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    Rabano

    4.7 (165 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Nav R.

    Great vegetarian options and friendly staff. Street parking around the restaurant. The tofu, garlic noodles, and soy meat were all quite good. The Thai curry bowl was really tasty. Generous portions. Lots of drinks to choose from. Overall would highly recommend.

    Pork belly bowl with garlic noodles and black milk tea

    Clean and open concept ambiance with nice decor. Service was kind and fast. I got the pork belly bowl with garlic noodles and milk tea. Pork belly was flavorful and tender. Garlic noodles I wasnt expecting it to be flat rice noodles. I wish it was egg noodles with more garlic. I'd opt for rice or grains next time. Pickled veggies nicely done. Milk tea I wasnt a fan of. But this isn't a boba tea shop so I can't expect much. Maybe the refreshers would be a better option! I think it's a bit pricey imo but if you want something healthy in the area this is a good option.

    Cubano with ancient grains
    Elaine T.

    I've enjoyedtheir food in Hermosa and I'm so happy that they have a location in Santa Monica! Wonderful service and super clean layout. I invited people who had never been and we enjoyed everything we ordered. For a lighter lunch we had Chinese chicken salad, the Koreano bowl with ancient grains, the Cubano bowl with ancient grains, and the carne asada with ancient grains. My favorite was the Cubano with fabulous shredded and seared pork, vinegar onions and delicious black beans. All the beef dishes used good quality meat and it was tender with a generous portion for the price. The chicken salad had beautiful watermelon radish slices and mamadaron orange segments. It came with a very light dressing and the chicken was moist. I will have to come back one day to try their coffee and dessert! Beautiful patio right on main street with heaters for chilly beach weather.

    Thai Chicken
    Melissa M.

    I was hungry and exhausted. Stopped in for lunch and got a delicious and comforting (and spicy) Thai yellow curry bowl with chicken, brown rice, and roasted veggies. Plus a Thai iced tea to charge me through the rest of my day.

    Desirae C.

    Wowza! Insanely delicious bowls! El Koreano was fresh, perfectly prepared and great portion. Excellent tofu and garlic noodles. Very savory! The Lechon Cubano was enjoyed with tender pulled pork and half noodles and half rice option. Served warm! They were precise with the order and fast to get our food prepared for delivery. Excellent service. Highly recommended.

    Lomo Peruvian Saltado
    Nancy B.

    Since we discovered this place, we've been back several times. The first time, we ordered it for delivery and I got the lomo saltado. It was so good, I never want to try anything else. I always get that. The meat is so tender with good flavor and portion size is perfect. We finally went in person and it was even better made fresh. You order and have a seat and they bring the food to you. The food always comes out quick. You can order coffees as well since they have a full coffee bar. Parking is a bit challenging but not too hard to find. Street parking

    June 13, 2025 | Friday | Tofu Thai Curry Bowl!!
    Shantelle S.

    June 13, 2025 | Santa Monica | During Memorial Day weekend, I was back in town to attend a food & drink event! Rabano was listed as a participant! The moment my friend and I tasted our generous samples, she and I knew we would return sooner than later & with the quickness! Haha! The memorable flavors stayed on my mind for sure! Thai Tofu Bowl: Thai Yellow Curry, Veggies & Rice done right with a deep flavorful mix of spices & spicy enough to catch your attention! Yes, please! This dish is a winner! Plus, the veggies are locally-sourced! Score! My friend had the same dish, but with chicken! Drink: The deep orange flavorful Thai Tea was refreshing on an incredibly sunny day, served in super tall container! Customer Service: Everyone we interacted with was incredibly friendly, even other customers sitting at a table next to us! Seating: Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! We enjoyed sitting on the patio during the event & on our second visit! Overall: Loved the incredible friendly service & atmosphere! I'm absolutely looking forward to returning and exploring more of Rabano's diverse menu! Haha! Let's go!

    Bohemian Raspberry Pop Zingy Refresher Papas Fritas El Koreano El Gogi

    We LOVE Rabano!!! Such fresh ingredients, great and quick service, and a good vibe! We got the El koreano, El Gogi (my FAV!!), papas Fritas, Zingy Refresher, and Bohemian Raspberry Pop

    Thai Chicken
    Kathy X.

    I ordered the thai chicken with half grains and half greens. It was really good, with a nice kick to it. The flavor got a little bit too much 75% into it, but was so good right in the beginning. I recommend sharing the dish with a couple other bites.

    Lechon Cubano
    Yana's P.

    This was my 2nd time eating here with a large group of friends. I have to say I was slightly disappointed with the service I received. I tried one of their new dishes- a breakfast burrito which is served all day. My friends got the Lechon Cubano. I order right after them & we were under the same table number. A friend who came much later ordered a Mediterranean dish. Out of our whole group of about 12, I was the last to receive my food. I had to rush to eat my food because of my parking. So I will say this was not my most enjoyable experience. Maybe they were just having an off day. The food was good. Could have been hotter in temperature.

    Salmon, Veggies and White rice
    Camellia R.

    THE SALMON BOWL IS AMAZING! High quality food and Super nice Staff! Definately coming back

    My froggy loves how clean that place is!

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    Amazing food and reasonable price. They have good variety, and the deserts are oh-so good! Staff super friendly too.

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    A few minutes ago I ate their TASTY chicken sandwich. Nice folks too. Great location on Main Street.

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    La bamba is always reliable, thai chicken is also delicious! The patio is also a great spot to eat and people watch.

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    Élephante

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    1.1 mi
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    5 years in business
    Rooftop seating

    Honestly, I am usually unimpressed by LA dining options. For the most part it's wayyy overpriced…read morerelative to the quality. Not the case at Élephante. I highly recommend this spot for a few reasons: 1. Excellent service. We arrived about 45 min early for our reservation hoping to snag a table a bit before. While we couldn't be sat immediately, the sent us to the bar where we enjoyed some yummy cocktails. Not even 10 minutes later, the waitress came to sit us at a lovely table right by the water without being outside -- score! 2. The food is so freaking good. Let's start with the whipped eggplant which totally blew my mind. I'm now thoroughly convinced I might actually like eggplant as long as it's prepared like this. Definitely a fave. Every dish was delicious, though, including the hot honey pizza and the pear salad. 3. The views! So beautiful! Such a gorgeous place to watch the sunset in Santa Monica. Highly highly recommend!

    Extremely cute and modern spot with a literal buzz…read more I walked here from a friend's house to meet another friend and we sat at the bar for drinks and apps. The wine selection was actually palatable, not just house wines disguised as specials. It was quite busy so it took a while to be served while we were there, yet it wasn't a painfully long wait. And there was a bouncer. In the corner. At this place during brunch. Weird, but not a mood killer. I'd definitely go back.

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    3.9(2.2k reviews)
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    I recently rediscovered this place, and it's by far my favorite breakfast spot in Santa Monica…read more The wait staff is friendly and attentive, and there's both indoor and outdoor seating. The back patio is especially lovely; modern yet cozy, with thoughtful decor. The food blends California-fresh ingredients with Turkish and Middle Eastern flair. I especially enjoy the zucchini fritters and sausage patties, and the chicken mango salad is excellent as well. The drink menu is equally fun, with a unique variety of milks like pistachio and walnut, paired with creative beverage options. Weekdays are definitely easier since it's less crowded, but the food is consistently great no matter when you go.

    Blue daisy exemplifies an aesthetic, overpriced, and mediocre at best brunch experience. I came on…read morea Sunday around 12 and was seated right away. I was seated outside with a view of a busy road intersection, which made for nice people watching. The menu didn't have any stand-out dishes that you couldn't find at any other brunch place and there were barely any savory vegetarian options. I went with the Napa scramble. The scramble itself was very heavy on the spinach and light on the sun-dried tomatoes, which made for a not great texture and duller flavor. I did appreciate the bites with the creamy, tangy goat cheese. The toast was just ok and the strawberry jam it came with was very runny. I did enjoy the fresh greens on the side that were lightly dressed.

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    Blueys Kitchen

    4.2(1.3k reviews)
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    food: we got the Sweet Squash Pancakes + the Skirt Steak Sandwich and it was so so so yummy. the…read moresweet squash pancake had the perfect sweetness and it pairs so well with the creamy avocado spread. the syrup wasn't even needed because the sweetness level was just right!!! literally the best pancake i've ever tasted!! the skirt steak sandwich had a really savory and rich sauce however the steak was a bit tough to chew on. however, the steak was very juicy with a smoky depth to it. service: service is first come, first serve for seating so it's pretty casual. you order and pay first before finding a table which keeps things moving very fast so the wait wasn't long. it also wasn't hard to find a table despite it being a saturday lunch time. the staff was really helpful with recommendations and took the time to explain the menu which made the experience feel special despite the self serve type of setup. there's a small free parking outside the restaurant but also meter parking on the side so finding parking was not hard at all! ambiance: there was a section of indoor and outdoor seating which made the ambiance seem more casual but still intimate. we sat outdoors and it was great for enjoying the weather. there was a casual, easygoing vibe that made it a good spot to hang out and chat with friends.

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