Exceptional food, wide and ambience. A hidden gem if you're looking for something upscale in Santa Monica. Been here several times for dinner and brunch and it's always a win. Works with clients, dates and friends for any occasion. Love it. Recommend outside seating for the full experience.
David
Four years, Thea has been one of my all-time favorite restaurants in West LA. Regrettably, their head chef Brendan Collins left about six months ago and they have rotated two people through in that position since. The dining experience last night was uncomfortable to dismal. Nothing measured up to our prior experience or to their prior reputation. It is tragic to see the profound change. . I sincerely hope they can turn this around. Apologies for offering less than stellar feedback this one time.
Elisa
My husband and I went to Fia for a Saturday brunch and it was really lovely. They had a dine LA menu and we did that. But you also had the option of doing the regular brunch menu. We had bottomless mimosas and it was really a wonderful time. The food was also great and our server was extremely attentive and friendly.
Sara
I've been here twice amazing food, and ambience but both times I felt a little bit rushed towards the end and I don't think that's right for a Michelin star restaurant. Hoping they can fix that little part. 
Marissa
Went for my boyfriend's bday. Staff greeted him but forgot his bday dessert with candle and everyone else around him got one.
Rachel
We absolutely loved our dinner at FIA. The one thing they got wrong was that I specifically called to notify them that it was my husband's birthday and that we would need a high chair. Then when we arrived they were not prepared with a high chair and also asked us if we were celebrating anything special. Not the end of the world but still seemed odd when they said they would make sure these notes were passed on to our server. I have high expectations for more costly restaurants. None the less the food was great. Only drawback was that the music was loud and when we asked if they could turn it down a bit the hostess gave a sassy remark about other people expect it loud.
Asta Razma
Stunning and cozy outdoor garden with fire pits. Everything about this magnificent hidden gem on Wilshire in Santa Monica, exudes happiness. The good and drinks are delicious…you’ll want to stay for hours! Packed by 7pm..be sure to make a reservation. Great for groups too.
Benjamin Massmann
Absolutely amazing. We had brunch on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Most of the dining is outdoor, but being southern California only a few miles from Santa Monica pier, the weather is rarely an issue. There were 4 of us, 2 kids and 2 adults, and we ordered 4 entrees to share family style (steak and eggs, brioche strawberry French toast, breakfast burger, and chiliquiles). Every thing was amazing and was so happy to share to be able to try so many different things. The kids loved the food and the plate of pastries the server brought. The service was amazing, glass was never empty, dirty dishes disappeared instantly, and the food was served at a perfect temperature. If you find yourself in Santa Monica craving brunch on a weekend, you can't go wrong at Fia. It is a bit more expensive, but completely worth it. Enjoy!
Alexander La Bianca
Food an wine is amazing. I love sitting in the outdoor patio. But PLEASE bring back the vegan lasagna
Mary
Second time here. First was memorable and impressive- second time just the opposite. Service was inattentive. 25 mins to get drinks once ordered. Waiter rarely checked in with us. Some food was great: Caesar salad, meatballs, filet. Others were average- gnocchi way to salty to eat; fried potatoes tasted very vinegary. Ribeye for two way overpriced for the quality. Table for six was tight, and middle persons had uneven area for their plates, where two tables were pushed together. We were celebrating our daughter's bday- they asked if we were celebrating anything special and we shared that. But never acknowledged during our time there. We were on outdoor patio, and requested heater to be turned on- they were reluctant due to adjacent table. They finally did only to turn it off 5 mins later without conversing with us. Sadly we raved about this restaurant to our family guests and it didn't come close to meeting our expectations.
Fía has always been one of my favorite spots in LA. I was so disappointed with my most recent meal though, and I learned that they hired a different chef. The food is not the same.
Demetrios Papadopoulos
Very poor customer service and experience. Specifically, if you make a reservation and later try to cancel, they'll make it impossible. Can't cancel online, not answering the phone, endless waiting on the line, not responding to any voicemail messages, never confirming whether the cancelation went through. If you get lucky to eventually get an email response, they'll deny that they received any calls. Even worse, even if you cancel the previous day, if it is not a full 24h before (say it is 23h before), they'll charge you 25$ fee per person for the cancelation (reservation requires entering credit card info).
Highly suggesting to take your money elsewhere, and avoid dealing with their silly reservation/cancelation policies.
Parker Green
This is the perfect place for weekend brunch in Santa Monica!
It has a small alleyway type entrance out front, but once going through...you emerge into a GORGEOUS courtyard space where most of the seating is located. It was such a relaxing and tranquil vibe for a lovely Saturday brunch!!
Another thing about these brunch spots that offer the bottomless drinks - food can often be a hit or miss. Well, I can assure you that it definitely hits at Fia!! Both of the food options we selected off of the entree options for the bottomless brunch were so delicious and beautifully presented! The Shrimp & Grits plate was very generously portioned, had incredible flavor, and a really good heat that wasn't overpowering to the rest of it. The Breakfast Burger with a Wagyu beef patty was also high quality and a great size! We both were left stuffed and very pleased!!
I also appreciated the friendly and attentive here - the waiter never kept us waiting for any bottomless drinks or water refills!! He was always coming by to top us off and asking if we wanted any other drinks like margaritas for the bottomless! This is much appreciated when often places seem to make it very hard to get refills for these sorts of brunches!
Thank you for the lovely brunch, Fia! We'll certainly return in the future, and I recommend you go at some point as well!
Jeff Huang
Near where Brentwood meets Santa Monica, on Wilshire Blvd, are two restaurants: Fia and Fia Steak. If you don’t know to look for them, you’ll probably blow right past both of them because there’s only a small sign, the size of a piece of paper! There’s valet parking for both Fias, but you may be able to save $20 if you find a spot on Wilshire or a side street and walk a bit. You enter Fia by walking down a brick alley, and at the host’s desk, you see a massive oak tree in an outdoor courtyard with strings of lights overhead. The service is great and the menu is Californian - American with a lot of fresh veggies, inspired ingredients, and some Asian and Latin influences. I think Fia is best enjoyed as a get-together with a small group of friends, but it could work for a family with older kids, or for date night. Being 90% outdoors, I would only come on an evening when there’s no chance of rain. There are space heaters and the buildings around the courtyard prevent wind. I’ve been there 4 or 5 times and tried just about everything on the menu. I have been nicely surprised many times and never disappointed. I highly recommend this hidden gem!
Exceptional food, wide and ambience. A hidden gem if you're looking for something upscale in Santa Monica. Been here several times for dinner and brunch and it's always a win. Works with clients, dates and friends for any occasion. Love it. Recommend outside seating for the full experience.
Four years, Thea has been one of my all-time favorite restaurants in West LA. Regrettably, their head chef Brendan Collins left about six months ago and they have rotated two people through in that position since. The dining experience last night was uncomfortable to dismal. Nothing measured up to our prior experience or to their prior reputation. It is tragic to see the profound change. . I sincerely hope they can turn this around. Apologies for offering less than stellar feedback this one time.
My husband and I went to Fia for a Saturday brunch and it was really lovely. They had a dine LA menu and we did that. But you also had the option of doing the regular brunch menu. We had bottomless mimosas and it was really a wonderful time. The food was also great and our server was extremely attentive and friendly.
I've been here twice amazing food, and ambience but both times I felt a little bit rushed towards the end and I don't think that's right for a Michelin star restaurant. Hoping they can fix that little part. 
Went for my boyfriend's bday. Staff greeted him but forgot his bday dessert with candle and everyone else around him got one.
We absolutely loved our dinner at FIA. The one thing they got wrong was that I specifically called to notify them that it was my husband's birthday and that we would need a high chair. Then when we arrived they were not prepared with a high chair and also asked us if we were celebrating anything special. Not the end of the world but still seemed odd when they said they would make sure these notes were passed on to our server. I have high expectations for more costly restaurants. None the less the food was great. Only drawback was that the music was loud and when we asked if they could turn it down a bit the hostess gave a sassy remark about other people expect it loud.
Stunning and cozy outdoor garden with fire pits. Everything about this magnificent hidden gem on Wilshire in Santa Monica, exudes happiness. The good and drinks are delicious…you’ll want to stay for hours! Packed by 7pm..be sure to make a reservation. Great for groups too.
Absolutely amazing. We had brunch on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Most of the dining is outdoor, but being southern California only a few miles from Santa Monica pier, the weather is rarely an issue.
There were 4 of us, 2 kids and 2 adults, and we ordered 4 entrees to share family style (steak and eggs, brioche strawberry French toast, breakfast burger, and chiliquiles). Every thing was amazing and was so happy to share to be able to try so many different things. The kids loved the food and the plate of pastries the server brought.
The service was amazing, glass was never empty, dirty dishes disappeared instantly, and the food was served at a perfect temperature.
If you find yourself in Santa Monica craving brunch on a weekend, you can't go wrong at Fia. It is a bit more expensive, but completely worth it. Enjoy!
Food an wine is amazing. I love sitting in the outdoor patio. But PLEASE bring back the vegan lasagna
Second time here. First was memorable and impressive- second time just the opposite. Service was inattentive. 25 mins to get drinks once ordered. Waiter rarely checked in with us. Some food was great: Caesar salad, meatballs, filet. Others were average- gnocchi way to salty to eat; fried potatoes tasted very vinegary. Ribeye for two way overpriced for the quality. Table for six was tight, and middle persons had uneven area for their plates, where two tables were pushed together. We were celebrating our daughter's bday- they asked if we were celebrating anything special and we shared that. But never acknowledged during our time there. We were on outdoor patio, and requested heater to be turned on- they were reluctant due to adjacent table. They finally did only to turn it off 5 mins later without conversing with us. Sadly we raved about this restaurant to our family guests and it didn't come close to meeting our expectations.
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Fía has always been one of my favorite spots in LA. I was so disappointed with my most recent meal though, and I learned that they hired a different chef. The food is not the same.
Very poor customer service and experience. Specifically, if you make a reservation and later try to cancel, they'll make it impossible. Can't cancel online, not answering the phone, endless waiting on the line, not responding to any voicemail messages, never confirming whether the cancelation went through. If you get lucky to eventually get an email response, they'll deny that they received any calls. Even worse, even if you cancel the previous day, if it is not a full 24h before (say it is 23h before), they'll charge you 25$ fee per person for the cancelation (reservation requires entering credit card info).
Highly suggesting to take your money elsewhere, and avoid dealing with their silly reservation/cancelation policies.
This is the perfect place for weekend brunch in Santa Monica!
It has a small alleyway type entrance out front, but once going through...you emerge into a GORGEOUS courtyard space where most of the seating is located.
It was such a relaxing and tranquil vibe for a lovely Saturday brunch!!
Another thing about these brunch spots that offer the bottomless drinks - food can often be a hit or miss.
Well, I can assure you that it definitely hits at Fia!!
Both of the food options we selected off of the entree options for the bottomless brunch were so delicious and beautifully presented!
The Shrimp & Grits plate was very generously portioned, had incredible flavor, and a really good heat that wasn't overpowering to the rest of it.
The Breakfast Burger with a Wagyu beef patty was also high quality and a great size!
We both were left stuffed and very pleased!!
I also appreciated the friendly and attentive here - the waiter never kept us waiting for any bottomless drinks or water refills!!
He was always coming by to top us off and asking if we wanted any other drinks like margaritas for the bottomless!
This is much appreciated when often places seem to make it very hard to get refills for these sorts of brunches!
Thank you for the lovely brunch, Fia!
We'll certainly return in the future, and I recommend you go at some point as well!
Near where Brentwood meets Santa Monica, on Wilshire Blvd, are two restaurants: Fia and Fia Steak. If you don’t know to look for them, you’ll probably blow right past both of them because there’s only a small sign, the size of a piece of paper! There’s valet parking for both Fias, but you may be able to save $20 if you find a spot on Wilshire or a side street and walk a bit. You enter Fia by walking down a brick alley, and at the host’s desk, you see a massive oak tree in an outdoor courtyard with strings of lights overhead. The service is great and the menu is Californian - American with a lot of fresh veggies, inspired ingredients, and some Asian and Latin influences. I think Fia is best enjoyed as a get-together with a small group of friends, but it could work for a family with older kids, or for date night. Being 90% outdoors, I would only come on an evening when there’s no chance of rain. There are space heaters and the buildings around the courtyard prevent wind. I’ve been there 4 or 5 times and tried just about everything on the menu. I have been nicely surprised many times and never disappointed. I highly recommend this hidden gem!
Had the most incredible brunch!!! 10/10
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