Dinner in Santa Monica tonight! HELP!
Going to Circ de Soliel tonight and need some suggestions on where to eat. There are 5 of us, 2 adults and 3 young adults (17-21). Not to pricey but good. Any and all suggestions are welcome, I don't know the area well so need some help.
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The Yard is a great place to go that isn't very expensive but has great quality food. The new chef is from Top Chef and the proximity will put you close by the show - within walking distance for sure! La Cachette Bistro is another great choice with more French-inspired food, but really really good food! And then there is also Barney's Beanery, which has a huge choice of food, is on 3rd Street Promenade and also walking distance from the show.
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rantsnravesnreviews
Nov 24, 2009 12:21 PM
Decided on Chez Jay. Menu looks like is within our budget since the entrees include everything. Also I was there years ago and loved the divey aspect of it :) Plus our young adults are not actually foodies, and this menu looks like it will have something for everyone. Thank you all!
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someone posted this link earlier: http://www.santamonica.com/cirqueoffers/
Lots of nearby restaurants are offering discounts on the day you see Cirque by just showing your tickets.
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I think Fritto Misto is a solid choice - not too pricey and you don't have to worry about the young adults not being too adventurous with pasta dishes. Chez Jay is good - my last trip there I had a tough steak, but the clam chowder is always good and the beef medallions in mushroom sauce have always been great.
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Funwithfood
Nov 24, 2009 10:19 AM
Went to Wilshire a few weeks back--they have a prix fixe dinner for only $39 (IIRC), where you choose an appetizer, entree & dessert from their regular menu. A fabulous deal iMO.
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Senor Popusa
Nov 24, 2009 10:16 AM
If you like Japanese, Musha on Wilshire and 5th is a good option. They are a Japanese small plates menu with both cooked dishes (including a tasty fried chicken) as well as sashimi and spicy tuna kind of dishes. Reasonably priced. They take reservations.
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Musha
424 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401›1 Reply -
Not sure what your definition of "pricey" might be, but we really like the Huckleberry Cafe.
http://www.huckleberrycafe.com/
They are located @ 10th & Wilshire, about 5 minutes from the parking area for Cirque.
If you go, don't miss the salted caramel for dessert...outstanding!›9 Replies-
re: MahiMahiFish
rantsnravesnreviews
Nov 24, 2009 09:25 AM
Looks good but we want more of a dinner place. Maybe a total of $40 pp with tax. I was looking at maybe Chez Jay? Anyone been there lately.
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re: rantsnravesnreviews
Will you have your tickets with you when you dine ?
La Cachette Bistro - Has 15% off with proof of ticket - If your reasonable in ordering, then your budget could be Averaged ==> $25 per entree, $11 soup or salad = $36 - 15% +Tax & Tip = $39.72 p/p. If you meant the $40 didn't include Tip, then you could obviously expand you ordering....
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re: rantsnravesnreviews
Never been to Chez Jay, but it's very close to Cirque & parking.
For excellent seafood, we like BP Oysterette.
http://blueplatesantamonica.com/bpo/h... -
re: rantsnravesnreviews
mollyomormon
Nov 24, 2009 10:23 AM
I really like Chez Jay. It's a great throwback to old LA. Just be forewarned that it's quite divey and that the food is not exactly cheap. See the pricing below:
http://www.chezjays.com/dinner.htmthe Musha rec is an excellent one and is definitely within your pricepoint.
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re: Ciao Bob
i had some nostalgia for this place and suggested it to friend's recently . . . .and made the mistake of eating there instead of just getting cocktails. ugh! expensive and their "steak" is awful. there was dried garlic/onion on the top (mmmm crunchy). the potatoes were a gloppy tasteless mess and the mixed veggies were straight from the old folks home.
divey fun place - but just stick to cocktails!!!
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