What a nice surprise this place was! My wife and I were looking for a place to grab a bite or two…read morealong with some cocktails. We opted for the wings and the crispy rice salad - boy, did they have a nice spice kick to them. Flavor was incredibly great and she was gasping for air due to the spice level lol My favorite drink of the evening was the "Don't fear the reaper" - it was a twist on a dirty martini which I already love. Huge applause to the 'tenders, Colton and Roman, for being workhorses behind the bar. I always have mad appreciation for those who are able to multitask with so many things happening at once. The place isn't small, but also not overly huge - just the right 'Goldilocks' amount of space.

My wife treated me to dinner at Piccalilli for my birthday. It's been on my list for some time, so…read moreI was really excited when we pulled up to the restaurant! I was blown away by the service. We were seated quickly in a hip and classy, but very casual sitting area outside, and our server was extremely kind and helpful with menu questions from start to finish. Drink-wise, I ordered the frozen slushee, and it was delicious. For our food, we had the bread plate (delicious), green papaya salad (amazing balance of sweet and spicy notes), Brussels sprouts (on the spicy side, but so good), and potato wedges (great crunch, and the aioli was superb). We each got our own larger plate: I ordered the moo yang, which was absolutely terrific with a great balance of flavors. My spouse ordered the yaki udon and only had great things to say! The show-stopper of the night, however, was the s'mores ice cream. Order this. Just do it -- you'll thank me later! Plenty of parking nearby in lots, and so much to do in this area of Culver City! This will be our new splurge spot, as it's somewhat pricey overall, but *definitely* worth every penny. I can't wait to return!

Note: They are on the Second Floor...so look up - climb the stairs on either side…read more Service was great-very helpful and helpful Tried the vodka pasta with chicken and the Asian salad...both very good but the pasta hit the spot. But must be honest the real winner was the warm apple pie with ice cream...WOW

Picked up food to go and didn't get any pictures but we had the RIBEYE which was PERFECTION! We…read moreasked the restaurant to pre-slice it for us and we are all the pieces with our hands. Also the chopped salad and bacon wrapped dates. All soooooo good!

Had the BEST experience here!! I want to specifically shout out Emma! She was so friendly, offered…read moregreat recommendations (salmon tacos) and took time with every customer!! The happy hour is great, this area is so walkable so make sure to stop in for a quick drink or bite! 10/10 and pet friendly :)

I usually don't leave reviews, but I feel really inspired after my 1st visit to 33 Taps…read moreI was in town for a conference & after a whole day of speeches & standing up & clapping & sitting back down etc... it was nice to wander into a place like this The environment is nice & warm, & their Crispy Chicken Sandwich & Tallow Fries made every handwritten note I took worth it! Big shout out to Emma, she was very engaged & made me feel like I was family. She even recommended me other great spots for eats in Santa Monica, though I wish I had more time to come back & try more of the 33 Taps menu ~ Will definitely make this a place to stop in whenever I'm back in town

Love the coffee shop outdoor aesthetic they have! Inside seating is limited but parking near here…read moreisn't too too bad. Food looks good but I just got a latte which was strong!

I went to Destroyer with a friend for lunch last week, and we really enjoyed it! We split the…read morechicken schnitzel and the "French dip" and each got an iced black sugar sesame drink. My friend also got a yuzu-ginger tonic to go. - iced black sesame latte: very yummy and different! Definitely not sweet at all, so I added in simple syrup. This made it super delicious. -yuzu-ginger tonic: verryyyyyy ginger heavy. Tasted like it would clear up any tummy issues for sure LOL - "French dip": my least favorite of the meal. I didn't particularly enjoy this, but I think it's maybe an acquired taste. The sandwich tasted almost bitter to me, and I am not a fan of bitter personally, so I wasn't a fan. My friend thought it was okay, but we agreed we wouldn't order it again. It was beautifully presented though lol - chicken schnitzel: so tasty! The chili crisp was delicious on top and I loved how crunchy and tender this was. It also didn't feel too heavy to me, even though it's literally fried chicken. The salad was fine, but nothing all that exciting. The staff were very kind, and the spot is super cute. I loved sitting outside and it was fun to eat at a place that feels high end without being stuffy or overly pretentious. I'd come back to try other items and just for the ambience, honestly!

We always enjoy Café Vida, and this visit was especially wonderful. The food was delicious as…read morealways, but what really stood out was the exceptional service. Our server, Malia, was extraordinary--warm, attentive, friendly, and genuinely made our experience special. David was also incredibly helpful and exceptional. It's rare to encounter a team that makes you feel so well taken care of. Great food and truly outstanding people. Thank you, Malia and David, for making our visit such a lovely one. We'll definitely be back!

It's the question: do I cook or not...? It's 80 plus in and out there, so not!! But I want cornmeal…read morepancakes! Cafe Vida still has blueberry cornmeal pancakes on the menu and serve breakfast all day!! =O Yes please!! =D Greeted with smiles and seated immediately. Seated outside under shade with the outdoor hubbub of the noonday; but no problems for me, save the lady next to me was trying to know everything I was eating and drinking!! =\ My server Ana is a sweetheart. She advised me to get the 2+2+2 instead of just the corn cakes; good call Ana!! =) Started with Sangria Vida - delicious! My plate: two cornmeal blueberry cakes, two scrambled eggs with cheese and chicken cilantro chorizo. The eggs taste farm fresh. The food is quality fresh and delicious and did I mention fresh?! I ate until I was stuffed; almost finished everything save my pancakes....left just under a quarter. After eating, sat for bit and wrote in my datebook and sipped on sangria; beautiful day to while away at Cafe Vida - come check y'all! =D

It was all about the outstanding service! I can't state that…read moreenough. The food was good The service was amazing

Visited for lunch on a hot summer Sunday. Perfect A/C temperature setting. The video screens…read moreplayed an assortment of sports. Much to my pleasure they had a channel which displayed extreme sports. Dirt bike riding, cliff diving, ski jumping. Made me feel cooler just watching it. Usually I prefer making my own salad dressings (Green Goddess & 1000 Island) from scratch. Yeah I am that picky. So I was surprised I liked the Brixton Bowl with the soy miso dressing. I almost asked for extra dressing, it was that good. Made me want to try making my own version. The vegetables being edamame & carrots were tenderly cooked & lightly seasoned with care. The purple cabbage was crunchy & fresh. The white rice underneath hot and soft. Enjoyed the contrast of textures. Good sized portion too. So satisfied with this entree I declined the dessert which is rare! My bf ordered The Burger & cheesecake. He said it was good. I thought they looked beautiful. To top it off our waiter looked like Bad Bunny! What an unexpected treat on a hot summer day.

We spend our 13th anniversary here and it did not disappoint! It's like a food spa here! I feel…read morelike I've been healed from the food and the drinks! If you dine here, please, get the drink pairing especially the non-alcohol pairing!! This restaurant is all in the details you really have to experience it in person. We will definitely be back!

This avant garde dining experience begins by entering Eric Owen Moss' super creative, undulating…read more"Waffle" building. I'm then taken to the top floor, where the kitchen is located. The chefs work in an all-glass, cathedral-like space bathed in sunlight. It really is beautiful. I'm then taken down one floor where the first few courses are served. This room is also bathed in light and it's a fun space to watch the sun set over the industrial neighborhood that surrounds the restaurant. The service was incredible. Overall, the meal was fun though I thought only half of the dishes were particularly good. Is this place worth 2 Michelin stars and the hefty price tag? (My total bill came out to $750 all in, per person) I'd say no. You're definitely paying a premium for the theater, but the food itself is rather mid when compared to other fine dining. This was my menu: 1) Alaskan diver scallops with chilled passion fruit juice and topped with petunia petals. This dish was such a great starter. The scallops were super fresh and tender. Their clean crisp flavor served as a wonderful base note to the sweet tartness of the passion fruit. 2) Raw deep sea prawns caught 2500 ft below the ocean surface off the coast of Kauai. The shrimp are topped with little bits of pink lady apples and cherry blossoms, topped with a poached apple vinaigrette, and served in a giant block of handcarved ice. 3) The Obsidian Mirror - a multi-layered dish focused on mussels. There's a layer of mussel gel dyed with black squid ink, a layer of mussel panna cotta with water chestnut, and a thin layer of kelp oil on top to give the dish a reflective sheen. I'm handed a beautiful mussel mother of pearl shell to serve as my spoon. 4) Barley koji cake layered with Japanese mountain spinach, courgette (zucchini), fresh herbs, and egg yolk. The dish is then finished off with a creamy sauce of Normandy butter and sake yeast and freshly grated yuzu, and a few spritzes of yuzu essence. I thought this fully vegetarian dish was going to be ho hum. Boy was I wrong! It was packed with deeply rich flavor and powerful umami. I loved it! 5) A dish inspired by Lassen Volcano in Northern California. A steelhead trout warmed on Japanese charcoal, topped with pine mushrooms. The dish is served with a "Seed of Life" geometric puree, made from emberred chilis, wild nettles, and wild garlic 6) Steelhead trout belly custard topped with smoked juniper and trout roe, finished with the vapor of juniper. Nice rich flavor, though not my favorite dish. 7) Vacaville quail breast prepared with rice koji and scented with wax flowers. Served with an emulsion of quail, black trumpet mushroom, and alder tree pinecone. Also served with sourdough bread deep fried in quail fat. 8) Quail thigh wrapped in poached leaf and plated with chanterelle buttons. Topped with a vinaigrette of roasted quail, Concord grape and peppercorn. This dish was so savory and delicious. I loved the tangy punch of the vinaigrette that was also richly savory because of the roasted quail. At this point, I was led down one more floor to the ground level. 9) Sonoma dry-aged duck served with caramelized yeast fudge with puree of plantain and herbs. Topped with an emulsion foam. This was not the finest piece of duck I've ever had. There were a fair bit of tendons in the meat. 10) A caramelized sourdough pancake with light cream, brown butter jam, and fresh market pluots. I did not enjoy this course. The pancake caramelization was bitter. The toppings weren't to my liking either. The only element I enjoyed were the the pluots. 11) Parsnip ice with parsnip ice cream and Tiger nut marzipan topped with Aloe liquor 13) An homage to Chef Jordan's layer cake. Frozen black raspberry, roasted almond praline, sheep's milk yogurt, and chips of roasted beets My wine and sake pairing was as follows: 1) Vilmart & Cie Premier Cru Champagne 2) Mendocino Pinot grapes fermented with red peppercorn, black currant, and kombucha 3) Austrian Kolfok Furmint 2022 - dry white wine 4) Kurodasho Monryu sake 5) Les Roncières Chablis Premier Cru 6) Agan red wine from the Canary Islands 7) Fonteinen aged Belgian lambic 8) Douglas fir needle tea with rosehips 9) Redwood sapling juice, fermented with grapes and birch sap. This was sooooon good!

There's nothing like finding a gem in the middle of Los Angeles. When I tell you I have driven by…read morethis spot at least 20-30 times and did not realize it was there baffles me. What's even more shocking was that I was driving by a place that in my eyes deserves some special attention! So espresso martinis are a thing and this place came highly recommended for them so my sugar sugar and I said, why not?? We made reservations and left a bit early because based off Google Maps the restaurant is on the corner of Manchester and Lincoln but based off my memory, I never saw a restaurant with that name! So to clear the air, it's there y'all, you just have to slow down and look. When you walk in the restaurant is dimmed and it totally sets the mood and my mood was steak!! Our waiter was super cool and we appreciate his hospitality. He asked if it was our first time. We confirmed and he ensured us that we would enjoy our experience and enjoy we did! First - espresso martinis. It was as if the bartender read our minds...they were made to perfection! Flavorful and you can definitely taste the balance of the espresso and alcohol. I ordered the steak frites and sugar sugar ordered the salmon. We always try each other's food and we couldn't determine which dish was better. The salmon was baked perfectly and the side salad was delicious! The steak had just enough seasoning so that it didn't overpower the quality of the meat. I have never had a perfectly cooked steak in my life! Ruth Chris who? Maestros where? I don't even eat steak on a regular but best believe it will be at the Manchester moving forward. As sugar sugar and I continue on our quest to try as many espresso martinis in LA, best hands down the best steak for me is here! Save me a seat!!

String cocktails and creative menu make this place a bit of a Westchester hidden gem. It's dimly…read moreinside, great spot for date night. Had the chips, burger, fries, and stroganoff. All tasty and service was solid.

Great place for brunch, small restaurant & patio seating with shade umbrellas! They have parking…read moreright next to the restaurant, very convenient and free! Pet friendly, which they have to add it to their features on this app. Since they have patio seating and also will be a plus for them. We order their banana pancakes they were 7/10 not very fluffy but their Italian omelette was 10/10 I wanted to order the kale lemonade but maybe next time , i would definitely come back here for their omelettes. Pretty nice service, they were very fast and attentive with our needs and provided us a water bowl for my dog.

i came with a group of friends on labor day for breakfast, and it wasn't too busy. we were seated…read morequickly and given a table outside. the service was fairly decent, but nothing spectacular - it was slow at times, but not too bad. i ordered the ranchera fresca (2 over medium eggs with avo salsa plus potatoes and toast). the price was reasonable - it was on the cheaper side compared to the omelettes. the eggs were cooked perfectly, and the chunky avocado salsa added lots of flavor and texture that i loved. the potatoes were unseasoned, so i had to add my own salt and pepper. the plate also came with a melon/honeydew, which was super refreshing. thankfully, there's a free parking lot right next to the cafe, but it can be busy since it's shared with the travelodge right on top of it. there was plenty of seating outside, but the cafe looked smaller on the inside. toward brunch time, there were lots more people waiting for seating, so if you plan to come here, come early!

The cornbread was unreal. SO GOOD I would come again just for that. All the other food was great…read moretoo (I don't remember specifics) but the cornbread was standout. Service was great, they checked in on us just enough but not always hovering and recommended great dishes and drinks for us.

The seafood at Hatchet Hall was quite good, but the kitchen fell surprisingly short on our…read morecenterpiece: a $175 steak. We ordered it medium-rare, but it arrived heavily seared with a cold, blue-rare core. Since doneness is defined strictly by the temperature at the center, you expect a warm pink middle rather than beef that barely saw any heat. We sent it back twice, and both times it returned still cold inside. More disappointing than the cook, though, was the response, rather than acknowledging the missed temperature, the staff insisted that if we didn't want it that way, we should have ordered "medium." At a $175 price point from a wood-fire kitchen, you expect both precision on the grill and grace when an error happens. It left a rather sour note on what should have been a great meal. Stick to the seafood.