Food was awesome and you could literally taste how fresh the fish was. I'll definitely be back not…read moreonly for the food but service. I've been to many restaurant lately where you can tell that the workers don't care. Not the case here. Left happy, full, and excited that I found my new happy hour spot!! Our waitress(olivia)on Friday made us feel so welcome she took the time to explain the menu and answer a lot of questions we had on the New Zealand fish selection. She sold us on the fish and chips and the pacific ceviche both amazing. We noticed the market was empty when we left around 8:30 Olivia still grabbed us 4 g salmon fillets even though the market had already been closed for the night!, we left with a full belly and great service . Will definitely be back!!!!!!

I had been craving to go to a restaurant that specializes in Seafood and this place was recommended…read moreto me by some co-workers. I got there with my mother and was greeted by a very lovely gentleman named Clark. He told us we could sit wherever so we seated ourselves in the outside area. He came over right away with the menus and asked if we had been there before to which we responded had not. He went over the menu with us and answered any questions we had regarding the menu. He was very sociable and friendly. We chatted with him and put in an order for the Kiwi Chowder. I ordered a Modelo and my mother ordered a glass of orange blend wine. He came over with the drinks a while later and the Kiwi chowder and have us plenty of time to sit and enjoy the dish before we ordered our main courses. The kiwi chowder was delicious and came with little crackers. The clams and mussels were so tasty and the Ora King Salmon was a nice treat. After a while he came back and served me the Fisherman's Mixed Basket and my mother got the Fish tacos with fish of the day for them being Sword Fish. The fisherman's basket was amazing and paired perfectly with my beer. I had never had clams,mussels, snapper, and oysters all together and they were so good I wish I could have them more frequently. The place was very cute and sat quietly with good music playing. Not current music but music that really fit the place and set the vibe. I will be coming back here and if you ever go, there is no bad choice for the fish, the service is stupendous and I haven't gotten anything like it in forever, and if you meet Clark enjoy a friendly conversation with him.

A nice pub experience, just what you wanted given the signage and area. Nice place to eat outside…read moreand watch the sunset. Reasonable range of pub beers, including their own ale which I think was great. I like buffalo chicken with extra buffalo sauce at a place like this. Theirs had a great thick breading. Only 2 objections: 1. One piece of chicken was undercooked, I'm guessing it went into the fryer frozen. Obviously that's not what anyone wants. But I understand mistakes happen, took a star off. 2. Not their fault but the Santa Monica PD were teaching 5 by constantly to do absolutely nothing, Santa Monica I found you a budget savings. Constant revving and sirens to just make another lap. Not the restaurant's fault just wanted to give readers a heads up if they're looking for a romantic night or can't do loud. Overall I'd go back for sunset, especially after some budget trimming.

I always wanted to try this place since we drove by it one time. Finally, we came here after the…read moreCHLA Walk and Play event. It was a fun place to go to. The environment is very British, obviously. The waitress was very polite and carried a beautiful accent according to our friend's child. This added to the theme of the restaurant. The food was surprisingly good and we really enjoyed it. The puff pastry items were the best. They also have an importer type store next to the restaurant for souvenirs.

We came to Santa Monica Seafood for a birthday dinner, and it couldn't have been a better choice…read more Everything tasted incredibly fresh. The oysters and salmon were especially memorable--about as fresh as seafood gets. We ended up ordering far more than we probably should have, but it gave us a chance to sample a good cross-section of the menu. We started with a half dozen oysters and the mussels before moving on to the branzino, cioppino, and Yukon potatoes. Everything was excellent, and the portions were generous enough that we brought more than half of our entrées home for another meal. I'd only been to the seafood market once before, but this dinner reminded me that there's much more to this place than buying fresh fish. Since I work nearby, I've already decided to make Friday stops part of my routine so I can pick up fresh seafood for dinner on the way home. Would we come back? Absolutely. Whether you're looking for an outstanding seafood meal or fresh fish to take home, Santa Monica Seafood is well worth the visit.

The oysters were delicious, though one of them wasn't very fresh，all the others were super fresh!…read moreThe crab linguine had a rich, flavorful sauce and was packed with crab meat. And the crab cakes was amazing！ The service was thoughtful and great! The vibe was so relaxing, great for drinks and hanging out.

Firestone Walker brewing Company is one of my favorite dining experiences that I've had recently. …read more The vibes, the lighting, the openness of it. I was thoroughly impressed. The servers were awesome. They always stopped by checking in on you. Make sure we have everything we need. They were available. Loved it. So I got the Firestone fried chicken sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. The first thing I wanna say is it was massive you're not getting cheated or scammed out of your money proportions are phenomenal and the sandwich is delicious. The chicken was fried perfect nice crispy juicy tons of flavor. The bacon was cooked perfectly also very crispy very crunchy and the sauce the jalapeño slaw on the potato bun. It's a great combo. I was thoroughly thoroughly impressed with a sandwich.. the fries well season nice crispy that this was a great experience. I had a blast year. I would come back 10 times out of 10.

An okay experience. The service was lacking for a such a large establishment…read more Parking was a challenge on the premisses but there is plenty of residential parking close by if you don't mind walking. We went at 4pm on Saturday and got seated inside at a booth for a party of 3. The hostess explained to us that we could order from a QR CODE on the table or from a sever but a sever never came tomorrow table to greet us or take our order. We had to get our own water which they had available at our he bar. Once we ordered from the QR Code our orders would come out. They came out in pieces, not all together so some people got drinks and food and some were still waiting. Servers would drop off food/drinks but nothing else. They didn't give us appetizer plates or peppers/cheese for our pizza. No one came to ask if we were doing okay and we had to look for someone to ask for to go boxes for our leftovers. The food and beer was good but the service was terrible.

My first time trying Peruvian food and wow!!…read more The Lomo Saltado was so tender and flavorful. The fried fish tacos were perfectly battered and fried, I liked the onions on top as it helps cut through the friedness of it all. Yucca fries were delish, dip it in the green sauce and it's perfection. The ceviche was fresh and bright. Love the citrusy sauce at the bottom, yum! The corn is not like the regular corn we have at the grocery store. It has a bit more bite to it in terms of texture like it's not soft. Passion fruit juice was absolutely needed after all day on the beach. The cake has swirls of dulce de leche, very tasty. I would come back just for the lomo saltado alone! Service was friendly and fast. They have a few tables inside and a few outside. Right on the Venice boardwalk so if you dine outside, you also get a show with your meal.

March 20, 2026 | Friday | Venice Beach Boardwalk | What a fun and continued adventure when I met up…read morewith my neighbor once again, as I randomly spotted a colorful looking exotic restaurant! The location turned out to be El Huarique Peruvian Kitchen! What a delicious find that turns up the flavor and definitely the heat! Be careful what you ask for! Haha! Fish Ceviche | Yes, please! Now, at first bite, for some odd reason, I thought the dish was going to be hot, but it was cold and absolutely delicious! Taking our server Mauricio's advice, I tried each item separately on my plate and then mixed it up... Yummy! New flavors had my taste buds doing a happy dance over and over again! Haha! I would absolutely 100% get this dish again! The flavors were electric once combined! Turn up the Heat | Our server Mauricio asked my spice level and I confidently said spicy! He asked if I was sure and I told him the story about me being in India, requesting a spicier version of a dish & the Chef coming out to take a look at me, because he couldn't believe I wanted spicier! Haha! Comedy Hour | I was enjoying every flavorful bite of the Fish Ceviche, when all of a sudden my body started to heat up! I was like, I can handle a bit of spice... And then suddenly my tongue got really warm and I could hardly feel it... Then my eyes started to water... And suddenly I lost focus in the conversation I was having with my friend & the traveler! I could hardly talk, because it was honestly that spicy! Haha! I bet it was also the sneaky little red onions, in addition to the other spices! Help, Please | I spotted Mauricio and asked him if he had any bread or yogurt, because my mouth was on fire! He didn't! He recommended water, which I had already tried! My friend, she recommended plantains, which I had also tried! The traveler ended up recommending the lettuce on my plate, which ended up helping for sure! After a while, my mouth started to cool down, thank goodness! Eye Spot Spice | Just when my mouth started to cool down, my friend accidentally touched her eye, which must have had spice on it! The girl at the next table, dining with her significant other, immediately came to her rescue! I asked our server Mauricio for a cup of water so she could flush out her eye! The girl at the next table told her to rub her eye with her hair... Which oddly helped! Plantains | I can always appreciate plantains, as I love them! They arrived at our table and quite plentiful! I appreciated that the flavor was just the right amount of sweet and savory... Perfect! As conversation flowed easily between me, my friend, and the traveler! I invited him to enjoy the plantains with us, which he did! Fried Rice | My friend, ordered this dish and invited me to share it with her! OMG! I highly recommend, so flavorful and definitely shareable! I happily enjoyed every bite that I put onto my plate! Customer Service | Mauricio was top-tier! He was patient, kind and so much fun to explore the menu with! He really wanted us to have the Peruvian experience, considering it was both me and my friends first time having Peruvian food... as far as I know! Seating | Both inside and outside! We sat on the outside patio! Happy Meeting | While waiting for my friend to arrive at the restaurant, a friendly worldwide traveler, who was currently in town, helped me with the menu! Though his meal included chicken, a dish he frequently orders when he's in town, he invited me to explore the veggie part of the menu and mentioned that the food was really good here! Something made me trust his recommendation and I'm glad I did! We had fun chatting with the friendly traveler! Overall | Oh my goodness! Hahaha! Between the flavorful Fish Ceviche that was too hot to handle, sweet and savory Plantains, the customer service via Mauricio, an extension of me and my friends spa day, & other friendly customers, made for a memorable evening! I'm excited to do it again, definitely turning down the spice level and exploring more of the menu! Thanks again, Mauricio & the friendly traveler! We shall all meet again! Let's go!!

The Albright is a seafood joint that offer a wide variety of food and drinks at a reasonably…read moretourist price. Customers will find great choices from this place. And. they are located at the board walk of Santa Monica Pier. I got myself a lobster roll and tuna melt sandwiches. Both are phenomenal in flavor and taste. They have spacious indoor and outdoor area with great atmosphere. To order food, you need to do it at the counter. Service was spot on. Overall, it's a nice seafood spot.

Great food and ambiance. It's right on the pier so if you come at the right time, you can get a…read moreglimpse of the sunset Food was decent. We ordered Ms. Kim's seafood soup, the clam chowder, shrimp cocktail, and the catch of the day (Mahi Mahi). The soup was bland and lacked what I assumed was the Korean inspired flavor of Jampong. The chowder was good but was on the more savory side and the shrimp cocktail was fresh, thick and juicy. The downer for me was the catch of the day. The vegetables and salad were tasty but the fish was very bland and on the tougher side. It came with a mango salsa but I didn't get any of the flavor of salsa. Everything was pretty pricey as well. Overall costed us $100. Originally I wanted the grilled lobster or fresh crab but it didn't seem worth $70 for me. Overall it was a good experience, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way for this restaurant.

My first time at The Whaler, and it's pretty much exactly what you'd expect -- and what you want --…read morefrom a bar right on Venice Beach. It's been there for some time, so there's a bit of grime and decay almost everywhere you look. And if it isn't exactly "charming," it's very comfortable and welcoming, with an ocean breeze blowing through the open, upstairs deck, and a friendly staff working hard to keep everyone happy. The upstairs patio area was pretty full when I arrived, but I snagged a seat at the bar and still got to enjoy both the view and the breeze. They have a nice selection of beachy cocktails (the gals next to me were drinking out of fresh-cut coconuts), and a quite a few beers on tap (with plenty of ice cold glasses at the ready). To get things going, I ordered a Don Julio tequila neat, and the pour was generous. I also ordered a Caesar Salad with Blackened Shrimp, which was delivered after only about 5 minutes. Despite the swiftness of the prep, the salad was quite good. Baby Gem lettuce, nicely coated with a creamy-but-not-too-creamy dressing that had a robust, garlicky flavor that was pleasing rather than overpowering. Yes, there were the ubiquitous croutons; but there were also quite a few fried capers, which added an appealing, extra layer to the flavor profile. The Blackened Shrimp that I added were small but plentiful, and very nicely seasoned, providing a solid smack of spice that contrasted well against the dressing. It really was a very good salad. The gals to my right were eating freshly shucked oysters that looked quite good. They must have enjoyed them, because they ordered another dozen. Across from me, a body builder chowed down on a great-looking burger, and everyone at the bar seemed to really be enjoying their food. The servers -- Lily and Arian -- were swift and chatty despite being pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon. This isn't the fanciest place you can eat in the area, but it's certainly one of the friendliest, and definitely one of the most satisfying.

Takeaway food menu above order window says "burgers, sandwiches & wraps add fries, salad or soup…read more+$5" I order the chicken Caesar wrap and order the soup Gal taking my order asks if I want a bowl or cup? I say I'll just do the $5 soup She says it's not $5 it'll cost $7 I say it says $5 on menu right here above your window She says "well on my order tablet screen it says $7 and cannot change it" So instead of getting soup, a drink and btw I was going to order the buttermilk chicken strips too I decided to only order the wrap and took the rest of my lunch funds somewhere else. I still tipped $1 because I'm nice but it's always something with pricing at The Whaler just so you know

H. Salt Fish & Chips is the place for fried seafood platters. Everything is made to order, so call…read morein for pick-up or wait 15-20 minutes. The complex has a small parking lot. For the food: When I have cravings for fish tacos, I pick up dinner plate and cabbage slaw from Trader Joe's. They heat up nicely in air fryer. They also have sushi combos and rolls

H. Salt Fish and Chips holds a special place in many people's hearts, evoking nostalgia for those…read morewho grew up eating there. I recently learned that it's under new ownership, with a remodeled shop and an updated menu. As it was my first visit today, this is my perspective. Upon entering, I was greeted warmly and received helpful recommendations. The staff even brought my food and condiments to the table. I tried the London Special ($13.99), which includes two shrimp and two fish and chips - a great way to sample their offerings. When I arrived, there was only one person and one couple dining, but the place quickly filled up. Luckily, I managed to get a table. The friendly staff brought my food, along with five sauces: chili oil, hot sauce, ketchup, vinegar, and tartar sauce. They also provided packets of salt, fitting for the restaurant's name. The food was served piping hot, so be careful! It's fried in a tempura-style batter, which is quite heavy. I found the shrimp to have a small meat-to-batter ratio, but the fish was the star. I recommend drenching your fries in vinegar and dipping the fish in a combination of hot sauce and tartar sauce - it's delicious!

We had a great experience and great food at N17 The Lane! I see some recent complaints regarding…read moreservice during the World Cup. It's clear they've put intentional effort into improving this week, as service was a highlight for us. Our waiter, Sunny, was so polite, quick, and communicative. He had a lot of tables to cover, as it was a packed and chaotic room during the Mexico vs. Ecuador game last night. The N17 burger and fries (both the regular shoe string fries and sweet potato fries) were fantastic! Both were cooked just right, very flavorful, and the fries were nice and crispy. The atmosphere and design of the restaurant in front isn't your typical "sports bar" - it feels more like a cute, sunny brunch restaurant with high-quality screens for sports viewing - but the clientele feels just like any other sports bar would :) It was very lively and fun to watch with others last night. For the World Cup, they've opened up their event space in the back which is not set up like a typical restaurant - but it was great for viewing! The screens are HUGE and very high-quality.

I don't understand how a "sports bar" decides to host an event for the World Cup yet can't provide…read moredecent service and/or a welcoming environment for such an event. Listen, I understand being busy is one thing but blatantly ignoring paying customers that have been sitting and waiting to be served for 20-30 minutes after only ordering two drinks is strange to me. And then to come back and ask if we wanted to remove the items we already ordered without us having to bring it up just lets me know that you remembered all this time but chose not to serve us until someone had to go ask to be served AGAIN. Even other venues that are 5x bigger than this one have better customer service/attentiveness. We also ordered the bottomless mimosas and only got through 2 bottles because it took them 20 minutes to bring out the first one and another 15 to bring out the second one when it was asked for. And on top of that, they act like they're doing YOU a favor by bringing out the food & drinks that YOU paid for. I have never written a negative review before but this experience was awful; just a waste of money &, what should have been, a good time.

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.