Had such a great experience at Edgemar in Santa Monica. We went on a Sunday during Coachella…read moreweekend, so LA was basically a ghost town and we found street parking right away. The ambiance is beautifully done, modern coastal. Perfect for a comfortable but elevated dinner. We started with the bread service, chili wontons, and gem lettuce. The bread service was my favorite, warm, soft, and the miso butter was divine. The chili wontons were also a standout, especially if you enjoy dim sum. They had great flavor and balance. The gem lettuce was fresh and simple, reminiscent of Jon & Vinny's in the best way. For entrees we had the butter shrimp and Scottish salmon, both really good, no complaints. But honestly the appetizers stole the show for me. Would definitely come back just to try more of the starters. Such a good spot.

My husband and I went to Edgemar for a low key Valentine's dinner. It was our first time here and…read morehonestly probably our last. The space is really nice and the vibe is great. It was a Saturday night and pretty empty, but we did go on the earlier side. Our server was also really friendly and attentive, definitely a highlight. The food just didn't hit for us. The bread service was disappointing and looked nothing like the photos we saw. Not sure if we got the wrong thing, but it wasn't good. The shrimp toast was decent but super heavy. The Caesar was not great, and no one mentioned it comes with whole anchovies on top. I'm fine with anchovy in the dressing, but the actual pieces were a lot. The chicken karaage was okay, again really heavy, but the sauce was the best part. We also tried the taco special which was just alright, nothing memorable. Overall, the vibe and service were good, but the food didn't live up to it. Probably wouldn't come back.

Definitely worth trying .. especially happy hour .. no reason not to…read more Food, drinks, and service were all 5/5 .. shout out to Ty for top tier service The kimchi grilled cheese was the stand out. Seems weird but it really worked. Menu didn't say so but came with some really good tomato soup dip also. Love a good food surprise Drinks come next .. wow .. really unique and delicious. American Samurai and Shades of Pink .. both home runs The Sea Bass in coconut lemongrass deliciousness. A bit pricey but fair for Sea Bass and location. The portion was pretty large compared to other places. Excellent Tempura cauliflower.. this was good but the only thing I have any notes on .. I'd like a sauce .. it's has flavorful toppings and something like chili oil on the plate .. wish chili oil was more of a sauce .. but still was very good .. texture was perfect tho .. a little crunchier than traditional tempura which was nice Ambiance was charming .. cute little place .. a must try

Chelsea was a beautiful, moody interior restaurant with vibrant dishes and fun cocktails…read more Especially loved the yellowtail and watermelon dish as well as the grilled octopus. I believe everyone enjoyed their dishes, but docking a star as they overcooked the steak frites! We ordered it medium rare but it came to us medium-well done. It is always disappointing to get a steak more done than you requested. They had a seasonal banana foster dessert at the end that was delicious. Service was attentive and pleasant. Definitely a pricier place, but worth it to try the different dishes on the menu!

Went to hillstone for the first time since I've heard great things about it and it seriously lived…read moreup to the hype. Service was 11/10! Everyone was so friendly and attentive. Our waiter constantly checked on us and never did we have to ask for extra water or other things. They would just always make sure we were all good. Food was really tasty, I really liked the kale and sashimi the acid balanced really well with the fennel and cashews. The chicken sandwich and French dip were HUGE while the bread was so fluffy. Overall great experience and would come again. Note: I did make a reservation (and highly recommend to as it was packed on a Tuesday night). Parking options are metered parking or parking in one of the structures.

We stopped here at Hillstone after catching a movie on 3rd street and it was busy, but we were able…read moreto snag a booth. First off the service was wonderful. Drink: got a dirty martini and asked for extra Olives and they did not disappoint. Food: My friend got the steak and loved it, the fries were perfect! I believe i got the special, it was salmon of some kind with some extra. It was delicious. The shrimp and Mac roll was also good. The ambiance of this place is trendy, could be a little loud depending on the time since it was packed around 6:30 on a Thursday. There's a lot near so parking was also a breeze.

Great delivery option…read more Ordered deviled eggs, brussel sprouts and chicken wings as an "adult" dinner. Great packaging. Delicious food. Nonstop noxious farting in my Pilates class the next day. That last one was entirely my fault for ordering what I did. But the food was great! Highly recommend

Back at The Brixton this weekend for brunch. Food is still…read moreridiculously delicious. I decided to try the Brixton Cubano sandwich...very very good. Brussels sprouts were phenomenal. They also have brown sugar chicken wings!!! Short rib poutine never misses. Deviled eggs...just try everything. Lol You won't regret it. Staff is always amazing. Lance is still the best and so is Pedro! I love it here. It's technically a "bar" layout, but it just never feels like it. Had a great time today.

Excellent! best food best atmosphere. The food was so yummy…read moreand the drinks was amazing! The decor is beautiful! The service amazing! The sound was perfect to keep our conversation going without having to scream-loved it be back. PS We saw the restaurant have tables for big gathering for birthday etc. too

My friends and I booked brunch here for a Friday morning and when we came in, it wasn't very busy…read more Maybe 4 tables and 2 couples at the indoor bar. We probably waited 5-7 minutes before someone acknowledged our presence and came to seat us and check us in for our reservation. Not one server would make eye contact and even going up to the bar to try to get help did not work. When we were finally seated we had to ask for menus once we could catch a server a few minutes later. Some of us ordered drinks and we put in our food orders right away in case our waiter wouldn't come back, since everything had taken so much time already. Our coffees did come but no creamer as discussed, so again we had to flag down a waiter (always took a few attempts) before we could enjoy our coffees. Luckily, our food came out so fast! Our food was in front of us in about 10 minutes from ordering which was insane compared to the rest of the service. Our meals were delicious too! I had the breakfast burrito and did need more salsa for the other half (we had to flag down a server again). My husband gave up waiting for more salsa for his last half of his burrito and just ate it without. My friends had the smoked salmon bagel, avocado toast, and American breakfast. Everyone's meals were honestly fantastic. Finally at the end of our meal, we had to flag down our server to get our check. We ended up just paying with him as soon as he brought the check so we didn't have to wait any longer. The food is worth it but we wouldn't go back intentionally just due to lack of service.

We had a very good experience here! Our waitress was friendly, fast, and gave great…read morerecommendations! We split two appetizers, which was plenty due to the portion size. Drinks were delicious and the vibe was fun!

I finally made it to The Misfit in Santa Monica, and honestly, the interior is giving major…read moreBalthazar-meets-Parisian-speakeasy energy. It's located in the old Clock Tower building, and the Art Deco decor is absolutely stunning--dark enough to hide a bad day but vibrant enough for a girls' night. The Vibe: It's loud, lively, and perfectly "bohemian chic". If you're coming on a weekend, prepare for a crowd, but it's the good kind of crowded where everyone looks like they just came from a gallery opening. The Food: I'm still thinking about the Crispy Chicken Sandwich--it was juicy, perfectly seasoned, and came with a fennel-apple slaw that actually felt fresh. We also shared the Bacon Wrapped Dates (obviously) and the Hand Cut Kennebec Fries, which arrive in a bowl so huge it could basically be its own zip code. The Drinks: Their Happy Hour is arguably the best in the city. I had the Japanese Dream with matcha, and it was expertly crafted--not too sweet, which is my biggest pet peeve. The "Misfit" Moment: The service can be a tiny bit slow when it's "rammed," and there's a 4% kitchen fee that feels a bit unnecessary, but they make up for it with those complimentary sea salt chocolate chip cookies at the end. They are warm, gooey, and life-changing. One major heads-up: I heard a rumor they might be closing their doors on April 18th due to some landlord drama, so get there while you still can.

First time in, and we had a great meal. We put our name on and walked around for a bit since it was…read morea bit of a wait. Once we were seated the service was excellent. We had a duo duo - the chips were perfectly salted and warm, with guac and "queso" - basically a creamy pimento cheese dip which was delicious. I had the generously-sized Ding's Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and my dining partners had a burger with fries and the ribs. They were all very good, but I think it was a tie between the ribs and the chicken sandwich for a winner. Laidback vibes - seems likes like a spot people in the neighborhood gravitate toward.

I came back to R&D after being gone for months and months and ordered the Newporter salad once…read moreagain, figuring they may have switched their "policy" not to have the salad dressing on the side, they flat out refuse to dress your salad! Huh? The manager comes over and says "that's not our policy ". What restaurant refuses to toss a dressing on a salad?! I've dined all over the world and never have encountered this at any restaurant . Never have I ever encountered a restaurant that has hard policies making the customer feel bad for asking for simple pleasures like a tossed salad! The manager and I are going back-and-forth to ask him to please toss the dressing on the salad. My 92-year-old dad was sitting there feeling uncomfortable and resentful of the restaurant. I said to that young male manager, after my dad ordered three chocolate chip cookies ( so cute) why don't you put those cookies on the house, after this horrible conversation about the salad. He said "why would I do that ". Please retrain your managers in hospitality. My previously loved Newporter salad is a disaster now. A limp salad, no dressing, with about 3/4 of a cup of frizee. A shell of its former self And the restaurant a shell its former self. There's so many amazing restaurants in Santa Monica. R& D has gone down the drain. Down below you see a $24 salad. It looks like an appetizer. Dressing on the side. With the wilty dry kale besides it on a separate plate. I strongly suggest trying the divine Wally's in Santa Monica. Or Gjelina in Venice. Don't waste a dime at R&D Kitchen and probably not at the other Hillstone restaurants either. Their staff needs to take a strong lesson from Danny Meyer who owns Sweet Greens & Shake Shack. He's the king of hospitality.

What a charmer! Beautiful old school and classic atmosphere gorgeous bar extending the length of…read morethe restaurant, wait staff knowledgeable dressing in formal black and white with suspenders! But lively, family friendly as well -attentive staff that are friendly but formal. The food! Had smoked salmon pizza- weird? NO!Lots of salmon on a very non traditional maybe Asiago cheese with a roasted tomato sauce capers, onions and arugula thrown on top after baking in pizza oven for that smoky flavor.simply amazing with a grownup cocktail. Wanna go back now but have to fly away!

Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm on weekdays ..11 am-7pm on weekends. 50% off drinks and Deviled Eggs or…read morePizza! We arrived before 7pm and our group of 4 ordered cocktails on the HH and shared the deviled eggs. Nice thirst quenching and tasty deviled eggs. 5 stars! Dinner: Scotch Salmon was cooked with the top crunchy with the fish perfectly cooked over sauteed kale, arugula and garbanzo beans and beautifully presented. Meatballs and hand-rolled pasta was tasty, per my husband. 5 stars for presentation and taste. Dessert: gelato and Sundae! We all loved our gelato and my husband loved his Sundae. Service: 4 stars, only because it took a long time for our plates to be removed and we had to wave down the server to come over . Ambience: 5 stars! Reminiscent of the former Ingo's Tasty Diner which has a cool hip vintage vibe. The store next door has an array of gift items and all the way in the back is a nice patio for dining too!! Noise level was not too loud. We were able to have a conversation at our table. Street parking. Make sure to read the parking signs. The streets north and south of Wilshire are for permit parking only. Vegetarian options are plenty.