Fine Dining Restaurants near Santa Monica, CA

“Chef Dave is a master at mixing ingredients and textures. This was probably the most creative menu I've ever experienced, and it was all presented within the theme of “Autumn Exploration.” This is definitely three star caliber and possibly the most innovative culinary journey is Los Angeles.“

“I'm afraid that I found the food uneven. My shrimp and polenta wasn't good, the shrimp were smothered in a Cajun sauce that didn't go well with the Parmesan seasoned polenta. My friends meals were better. Also, they were out of 3 out of the 7 white wines. I like the restaurant but I think it needs work.“

“Still takeout due to the pandemic. Order on tock.“

“Great food and service (Amanda did a great job), I love their double r 20 oz cowboy’s rib eye and I like the ambiance it is very cozy.“

“The service was top notch. There is also a rooftop pool overlooking the city. Cool!☺“

“Had brunch with my son. Although extensively overpriced the food and atmosphere was amazing. Thank you for this experience!“

“Formal but somehow still relaxed. Warm, attentive service. Wine pairing among the best I've ever had, even though it had more whites than I'd prefer. And the food was excellent—the gazpacho was the star of the evening for me. Exceeded expectations.“

“We came here for a coworker's birthday. They called ahead and prepared a special menu with our names on it, along with homemade cheesecake and whipped cream. We ordered the prime rib, broccoli and French onion soup. For the price, I would rate the steak 8.5/10. The service and ambiance of the restaurant was great. Highly recommended for dates, family dinners or corporate/clients.“

“Nice place to have a fine dining !!!“

“We were recommended to eat at Bruin Plate if we wanted a healthy lunch while we were visiting the UCLA campus. It's definitely different than Griffin/Sunset/Covel Commons. It's hard to tell from the outside but it's quite large after we entered. Lots of places to sit and natural lighting everywhere. There are at least 5 different stations available for lunch. Some of the stations open and close based on when you get out of your seat to look for more to eat.It is true, the food is quite healthy. Even the chocolate has zucchini on the inside. It's not the typical pizza, spaghetti, pasta, burger, or generic lunch. It's also not a Vegas buffet. It's quite unique. My favorite was the beef and barley soup. That was outstanding.Would I come back? Yes, but I would go for a dinner experience when all the stations are open. That would definitely be a fun experience.“

“Wow, just wow! Soho house ain’t got nothing on you guys. Please keep up the amazing work, excellent service and overall great vibes!Oooh and that Birds Streets bourbon was lovely!For anyone reading this, just keep in mind it’s a members only club. So don’t drive up and get disappointed :)“

“Very friendly bar really good entertainment staff are really really nice and very funny well worth going to always a good night here“

“The restaurant, overall, was very good. Loved the ambiance and atmosphere, super cool date spot. The food was good but not great, especially for it to be considered "fine dining". There was nothing special about the food or anything that tasted so good, I'd want to eat there again. I'd definitely go back but it wouldn't be for the food. The service was good as well. I didn't like that it felt like we were on a timer the whole time and it was it was clearly communicated when we arrived. The hostess literally said the timer starts as soon as we sit down. Once the server offers dessert, they'll immediately let you know your bill is ready whether you want to order another drink or not. It's off-putting and takes away from the experience. This place is worth a try but just know you're just another number so don't get comfortable.“

“Amazing time, excellent service. Food delicious. Everything was spectacular 😊“