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    CAVA

    4.1 (612 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Diane K.

    Yesterday, I went to Santa Monica with my family and had lunch at Cava. It was my first time going to Cava, and my brother told me there is also a location in Burbank. Cava seems similar to Chipotle, but the ingredients were very fresh and the staff were extremely friendly. Adding sour cream to the ingredients I chose made it really delicious The cauliflower was also very tasty, (I'm not a big fan of cauliflower. But, it was tasty) and everything felt fresh and healthy, like I was doing something good for my body. All of the staff were very kind, which made the experience even better.

    Chicken + steak bowl, green veggie
    Markeisha W.

    Hello Cava, I placed an order for pickup. The portion size for this bowl is very unacceptable.. This bowl was 15.00, I should at least get a decent amount of food. Can you please handle pickup orders the same as walk ins. Thank you, this bowl looking like chipotle !!

    Christine L.

    I loooove cava and the one in Culver City has been great but went to this location and the meal was weak sauce. Such a small quantity, prob not Coming back to this location!

    Indoor Seating
    Connor Y.

    Cava is a really cool Mediterranean chain restaurant and the do a chiplote style serving with Mediterranean food. The service was good the only thing that bugged me was my bowl spilt when they were making and they didn't go back and add more food to it. But I got Brown Rice Crazy Feta Harissa Corn Pita chips Cheese Skugh Hot Honey Vignette All in all it was god but the dining experience its self could have been better also wish I got more toppings 3/5

    Build your own bowl with lots of rice, veggies, and meats.
    Julian ..

    Roger and Anaya and the team in the kitchen are awesome. They are all so friendly and welcoming. They make visiting Cava, ordering food, and eating here such an easy and warm experience. The food is great with lots of variety and healthy options. Thank you all!

    My Cava Bowl

    Cava in Santa Monica has officially become my new go-to. The customer service here is truly next level -- not just my server Ayana who went above and beyond to provide a fine dining experience, but everyone on the floor made me feel welcomed, taken care of, and genuinely appreciated from the moment I walked in. You can tell the team takes pride in what they do. The food? Outstanding. Fresh, healthy, flavorful, and surprisingly filling. Everything tastes intentional -- like they actually care about the ingredients and the experience. It's rare to find a place where the vibes, the service, and the food are all consistently excellent, but Cava delivers across the board. If you're looking for a spot with great energy, superb customer service, and food that hits every time, this is it. Easily my new favorite place in Santa Monica. Highly recommend!

    Steak and harissa bowl
    Jessica L.

    To start off, this is our first time trying out this establishment so didn't know what to expect. Food was amazing, flavors were so tasty. Service was soso, the employee helping us thought we were ordering one bowl instead of two, didn't ask us if we needed anything else. Ambiance was clean and would definitely return.

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    2 months ago

    Always great to come and eat, the food is always fresh! I love the pita chips, and Matt was very helpful

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    2 months ago

    Run do not walk away from truly terrible food. Mushy wet bowl of slop..no taste, 2 tiny mushy undercooked falafel...yuck!

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    Ayana & Janelle have excellent customer service and we're extremely sweet and helpful!

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    4 months ago

    Great Mediterranean food that is fresh and full of traditional flavors. It has become my solid food take out

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    Thank you, Veronica and Natalie for my great order. Excellent service at this location.

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    Tartine - Banana cream pie

    Tartine

    4.1(866 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    We really loved this brunch spot. It's set inside a church, and the outdoor area is very cute and…read morecozy with plenty of seating. We sat under a beautiful tree covered in vines, with dappled shade that made the atmosphere feel extra charming. The smoked salmon tartine was delicious, and the bread was especially good. We really enjoyed our experience and will definitely come back!

    Tartine is located in what looks like a small converted church, but apparently it used to be a…read moremortuary. The setting and the ambience is quaint and unique with both inside and outside seating. It has a small parking lot on-site, otherwise there is street parking nearby. I had high hopes give all the rave reviews and the long line to get in at 8am when they opened, but was a bit disappointed. I ordered a cappuccino and the omelette with soft herbs and sharp cheddar. Perhaps I should have ordered a bakery/bread item given that's what they're known for. The omelette had no flavor and the cheese definitely didn't taste sharp. Something in the herbs also didn't go with the eggs (perhaps tarragon?). The included salad was overdressed and too vinegary for my taste. The cappuccino came out cold and I asked to have it heated up, and they gladly made a new one for me. Also, the loud music blaring at 8am when trying to have a conversation was annoying. This was a miss for me. That said, my friend enjoyed her bakery items very much

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    Inside, to-go boxes, cups and water station

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    Rabano - Baked goods

    Rabano

    4.7(165 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2024

    If I lived in LA County, Rabano would absolutely be my go to lunch spot. I ordered the VIP Poke…read moreBowl with sushi grade Ahi tuna, cucumber, scallions, wakame salad, roasted sesame, furikake, rabanitos, cream wasabi, and a side of avocado over white rice. The bowl was vibrant, flavorful, and filling. Every ingredient tasted high quality and thoughtfully combined, creating a rich, perfect bite in every forkful. The presentation was beautiful and colorful, making it just as enjoyable to look at as it was to eat. The space itself is bright, spotless, and welcoming, with a relaxed atmosphere that makes it a great stop for lunch. Service was friendly and efficient, and everything felt carefully prepared. Hands down one of the most delicious, well crafted poke bowls I've ever had! Yum!

    First time here today. Staff was nice, looks clean. Nice neighborhood with metered parking all…read morearound. The two items I purchased for the mahi-mahi tacos and the salmon salad. The mahi-mahi tacos were good I wasn't a big fan of the way. The salmon tasted so I probably will not get that again. And I wasn't a fan of having my salad dressing watered down. I was hoping for more flavor with the dressing and the salad but the dressing was clearly watered down - bummer. (One star taken off) I'll definitely be back for the tacos and possibly to try something else

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    Cafe Belen - House Special Eggs Benedicts (with salmon and spinach)

    Cafe Belen

    4.8(522 reviews)
    2.8 miSawtelle
    $$

    After a morning of errands, I found myself longing for a real, meaty hamburger lunch. I found CAFE…read moreBELEN tucked into a strip mall on Santa Monica between Brockton/Armacost. They served a wagyu beef burger with all the trimmings and sumptuous sweet potato fries. This was a grownup burger, not a fast food burger. With a drink, my total came to $25. What a bargain these days! I could tell from the quality that I received that their salads and other offerings would be excellent as well. It's a small, well-cared-for neighborhood place with seating inside and out. Great service. Try it!

    We love Café Belen. They have the best salads. They also have a full menu which is great, but we…read morereally go for the salads. Their Chicken Quinoa Salad, which is grilled free range chicken, organic baby arugula, endives, red organic quinoa, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and feta cheese all tossed with champagne vinaigrette is ever so great. We also get the Chopped Cobb Salad which has chopped hearths of romaine, avocado, bacon, hard boiled eggs, blue cheese, red onions, chopped tomatoes, and ranch dressing. I hate ranch dressing and they are very nice to give me the dressing I like. The service there is great and the place is just beautiful. The prices are fair and they will take very good care of you. Besides their salads try their burgers, they are great, especially their bacon cheese burger. They even have a kid's menu and they are kid friendly. There is nothing not to love here.

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    Jade Rabbit - Beef & Brocoli Bowl w/ Fried Rice, Chow Mein, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Mushroom & Zucchini

    Jade Rabbit

    4.4(150 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Jade Rabbit is a fast-casual restaurant located in Santa Monica serving Chinese American food. Yes…read moreyou can think of this place as a variation of Panda Express, but I think the food here is much better and healthier. Chef and owner Bryant Ng was formerly the opening chef at Nancy Silverton's Mozza and has been nominated for the James Beard Award multiple times including Best Chef: California in 2022 and Best Chef: West in 2017 for his formerly acclaimed restaurant Cassia in Santa Monica (now closed). [Parking]: Free 1-hour customer parking behind the restaurant. [Atmosphere]: Cute decor and the restaurant was playing funky music in the background. [Menu]: Customers build their own bowls with 2 bases (6 options), 2 vegetables (4 options), and 1 main (8 protein options or 1 vegetable instead) for $12.99. The back side of the laminated menu also lists all allergens for each item. Top Yelp highlighted items include Orange Mango Chicken (main), Chow Mein (base), Cold Noodles (base), Almond Roca Chocolate Chip, and Scallion Garlic Cheese Toast. The best-selling dish at Cassia, chickpea curry, is also available on the menu as main. *** Bowl (bases - chow mien + cold noodles, vegetables - cucumber salad + chopped kale salad, and main - charred honey chicken - $12.99): Generous portion with enough to split between lunch and dinner. I really liked the kale salad as it tasted creamy. The cold noodles were not too spicy with just a tiny hint of numbing spice. Honey chicken and chow mein were good. The order also came with green sauce and sweet & sour sauce. The green sauce was absolutely amazing (creamy and spicy) and the sweet-and-sour sauce was not as good as the green sauce but still good. *** There is no question in my mind that Jade Rabbit is one of the best Chinese American restaurants in LA and Orange County. I want to come back and try some of their other items on the menu next time I am in Santa Monica.

    Jade Rabbit is excellent. The food is delicious, the rabbit character is very cute, and the price…read moreseems reasonable. I do the build your own bowl with salad mix and brown rice usually. I love the cucumber salad, pickled cabbage, and roasted sweet potatoes, but you can't go wrong with any of the veggies. I usually get a third vegetable instead of a main because I am vegetarian, but they do have a chickpea curry main that is delish! The green dressing/sauce situation is amazing - it tastes herbal and fresh. Employees are always kind as well. :)

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    Build your own bowl

    Jade Rabbit - 50/50 Chicken with the smallest portions of rice and chow mein I've ever seen.

    50/50 Chicken with the smallest portions of rice and chow mein I've ever seen.

    Jade Rabbit - Too adorable.  Give me one of everything!

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    Too adorable. Give me one of everything!

    Mendocino Farms

    Mendocino Farms

    4.2(636 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Unfortunately I've moved out of LA County so the nearest Mendocino Farms is about an hour away…read morewithout traffic. Which means I've gone years without it :( I happened to be in the area so I suggested Mendocino Farms for dinner. Words can't describe how much I missed this place. I was so happy to see the offer a 1/2 sandwich and side order. It's perfect for me since I don't eat much. We both got that special. I ordered the 1/2 Chicken caprese sandwich with a small side of spicy couscous. My husband got the 1/2 farm sandwich with a small tomato soup. All of the food was perfection. I'm not a fan of lemonade. Im just not a fan of tart or sour if it isn't candy. However, I saw the guava lemonade and it was a no brainer. Another 10/10. Even my husband loved it. You taste the guava more than the lemonade. My husband ordered the Arnold Farmer and said it was just ok. We loved the patio seating. At night, it's a lovely place for a quick, quiet, bite. Highly recommend!

    Great location and usually very fast delivery - high marks there…read more We've had a few issues with hair in food and today there was a bone in the Not So Fried Chicken Sandwich. Not a fun thing to bite into in a sandwich I've easily had at least 30 times. Seems like quality is slipping. Can't even connect when calling it, always get a "call cannot be transferred" message for the last few days. Hoping things turn around - we order from here all the time.

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