Restaurant Reviews Around Santa Monica

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Paddington's Tea RoomBeverly Hills, CA · 12/27/2008

Worst Tea Experience EVER!

No choice in teas, sandwiches or anything. We were seated right away but were not served until 15-20 minutes late...

  • 1 star rating
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The BrigVenice, CA · 12/23/2008

Loud bar with a DJ. I don't think they serve...

Loud bar with a DJ. I don’t think they serve food, but there’s plenty of places that serve food aroun...

  • 3 star rating
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seedVenice, CA · 12/17/2008

Fan-Vegan-Tastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, the title of my review is lame, but the food and the service here is not. Close your computer right now, go...

  • 5 star rating
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BOA SteakhouseSanta Monica, CA · 12/02/2008

Great Steak and Oceanview

This place has a great ribeye cut along with some awesome butters and sauces. The inside dining area is very chic ...

  • 5 star rating
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Mastro's SteakhouseBeverly Hills, CA · 12/02/2008

Great atmosphere and food.

Overall the food, service and atmosphere is wonderful. The ribeye was wonderful, but the LOBSTE...

  • 5 star rating
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FraicheCulver City, CA · 11/24/2008

Fraiche is Fresh

First time diner at this quasi hip restaurant in busy Culver City. Have patience when trying to find a parking sp...

  • 3 star rating
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Busby'sSanta Monica, CA · 11/23/2008

Surprisingly good food. Place to watch Cal games.

2 things keep us coming back here:Surprisingly good bar food.The burgers and sandwi...

  • 4 star rating
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RivaSanta Monica, CA · 11/21/2008

disappointed

i suppose the night just didn’t start off well seeing as how we dropped $70 at the bar for 4 drinks, then en...

  • 3 star rating
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Fukui SushiSanta Monica, CA · 11/14/2008

Please avoid this restaurant!!!

I have never had the Owner of any restaurant Lie to me. But this place took my cherry. I asked for a salmon, avoca...

  • 1 star rating
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Domino's PizzaBeverly Hills, CA · 11/08/2008

Absolutely Disgusting! Cooked HAIR ON THE PIZZA!

We thought the very late delivery and the cold pizza and lack of care on the part of management about all of it wa...

  • 1 star rating
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Le Pain Du JourSanta Monica, CA · 10/29/2008

Chef Chamussy is the BEST!!!!

Wow! That all that needs to be said. Le Pain Du Jour has an amazing assortment of French Pastries to die for. Made...

  • 5 star rating
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Shoop's DelicatessenSanta Monica, CA · 10/21/2008

Shoop's Stinks...

I have no idea how Shoop’s could have gotten 3 x five star ratings. It makes me wonder if we’re all go...

  • 1 star rating
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Natalee Thai CuisineCulver City, CA · 09/24/2008

I have to say. I was really not impressed with...

I have to say. I was really not impressed with this place.. My coworker kept telling me it’s the best Thai p...

  • 2 star rating
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LaresSanta Monica, CA · 09/24/2008

Man.. this place is good! I love the...

Man.. this place is good! I love the atmosphere! The 2nd floor dining area does not look like it got burnt down! T...

  • 4 star rating
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17th Street CafeSanta Monica, CA · 09/23/2008

I went here for brunch with over 10 people,...

I went here for brunch with over 10 people, and we all loved our food! First, they actually have a Brunch menu. I ...

  • 4 star rating
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C & O CucinaMarina Del Rey, CA · 09/23/2008

Pretty good food! Their Garlic bread rolls are...

Pretty good food! Their Garlic bread rolls are soo good!! (but also greasy)Alot of Pasta types, each very g...

  • 4 star rating
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The Stinking RoseBeverly Hills, CA · 09/18/2008

Garlic, garlic, garlic...Didn't care for the...

Garlic, garlic, garlic…Didn’t care for the mandatory valet parking but the food was excellent. While w...

  • 4 star rating
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Sprinkles CupcakesBeverly Hills, CA · 09/18/2008

expensive, but moist & sweet

at $3.25 a cupcake, some may find a trip to sprinkles unworthy of their money or time…especially since there...

  • 5 star rating
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Minotaure Tapas Restaurant & Wine BarPlaya Del Rey, CA · 09/15/2008

Despite some of the mixed reviews I'd seen...

Despite some of the mixed reviews I’d seen elsewhere, I thoroughly enjoyed Minotaure. Very decent food, ve...

  • 4 star rating
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CapoSanta Monica, CA · 09/15/2008

Outstanding in every respect... food, service,...

Outstanding in every respect… food, service, wine list… One of the best LA has to offer.

  • 5 star rating
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Meltdown EtcCulver City, CA · 09/14/2008

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Tasting

A few months back, I set up a tasting of the ultimate comfort food, grilled cheese sandwiches at Meltdown etc in C...

  • 4 star rating
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Lighthouse BuffetSanta Monica, CA · 09/14/2008

It's no Todai

As far as Japanese seafood buffets, Todai still takes the cake. I’ve heard that Lighthouse was the “o...

  • 2 star rating
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Crumbs BakeshopBeverly Hills, CA · 09/06/2008

pretty, but dry cupcakes

it’s a very small, cute cupcake shop with a nice glass display of exceedingly sweet decorated cupcakes (rang...

  • 3 star rating
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Cafe FloreBeverly Hills, CA · 09/06/2008

Great place for brunch or dinner

I have had my Sunday brunch here the past 3 weeks and I still love it, the food is great and prices are very reaso...

  • 5 star rating
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Nawab of IndiaSanta Monica, CA · 08/29/2008

Lunch buffet

Located right on wilshire and 16th in Santa Monica, Nawab has a very nice interior and huge glass window walls to ...

  • 3 star rating
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Finn McCool'sSanta Monica, CA · 08/28/2008

Great restaurant and great pub

I absolutely LOVE this place and have to have dinner at the Santa Monica McCool’s ...

  • 5 star rating
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Gaucho GrillSanta Monica, CA · 08/11/2008

Hmm, I guess because the only other Argentine...

Hmm, I guess because the only other Argentine food I have had is empanadas and chimichurri, I don’t have muc...

  • 4 star rating
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J J's CafeCulver City, CA · 08/07/2008

My Trip To BIZARRO WORLD

First I would like to say when walking into JJ’s I felt like I was entering a parallel universe that was any...

  • 2 star rating
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Thai DishesSanta Monica, CA · 08/03/2008

quick, casual, cheap

if you’re looking for thai that’s quick, casual/no-frills, and cheap, then thai dishes is your place. ...

  • 3 star rating
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Cha Cha ChickenSanta Monica, CA · 07/30/2008

delicious beach shack

it’s up the hill from the beach, but it’s worth the climb. having heard many good things about cha cha...

  • 5 star rating
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Chaya VeniceVenice, CA · 07/29/2008

decent happy hour

so i initially planned on having a nice quiet albeit expensive sit-down dinner here, but changed my mind when i fo...

  • 3 star rating
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The Stinking RoseBeverly Hills, CA · 07/28/2008

Not so stinking...

It just seems to me that anyplance calling themselves the stinking rose should really just be so very heavy on the...

  • 3 star rating
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12 Washington RestaurantMarina Del Rey, CA · 07/26/2008

Atlantic on the Pacific

The food is generally delicious and served in atractive presentations. The atmosphere is leegantly relaxed. The ...

  • 4 star rating
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Canal ClubVenice, CA · 07/23/2008

casual asian/sushi fusion

it’s outside decor isn’t much to look at, but the inside is quite the opposite of what you might expec...

  • 4 star rating
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Funnel Mill Rare Coffee & TeaSanta Monica, CA · 07/22/2008

Wide selection of coffee and nice ambience

Funnel Mill isn’t your typical coffee shop. There’s a small book of all the coffees they have, along ...

  • 5 star rating
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Jack n' Jill'sSanta Monica, CA · 07/22/2008

All day breakfast - huge breakfast burrito

I love breakfast and I love breakfast burritos. Jack n Jill’s serves both all day long – fantastic!

  • 5 star rating
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Buffalo ClubSanta Monica, CA · 07/19/2008

Inappropriate behavior from bouncer and manager

“I was there for a private party that’s regularly held there by a fitness instructor. The bouncer at ...

  • 1 star rating
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Angler's Choice/Club NarainMarina Del Rey, CA · 07/06/2008

Do NOT Eat at this restaurant!

This was the worst restaurant experience we have ever had. We went on the 4th of July, as first time visitors to C...

  • 1 star rating
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Bread & PorridgeSanta Monica, CA · 07/06/2008

disappointed

after reading mostly positive reviews about this place, i was disappointed to find myself not very much impressed ...

  • 2 star rating
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Uncle Darrow'sMarina Del Rey, CA · 07/05/2008

Spectacular!

This is probably one of the best, original restaurants in Venice/Marina del Rey. Sure, there’s good Italian...

  • 5 star rating
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FraicheCulver City, CA · 06/19/2008

i LOVE fraiche!!! reservations are hard to...

i LOVE fraiche!!! reservations are hard to come by unless you go around 830/9 at night b...

  • 5 star rating
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violet (CLOSED)Santa Monica, CA · 06/01/2008

Great neighbourhood restaurant and some. Baked...

Great neighbourhood restaurant and some. Baked Mac & Cheese is the best I’ve found around LA; an all-tim...

  • 5 star rating
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LaresSanta Monica, CA · 05/24/2008

Simply the Best

I have eaten food at Lares Restaurant and also CATERED by Lares for T...

  • 5 star rating
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Cha Cha ChickenSanta Monica, CA · 05/14/2008

Hands down best Caribbean!

The best jamaican jerk chicken, dirty rice & beans, and fried plantains I’ve ever had. Anytime I’m...

  • 5 star rating
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IslandsMarina Del Rey, CA · 04/28/2008

It's Islands...

…and it’s good. Cheap. Good food. Cold beer. Lots of parking. And TVs all over the place.W...

  • 3 star rating
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HinanoMarina Del Rey, CA · 04/28/2008

Best Burgers in Venice

Ok, this place is a dump. Eventhough, they just painted the outside ( see http://www.yovenice.com ) it’s st...

  • 4 star rating
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AxeVenice, CA · 04/28/2008

Finally!

A nice place with great service that serves local farm-direct and organic foods. Most of the healthy or organic ...

  • 4 star rating
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CapriVenice, CA · 04/28/2008

Western Italy in "Venice of America"

Low key. Great wine. Very relaxed. Great menu.This place is really very good. The menu is light. The d...

  • 4 star rating
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Canal ClubVenice, CA · 04/28/2008

Best Sushi Happy Hour in Venice

The food here is pretty good. Nothing too crazy, extravagant, or out of the ordinary… pretty standard stuff...

  • 4 star rating
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ShimaVenice, CA · 04/28/2008

Authentic Japanese

This place is fantastic. The sushi dishes are amazing. I recommend the yellow tail with jalapeƱo. It’s ve...

  • 5 star rating
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