Food was so good! We did Mother's Day brunch and the special menu had a lot of options. The service was friendly and accommodating. The beach views from the patio was amazing! Highly recommend sitting on the deck outside. read more

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I just came here to grab some drinks and a small bite before starting the night. The staff here are amazing and very accommodating. The martinis here are amazing lol also ended up getting the sweet potato crisps and calamari. Both were very good but the sauce for the sweet potato crisp stood out the most! Very delicious. This place definitely has an intimate vibe perfect for a date! read more

Sirena - Menu 9/28/24 - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Made reservations a for High Tea on a Sunday Afternoon. There are plenty of parking garages close by so make sure you plan in your walking time. We arrived an we're immediately seated in the outdoor area for tea. The first thing I noticed was at the table, didn't look the cleanest for such a high-end establishment.. the spacing was also tight to get in and out of our table which was the first one on the corner. The next thing I notice do was the beautiful view! I then took a look at the menu and saw that there were no teas listed. This was kind of disappointing. I like to see a list of the teas and a description of what teas are being served. Instead the waiter verbally told us what teas were available.. I went with a tea that was supposed to be yuzu but it was rather bland. The tower itself had rather generous portions. 3 scones is a lot, but they were some of the best scones I've had at a tea service. As I was eating there was one thing I bit into that tasted off. The salmon sandwich. It tasted as if the salmon had gone bad. My intuition was spot on as later that evening I had horrible food poisoning. So no matter how lovely the experience was and how delicious the desserts were that ruined it for me. read more

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I had some family staying in Santa Monica for a few days, so when it came time to meet up with them for some breakfast we headed over to the The Georgian Hotel to grab some food from Sirena. Visually, this place is absolutely beautiful both inside and out, and thanks to the nice day outside we decided to eat on the outside patio. The menu here isn't massive, but had a decent selection and I settled on trying the breakfast burrito since it seemed like one of the smaller options on the menu. The breakfast burrito consists of slow braised beef short rib barbacoa, black beans, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs, radish cilantro salad. I'm going to be honest here, I wasn't blown away by this thing and I'd go as far to say that I didn't enjoy it very much. The eggs didn't taste good, the meat was solid enough, but when everything mixed together it just tasted like something that was made, put in a refrigerator for a few days, and then eaten (I am NOT saying they did this, I'm simply saying that this is what it tasted like). I'm sad to type that about the food, but service on the other hand was very good. Overall, Sirena was a letdown for me and probably not somewhere I would revisit in the future. This place definitely checked the boxes for atmosphere and service, but the food just fell short. read more

Sirena - Breakfast Burrito - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I was amazed by the blue building on my way to Santa Monica beach! It's a super fancy brunch spot downstairs at the hotel It totally blows the Republic restaurant out of the water, waaaaah! Such a great value restaurant and nobody knows about it yet! read more

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Vintage Hollywood located beach front at Santa Monica. Stopped by for some drinks and appetizers. We were happily greeted and seated. Beautiful patio with amazing ocean views. The decor is charming and the vibe is great. Friendly staff and unique food. We shared fried castelvetrano olives which I've never had. I was very impressed. Full of flavor and went well with my cold beer. Also tried their burrata salad and no complaints. My wife enjoyed her First Lady drink. All in all it was a great experience. read more

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Food was pretty good, service was good, ambiance was nice! Definitely a little noisy because you're on the street (but protected by plastic patio). Only gripe would be that the food felt a little expensive for what you're getting, but overall we had a nice night! read more

Honestly, for the price this restaurant is just meh. Service is really slow. The food is average, the place is small but pretty. It's a one time visit for me. read more

I had to get on here to thank the staff at sirena's restaurant for my amazing coffee and experience! Especially to Antonio he was really cool I had a nice conversation. read more

My friend was visiting from NY so we were barhopping around her Airbnb. We decided to grab a drink at the Georgian since the bar area's pretty cute. My friend ordered the Shore Thing only to be told that watermelon juice (a major ingredient of the cocktail) is completely out and no other juice can be used as substitution or it would taste weird. She just got a skinny spicy marg instead. Luckily for me, the Vice Versa tasted pretty good. I liked the banana cream daiquiri foam. My friend and I also wanted to share a Georgian Chopped with chicken. The salad arrived and chicken was missing. Meh. read more

Sirena - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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(Came here early this October for a weekday brunch with visiting cousins.) This restaurant is located in a historic hotel. These days the term historic means an old building that is beautifully kept or renovated. In The Georgian Hotel's case, this hotel was built in 1933 which makes it 90 years old this year. I've never been to this place but its website said that they are newly renovated. The restaurant is located at the entrance of the hotel. Before you enter the hotel, there is outdoor dining. And when you enter the hotel, the rest of the restaurant is located there. The dining area is to your right, and there is a cool bar to your right. The check-in area is farther in. Décor - Needless to say is 5 stars. Service - Sad to say, their service needs to be renovated. It is spotty. The hostess was aloof. When I mentioned this to my sister, who used their valet-parking service, she said the valet staff was nice. Our waiter was nice too. However, certain things we ordered were slow to arrive or forgotten. We requested for extra toasts for the Burrata appetizer that we ordered. The toasts never came. Then I ordered a bread basket, and it took a while to arrive. Then towards the end of our brunch, my cousin's husband ordered a cup of cappuccino and it did not arrive. He had to ask for it again. For the restaurant service, they probably are understaffed especially considering that there were hardly any patrons at the restaurant. The staff at the check-in room was also aloof when I asked her a question. I probably interrupted her. (My rating for the service: 3 stars.) Food and drinks here are expensive (which is understandable because this is a beautiful hotel and with a nice view). I ordered a glass of chardonnay but I was given a glass of Chablis. It tasted so-so and the price was $28. We had appetizers and of course main courses. My plate of Salmon with broccolini and white beans was $32. The salmon was delicious but it had a couple of tiny bones. They had a pasta dish which they called Pappardelle - it was delicious with no buts. (Rating: 4 Stars) Ladies Room: Nice and clean (5 Stars) This place probably is straightening its kinks because, I imagine, when they got renovated they partially closed down. So the spotty service is understandable and, I'm sure can be corrected. read more

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The one of the best pasta dishes, I ate outside of NYC and the Fig Salad very refreshing! Service was very accommodating to our need to be at an event and we were served at a nice pace. read more

Sirena - Fig Fig Frisee Salad - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Lovely ambiance and subline service. We stayed at the Georgian for two nights and decided to have breakfast here on our last morning. We ate on the porch and it was lovely weather and lovely ambiance. The server was attentive with every detail. I got the omelet and my husband got the pancakes and a side of bacon. The food was good, but it was a little pricey for what we got and portion sizes. I suppose people who are eating here want the experience and the luxury, and care less about an innovative menu. All in all, a nice meal but I wouldn't rush back. read more

We're staying at this beautiful hotel and decided to have breakfast here two days in a row. The breakfast sandwiches were fantastic,but the potatoes? Not so much. Yesterday they were over fried, bland, and tasted like they'd been sitting uncovered in a fridge. Today, we asked to swap them for fries (even offered to pay extra), but the chef declined. We gave the potatoes another shot, and they were somehow worse,cold, stale, and inedible. Honestly, this Yelp review probably wouldn't exist if the chef had just made a simple swap. At a place this nice, that kind of rigidity is surprising,and disappointing. read more

Sirena - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

As noted in earlier reviews, the hotel is beautiful. The open patio has a fresh look to it, which we like. This used to be one of our favorite spots in Santa Monica for breakfast or lunch. Today, we tried the weekend brunch. I had the breakfast burrito. It was more like a regular burrito only mushy on the inside and loaded with black beans. I probably won't order it again. My wife ordered the crudite of market vegetables with hummus. She was looking forward to the hummus. Unfortunately, the portion was about the size of a plastic container with ketchup. It was so small, we asked for another portion of hummus. It never arrived. We will return to give The Restaurant at the Georgian another try. There are many items on the menu that appeal to us. Hopefully, this next time we will be satisfied with what we are served. read more

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Brunch here was a great experience your greeted as soon as we arrived. I loved the outdoor seating that we were given which was perfect given the nice weather. The croissant French toast was definitely the stand out dish for me. I'll definitely be back to this place next time I'm in town. read more

Lovely patio as well as nice indoor atmosphere at this restaurant in Santa Monica at The Georgian hotel. It was recommended by a friend, so I tried it for brunch. They serve brunch until 2 on Sundays, so we went on the late side. Not too crowded, but appropriately busy. Perfect selections of brunch items, from healthy breakfast options to more classic egg dishes. The oysters we started with were on point, served with three topping options. My açaí and granola bowl was delightful as well. My friend had not been either, and he loved this new find. The service was excellent, too. Prompt, but not overbearing. Gorgeous views of the boardwalk and ocean. Will go again. read more

We had delicious brunch on the terrace. Service was fantastic and the ambience was beautiful. I would return for the croissant french toast alone! read more

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Food is great here but watch out for inconsistent service. I dined here with my wife and our small, 10 pound hypoallergenic dog and we had a wonderful experience. My wife came back with a few friends and our dog again and was told that the dog could not be there. She said the staff was really cold to her and uninviting. It's interesting because the first time we were there our waitress even bent down to pet our dog. If she wasn't allowed there why did that happen? That's about enough for us not to come back. The food is great, but then again so aren't hundreds of other places in LA. Watch out how you treat your customers, especially during tough times like this. read more

Beyond the incredible view, the food was really well done. Great and helpful service. Worth checking out.

Incredible restoration. It's a pricey splurge but so stunning. A jewel in Santa Monica. I will definitely go back. I can't say enough good things about the time and care that have gone into reimagining the space. Details are exquisite. Brunch on the patio was lovely. Good food, our server Melinda was very kind and caring. Love her. Best little gem Caesar and perfect Benedict. I'm excited to share the experience with friends and family when they come to town. read more

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Ambiance is very nice, the art deco hotel is beautiful. Food was very good and the cocktails were wonderful. Great place to sit and enjoy life passing by as you watch all the activity across the street. read more

First and foremost... beautiful hotel! Even the outside with robins egg blue is standout but in a classy old Hollywood way that adds a much needy flair to Santa Monica. Once inside you can tell that every style/decor choice was thought through from the cocktail bar, the restaurant, the bathrooms, and yes the perfectly styled 1930s uniforms they all wear, the bell hop--adorable. Now I have to admit I have only eaten in the cocktail area and drank at the bar. Why? Because I just love when you can eat at the bar it's such a vibe and this one in particular is so nice to sit at with the wrap around bar and the comfy swinging barstools why wouldn't you? The cocktail area is also cozy and has plenty of intimate booths that I find to be ideal for a date or fun night out with a friend where you can still be close to the action. The bartenders are also more than happy to take a dinner order and i have never had a problem with slow service. The cocktails: I've ordered five of their specialty cocktails at this point and the only one I didn't like was seasonal (no longe on the menu) and was just too bitter for me. However, their old fashioned delicious, the Shore Thing well balanced tequila drink with sweet watermelon and smoky chipotle, The Geez Louise delightfully light whisky drink with yuzu, and the Ruby Sipper strong but tasty. The Eats: Be warned it's a constantly changing menu so don't go in with you're mind set on one thing. I can't scream enough about their skillet baked focaccia just get it (if available). I worked at a family owned Italian restaurant for three years and this focaccia is the best contender yet. The bread is soft but just a bit crunchy on the edges and it melts in your mouth while the sun dried tomato and spices linger. The roasted cauliflower steak I was very hesitant about as I didn't think it could be a meal but I was proven very wrong. Surprisingly filling and so well flavored I forgot it was cauliflower. The bluefin tuna tartar is quite good, I'm not going to say the best as it's LA and let's be real I have had some good bluefin. That being said the crispy thin crust they serve with it does make up for it not being the best Bluefin I've had. Other eats: fingerling potatoes... pretty good. Ricotta and egg ravioli... would for sure get again. Overall great drinks, pretty damn good food (some dishes better than others), and enjoyable service though not the quickest they have always been more than kind and approachable. read more

Sirena - The Shore Thing and I believe the Geeze Louise but I may be wrong on the second - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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This place is Gorgeous! It's located in the Georgian Hotel and the food was amazing! PS it was Dog friendly and we love that!!! The staff were so sweet and even assisted us with getting into the piano bar downstairs. You need reservations for both so book them in advance. We got lucky and they let us in to sit at the bar which was sexy! Three of us had lattes and our other friend had a bond with Natalia the Mixologist and she made him mixed drinks based on his aura There's also LIVE music by a pianist and it was so good. We had a great Friday night catching up. read more

Sirena - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Beautiful setting. Food was really good. Staff friendly and helpful. Seems a little understaffed. Would definitely return read more

Sirena - Rigatoni vodka - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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For Santa Monica on a holiday, I was surprised to enjoy the terrace all on my own. Staff suggested the Grilled Branzino and OMG it was so delicious that I had to control myself to slow down and enjoy it. Loved the ambiance, the PEACEFULNESS which is rare at the heart of SM. read more

Sirena - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Beautiful space in a historic hotel. Staff and hostess were all attentive and helpful. Food was straightforward but delicious. Everything tasted fresh. Would recommend for a nice dinner date but note that it gets cold at night since it's by the beach. read more

Probably one of your best bets for food along Ocean Ave. we were seated facing the ocean and it was a bit cramped but overall nice to face the pacific. I'm not dying to return but would be happy if someone else picked this out for us! read more

Sirena - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Ambience was nice. Service was good enough. Food was mediocre for the price. $17 sweet potato chips as a dinner appetizer, described as "Japanese Sweet Potato Crisps;" low class, should only be on the bar menu. Lamb was requested Medium, it arrived Medium Rare and lukewarm. Tiramisu dessert was the most disappointing; cake with coco powder, no espresso soak. Coconut crème brûlée was excellent. The overall experience was not terrible, just not worth the price point. For the price, I would rather go to the Four Seasons consistency and quality. read more

Went with friends for a celebration....and we were so disappointed! Beautiful decor, quite delicious food, bread to die for but the service will frustrate you. Only the seating hostess at the entrance was good...but our server did not smile even once during the service. She had not suggestions from the menu for drinks or food, was in a rush to clear the table and was not in the best of mood. I would go only for the ambience and location...maybe on a warm summer evening to watch the sunset. But thats it, you cannot force me to go again there. read more

Delicious food, attentive service, comfortable seating, beautiful ambiance. the quality ingredients were noticed and very appreciated. A good indicator for me is when I can't wait to return and I can't wait to. The pasta bolognese was fantastic: the sauce and noodles just perfect. The breakfast sandwich had the fluffiest eggs and well made side of potatoes, the quality chocolate used for the flourless cake was so rich and decadent, and the hazelnut gelato on top, oh my! good quality and fine cooking, which I appreciate and understand as a cook myself. Well done! I sure hope they have consistency because as a first visit, I can't attest to. read more

What a beautiful spot!! I came with my mom on a spur of the moment decision and it didn't disappoint. The food was very well made, no extra ingredients or flavors. I loved being so close to the beach without having to get sand all over the food. read more

Picked this brunch places as there aren't many options in the area. I wish we would have gone elsewhere. Ambience is probably the only thing this place has... and even that, feels stuffy and pretentious. Asked for a drink menu, and didn't get one for 15 minutes. I ordered the grilled cheese which said came with a chili condiment (I think of a condiment as something that comes as a side option), and was surprised to find it IN the sandwich. For someone who doesn't like chili, this was very unpleasant. Also, seems like the cheese was only a dollop. Nothing that makes a grilled cheese. Menu said it was supposed to come with mixed greens, but instead it was brought out with fries. Also received a mimosa I didn't order. Received the bill, and there is an 18% service charge automatically added. This seems to be the norm lately, so I guess servers just don't care to do a decent job. Leaving, and not one person said thank you. And there were over 3 staff just standing around. Disappointed in this place overall. We probably won't ever come to Santa Monica again, but if we did, this will not be a place we come back to, sadly, read more