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The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

American Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica

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Ranked #1 for cocktails in Santa Monica
The experts at Eater and LA Weekly recommend this place
"The Misfit burger is delicious!"(17 Tips)
"The Crispy Lobster Nik Niks & kale salad are the best."(7 Tips)
"The kale salad is a must and so is the crispy lobster sliders!!!"(16 Tips)
"Loved the tuna burger and kombucha lemonade 👌🏻"(13 Tips)

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JoyAugust 27, 2011
Great ambience. I had the ahi tuna burger and it was delish. Also had couple bites of handmade pasta and it made me crave for more! You can't go wrong with this place.
Dan BuhlerSeptember 12, 2019
Salmon skewers and peach toast were great. Also can’t beat the cocktails and friendly bartenders.
Lina A.April 26, 2015
Busy place, nice cozy atmosphere. Try the shoestring french fries and green chile burger are good. cocktails are good as well.
John CassilloNovember 16, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Happy hour runs from 12-7 p.m. every day, with some great deals (considering typical pricing in the area). Get there before 6 p.m. if you want a seat at the bar, however.
Josh van HulstAugust 23, 2015
It was pretty good. They offered this nice corner table upstairs and the food was very tasty
Jimena LozanoMay 26, 2017
Recommended place open until 12 on Tuesday!! Very good avocado toast and awesome sea salt chunk cookies as free dessert!!!
Brittany NicoleApril 23, 2013
The ahi burger is fantastic! The kale and quinoa salad was great too.. Very light and could use a little more flavor. Awesome specialty drinks!
naveenMarch 28, 2016
kale salad. chilaquiles. and the (free!) cookie to finish.
MeshaJune 23, 2018
Don’t miss the Mac and cheese..
Edgar SarmientoAugust 6, 2014
The tuna burger is delicious. Happy hour is a great deal for fantastic cocktails.
Christina ChinOctober 31, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Good food and service. Hoppin bar area in evening, don't dress like a slob. Spotted sean penn having dinner there one late night
Rachel MercerJuly 12, 2012
Arrive early and grab a seat at the bar before it gets too crazy. Fabulous array of Happy Hour drinks. The fried grits are a must.
Ieva AndrukaitytėNovember 28, 2014
Have a complimentary sea salt cookie at the end. A good choice of local beers and excellent food. On the pricey side.
MereDecember 29, 2014
There's great seating up on the second floor. And if they have spaghetti squash when you go, definitely try it! It's so good!
Karen LibsonAugust 6, 2011
The mussels are amazing! Love this place for the setting, the food, and the drinks! They also play some great tunes, entire LCD Soundsystem album while we ate.
HelenApril 12, 2013
The dip plate is amazing and the mountain of fries truly is a mountain of fries. If you're near sighted make sure to bring a flashlight.
OliverSeptember 12, 2015
Their fried chicken is something i crave all the time. Mac n cheese delicious and the mixed drinks are the best!!!
Chuck ThomasJuly 12, 2013
Great atmosphere. Great service, and the food ain't bad either. Be prepared to wait for a table in the evening, but worth it.
Lindsay MJanuary 16, 2016
Amazing!! Highly recommend it. The chicken sandwich is one of the best I've ever had.
Courtney CaccavoMarch 28, 2015
Get the rosemary chicken and green chile mac n cheese. Free salted caramel chocolate chip cookie at the end!
J KAugust 25, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Prime Rib Sliders. Holy sh*t. Kale salad is awe-inspiring. Be patient because between 5-9 you're likely waiting so try and snag a seat at the bar.
Matthew LeeJuly 15, 2015
The crispy lobster nik niks are a must. The baked mac and cheese with pancetta is great as well.
Spencer SchoebenMarch 17, 2013
the lemonade is incredible. the fried chicken sandwich is incredible. they give you free chocolate chip cookies and they're amazing.
Andrea BelterOctober 17, 2012
Megan F is AWESOME, ask for her! Beyond delicious food, the brussel sprout salad is great, and the cookies are phenomenal. Definitely a must visit.
Makinde PecanhaMarch 14, 2016
Kale salad, broccoli, cocktails, sliders are all good!
Chris MonteiroJune 9, 2019
Awesome food! Affordable and it has a friendly staff. Worth visiting it
WestwoodVillage SmilesAugust 22, 2014
the food is fantastic with a great ambiance. for those singles out there looking for sophistication, youve come to the right place.
Sarah LeCroyFebruary 21, 2013
We loved: chickpea wraps, bacon wrapped dates, the fried chicken sandwich and the yellow jacket cocktail. All delicious!
Demand Media StudiosJuly 27, 2012
Great food, amazing drinks and your meal comes with free homemade chocolate chip cookies with sea salt. No way you can go wrong here!
Nabeel ZoAugust 12, 2019
Their mac & cheese is one of best.. the service & overall atmosphere is really good
Pieter De JaegerJuly 11, 2018
Ahi tuna burger is a must-try. Also loved the complimentary cookies at the end of the meal
Kim LarsenJuly 18, 2016
Great drinks. Try their Pisco Sour or if you like smokey drinks, the Mescal Sour.
Fiona HillJanuary 28, 2015
Excellent friendly service. Best burger ever. Lovely Lobster Sandwich. Definitely worth a visit.
Lillian SwordDecember 19, 2014
he weather was perfect, the vibe was great. Just one of those things you need to do and enjoy.
PatrickOctober 16, 2012
The Mezcal Yellow Jacket is out of this world if you like sweet, smoky, and spicy, all in a span of one sip. So good!
Anika D.May 22, 2013
Great atmosphere and food! Also the first place in the US where I found "Aperol Spritz" on the menu. Must try!
Bobby KennedyMarch 2, 2016
Awesome atmosphere, great drinks and a tasty variety of small plates to share.
MohammedDecember 29, 2015
The Green Chile Burger and the Chicken Burger are really good ! So is the Kale Salad.
Bobby RemisFebruary 6, 2015
On the dinner menu, try the pumpkin polenta and avocado toast.
Winnie KhooSeptember 12, 2019
Fave: $5 barfly lunch-fried chicken sandwich, iced tea
Odile RoujolNovember 15, 2017
Music and open until 12.30am :) take the tuna tahaki
bobi shengSeptember 14, 2018
Happy hour is the best :) nice spot to grab a drink after Santa Monica pier
Sarah Lynn ShahSeptember 1, 2014
Great happy hour & cocktails! The Crispy Lobster Nik Niks & kale salad are the best.
Brian WilliamsonJune 11, 2014
You want cocktails before your meal and sea salt chocolate chip cookies afterward? This is the place.
BollareNovember 29, 2012
Great vibe and food and drinks. (Icing on the cake, is the complimentary salted cookie they give you after your meal!) -Jessica F.
Daniel FridmanMay 30, 2016
Hamburgers and Mac and Cheese ooooo and this dessert chocolate chip cookies with sea salt
Adam CheungMay 10, 2012
The fried chicken is one of the best dishes I have tasted in LA in two and a half years of dining out. First bite almost made me faint.
Masha GordienkoJanuary 21, 2018
Great place with a vibe and amazing cocktails. Highly recommended!
Nick RosenOctober 10, 2011
Delicious tapas-style food, great selection of drinks, amazing ambience, and the music is the icing on the cake (Black Keys, Roots, etc.)
Artem AltmanApril 22, 2022
Great staff, fast service. Mac & Cheese and the Smash Burger were good.

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