Everything about this place is special-from the food to the individuals working there. So much thought went into making every individual's needs met (even the younger members of my party). Haven't had a good meal like that in a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Halvor Øgreid
This is the worst Michelin star restaurant I have ever eaten at. Friendly service and great atmosphere but the food was at times inedible. Meat was severely undercooked (partially raw), seafood starters were a disaster (scallop had an off smell, and the oyster was room temperature.)Stay away!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Robs
Probably better for a la carte than tasting menu. The tasting menu was mediocre especially given the price point. Nearly every dish lacked acid / salt. The duck was good. Too many courses seemed the exact same like a plate of blanched farmers market vegetables.
Michaela
Jessica was a great service. She knew the history of the different dishes she served us.She was very patience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Barley Risotto, Sea Urchin Pasta, Yellowtail Appetizer, Local Black Cod, Breast, Seafood, Dark Chocolate Truffles, Yellow Tail Crudo
Nicole Crawford
The Sommelier was top tier and absolutely lovely. The Farmers Market salad was thoughtfully and beautifully prepared- a must try. The bread came at an odd time, but it was nice. The squash soup was an entire meal for me, but the Cod looked amazing! The service could not have been better. It’s not a romantic or softy lit spot, but it’s an experience you don’t want to miss if you’re in search of excellence.Vegetarian options: The Farmers Salad was amazing- the squash soup was lovely, but wasn’t vegan.Parking: They share the valet - $12.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Local Black Cod
Andy S
Exceptional dining experience at Kali. While the cuisine is high quality, expertly prepared and delicious, there is a passion and “realness” that comes through with every dish. The crudo and pastas are not to be missed. The wine and beverage list is well curated, offering compelling options at a variety of price points . Hospitality and service round out the whole evening for a memorable dinner. I can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Barley Risotto, Sea Urchin Pasta, Steak Tartare, Parsnip Agnollotti, Local Black Cod, Tasting Menu, Seafood, Yellow Tail Crudo
Mycroft
The ambience was nice: high ceilinged, relaxed. Art could use a makeover. Salad with 20 ingredients from Santa Monica farmer's market was great, and swordfish also v good. Above average wines-by-the glass service. Ask for the sommelier and try a taste before ordering. Great music playlist in bathroom/ not in main room. The bread rolls are delicious, served warm *after* the appetizers which is unusual but I liked it. Expect to pay $125 per person even a la carte with a glass or two of wine. Enjoyed the meal.
AndyS
Another delightful experience at Kali! Cuisine, service, and hospitality were exceptional. The crudo is a "must" and the new squash soup is simply sublime. The black cod and Mary's Farm duck breast were delicious and beautifully presented. The wine list is well curated and offers compelling pairing with the dishes. Everything about Kali demonstrates a passion for delivering the best. Cant wait to return!
Dora Rousse
Great atmosphere! Friendly service. We had uni pasta, highly recommended Rich and creamy with texture. Then we had tilefish with beurre blanch, sauerkraut, black trumpets and lacto fermented cabbage, the fish was perfectly cooked, so creamy. Next course we had a pork chop perfectly cooked, with caramelized apples. We finish with merengue gelato with shaved egg yolks, so creamy and delicious and passion fruit gelato. Thanks to the nice team for a great night!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sea Urchin Pasta
Bernardo Robles
A great place to try amazing food and drinks selection. Delicious local ingredients and friendly service. An unforgettable experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Barley Risotto, Sea Urchin Pasta, Caviar, Green Onion, Risotto, Seafood, Beef
 very poor experience, just listened to the staff fight all night, and how the dark haired waitress doesn't wash her hair. The dishes were so salty. it really seems that they have way too many tables for the amount of staff. the servers really seem like they hated their job, even one, exclaiming, “aren't you glad this night is almost over?” to the kitchen; and this was before our main savory dish came out. Also while we are waiting for our Uber, one of the waitresses came outside and asks us if we have changed for a $20 bill. Wtf . the servers really seemed like they hated their job, even one, exclaiming, aren't you glad this night is almost over. It really felt like we were just an inconvenience to the workers. 
BenN
We each had the 5 course seasonal menu. For the price, I was not impressed. There was nothing wrong with the food, it was all delicious, but the overall presentation and flavors were on par with any other $$$ or $$$$ non-michelin restaurant. None of the bites of food gave me that moment of surprise, that moment of discovering something new or interesting that would make it worthy of its star. Service and ambience were good. The drinks we had were good. You have to find street parking, or else pay for valet.
FancyDiner
I had the chef's menu and my wife the seasonal tasting menu. Overall the quality of the food is quite good. I liked the beef tartare, the truffle risotto. Urmi polenta was good as one of the amuse-bouche/appetizers. I did not quite enjoy the aged yolk shredded ice cream but that may just be my personal taste. The duck was ok - mine had a piece of tendon in it. The seafood otherwise not particularly memorable. The service leaves much to be desired. Several of our servers looked tired, disinterested. There was a long delay in the middle of the service. My scallop dish was introduced as cod and then they forgot about my ninth dish!! I suspect they forgot to serve me the cod. At the end most of the table got a chocolate truffle with the bill, but our table did not receive it. Ambience was not fancy - more like a busy trendy restaurant. If one of the LA restaurant loses their Michelin star next year, this one might the one.
William
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Crowed Beach is a must get if you love seafood and we are still talking about the Gelato with cured egg yolk at the end! Phenomenal night and definitely will come back.
TiffanyM
Wonderful restaurant! You can tell that each dish is carefully crafted, the flavors are unique yet familier. Their sommelier is knowledgeable and paired each dish brilliantly. Service was amazingly attentive, made us feel like honored guests. Will definitely come again soon!
Everything about this place is special-from the food to the individuals working there. So much thought went into making every individual's needs met (even the younger members of my party). Haven't had a good meal like that in a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the worst Michelin star restaurant I have ever eaten at. Friendly service and great atmosphere but the food was at times inedible. Meat was severely undercooked (partially raw), seafood starters were a disaster (scallop had an off smell, and the oyster was room temperature.)Stay away!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Probably better for a la carte than tasting menu. The tasting menu was mediocre especially given the price point. Nearly every dish lacked acid / salt. The duck was good. Too many courses seemed the exact same like a plate of blanched farmers market vegetables.
Jessica was a great service. She knew the history of the different dishes she served us.She was very patience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Barley Risotto, Sea Urchin Pasta, Yellowtail Appetizer, Local Black Cod, Breast, Seafood, Dark Chocolate Truffles, Yellow Tail Crudo
The Sommelier was top tier and absolutely lovely. The Farmers Market salad was thoughtfully and beautifully prepared- a must try. The bread came at an odd time, but it was nice. The squash soup was an entire meal for me, but the Cod looked amazing! The service could not have been better. It’s not a romantic or softy lit spot, but it’s an experience you don’t want to miss if you’re in search of excellence.Vegetarian options: The Farmers Salad was amazing- the squash soup was lovely, but wasn’t vegan.Parking: They share the valet - $12.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Local Black Cod
Exceptional dining experience at Kali. While the cuisine is high quality, expertly prepared and delicious, there is a passion and “realness” that comes through with every dish. The crudo and pastas are not to be missed. The wine and beverage list is well curated, offering compelling options at a variety of price points . Hospitality and service round out the whole evening for a memorable dinner. I can’t wait to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Barley Risotto, Sea Urchin Pasta, Steak Tartare, Parsnip Agnollotti, Local Black Cod, Tasting Menu, Seafood, Yellow Tail Crudo
The ambience was nice: high ceilinged, relaxed. Art could use a makeover. Salad with 20 ingredients from Santa Monica farmer's market was great, and swordfish also v good. Above average wines-by-the glass service. Ask for the sommelier and try a taste before ordering. Great music playlist in bathroom/ not in main room. The bread rolls are delicious, served warm *after* the appetizers which is unusual but I liked it. Expect to pay $125 per person even a la carte with a glass or two of wine. Enjoyed the meal.
Another delightful experience at Kali! Cuisine, service, and hospitality were exceptional. The crudo is a "must" and the new squash soup is simply sublime. The black cod and Mary's Farm duck breast were delicious and beautifully presented. The wine list is well curated and offers compelling pairing with the dishes. Everything about Kali demonstrates a passion for delivering the best. Cant wait to return!
Great atmosphere! Friendly service. We had uni pasta, highly recommended Rich and creamy with texture. Then we had tilefish with beurre blanch, sauerkraut, black trumpets and lacto fermented cabbage, the fish was perfectly cooked, so creamy. Next course we had a pork chop perfectly cooked, with caramelized apples. We finish with merengue gelato with shaved egg yolks, so creamy and delicious and passion fruit gelato. Thanks to the nice team for a great night!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sea Urchin Pasta
A great place to try amazing food and drinks selection. Delicious local ingredients and friendly service. An unforgettable experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Barley Risotto, Sea Urchin Pasta, Caviar, Green Onion, Risotto, Seafood, Beef
Restaurantji Recommends
 very poor experience, just listened to the staff fight all night, and how the dark haired waitress doesn't wash her hair. The dishes were so salty. it really seems that they have way too many tables for the amount of staff. the servers really seem like they hated their job, even one, exclaiming, “aren't you glad this night is almost over?” to the kitchen; and this was before our main savory dish came out. Also while we are waiting for our Uber, one of the waitresses came outside and asks us if we have changed for a $20 bill. Wtf . the servers really seemed like they hated their job, even one, exclaiming, aren't you glad this night is almost over. It really felt like we were just an inconvenience to the workers. 
We each had the 5 course seasonal menu. For the price, I was not impressed. There was nothing wrong with the food, it was all delicious, but the overall presentation and flavors were on par with any other $$$ or $$$$ non-michelin restaurant. None of the bites of food gave me that moment of surprise, that moment of discovering something new or interesting that would make it worthy of its star. Service and ambience were good. The drinks we had were good. You have to find street parking, or else pay for valet.
I had the chef's menu and my wife the seasonal tasting menu. Overall the quality of the food is quite good. I liked the beef tartare, the truffle risotto. Urmi polenta was good as one of the amuse-bouche/appetizers. I did not quite enjoy the aged yolk shredded ice cream but that may just be my personal taste. The duck was ok - mine had a piece of tendon in it. The seafood otherwise not particularly memorable. The service leaves much to be desired. Several of our servers looked tired, disinterested. There was a long delay in the middle of the service. My scallop dish was introduced as cod and then they forgot about my ninth dish!! I suspect they forgot to serve me the cod. At the end most of the table got a chocolate truffle with the bill, but our table did not receive it. Ambience was not fancy - more like a busy trendy restaurant. If one of the LA restaurant loses their Michelin star next year, this one might the one.
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Crowed Beach is a must get if you love seafood and we are still talking about the Gelato with cured egg yolk at the end! Phenomenal night and definitely will come back.
Wonderful restaurant! You can tell that each dish is carefully crafted, the flavors are unique yet familier. Their sommelier is knowledgeable and paired each dish brilliantly. Service was amazingly attentive, made us feel like honored guests. Will definitely come again soon!