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    Crimson

    4.2 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Casual
    Good for kids

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    #2 Chicken Kabob (Dark Meat) with Mini Greek Salad - A la Carte
    Ashley P.

    The chicken is cooked and seasoned really well and the texture of the hummus is perfect. Their Greek salad is refreshing and helps balance the meal out. Their portions are huge, can definitely split this to be 2-3 meals

    Melissa W.

    Pretty good and big chicken wraps. Have ordered through DD and went in for pick up. One meal could be split into 2.

    Chicken Wrap (White Meat)
    Aimes O.

    First time at Crimson in Santa Monica for a work lunch with friends, and it was a great choice. I had the Crimson Chicken Wrap (white meat) with fries -- fresh lettuce, tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, tortilla strips, and a light spicy herb ranch that pulled it all together. The wrap was flavorful without being heavy, and the fries came out HOT (burned my tongue) and crispy. Service was quick and friendly, making it an easy spot for a midday break. I'll definitely be back to try more!

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    Carlo G.

    Solid Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food in Santa Monica! I ordered takeout from here for lunch during the week. I ordered in advance through their website and it was pretty seamless and easy. Upon arriving at my scheduled time, the staff were still preparing my order so I waited for an additional 10 minutes after my pickup time. When I received my food, I inquired if I could dine-in at the restaurant and they accepted. The inside was pretty and well lit. It had a cozy and relaxing vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. There was also a fill your own water station. I ordered the Chicken Kabob (white meat) with rice and a side of Shirazi salad and a side of Babaganoush. Everything was tasty and yummy! The chicken was juicy and flavorful. The rice was soft, fluffy, and flavorful. The salad was fresh and I loved the crunch from the cucumbers. The Babaganoush was creamy, rich, and flavorful, but not too overpowering. It also came with some pita bread which was standard quality. I also got a garlic sauce and a rose sauce which were good pairings to the chicken. The food was overall good, but a bit too pricey for around $26. The portion was decent, but I would've expected more food for the price. The to-go experience was good and everything was decently sealed and bagged. Overall, a good experience here. I would come back if I was craving Mediterranean food in the area, but would still opt to look for cheaper places.

    #3 Filet Mignon Kabob #1 Chicken Kabob (White Meat)
    Ashley H.

    Quick service counter and then food comes out! Everything is fresh so it took around 15 mins to get the food! Cute ambiance inside and there's smaller picnic tables outside. $26 on average for one of the meals w/ 2 sides but it's not a lot of meat. Decent size portion overall!

    Salmon dinner
    Jon M.

    Crimson is an excellent Mediterranean cuisine restaurant that I have been to several times. The service, food and ambience is consistently excellent. Prices are reasonable for suberb meals with a nice variety of sides. Highly recommended.

    #4 Ground Sirloin Kabob
    Olivia L.

    My first time here and I got the sirloin kabob plate with roasted veggies and hummus as sides. The sirloin kabob was great! So much flavor and not dry at all. Usually I don't like kabobs that much because they can be dry but not this one. The roasted veggies were really good too. My only flaw was that the pita bread was kinda hard and dry. Staff was really friendly though and establishment was nice.

    Ground sirloin wrap
    Adrian M.

    Fresh and delicious! Friendly outgoing staff. It was busy on a Thursday afternoon for lunch. I had the ground sirloin wrap with a side of tabbouleh and their tomato soup which was great. It was so filling my friend and I split it.

    Caramel Machiatto (Iced), Honey Latte (Iced), lemon bar.
    Anthony H.

    Thank you, Randy, for helping to make my 7-year wedding anniversary surprise a total hit for my wife. You guys are so kind, you played your part well (Oscar nominee right there), and you served us our drinks and dessert. People, you wont be disappointed at Crimson in Santa Monica.

    #1 Chicken Kabob (White Meat)
    Jessica I.

    AMAZING. Huge portions and each bite is so well seasoned with so much flavor. I especially loved the garlic dip with this plate. Ample seating and some free/metered parking close by! -0.5 stars because the wait was long :-/

    Mallory C.

    When the wait at Society Kitchen was just too long, I took a walk around the corner and decided to finally try this spot. It wasn't too crowded and it looked really nice. The food also smelled delicious! I ordered a kebab plate and it was pretty good! The portions were really generous and the meat was fresh, too. I didn't like the sauce on the grape leaves, but that may just be my personal preference.

    Hummus, pita bread cesar salad
    Janet A.

    Ordered catering and it was really good. Plenty of food and the guy helping me was really nice. The price did not make sense with the amount of food we received though. It was very pricey, even more than Panini and not as good but overall if u need some Mediterranean food and don't mind being overcharged then it was good.

    Chicken Wrap (Dark Meat)
    Kathrine N.

    90% lettuce, 5% chicken, 5% hummus and! you could be friendlier. BUT I believe their kabobs are really good, and I'm gonna try it next time

    #1 Chicken Kabob (White Meat)Mini Pesto Pasta Salad Sweet Potato Fries

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    Good food, fresh and good quality ingredients, prepared well. Friendly service, clean, moderately priced.

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    Delicious chicken wrap, friendly service, all made fresh. Clean atmosphere. Great space to meet people. Just a bit pricy.

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    Ask the Community - Crimson

    Is it conducive/allowed to take out a laptop and work?

    I have and it was fine

    Is it quiet?

    Average. I've been here three times and definitely don't remember having to talk loud with my friends. It's quiet enough to sit alone and enjoy a book while eating if you want.

    Is this a good coffee date spot?

    Though it depends on what you are looking for in a coffee spot, I'd say yes. There is plenty of free parking for 2 hours both behind the building and underground (enter from back parking lot), and tables are available both outside and inside. It's… Read more

    Is the meat halal?

    Yes, I was told by managers at both locations that the meat is Halal.

    One of the reviews mention beer/wine in 2018. But most other reviews say there is no alcohol (2015). Can someone confirm if they have alcohol or not?

    I've never seen alcohol there. There is gourmet coffee for sure, but don't think alcohol. It's a wait in line, order your food at the counter, take a number and you'll be called when your food is ready type of place.

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    Habayit Restaurant - Humus, eggplant, Israeli Salad, coleslaw.  We do catering!

    Habayit Restaurant

    4.4(267 reviews)
    0.8 miSawtelle
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    Amazing food !! Super home vibes …read more. got the sabich pita & small matza ball soup and they where delicious!!!

    This great place is small, so slow down or you will miss it. It is ever so cute inside. It has fun…read moreart that my grandson loves. It is super clean and just a fun place to go. It is Israeli food, but also quite American as well. It has a wonderful Mediterranean flare. All of their food is Kosher, which is always nice and all of it is just great. The menu is not huge, but it does not need to be. They have something for everyone. We love the service. Some of the servers have been there awhile and they know everything and if you are looking for other Kosher places or even a Temple if you are a visitor, they have you covered. The servers are always smiling and are great with kids. It is super family friendly. We love all their food, but a must have is their Matza Ball soup. It is perfection from the soup to the Matza Ball. You can get it in a cup or bowl. We have been here a few times over the years, sometimes for breakfast and other times for lunch. Their Shakshukah is a great way to start your morning. It is a wonderful breakfast item. It comes with eggs and salad with a great home made tomato sauce. They also have just eggs if you want. For lunch we love the Israeli Vegetables Salad, which has Finely cut assorted vegetables with lemon dressing, tomatoes and cucumber. It is the bomb. If you want to be daring, get their combination salad, which is a combination of all their salads. It is so good. Their Humus is great and has a wonderful lemon juice and olive oil. All of their Pita sandwiches are tasty as well. Another favorite is their grilled salmon. It is cooked perfectly and you will love the fresh flavor. There is not one thing not to like here, so go and have fun and relax.

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    Habayit Restaurant - Seasoned grilled chicken breast (shnizel grill)

    Seasoned grilled chicken breast (shnizel grill)

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    Calabra

    Calabra

    3.8(450 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$$
    Rooftop seating
    Romantic vibe

    Quite a beautiful rooftop restaurant located in the very fancy Santa Monica. Came here as part of a…read morework dinner, so I was in a large group (12 people almost!). The beauty of Mediterranean food is that it's perfect to share with large groups. Because I had some fellow vegetarians (and veg friendly people) with me, ordering was quite fun. We almost ordered every vegetarian mezze, which included: Mezze sampler: the Muhammara was my favorite of them all and the naan was amazing. Very soft, but flavorful. Sprouted cauliflower: interesting way they made it. Golden tahini had a nice touch. Pickled vegetables: loved them Greek fries: can't go wrong with that Roasted sweet potato: surprisingly quite good and a very different palate from the fries. Baked feta: interesting, but this wasn't a fan favorite amongst the group. While our non-vegetarian colleagues enjoyed the octopus, we were nearly full with just the mezze. We decided to go ahead and order the mushroom skewers while the other side enjoyed the tomahawk. Everyone was full after all this food. The cocktails kept flowing. I stuck with just one Urfa mezcalita while enjoying the views for the remainder of the night. This lasted until dessert where plenty were ordered. I got a chocolate gelato not realizing I'd get two scoops. Sadly I could only finish one scoop. Anyhow, there are heaters all over the rooftop so that people can enjoy throughout the year. They do have to crank it up as needed, but it's there. Can't mention price much because this was work sanctioned, but it was a great decision.

    Once we got our reservation, the fun began! Chelsea was our server and she was a pivotal part of…read moreour experience. We asked for recommendations and she nailed everything. We loved the hummus spread, so good! I opted for beer, but how to choose? Well she made me a mini flight - I opted for the hefe. And when another table mate ordered a round of house tequila shots, I wasn't expecting one of the smoothest tequilas I've ever had as the option. Plus it was a generous pour. The views were spectacular, and while we were basically outside, there are plenty of space heaters to make you feel cozy. I highly recommend making reservations as this is a popular spot. Overall one of my favorite evenings from service, to dining, and the drinks.

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    Mon Ami

    Mon Ami

    4.4(144 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$$

    Reservation: not needed unless particular preference for seating and cancellation fee applies if…read moreno-show Parking: free 90 min in Santa Monica parking structures Service: immediately seated, great recommendations provided, and full explanations of specials Vibes: GORGEOUS patio with pastel colors, plants, and string lights - cute for girls' night or romantic date night; inside restaurant atmosphere classy Food: one of my most memorable meals in Santa Monica - every dish I had was well cooked, seasoned, balanced, and nicely plated Other: InKind app had good deal

    Phenomenal restaurant all around -- delicious food, beautiful ambiance and incredible location…read morenestled on Ocean Ave. right by Santa Monica Pier, and fantastic service. Lobster alla catalana pasta 5/5 - Lives up to the hype, so delicious with a bit of a spicy kick, strong lobster flavor with lobster pieces throughout and fresh basil Chicken tagine 5/5 - delicious flavors and well balanced, the serving size is huge and served in a traditional tagine! Can likely serve 3 comfortably, may be nice to also order a side of carbs to soak up the scrumptious sauce Perfect for a date night; offers both indoor with bar and outdoor seating with heat lamps so can be dog friendly. Beautifully decorated and themed both inside and outside with overarching vines and lights in the outdoor patio area. Access right on Ocean Ave with the restaurant tucked at the end of the pathway around other restaurants; there is a hostess and podium with the restaurant sign right on Ocean Ave. to direct you in. For some reason, Google Maps suggested entering from the back of the restaurant, which is not the best way to enter. A bit on the pricier side but reasonable for this prime location and with hearty portion sizes. Overall highly recommended!

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    Hungry Pocket Falafel House

    Hungry Pocket Falafel House

    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Hungry Pocket makes the best falafel I've ever eaten…read more I started going here in 2009 while attending SMC. It was the first falafel I'd ever tried. Since that time, I have eaten falafel not only in different LA locations but also at locations across the country while living in NYC. Verdict: from coast to coast, Hungry Pocket makes the best falafel I can find. All other falafels seem to taste like dirt in my mouth in comparison. If you don't like falafel, you just haven't tried Hungry Pocket yet. I will edit this review if I find better falafel or if Hungry Pocket has changed/changes their recipe (will be visiting tomorrow for quality assessment purposes). The ambiance is that of a hole in the wall that you only know about if you went to SMC or know someone who went to SMC. You don't want anything to change because the whole point is that it feels like a hole in the wall that no one knows about. The service is direct. You order, they make your food right in front of you, you get it when it's ready, you eat it, and you are grateful. The baklava is also the best baklava. You should get a piece for dessert. Thank you, Jeff!!!

    I enjoyed my meal here! We got the lamb gyro plate and it was fresh and light. I enjoyed the baba…read moreghanoush and tabbouli especially. We also got the showafel with chicken - the chicken had a nice char on it. Overall, good for a light lunch. But the ambiance is nothing fancy, it's pretty minimal and bare. 3% surcharge on credit card transactions so bring cash!

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