We had to find a place to eat in Whittier - dinner w/ the inlaws - but we didn't want to sacrifice our Santa Monica tastebuds - and thanks to City Search, we discovered Phlight. Small plates (tapas), Spanish, good beer & wine selection, service was way above average (aparantly they are nicer out that way....) - the interior was very cool, high ceilings, modern, wood, shapes, open - not crowded when we arrived (we got their at 530pm - they open at 5pm) - biz picked up as we ate and there was a nice crowd - so we felt very 'happening' in Whittier - there, I said it... we were cool in Whittier. The food was very fresh & flavorful - I had a ribeye which was thin (in a good way), topped with manchego cheese, spiced - loved it. The Meatballs were amazing (and I feel weird even uttering those words.... ) - who brags about meatballs in 2008? But I am telling you - if you eat meat - GET THE MEATBALLS - they could be entered in a meatball contest - that is how good they are.... it'd be worth it to go there just for those dang meatballs..... In fact there wasn't a weak dish on the menu - we devoured everything and kept ordering more until we were about to bust... deserts also great. So who should go here - anyone who wants a trendy/cool/delicious meal in Whittier..... that town is definitely glad Phlight is there... and from what I was told, they have been around for 3 years...... felt like it was brand new.... pricing was what you would expect for tapas - not expensive but not olive-garden either..... just go.
Pros: parking across the street, food quality, flavors, friendly staff
Cons: perhaps some beer on tap would be nice.. but I won't hold that against them - they had nice choices nevertheless...
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