Guest Room at Estate

This was a great find for local Westsiders. It's in Santa Monica but far enough away from the Promenade so there wasn't any traffic or parking nightmares. We didn't visit the restaurant downstairs but walked over around 10:30pm on a Friday and visited the upstairs Guest Room bar. It was a cool venue with live music and plenty of seating options from tables to couches. The drinks were solid (I recommend the Old Fashioned with Nikka Coffee Grain whisky) and the bar had a good variety...read full review

Tried this place out for the first time last Friday with my husband, he had the eastside cocktail and I had a few margaritas. Both drinks were DELICIOUS and the bartender, Sisi, went above and beyond! Not only did she make the best cocktails, she was also friendly, welcoming, and attentive. We're definitely coming back to see her. The food was great too, I had the gem salad and the filet mignon, it was perfect!

Came here for happy hour midweek. So happy we tried this - it's easy to drive by without noticing it - the front of the restaurant is grayish/understated and the restaurant signage is large but it blends in with the color of the building. Inside the decor is very nice - contemporary, industrial very stylish. The bar area is roomy - nice space between the actual bar with bartenders and the table/high tops with nice comfortable seating. There were several others here for the happy...read full review