Rustic Canyon

""It's like eating from the farm without the work" at this Santa Monica Cal-Med matching "phenomenal" farm-to-table small plates with "interesting wines" in a "stylish, yet casual" setting." Full review

"Rustic Canyon, Santa Monica's unpretentious neighborhood favorite for over half a decade is flexing its cooking muscle in all the right ways and is now the best it’s ever been." Full review

"Vibrant green, ultra-fresh stalks of late-spring asparagus, topped with a pert, sunny-side–up egg and surrounded by a smattering of croutons and a pool of bone-marrow gravy." Full review

"Ever had crab, peaches, and white yams together? You'll eat things like that at Rustic Canyon- whatever's freshest at the farmer's market, whipped up together in a pretty genius way." Full review

"Hidden cave of wine."

"Where seasonal veg meets serious meat in Santa Monica." Full review

"Discover boutique wines while sampling small plates of market-driven, Cal-Med dishes." Full review

"The dining room and lounge are toasty and relaxed with a neighborhood vibe...the market-inspired menu is proudly crammed with the names of local farmers, reminding guests of the humble ingredients" Full review

"A Santa Monica mainstay, the seasonally changing menu at this farm-to-table restaurant consistently upends norms and has even earned a Michelin star." Full review

"Serving simply prepared dishes inspired by the sustainable bounty from local farmers, ranchers and fishermen, this restaurant grew out of the monthly dinners its founder once held in his home in the Santa Monica Mountains’ Rustic Canyon neighborhood" Full review