They should call this place Rustic Coingone 'cuz your coin will be gone when you leave and you will feel gyped. The food is tiny, like that AMPM commercial where the couple goes out for a nice dinner and the food is for rabbits, and they end up going to AMPM afterwards to fill up on junk food. While the wine list is solid, the hungover-while partying all night 20 something staff is a joke, the prices are sky high, there's a lot of noise and the tiny portions makes this a must-miss westside eatery. I appreciate the fresh ingredients, but why treat us like fashion models? How much did that organically grown carrot set you back? People in Santa Monica need good restaurants, but don't fool yourself into believing this is one of them. There is more style than substance here, and that is truly disappointing given the potential of this restaurant/wine bar.
Pros: wine and organic ingredients
Cons: everything else
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