Jonah's Kitchen + Bar Santa Monica CA

"It's rare to find places in Santa Monica that have exceptional food and a great atmosphere. I had friends in town visiting from out of state, and I took them here before we went out. It was the perfect dinner place to set the mood for the night. The margs and the yellowtail ceviche were phenomenal. I also ordered the shrimp tacos and the lobster Mac and cheese and both were incredibly flavorful. The lights were dimmed and the music was really fun, but not so loud that you couldn’t hear the people across from you at the the table. This is a great spot for a birthday or a girls night out with a fun atmosphere in Santa Monica. My friends loved it, and my husband said we will have to come back. Our total bill came out to $375 with multiple margarita rounds, appetizers, and mains for 4 people."

"Place is great, the atmosphere is vibrant, the lights are dimmed and this makes the big fire grill even more prominent! The food is amazing especially shrimps and octopus. Portions are right sized. Our waitress was a bit slow and forgetful.. but everything else was really good!"

"Brisket melted in your mouth, and the lamb chops were the best we’ve ever had. We would definitely recommend these!! Price point was great for the quality of the meat. They don’t come with sides, but we split the two meals and with dessert we were full. Order the peach cobbler!! So good! Lost a star because we were ignored for almost 15 mins before a server even came to give us water. Then, when we were ready to leave and asked for the check, another 10 mins until I just went up to the counter and asked to pay. I worked in a restaurant before, I get it. We didn’t order drinks, so that is why we were the least important table in the server’s eye."

"Haven’t been to a place where the food is beyond delicious and the ambiance has the vibe to match…until I ate at Jonah’s Kitchen! Beautiful people everywhere, great music selection, DELICIOUS food, great drinks- been here a few times and always leave feeling better than when I walked in. The brisket is a must try- just melts in your mouth. The lamb chops are on another level. First time I tried this place, there were Ferraris, Lambos and Mclarens parked out front! High class venue out here in Santa Monica. Dress up and be prepared for a great night. A must visit."

"The service, quality of food and vibe were all excellent. Jonah and his team really put an amazing concept together. The family-style tapas (but good portions!) are conducive to bringing your family and friends together and sharing. The open kitchen concept and main entrance dining floor are nicely decorated but the tiki bar and elaborate styling of the back room takes it to another level! It’s like you’ve left the US and travelled to an exotic destination to eat exotic food! Brisket and peach cobbler were to die for! I will add Jonah’s to all my future LA trips!"