Had a great time. We got the lasagna and it was delicious. Nike was our server and he was awesome…read more He was so kind and brought the energy.

emma was such a great server she made our experience worth it! would definitely be back just to…read moreexperience her energy.

Had such a great experience at Edgemar in Santa Monica. We went on a Sunday during Coachella…read moreweekend, so LA was basically a ghost town and we found street parking right away. The ambiance is beautifully done, modern coastal. Perfect for a comfortable but elevated dinner. We started with the bread service, chili wontons, and gem lettuce. The bread service was my favorite, warm, soft, and the miso butter was divine. The chili wontons were also a standout, especially if you enjoy dim sum. They had great flavor and balance. The gem lettuce was fresh and simple, reminiscent of Jon & Vinny's in the best way. For entrees we had the butter shrimp and Scottish salmon, both really good, no complaints. But honestly the appetizers stole the show for me. Would definitely come back just to try more of the starters. Such a good spot.

My husband and I went to Edgemar for a low key Valentine's dinner. It was our first time here and…read morehonestly probably our last. The space is really nice and the vibe is great. It was a Saturday night and pretty empty, but we did go on the earlier side. Our server was also really friendly and attentive, definitely a highlight. The food just didn't hit for us. The bread service was disappointing and looked nothing like the photos we saw. Not sure if we got the wrong thing, but it wasn't good. The shrimp toast was decent but super heavy. The Caesar was not great, and no one mentioned it comes with whole anchovies on top. I'm fine with anchovy in the dressing, but the actual pieces were a lot. The chicken karaage was okay, again really heavy, but the sauce was the best part. We also tried the taco special which was just alright, nothing memorable. Overall, the vibe and service were good, but the food didn't live up to it. Probably wouldn't come back.

Great lounge / restaurant bar in Santa Monica. Dark but not…read moretoo dark. Good music with cool vibe. I tried almost everything on the menu. From oysters to a couple bottles of wine . Service was great. The bartender made us feel at home. Most definitely will be back.

Chelsea is a great choice for a classy & elegant evening. The inside has very modern style decor…read morewith dim lighting that really sets the tone for a date night. The menu felt a bit limiting considering the few options for entrees. They serve American food, which really just means a bunch of random things. The Wasabi Pea Crusted Ahi might sound intimidating & kinda weird, but i'm glad J ordered it. The fish itself tastes very plain but fresh. The crust is what gives this dish flavor. I enjoyed trying this dish, but I think i'll leave it as a one-time experience. The service was excellent. You can really feel that this is a family owned business that has a lot of love being poured into it. Chelsea has a lot of potential in my opinion & for that reason, I'd be willing to give it another visit some day.

Went to hillstone for the first time since I've heard great things about it and it seriously lived…read moreup to the hype. Service was 11/10! Everyone was so friendly and attentive. Our waiter constantly checked on us and never did we have to ask for extra water or other things. They would just always make sure we were all good. Food was really tasty, I really liked the kale and sashimi the acid balanced really well with the fennel and cashews. The chicken sandwich and French dip were HUGE while the bread was so fluffy. Overall great experience and would come again. Note: I did make a reservation (and highly recommend to as it was packed on a Tuesday night). Parking options are metered parking or parking in one of the structures.

We stopped here at Hillstone after catching a movie on 3rd street and it was busy, but we were able…read moreto snag a booth. First off the service was wonderful. Drink: got a dirty martini and asked for extra Olives and they did not disappoint. Food: My friend got the steak and loved it, the fries were perfect! I believe i got the special, it was salmon of some kind with some extra. It was delicious. The shrimp and Mac roll was also good. The ambiance of this place is trendy, could be a little loud depending on the time since it was packed around 6:30 on a Thursday. There's a lot near so parking was also a breeze.

Back at The Brixton this weekend for brunch. Food is still…read moreridiculously delicious. I decided to try the Brixton Cubano sandwich...very very good. Brussels sprouts were phenomenal. They also have brown sugar chicken wings!!! Short rib poutine never misses. Deviled eggs...just try everything. Lol You won't regret it. Staff is always amazing. Lance is still the best and so is Pedro! I love it here. It's technically a "bar" layout, but it just never feels like it. Had a great time today.

A quick stop before going to McCabes. You cannot beat the everyday 3:30 - 7:30 pm happy hour. Food…read moreand cocktails! We split the Reuben sandwich with tater tots (not on happy hour), but more than enough food for the two of us. Pedro was super friendly and mixed up a couple of tasty cocktails.

Yum!!! This place was so fun for brunch, we highly…read morerecommend you make a reservation. This was Valentine's Day so there were lots of people enjoying the great weather. They have a beautiful outdoor area as well as as a sufficient indoor space. The nonalcoholic drinks, the strawberry spritzer, and the honeydew refresher. We're both amazing not too sweet just very refreshing. We enjoyed so many great dishes their hamburgers with the Portuguese bun very very good. Their breakfast burrito burritos are great their hangers steak you cannot go wrong with any of your choices from the menu. There is parking here and there however we found out as we were sitting down that they do offer a $15 valet Next time surfing fox....

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.

We had a very good experience here! Our waitress was friendly, fast, and gave great…read morerecommendations! We split two appetizers, which was plenty due to the portion size. Drinks were delicious and the vibe was fun!

I finally made it to The Misfit in Santa Monica, and honestly, the interior is giving major…read moreBalthazar-meets-Parisian-speakeasy energy. It's located in the old Clock Tower building, and the Art Deco decor is absolutely stunning--dark enough to hide a bad day but vibrant enough for a girls' night. The Vibe: It's loud, lively, and perfectly "bohemian chic". If you're coming on a weekend, prepare for a crowd, but it's the good kind of crowded where everyone looks like they just came from a gallery opening. The Food: I'm still thinking about the Crispy Chicken Sandwich--it was juicy, perfectly seasoned, and came with a fennel-apple slaw that actually felt fresh. We also shared the Bacon Wrapped Dates (obviously) and the Hand Cut Kennebec Fries, which arrive in a bowl so huge it could basically be its own zip code. The Drinks: Their Happy Hour is arguably the best in the city. I had the Japanese Dream with matcha, and it was expertly crafted--not too sweet, which is my biggest pet peeve. The "Misfit" Moment: The service can be a tiny bit slow when it's "rammed," and there's a 4% kitchen fee that feels a bit unnecessary, but they make up for it with those complimentary sea salt chocolate chip cookies at the end. They are warm, gooey, and life-changing. One major heads-up: I heard a rumor they might be closing their doors on April 18th due to some landlord drama, so get there while you still can.

GET THE SMOKED ALBACORE dip, do it! It's soooo good the salting crackers are the perfect combo. I…read morealso ordered the shrimp it came Ruth cause of melted butter delicious! Couldn't get enough. I ordered the cheeseburger - this is their popular item on the menu they prepare the meat every morning for that days business. It took about 25 minutes for a table but we grabbed a glass of wine while we waited. Our waiter was very friendly, cheerful and helpful. It's perfect for family- kid friendly, large parties and date nights. I would definitely return for the apps and burger. I'm certain everything on the menu is just as great as what I ordered.

Ugggh. What a lousy cheeseburger. Mushy. Huge in height…read moreto visually impress, and difficult to physically eat, oozing all over the place, developing into a wet mess. Tasteless except for the pickles. What a struggle. I finally gave up 2/3 through. I realized I was forcing myself to eat it just to have something in my stomach. So then we ordered two so-called French fries. They are hardened little chips. None of the five of us at our table could stand them, and that included my grandson who normally likes crispier fries. He tried cutting 2 or 3 of them with a knife, and couldn't. I could tell my husband was very so-so about his salad. My daughter-in-law liked her Asian noodle salad though. My grandson liked his plain hamburger on a bare bun - how ridiculously basic. My son liked his pasta. At this point, we all decided on no dessert because the batting average was so low. Obviously, not coming back.

Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm on weekdays ..11 am-7pm on weekends. 50% off drinks and Deviled Eggs or…read morePizza! We arrived before 7pm and our group of 4 ordered cocktails on the HH and shared the deviled eggs. Nice thirst quenching and tasty deviled eggs. 5 stars! Dinner: Scotch Salmon was cooked with the top crunchy with the fish perfectly cooked over sauteed kale, arugula and garbanzo beans and beautifully presented. Meatballs and hand-rolled pasta was tasty, per my husband. 5 stars for presentation and taste. Dessert: gelato and Sundae! We all loved our gelato and my husband loved his Sundae. Service: 4 stars, only because it took a long time for our plates to be removed and we had to wave down the server to come over . Ambience: 5 stars! Reminiscent of the former Ingo's Tasty Diner which has a cool hip vintage vibe. The store next door has an array of gift items and all the way in the back is a nice patio for dining too!! Noise level was not too loud. We were able to have a conversation at our table. Street parking. Make sure to read the parking signs. The streets north and south of Wilshire are for permit parking only. Vegetarian options are plenty.

Where do I even start?? I went to Diner Antonette for the first time last night and I plan to be…read moreback many, many times. Diner Antonette's happy hour alone is incredible (1/2 off beer, wine, cocktails open until 7- even better than their former sister restaurant The Misfit), but the absolute highlight is the fact that you can buy a bottle of wine from their gift shop next door and drink it at the restaurant with no corkage fee. We split a $20 bottle that probably would have been $12-14 per glass elsewhere. Last night I spent $60 total for an appetizer, entree, and my portion of the wine. In this city in 2026 that is totally unheard of. The food was great, too, and staff was friendly and attentive. See you soon!

I read the many excellent reviews and decided to try TR out(right across from Santa Monica…read morelibrary). It's a smaller place but all the outdoor seats were open and I liked the cozy corner seat with a great heat lamp(sometimes at other restaurants they don't work or too far from the table). So I really enjoyed the ambience, there are some sketchy people walking by but that's to be expected and nobody tried to interfere with my dinner. Service by waiter David was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and attentive. I really enjoyed the "Codebreaker"craft beer from Long Beach. I decided on the popular oxtail dumplings which were great but could have been a few more of them . The entree hangar steak was also excellent with the asparagus spears and perfectly cooked medium rare. Overall, TR was a wonderful eating experience. Highly recommended.

The food here was genuinely excellent. every dish we ordered was flavorful, fresh, and honestly…read moreworth the hype. I really wanted to leave a glowing review because the kitchen absolutely delivered. That said, the service was incredibly frustrating. I understand it was Valentine's Day, and as someone who also works in the service industry, I tried to be patient and empathetic all night. I know holidays are chaotic. But our server was inattentive, dismissive, and overall made the experience way more annoying than it needed to be. I won't say where we were sitting because I don't want this server to get in trouble. Could've been a bad night for him. But you gotta lock in. At one point, he verballed the dessert options so quickly and with such an irritated tone that we just decided to cancel dessert altogether because he genuinely sounded fed up with us being there. It completely changed the vibe of the night. Ironically, the food runner was the one keeping everything together. He was kind, attentive, and actually seemed to care, so I ended up tipping him cash separately because I wanted to make sure he got something for his effort. I'd still come back for the food, but I really hope the service experience improves because it took away from what could've been a great night.