everything below with the fact that there were only 3 tables of customers in the restaurant and several bar and wait staff. It was NOT busy. The service is terrible. We were greeted and seated quickly. The girl getting our water could not remember if we ordered ice or not. Two trips later, the three of us had water. Our server approached us quickly but we were not ready to order. From this point on, it was like we were invisible. We ordered one appetizer (Guacamole Fresca w/ chips), a burger and the short rib grilled cheese. Our entrees were served ahead of our chips and guacamole when I commented, we were told they were still working on the appetizer. Seems odd that it takes more time to serve chips and guacamole than it does to prepare the entrees. No apology or acknowledgement from any staff members. My beer glass and my son's water glass sat empty for 10 minutes. When we asked for refills, it took nearly another 10 minutes to receive the beverages. Our server NEVER came to check on us. We were NEVER asked how we were doing or if we wanted dessert. When asking for our check, the server had to bypass us twice and then told us that we had to fill out the receipt before the card could be run. In a city with so many dining choices, service is as important as food quality and taste. The new management has work to do or this will be another failed restaurant. We will NOT be returning.

This is a lovely space. It's associated with the Hammer museum at UCLA. It's in the courtyard…read morewith an outdoor seating area, as well as indoor seating. There is jazzy latin tinged music playing and it's just beautiful. So that's a winner. This place was inspired by Alice Waters, who was a main force in the California Cuisine farm to table movement. Her restaurant in Berkeley, Chez Panisse, was the most amazing restaurant in the East Bay when I went to Cal. This place is far different. But it's great on its own terms. The menu tonight is themed with a movie playing at the Hammer. So it's not the normal fare. But from what I understand, they do a different prix fix menu every night, in addition to their normal offerings. This meal was wonderful. The first course was a poblano chile filled with a walnut based stuffing. It was delicate and brilliant. It was also a dish from the movie that was served at a wedding and everyone fell in love. The main was a medley of different seafoods (scallops, shrimp, clams, and tilefish) with vegetables (hominy, garlic, avocado, onion, and chile) and a lovely broth that was deconstructed and wonderful. The dessert was just enough too. It seemed to be inspired by the wedding cake from an early scene in the movie. Really great. The service is perfect. The waitperson was friendly and helpful. The food was served well timed and the plates cleared efficiently, never rushed. It was a great meal. I loved this place and I'd come again. This series is movies about food. Like Water for Chocolate is a movie I saw when I was in law school, and 29 (young). I loved this movie 33 years ago. I loved it again. The meal at LULU truly accented the film. Thank you LULU!

Great food; simply presented, not over seasoned. Great…read moreservice; never had to ask for more water, wine, etc. Great venue; covered/outdoor options in a beautiful courtyard. The menu changes almost daily depending on what is freshly available. And, not expensive. So, we can go back again. Special thanks to Patti and the rest of the staff.

My go-to for a casual fun spot! Really great food! all of the sandwiches are fantastic, but the…read moresteak sandwich and tator tots stand out for me!

Visited for lunch on a hot summer Sunday. Perfect A/C temperature setting. The video screens…read moreplayed an assortment of sports. Much to my pleasure they had a channel which displayed extreme sports. Dirt bike riding, cliff diving, ski jumping. Made me feel cooler just watching it. Usually I prefer making my own salad dressings (Green Goddess & 1000 Island) from scratch. Yeah I am that picky. So I was surprised I liked the Brixton Bowl with the soy miso dressing. I almost asked for extra dressing, it was that good. Made me want to try making my own version. The vegetables being edamame & carrots were tenderly cooked & lightly seasoned with care. The purple cabbage was crunchy & fresh. The white rice underneath hot and soft. Enjoyed the contrast of textures. Good sized portion too. So satisfied with this entree I declined the dessert which is rare! My bf ordered The Burger & cheesecake. He said it was good. I thought they looked beautiful. To top it off our waiter looked like Bad Bunny! What an unexpected treat on a hot summer day.

Recently stayed at the Palomar and dined at the Double Take a few times and this place was on…read morepoint! When a restaurant burger and fries tastes this good and also their breakfast is stellar... it's always a good thing. The burger was perfectly medium rare just like I asked in a Kaiser bun with caramelized onions and a garlic aioli with melted cheese with fries crispy and seasoned. It was a big portion and usually I don't finish but I ate the whole thing. At breakfast I went for the steak and eggs. On point! Great tomato and hollandaise (could have had more... yum) and more of those awesome fries. Also fast and quick service with a smile - super friendly! Ambiance is very trendy, LA.

We are staying in the Kimpton and ordered room service from here. The negative was the menu was…read morefairly limited with no options to ask for things like a basic cocktail, water or condiments. And it was impossible to get in-room dining or the restaurant on the phone to order or make requests. (Went to a mailbox) That being said, hotel had an option to text requests to front desk and after we'd ordered online using the QR code we were able to send requests to the front desk. That did the trick and our order arrived promptly with everything we'd asked the front desk for. Food was delicious so it all worked out fine.

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.

I had the breakfast burrito this morning and I won't say anything but the fact that it was life…read morechanging. I now appreciate colours smells and tastes more due to this incredible creation. I also ordered halloumi on the side, and the voluptuous and smooth texture was world class. My date (who was fabulous company I must add) ordered the banana bread, and although I was too full to try that the wafting smell of freshly baked banana was sensational to my nose buds. The only negative was chai latte wasn't brilliant. The staff were very friendly and also looked very clean and trendy so respect. I, however, do fear I will never reach the peak of scranning that first bite of the burrito ever again, and the future looks bleak. So I will have to come here everyday for the significant future. Good day- sincerely, the British baddie food review. (my first EVER 5 star review)

Got seated right away, but waited way too long for the table server…read more We used to love great white, and tried all locations. But recent experiences being disappointing. It was 3pm today, not busy at all. the quality of food and the services really need to keep up. Even a simple chocolate milk we ordered for kids came with the coco powder on the ice instead of mixed in the drink. Shrimp pasta was too spicy. And the restaurant app is a joke... Another location encouraged us to download the app and collect points, but this location just told us that all the great white restaurants stopped using the app.

What a great place to dine that serves up bold and flavorful dishes. I very much enjoyed the…read moreambiance and presentation end to end. The service here is excellent and everything ran smoothly with zero issues. The bread and butter here is excellent while waiting for your meal. I had the beef stroganoff, which is a comfort dish for me. It's hearty and delicious so I couldn't wait to try this dish. I was certainly surprised because I was not expecting it to be incredibly flavorful. It was so good I couldn't stop eating it. Highly recommended! We ended our meal with the devil's advocate flourless chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream, which was delicious for being flourless. What a perfect way to end a tasty meal. My only complaint is the parking because we didn't know where we could park. We ended up getting a ticket because we thought we could park nearby. Definitely recommend asking where to park to avoid a ticket. Overall, we very much enjoyed our dining experience and will certainly be back to try other menu items.

Overall, I'd give 3.5 stars. Granville is a chain restaurant, similar to the likes of Olive garden,…read moreChilies, etc, but probably a tad more upscale in terms of the overall decor and vibe. Service was fine, but nothing special. We were greeted, seated and the waitress took our orders. Once the food arrived, our waitress barely came by again except towards the end to drop off our check. Other staff did come by to clear our empty plates from the table, so that was nice. We did notice that they only provided 1 serving spoon for all of our dishes. Would've liked a serving utensil with each dish to minimize cross-contamination and mixing of flavors. Throughout our dining, there were flies and small bugs flying around, which was off-putting and annoying as we had to keep swatting them away from landing on our food. 1. Farmhouse Beet Salad (5/5) It's a good thing this was the 1st dish to arrive at our table as it left a good 1st impression. The roasted organic beets were fresh and had that earthy-tone to it. Dressed with their lemon-oregano vinaigrette, feta, arugula, and candied pecans. OMG, those candied pecans were heavenly. It's crunchy and toasted to perfection. the candied flavor of it was addictingly delicious. If they have a menu item of candied pecans, I'll order it any day. 2. Trio Taco (2.5/5) You can choose between chicken, steak, shrimp, plant-based chicken, or jackfruit. We opted for steak. The steak was fine, but for BBQ sauce used was just a dish killer. They need to rethink the choice of sauce used in these tacos. Also, not a fan of corn tortilla. Wish they gave a choice between corn and flour tortilla. 3. Artisan Bread & Butter (5/5) Their sourdough bread sliced, grilled and brushed generously with garlic olive oil. Severed with a side of whipped duckfat butter. I've never had duck fat butter before, so this was a pleasant experience to try. Not to worry, there's no duck flavor at all. It's almost like cream cheese but lighter and airer. 4. Ahi Filet (1.5/5) Sesame-crusted ahi with a side wasabi aioli. The ahi was so-so; definitely, not the freshest and there's no "melt-in-your mouth" joy. The wasabi aioli sauce was good though. There is a subtle spice kick from the wasabi. It's served with a side of soba noodles that was gingery and peanuty in flavor. Unfortunately, the noodles were overcooked as they stuck to each other in clumps. 5. Bacon & Blue Burger (4.5/5) Quite a satisfying burger consisting of wagyu beef, duroc bacon, aged blue cheese, caramelized onions, and arugula. It's juicy, meaty, slightly tangy from the horseradish aioli and sweet from the port wine reduction. The brioche bun was pleasantly soft. 6. Thai Ginger Salad (3/5) This salad consists of romaine lettuce as the base. It is dressed with Thai sesame dressing, which was underwhelming. The toppings for this salad include fresh mango cubes, slaw, slices of avocado, fresh peanut bits, tomato and soba noodles. It's not a bad salad, but for the price, I do not think it is worth it. 7. Superfood Longevity Salad (4/5) A salad consisting of mixed greens (lacinato kale and spring mix) with a variety of rich, nutritious toppings (organic beets, quinoa, pomegranate, radish, blueberries, almonds, dried Bing cherries, and pepitas). The dressing is a sherry vinaigrette that's tangy, creamy and light. All the ingredients came together well. If you are looking for a hearty salad, this is for you. 8. Hibiscus Rosé (4/5) Sparkling rosé with hibiscus flavor infused with grapefruit skin to give it a bit of citrus note and topped off with a micro flower to add a special touch of decor to the drink. In summary, the food looks better than it actually tastes. Come here if you want to eat out with a large party for celebration, but otherwise, I wouldn't recommend it for a special night out as the price does not justify the experience.