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    4.7 (176 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Showtime Burger
    Hossein J.

    All I can say is wow. We're in the area often, and today we were looking for a new, cool spot to try 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.

    VIP Poke
    Jim G.

    I had the most fantastic experience here. I encountered it for the first time this week and immediately had to take the opportunity to return within a few days to share with a friend. Only a few minutes from the beach! The super bowls are incredible. We got the kabobs mediterranos and vip poke, and they absolutely surpassed hopes and expectations. The Zingy was incredibly delicious and quenching. Honestly, for how full we were the price seemed fair. The ambiance was strong; wonderful use of space and a visually pleasing aesthetic. Comfortable seats and a large sunny outdoor patio. Service was professional, prompt, and very knowledgeable. I cannot wait to come back and try more diverse items off the menu!

    Green Earth vegan burger
    Tara B.

    I love this place. A full menu with something for everyone. . They have grass fed beef burger in addition to the many bowls, burros, and salads. I had the green earth burger--the vegan option. Great ingredients, locally sourced organic greens. I love the indoor and outdoor seating, depends on how you feel. I really appreciate their attention to organic ingredients since there are far too many places still poisoning patrons with pesticides! Let's pay attention and ask for what we want.

    Cucumber Coolness
    Cathlyn D.

    Amazing service paired with amazing food! Im so glad I passed by this place because I will be going back for sure! I had the cucumber coolness lemonade along with the lomo saltado. I have high hopes for peruvian dishes and this place executed it so well. Very clean interior and exterior with a perfectly matched ambiance. Highly recommend!

    Jacqueline T.

    If I lived in LA County, Rabano would absolutely be my go to lunch spot. I ordered the VIP Poke Bowl 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!

    I mean look at this ambiance!
    Christina T.

    I am grateful for my elite bowl and free drink from this summery like eatery. The staff welcomed me with smiles and Jay was pleasant during our conversations. The pork belly bowl was exactly what my senses needed for lunch to keep me motivated.

    Jie G.

    I came to pick up the food as part of the Yelp elite program. Super impressed by the friendliness of the staff and how fast the service was. The food probably took less than 10 mins to get ready and I was greeted with warmth and smile. I ordered the Koreano bowl (Boneless rib steak, baby bok choy, cucumber, carrot, gochujang, house kimchi, sweet umami glaze). The flavor was intense in a good way, texture was tender and the portion was generous. You can choose a base (grain, salad, noodle) and can do half and half. For the drink, I picked Cucumber Coolness (cucumber, lemonade, mint) and it is refreshing. Definitely interested to try other drinks in future.

    El Koreano and the Cucumber Coolness
    Danni L.

    Located on Main St in Santa Monica, the patio is a nice size and prime for people watching. The service was ok. It could've been a little better but it wasn't horrible. The cashier was just very to the point. You could tell that the food was made with quality ingredients. Presentation was great. The chocolate mousse was inside a delicate chocolate shell and there was a thin chocolate cake base.

    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.

    Wow me burger, close up
    Ria R.

    Very good, fresh, and variety of food choices. Excellent service, friendly and quick. Fast casual setting, has tv's in the dining room. Lots of high top tables, so should consider this if you have small kids like me, or have any mobility issues. To be clear, they also have some standard seating (indoor/outdoor), but noticeably more high table tops. The burger was great. Have had several bowls, street tacos and fish options here. All are dynamite. Also tried the Thai tea, surprisingly good for a non-Asian food restaurant. Everything I've had is healthy and fresh. They also have rotating daily soups. Very good and unique. Go...now!

    Pork belly bowl with garlic noodles and black milk tea
    Ellie K.

    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.

    Micaela M.

    I had never heard of Rabano, but the food and menu looked spectacular, and I was ecstatic to try something different in Santa Monica! I didn't have any trouble with parking, though it was on a weekday afternoon, so maybe it would be different on another day. When I arrived, the menu was so big you couldn't miss it, and I did have a hard time choosing from the bowl selections. But thankfully, the employees were so kind and helped me figure out which bowl I was feeling, and I went with the beef barbacoa bowl and honey lemonade. I especially loved the carb/grain options and always jumped at the opportunity to do both noodles and rice in my plate. The honey lemonade was pretty good, but the waiter was so accommodating and informed me to let him know if I wanted it a bit sweeter, which I wanted, and after that, it was perfect. Immediately when I saw my plate, I just knew it would be good, and it truly was, as everything on the plate was perfect and went together so well in my taste buds. I was so impressed with every aspect of this restaurant, and I look forward to getting the bowl and other selections on the menu again!

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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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    was just looking for a smoothie spot and ended up finding such a unique place -- a Hawaiian bar…read moreserving kava nectar drinks Honestly, I didn't even know what kava was before this. Turns out it's a relaxing non-alcoholic drink with a very unusual effect -- I felt a slight numbness on my tongue The bar itself was clean, atmospheric, and super cozy, the drink was actually really tasty, and the service was absolutely amazing. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. If you want to try something different and unique, this place is definitely worth visiting!

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