Reviews for 1212 Santa Monica in Santa Monica, CA
Unfortunately I had a bad experience here with the food. The menu is small which I liked because it gave me the impression that... they are mastering the dishes they offer. I had a hard time deciding so I asked the waitress who steered me toward the Lasagna.She stated “the master chef is Italian and makes a wonderful lasagna.” A few friends ordered other dishes that I also got totry. The lasagna was no good??????. The texture and and noodles were cooked but it’s like someone dumped oregano or some mintyspice on accident. The lasagna was completely over powered. To expensive the price just does not justify the flavor and size ofthese small meals. A friend ordered The kids meal fettuccine Alfredo and that looked huge compared to my small lasagna. Over allafter my bad experience I was not happy with any of the meals I tasted. The ambiance is really nice as this restaurant hastaken over the corner of the Promenade. The drinks here I do have to say are very tasty. Well done bartender. Lastly the layoutand inside of the building was really nice. We also caught the tail end of brunch I believe as someone had thrown up all overthe restroom making it very difficult to breath. Read more
This whole place has a very original vibe from the unique furniture to the waitresses being able to wear their own style of... clothing to the ceiling that has brass lighting fixtures and a disco ball, this place is very appealing. I love the eclecticfeel the food was absolutely delicious our service was great there was a live band playing out front. Our waitress Jessica wasattentive and polite. I would definitely go back. Read more
I don’t agree with being charged extra 3% for kitchen and their staff. If the owner wants to improve their livelihood, he or... she should pay more for their minimum wages instead of asking customers to pay for them. My boy picked this place and it wasgood. The waiter is nice and the receptionist is also friendly and courteous. But the service is kinda slow maybe due tounderstaff or simply taking care of too many tables? And dessert was served without fork or spoon and we could not find outwaiter. They also charge extra for kitchen unless your request to remove it. Some of the furnaces are on and some are not. Wefelt very hot on one side and cold on the other. Tables for 2 are extremely small. Maybe they don’t want us to order more? Idon’t know. Food is good, everything is good with just a a few minor glitches. Read more
We ordered Sicilian Burger and Grilled Chicken Sandwich and both were delicious. Sandwiches come with a side (salad/fries). We... ordered fries as the side and it was pretty good. Both outdoor and indoor spaces were great. I gave four starts because theglasses of water were smelly (not sure whether water smelled like rotten eggs or the glass itself). Read more
Came here on a Saturday night to celebrate my daughter's birthday birthday it was such a great experience with their outdoor... dining. They closed the streets and put their dinner tables outdoors with lounge areas and heating lamps . It was such a greatvibe. Our server was absolutely great and they have music dancing and DJ indoors with a bar area which was Absolutely great forthe night time dancing. The food was absolutely great from seafood to Steak and chicken and the Is cocktails were amazing.They let us bring in our own bottle of Dom Perignon for a bottle fee . Read more
They have good food and drinks! Awesome vibes! They have a lot of outdoor patio space with a fantastic DJ. They have bottomless... mimosas which I have yet to try but everyone around us was having oj with a little champagne. Really fast and friendly service.All the workers are so nice. Food and drinks came out pretty fast. Read more
Exceptional dining experience! We were pleasantly surprised to find a restaurant to eat at of this caliber amongst the other... restaurants along this strip. This restaurant offers a diversity of seating experiences both inside and on the outdoor patioareas. We chose to sit outside despite the cold night air. The heat lamps were perfect. The vibe was upbeat and lounge like. Excellent music and beats filled the air this night. Once seated we were lucky to have Nike take care of our table as ourwaiter. Nike was so much more than the average waiter. Instantly charismatic and engaging. Extremely accommodating of ourrequests. Nike was extremely well versed when it came to the menu and the ingredients used and the methods employed in thekitchen by the chef. He definitely had a sense of pride when it came to this establishment. His service made for a betterdining experience. Now let's talk food! AMAZING!!! The dishes we ate were bursting with flavor. Perfection. We laughed atour sighs and verbal moans of delight at how delicious each mouthful truly was. We would absolutely visit here again. We canimagine how fun the energy would be to dine here during spring or summer. Do yourself a favor and enjoy an evening dining atthis restaurant!! Read more
Loved the outdoor seating at this restaurant, it pretty much takes over the entire space in front of the restaurant. We were... looking for a convenient place to eat after a day of sightseeing in the area and this place was solid. Our server was kind andattentive. The food came out quickly. They have these appetizer toast things that you can get 3 for $12 and I really liked them,I got a second order with my meal. Highly recommend if you're visiting Santa Monica and looking for a good meal to end your day.Also the live music was very extra in the most wonderful way. My daughter was a huge fan. Read more