Is Jiraffe as Good as it was 5 years ago

[la tache burger]

-- which was the last time I went, and loved it, it was my favorite place in SM when I lived in Venice. Anyone been fairly recently with comments? Wondering whether to send a friend tonight...

[la tache burger]

Thanks for all these replies, and I'm happy about the consensus, because I loved the place the few times I went five or so years ago. I remember an awesome fois gras in particular. My friend ended up going to Josie, and was disappointed, actually. I will be back to Jiraffe soon and will report.

[JE33]

i went a couple of weeks ago, and i thought it was better than five years ago...the wine used to be way too warm there...now it is better...the food has always been great

[ElJeffe]

Not to get philosophical, but is any restaurant as good as it was 5 years ago?

[The Old Man]

FWIW we've been going there since they opened and have always had great food and service. Except the last time--about 5 months ago. The service was not good. I wrote to the restaurant and got the usual letter back (but I'm glad they sent it). I think it was a one time experience and expect to be back next month.

[agarose2000]

Went there about 2 months ago. A solid restaurant. I felt that it was worth pretty much exactly what I paid for it, and if you count the Santa Monica location, perhaps a bit better than what I expected. I had the special, which was a seafood-soup-broth concoction, but in retrospect, I think I should have tried their standard menu to see what they're really about most of the time. I went on a Monday - was no problem securing a reservation and service was good, with plenty of tables around unoccupied. Don't know about the weekends, though.

I do admit that I'm getting spoiled by the good cheap eats out in Monterey Park, etc though!

[jay 1]

absolutely! i go every couple of months, and jiraffe is consistenltly a wonderful meal. it's my wife's favorite spot.....upstairs on the balcony.

[maitai]

Can you recommend some "must trys" there?

[paulfromla]

been there twice - once about two/three years ago and once recently - i stand by it - food's good, the atmosphere friendly and relaxed - hope you sent your friend there and it went well

[djdebs]

I was just there last month -- fantastic.

[westsidegal]

i was there last month as well, and i concurr.
terrific food.
good-enough service.
good portion size.
reasonable prices for what you get.

[NAspy]

Yes I think it is. We go there a couple times a year for the last several years.

[namstermonster]

i can't say whether it's AS good now as it was back then since my first time was a few months ago, but i did enjoy my experience. the purple gnocchi was delish and the atmosphere is so quaint :). i didn't care for their banana pie dessert, however.