As a native westsider I know it is easy to get caught in a the homogenous drone of Santa Monica dining. Whist is an exquistite escape with its fabulously inventive decor, superior service, and a menu that is both creative and delicious. I daydream of their butternut squash soup with goat cheese and sage. The Kobe burger is divine, and rest assured all of their ingredients are farmer's market fresh. Moreover, their ultrahip bar is, in my opion, the coolest place to have a drink in a 30 mile radius. Go!
Pros: dining cabanas, creative menu, attention to detail
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