Delicious, healthy lunch spot with huge wraps filled with tasty macros that do a body good. The…read moreservice is warm and prompt and they really care about making sure they don't kill people with allergies. Cute outdoor seating out front to sit and people watch while enjoying a casual lunch, and there's seating out back as well. Awesome lunch spot!

Can only comment on drinks as that's all I got but I ordered ahead a simple whole milk latte. Was…read moreready before time which was great. Coffee was delicious. I took a look at their food menu and I'll definitely be back to try their bites.

Take out review. First time here! I loved my Noodlerama! Big portion! I took it home and because I…read morelove ginger, I added more, and sprinkled sesame seeds. I couldn't finish it all , but will have the rest later tonight! Service was very nice and polite. I signed up to get rewards. Tip: download the app! With each dollar spent you get freebies with the points! I will definitely return here. The sandwiches also look amazing! Great deals for lunch too!

Health Nut is healthy but more importantly, delicious! I enjoyed the salad & the portion was huge!…read moreThey do not skimp on the chicken to lettuce ratio. The tomato soup was next level. It was the perfect consistency & I really enjoyed it. A great casual, takeaway restaurant!

Wonderful ambience! This is not a full service restaurant. You wait in line ( many times the line…read moreis out the front door onto the side walk. This part is a bit stressful. Order and pay at the counter and find a table indoors or outside. Both areas are nice, however inside, the noise level is a wee bit louder, however I haven't had any issues having a conversation with a friend. For those with sensitive ears, just sit outside. One can come here for coffee. Free refills! You can ask for a cup ( their cups are glass), but the coffee doesn't stay warm long. If you plan on sitting there and don't mind a paper cup To Go, order your coffee in a To Go cup. Food: each time I have ordered food to eat there, it arrives promptly and presented beautifully. Their sandwiches are made with their house made bread! Delicious! Try to save room for one of their pastries or desserts. Tartine is an oasis to relax, unwind, catch up with friends, people watch. Parking: paid lot, adjacent, not cheap.

Absolutely beautiful setting. The patio has plenty of seating and cool. The interior is lovely and…read moreserene. Orders are taken at the cash register and food is brought out. The quiche was baked perfectly- delicate custard and a beautiful crust. The salad was crisp, fresh, and dressed with a terrific vinaigrette. The tuna sandwich was delicious. The bread had a great chew, good crust. The filling was just the right ratio to bread. Yummy tuna - super flavor. A mini suggestion would be that it seemed to missing a surprise. The only reason for this comment is the sandwich was graced with a pickled carrot. A pickled carrot! Consider tossing some fried capers into the tuna salad. The texture and crunch would serve as that tiny surprise. Again, it's fantastic as is. We took a baguette home to enjoy later. Tartine knows bread. Excellent texture and chew. Definitely worth a visit. And a return visit.

I always go to the crimson on ocean park but I needed a sit down place with outlets so I could get…read moresome journaling in so I ran into this location. sooo yummy as always, their sweet potato fries are eliteeee, a must try side. I also got an iced coffee which was delicious. the server was really nice and the food cake out quick. love it here

The BBQ Wrap at Crimson Chicken is tasty and satisfying. The chicken is flavorful and tender, with…read morejust the right amount of smoky BBQ sauce. The wrap is packed with fresh veggies, and the portion size is perfect for a quick lunch. Service is friendly and efficient, though it can get busy during peak hours. Overall, a solid choice if you want something quick, filling, and flavorful.

A nice place to get some quick Korean food. You can order at the kiosk or pay cash at the counter…read more I got the chicken japchae to go and it was very flavorful. It's a great place for a quick lunch if you're in the area. No frills and a small parking lot.

The pro is the large portion size. The food is definitely reminiscent of street food in Korea. We…read moregot japchae, spam kimchee fried rice, and their best seller Bulgogi fries. Overall, food was tasty. Definitely not the best quality but good. The fried rice was dry because of the long grain basmati style rice, wish they used at least calrose. The fries were slightly underwhelming and soggy. Those would have been way better if they were well done fries. The japchae was flavorful but a little soupy at first, after a while the noodles absorbed the sauce. Parking is tight. You order off a kiosk and pick up your food from the counter. You make your own water and bus your own table. You definitely don't come here for the ambiance but at least they've got kpop playing on the TV. Maybe it was an off day but will be back to try the kimchee stews.

Tried this place for the first time and it was fantastic! I already want to go back and try more…read moredishes. Very nice location with a short walk to the beach. The inside was very clean, cute, and spacious. There is also an outside patio. No shortage of sitting options. We ended up ordering the super bowls- VIP Poke and Kebobs Mediterraneo. Both with white rice and greens. I honestly loved both of them equally. The quality of fish in the poke was outstanding and the chicken kebob was so tender and juicy. We also got the Pineapple Zingy Fizzy drink which was very refreshing on the warm day. The staff was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. The only thing I want to add is that on the menu board had a key for items, one being a * indicates the item contain nuts. Some of the bowls listed cashew chipotle sauce, but there was no * next to the item name. It's a quick fix to avoid any accidents :)

All I can say is wow. We're in the area often, and today we were looking for a new, cool spot to…read moretry when my wife came across Rábanos. I'm really glad she did. My wife was craving Thai food, so she ordered the Thai dish, while I was stuck between the Peruvian Saltado and the Showtime Burger. I ended up going with the burger, and I'm glad I did. It was absolutely amazing -- flavorful, high quality, and perfectly put together. From the first bite, you could taste all the layers of flavor in what honestly felt like a masterpiece of a burger. Both dishes were very good, but the burger was definitely the winner for us. We also tried the Garage beer, which was super light and delightful, along with a latte. The latte was okay. We're big coffee people, so it didn't quite meet our expectations. It was served too hot, and the milk seemed overheated. The coffee itself tasted good, but it didn't feel carefully crafted. I enjoy latte art and that first sip from a freshly made uncapped latte, and that part was missing for me. That said, the food was so good that we're more than willing to overlook the coffee. Great vibes, superb service, and an overall fantastic experience. Highly, highly recommend this place. We'll definitely be back with friends and family.

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.

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. :)

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.

Variable is a staple in our takeout rotation. Can't get enough of them…read more Their drunk cauliflower puts all other cauliflower wings to shame. The texture is addictive. My favorites are My Son's Pho (it's my favorite pho on the West side) and the N Seoul Bowl (which is light but hearty and the portion is so generous I always have leftovers for lunch). The Sunset Strip Burger is a major crowd pleaser. The Northern Lights pasta is cravable. The service is always warm and welcoming, but never hover. Love the staff. And it's usually quiet inside, pretty small. We've never had to wait for a table. It's such a gem, we were instantly hooked. I just wish I'd known about it sooner.

So good. I have a shellfish allergy and very much miss shrimp and crab. I got the vegan shrimp…read morePo'Boy and had to call the waiter over to confirm it was not real shrimp...wow. Great fries too and huge portion for the Saint Louis No. 2 Po Boy. It was certainly enough for two people. Service is very friendly, but was a bit slow (one star deduction, but still... much love!). Cute, clean inside. Great vegan options.