The B.z. Sm - Santa Monica

**Service:** The staff here is attentive and definitely exceeds expectations for Los Angeles. **Ambiance:** I've only visited twice, but the atmosphere is fantastic and the decor is stylish. My first visit occurred during the strict COVID restrictions in LA, yet they still managed to create a pleasant dining experience.

This might be a long overdue post, but I came here with my boyfriend in 2022 for his birthday. This was back when they still had their Michelin star I believe. Since it 's been a while, I can 't really comment on specific dishes as I 'm sure they constantly change their menus. However, I wanted to write this review to talk about the spectacular experience we had. We have been telling all our family and friends about this place, and hope to return soon. The service and food were amazing. We loved everything, from the ambiance and location of the restaurant to the warm home like atmosphere. My boyfriend really loved the old fashioned drink he got, and still talks about how it was a really well made drink!

3.5 rounded it to 4 If you want a cozy quaint restaurant outing at a casual restaurant this is a great place to come to! The chicken was delicious and zesty. Nothing was super wowzaaaaa omg crazy good knocking you off your feet but the food was still pleasant as was the vibe and service. Everyone was super friendly and chill. We parked on the street at a meter. Free after 6 pm

This was an unforgettable meal! Came here with a couple of colleagues and we were the first ones in the restaurant for our 6 pm reservation. Our waitress was amazing and gave us fabulous recommendations plus help us dissect the menu. We opted for share a number of dishes, but a couple of our favorites were the: sourdough spaetzle beets and berries smoked half chicken trout wrapped in grape leaves The food was so fresh and the flavors were immaculate. Truly worthy of their Michelin star! We were there for nearly three hours as we slowly indulged in our meal. The restaurant filled up by 7:30 and was lively with other patrons. I highly recommend visiting when you're in the Santa Monica area.

The food was equally impressive! They’re famous for their beets and berries salad, so we had to give it a try. I was a bit hesitant at first because I'm not typically a fan of berries in salads, but it turned out to be delicious! We also shared the artichoke appetizer, which came with a delightful dipping sauce. For our entrees, we opted for the duck and the trout. The duck was good, but the trout truly stole the show! It resembled salmon and the sauce was utterly irresistible. One bite and it just melted in my mouth! To finish off our meal, we had the mtamai strawberries and rhubarb dessert, which was a perfect, light way to conclude the experience. Overall, this was an outstanding meal. Despite it being a busy night, the service was impeccable! It can get a bit loud, but that's a testament to how well they’re doing. I will definitely be back!