Nike B was amazing. The food was great and he helped us a lot. The ambience was amazing.read more

It was perfect, everything was really good and our server Nike B was really nice and made the…read moreexperience more enjoyable! We'll be back for sure

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

We celebrated my friend's birthday here last night and I'm so glad we decided to come here! I think…read morethe gentleman who seated us might have been the owner, he was very kind and welcoming. Our server, Murray, was so patient with us and was amazing all around. We were very indecisive and he gave us great recommendations, and was attentive, welcoming, and when needed, gave us our space to enjoy the meal. Thank you, Murray! We started with the Rye me a River cocktail and the Mezcal cocktail which were both perfect for our tastes. My mezcal drink was beautiful with a black salt rim and beautiful Smokey flavor (along with the word Chelsea spelled out on my ice cube). My friend loved his Rye me a River cocktail. For food, we started with the oysters and lobster sliders which I don't get a picture of, but they were both great!!! The lobster sliders were actually my favorite bite of the whole meal. My friend devoured the oysters, he loved them so much. We then had the boar ragu tagliatelle which was excellent. It was sweeter than most ragus that I've had, but that was my friend's favorite dish of the whole night. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly, absolutely perfectly, and the pistachio crust was delicious. We ordered steak frites and asked that the fries be truffle fries, which they kindly accommodated. So glad we asked because the truffle fries were delicious, they came with a cilantro dipping sauce that was delectable! The steak itself was cooked perfectly, and the gravy accompaniment was an excellent complement to the steak. We also got the peanut butter and chocolate turnover for my friend's birthday. Yall, it was SO good! It really exceeded my expectations. We will definitely be back! My friend was so happy with his birthday meal!! We found street parking, but they do have valet if you need it as well. The interior of the restaurant is lovely, great for a date night. They have dimmer lighting, and great booths and tables throughout the space. The bar is beautiful and has a small tv screen in case you want to watch something but it's small enough and out of the way that it's not distracting at all if you don't want to watch any sporting event.

Great space and interesting menu inspired from a diverse amount of sources. It felt like a perfect…read morerepresentation of why LA is such a great melting pot of different cultures. Treated my friend to dinner her for letting us stay at her place for a night. Oysters: With lemon ginger vinaigrette, fresh oysters and beautiful plate. My kids are used to it with only lemon so we ate them and they were great. Yellowtail & Watermelon Sashimi: Chili oil, ponzu, onion, serrano. Wonderful combo with the watermelon, haven't had it like this before and would repeat. Sweet Corn & Ricotta Ravioli: Thai green curry based sauce. It was delicious but deceptively spicy. My kids tried eating some but it was too hot for them and we ate the rest. Seared Tandoori Scallops: Saffron risotto, tarragon beurre blanc. The risotto was so good! New Zealand Seabass: Baby bok choy, white rice, coconut lemongrass broth. Kids destroyed this one, it tasted clean and healthy.

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.

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.

very unassuming under a hotel, but i almost want to gatekeep this happy hour next to the pier…read morebecause we enjoyed it so much... "sunset hour" is every monday-friday from 3-6 pm and the food is delicious and all vegetarian!! :) drink prices are okay, but i would come back for a snack. the patio is also dog friendly! the crispy brussel sprouts were to die for! they added some nuts on top for a nice crunch, and who doesn't love manchego. the fox fries were also great, and had a nice crunch to them, as well as a good kick of spice! the chips and guac with the togarashi spice was something i didn't know i needed on my tortilla chips, we had to ask for more! the staff was very friendly and accommodating to our dietary preferences!! can't wait to come back

Dined here on a Wednesday afternoon. Since it was the middle of the day on a weekday, there was no…read morewait...no crowd. It was pretty empty. It's very cute inside with indoor and outdoor seating as well as bar seating. The server was very attentive and seated us right away. Once we placed our order, the food came out pretty quick. I started with the ceviche which was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The sauce was so yummy! For my main course I kept going back and forth between the Branzino with arugula and the fish tacos. The server told me that the tacos are more popular so I went with the fish tacos. Glad I did! The grilled fish tacos is a must try! My mom ordered the fish and chips... sadly she was disappointed. The first was under cooked and kind of slimy. So she didn't finish her meal. Overall, I would dine here again and next time I will try the branzino and some cocktails!

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.

I've eaten at R&D Kitchen in Yountville, Dallas, and Orange County, but this update is for the…read moreSanta Monica location -- my backyard! Per their website, R&D means all locations, so I guess consistency is the whole point. Great food, top-notch service, quaint atmosphere like always. We shared the dip duo first (must order), then I got the Knife and Fork Tuna Burger -- pan-seared ahi, iceberg, red onion, tomato. It's a limited item so ask about it if you don't see it on the menu. Ahi was cooked perfectly. We also shared a housemade chocolate chip cookie for dessert -- great way to end the meal. Can't go wrong here, and glad to have one this good so close to home!

What a treat! During a summer in Orange County, we decided to plan a visit to LACMA and my…read morefavorite specialty boutique, Citron on Montana Ave. At Citron, we asked for a restaurant recommendation and the lovely Alex highly recommended R+D Kitchen. Thank you Alex! We loved R+D Kitchen! We lucked out on parking on Montana Ave. and were able to be seated immediately for a Sunday late lunch. Service is outstanding, with each and every staff interaction was a joy from the charming host to all servers. We had the fantastic Shrimp Louie, salad which included 4 huge, perfectly steamed shrimp and a luscious herby thousand island dressing, plus a perfectly cooked cheese omelette with Monterrey jack cheese (rather than the goat cheese). Delicious! Entrees came with a slice of toasted french-style bread which was the perfect accompaniment. I love restaurants that take special care of details, and R+D Kitchen is right there. Such comfortable seating, crispy napkins with button hole, heavy, easy to hold silverware and updated immaculate restrooms. The servers were all attired in immaculate, creative uniforms. I thought we'd have to make a trip to Montana Ave. a weekly event while we're here, but we just discovered there's an R+D Kitchen right here in Orange County, so we will definitely be trying that!

What a charmer! Beautiful old school and classic atmosphere gorgeous bar extending the length of…read morethe restaurant, wait staff knowledgeable dressing in formal black and white with suspenders! But lively, family friendly as well -attentive staff that are friendly but formal. The food! Had smoked salmon pizza- weird? NO!Lots of salmon on a very non traditional maybe Asiago cheese with a roasted tomato sauce capers, onions and arugula thrown on top after baking in pizza oven for that smoky flavor.simply amazing with a grownup cocktail. Wanna go back now but have to fly away!

We went to Diner Antonette last night for diner and had half a good meal…read more First of all, the waiter, Johnny was wonderful, he was so kind, professional and on top of things. The restaurant itself was very cool, it had an old diner feel but with the decor, lighting and music it was hip and trendy. All the tables were full and the menu looked very interesting. They took old diner staples and modernized it. Great concept!! We started off with garlic bread which was two pieces of cibata bread with 3 bulbs of roasted garlic in olive oil. The presentation was beautiful and while it was messy, it was yummy. The ratio of garlic to bread was off. There was so much garlic and only two pieces of bread. It should have been 4 pieces. For dinner, I ordered the crispy chicken (fried chicken) with greens which was very good. The breading was spiced perfectly and the chicken was moist and yummy. My husband went for the cheese burger, cooked medium rare with fries. Unfortunately, the burger came out well done and Johnny immediately took it back to and had another burger made. After a long while and mind you I had to eat by myself kind of killing the experience, the burger came back and again it was more well than medium which was very frustrating. Johnny and the manger of the restaurant stopped by and asked to do it again and he declined. They said they will take it off the bill which was very nice. The bill came and when I reviewed it, we saw the billed included both burgers (original and the replacement) with the two credits, as well as, a 4 percent kitchen charge. However, when it summed up the tip, it based it on everything that came to our table. For example, the original bill if everything was perfect should have been $75 it added the replacement burger and I increased it to $100. So the calculated 20% tip was $20 based on the $100. My check balance with the burger credit was $62 including tax, plus a $19 tip. I knew exactly what was going on but since Johnny was an attentive and good waiter we wanted to make sure he was compensated for his work. I wasn't going to make a big deal about the 4% for the kitchen but in this case, it was there incompetence that caused the problem and that should have never been passed to us. Overall, would we go back to Diner Antoinette on our next holiday to Santa Monica, probably not.

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.