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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
This American restaurant is famous for their cookies. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"The Misfit burger is delicious!"(17 Tips)
"The Crispy Lobster Nik Niks & kale salad are the best."(7 Tips)
"Loved the tuna burger and kombucha lemonade 👌🏻"(13 Tips)
"The kale salad is a must and so is the crispy lobster sliders!!!"(16 Tips)

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Martini MikeAugust 15, 2015
Great place! Creative and fresh craft cocktails. Great staff, vibe, decor, and food. And a free delicious cookie if you finish your meal. I'll be back for sure. www.THEMartiniMike.com
Gabriel DietrichOctober 17, 2014
The building, that dates 1925, used to be a bank. The decorations keeps traces from the bank, such as some drawers, and the ceiling. Good looking and friendly staff. And the food is great! Must visit
Connie ChiuMay 31, 2015
The lobster nik niks are so yummy. The Bloody Mary with some spice is perfect for brunch, but my favorite is the free sea salt chocolate chip cookies at the end. Make sure you grab a couple ;))
EaterJuly 13, 2016
This uber-popular eatery in the heart of Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade does simple American cuisine that's comforting and familiar. Read more
Christina ChinAugust 29, 2022
Been here 5+ times
Come for barfly lunch price! $7 lunch at the bar, can't be beat and normal dish size. Changes each day, but got chop chix salad tues..so good!
Go Find AliceMay 28, 2015
Amazing tap beer and food on third street promenade. Prices are reasonable too. Try their egg white cheddar omelette and fried chicken sandwich!
NouraAugust 31, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The fried chicken sandwich is AMAZING!! the misfit burger is really really good and the mac n cheese is average.
NJD 🏇🏻September 11, 2016
The building, that dates 1925, used to be a bank. The decorations keeps traces from the bank.. Great place! Creative and fresh craft cocktails🍧🍹
Rachel ClarkMay 11, 2018
I came here specifically for the mac & cheese and I was NOT disappointed. Might be the best I've had anywhere. But it's quite heavy (and generously portioned), so expect to leave with leftovers.
NicoleFebruary 9, 2014
Try the fried chicken sandwich...crispy with a great spicy tangy sauce. Brussel sprout salad also very good. And the chocolate chip cookie is icing on the cake at the end. A must stop place!
Phil BiedronMay 14, 2018
Not much of a variety for beer for happy hour, but almost every cocktail is $7 and they are fantastic. Don't be shy to ask for another free cookie
Annette HarganJanuary 5, 2016
I loved this happy hour place. It was rather loud and I had to get close to my husband to converse, but what a fun vibe. I recommend this place highly, especially if you're young. :D
RosalindSeptember 25, 2014
It can get crowded even on week nights, but they have GREAT happy hour deals! 50% off cocktails until 7pm. Food is good, too. You can add an egg to your hamburger. Need I say more?!
Rayshawn WilliamsJune 22, 2016
Make sure to ask for pancetta to be added to the mac n cheese. Simply delicious!
LucorinSeptember 12, 2013
The fries are gargantuan size. Eat them. The chicken sandwich is a winner! The Mac and cheese with chorizo is delish!! Get a drink and stay awhile bc the atmosphere is hoppin' in here :-p
Rachel KJanuary 9, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The French fries with blue cheese dipped in the honey mustard plus one of the happy hour cocktails makes a good weekend afternoon.
Ranu RajkarnikarJanuary 26, 2016
Cool space and great cocktails. Bartenders are friendly and talented too. Great bar for before or after dinner drinks, or for a date. Their food looks pretty tasty too.
Nicole DSeptember 1, 2012
Not only is this place gorgeous, but the food is excellent! I had lobster & prime rib sliders, the prime rib was to die for! Also got shoestring fries which were the perfect amount of crunchy! Mmm.
Kim DruschNovember 25, 2012
Great way to spend a couple hours on a Sunday. Order several somethings for everyone to share. Keep ordering until you're full. Half off cocktails twelve to seven. Out of town guests love it!
Kevin TJanuary 24, 2016
Their misfit burger and fried chicken sandwich were both on the salty side, but delicious! And the complimentary sea salt chocolate chip cookie was so good!!
Agata SzczepanskaSeptember 9, 2018
Misfit burger and avocado on toast were yummy. Very friendly staff, great atmosphere and they give you a cookie after the meal :) def coming back
Mike TaylorOctober 10, 2012
Get the Kale and Quinoa salad with a side of Salmon and just die and go to heaven already. It's the best, healthiest thing I have ever eaten. Every bit was better than the last. Incredible!
Thomas KimSeptember 28, 2014
Sit at bar. The steak French dip niks (sliders) are great. And definitely don't be shy to ask for the free chocolate chip cookies behind the bar - they rock.
Fabricio VieiraJuly 15, 2014
Nice place and service. Best fries ever! Try the red wine called Saldo. It's amazing!! And don't forget to eat the heavenly cookies for a perfect ending.
Adrian PhillipsAugust 16, 2014
Happy hour all day until 7pm. Get there around 5-ish as it gets pretty crazy at 6pm. The Misfit cocktail is highly recommended (it's like a Negroni)
Maria EssigMay 13, 2013
Great place - stylish and casual. The bar choice is wide. I had an Ahi burger and really loved it. Recommend both for lunch and drinks.
Dëva HolikOctober 22, 2014
Trendy spot in Santa Monica, make sure you save room for the cookies at the end. Great vegetarian food and cocktails - opt for the burgers on toast.
Katerina AnnaAugust 23, 2017
Divine food, excellent service 👌🏼 The grilled Brussels sprout is a must try, even if you don't like Brussels sprouts you're gonna love it!
SadeemJuly 31, 2014
Mac & chees is spicy and yummy , chicken burger and misfit burger are good. Atmosphere is nice , worth coming again.
Gina HartFebruary 11, 2013
Great happy hour! We sat at bar and enjoyed apps. Everything we ordered was over the top good. Bartender gave us a chocolate chip cookie with sea salt at end if night!
Marie JacobsonApril 29, 2018
The Mac and cheese with chorizo was mind blowing. Large portions of food with a great selection of drinks. Loved the free cookie at the end of the meal
Eve GriffinSeptember 17, 2014
Misfit Burger(very wet/greasy)Lobster Nik Nik was lovely texture, Avocado Toast was the best, light & flavourful. Service wasnt great, too many servers, all sticking to themselves not helping ech othr
Lb FearyNovember 28, 2014
This place is amazing, be sure to get the avocado on toast and or chickpea wraps. Great service and to top it off, a praline cookie with the bill.
Joelle H.March 19, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Amazing kale salad!!!! Ive tried the green vegetable soup, mac and cheese, lobster sliders, tortilla soup, shoestring potato sticks... All good! The best salted chocolate chip cookies ( complimentary)
Jon MenagerAugust 3, 2015
Bomb dot com. Delicious food and good happy hour prices. Try the Tri-Tip Sliders and the Baked Mac & Cheese and thank me later. 💁🏼
Q LamOctober 23, 2015
Dixie fried chicken was excellent. Shoestring fries are what you expect and charred broccoli is decent but not great. Cocktails are really good however. Bar is the best place to sit with comfy seats.
Agata SzczepanskaSeptember 9, 2018
Misfit burger and avocado on toast were yummy. Very friendly staff, great atmosphere and they give you a cookie after the meal :)
Angelina ZeppieriFebruary 9, 2015
Any of the cocktails on the menu are great! Many made with grapefruit and lavender infused honey.
ROctober 13, 2015
We make a beeline for this bar every time we're in LA but no longer im afraid. Had a lovely evening the other day but we just tried to have drinks outside & were told that you had to order dinner too!
Alice KamenetskyNovember 6, 2016
The fried chicken sandwich was honestly just...unreal how good it was. Awesome beautiful decor. Green chili burger was also to die for
Sam LeeJuly 11, 2015
french fries and salad are good. After meal They give small salty chocolate chip cookies which is yummy! I wanted to buy the cookies to go.
Drethewe DredaeFebruary 26, 2015
I have been coming to sparks since the 80's what a great food. You get what you paid for. The greatest cuts of beef around. 5 stars for me.
Jimena LozanoMay 26, 2017
Recommended place open until 12 on Tuesday!! Very good avocado toast and awesome sea salt chunk cookies as free dessert!!!
Josh van HulstAugust 23, 2015
It was pretty good. They offered this nice corner table upstairs and the food was very tasty
HajarAugust 26, 2016
Mac & cheese, french fries, lobster slider, kale salad all are super delicious and don't forget the complimentary cookies 🍪😋
Patricia DrexlerSeptember 5, 2015
Brussel sprouts were excellent as well as the avacodo toast and prime rib dip. Serves great. A bit noisy. Oh forgot hamburger tasty too.
lino brescia™August 28, 2015
This place was outstanding. Eclectic and Very tasteful flavors. Highly recommend the avocado toast and prime rib dip. So good.
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!
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!
Jaime T GApril 11, 2018
Good lunch menu . On monday vietnamese chicken. Also good kale and quinoa salad

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