Unless you're prepared to watch the table that was seated after yours receive their entree's first, along with hearing the waiter tell you that ""the chicken takes at least 20 minutes to make""- when in reality it took 45 minutes to arrive - then this overpriced ""seasonal"" (?) kitchen isn't worth the $ or the time for a sit down experience. \r
The 'Prisoner' is one of the best glasses of red ($16.00) on their list - however we bought a bottle of Prisoner for $18.00 in downtown Napa a few years ago- who does the pricing at this place?\r
If you're up for a delicious b-red tangerine/champagne fizz drink, and a few app's at the bar, then leave it at that and enjoy the pleasant bar staff and host's.\r
Might be better for Rustic Canyon to study the brilliant business model of IN and OUT BURGER- and add a bit of smarts to the whole package!!! \r
We Santa Monicans are savy about our food and wine, and return customers are going to be tough to secure!
Pros: Nice bar and host staff
Cons: noisy and overpriced for a not so hot experience
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