"If you want a nice view of the pier and don't mind paying $ 30-50 apiece for dry, overcooked seafood ( we had the spiny lobster, the Maine lobster, and halibut ), then this is the place for you." ...

Border Grill, Santa Monica

90%

"The $ 3 dollar margaritas are good enough ( for $ 3 anyway ) but it's way worth it to spend extra for one of the premium margaritas and then chow down on the yummy, cheap ( $ 2 i think ) appetizers." ...

Father's Office, Santa Monica

88%

"Just eaten at Fathers Office, and whilst hubby and I were twice the age of most of the people in there, we have to agree that they do serve the best burgers we have ever eaten." ...

Fritto Misto, Santa Monica

92%

"The food is fresh, the pasta just this side of al dente, and the service is friendly and skilled at negotiating the tight fits between tables." ...

Wilshire Restaurant, Santa Monica

85%

"If you're willing to brave the crowded bar and poor service, this may be the place for you, but I would never even think about entertaining clients at a place like this." ...

Jiraffe Restaurant, Santa Monica

90%

"The service was amazing, I don't remember any problems with the noise ( I believe we went on Sunday ), and my girlfriend's pear salad was SO delicious, I can still taste it when I think about it." ...

Lares Restaurant, Santa Monica

88%

"Cool hidden-away atmosphere, great service, and an excellent margarita round out the meal, deceide for yourself..." ..."Not only is the food out of this world, but the ambience is great and the service is fantastic." ...

Rustic Canyon, Santa Monica

91%

"Selections change often, food is fabulous, wine selection by the glass and bottle is great and the service is impressive." ...

Boa Steakhouse, Santa Monica

91%

"Boa Steakhouse was quite impressive with attentive service, delicious dishes along with notable cocktails including the Oaxacan martini, Mc Strawberry Shortcake and the Boa Infusion." ...

Library Alehouse, Santa Monica

92%

"We enjoy their amazing beer selection, tasty food, comfortable atmosphere and friendly service." ..."I have always found the staff helpful, and the service excellent." ...

The popularity of the restaurants is computed based on number of Rahs and Boos and strength of sentiment expressed by the reviewers. E.g a restaurant that contains reviews such as "great ambiance and awesome service" would rank higher than another one that consists of reviews like "good food and decent service", though both of them are positive and rated a Rah.

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