Cafe Montana
Santa Monica, CA 90403-1877
Phone: (310) 829-3990
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Between 15th Street and 16th Street
- Hours:
- Daily 8am-10pm
Editorial Review for Cafe Montana – by Allyson Goldin
In Short
Stylish locals crowd into this romantic corner cafe for weekend brunch and weeknight dinner. Icicle lights trim the ceiling, doubling their glitter in the restaurant's street-facing walls, which are made entirely of glass. An open kitchen reveals chefs fussing over sauces while orange splashes of fire rise from the grill. The California fare takes inspiration from all over the world but with mixed results--dishes look pretty but flavors are hit or miss. You'll find a variety of seafood, pasta, and grilled meat dishes.
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Insider Tips
When to GoBeat the breakfast rush by arriving when the cafe opens at 8am.
ParkingParking is limited to the strip mall lot behind the building, but the residential streets aren't restricted (aside from street cleaning), and the meters offer two-hour parking.
Know Before You GoIf you're hoping for a quiet romantic dinner, consider a midweek date.
User Reviews for Cafe Montana
07/15/2008 Posted by kiercemartin
This is a pretty popular place, and chances are you'll have to wait for a table if you try to go for a weekend brunch, but there's a reason it's popular. They serve up pretty consistent food, and the staff is super friendly. It's definitely not life-changing, but certainly good enough for a stop through. My favorite are the chicken enchiladas. They are a for sure can't miss.
06/29/2008 Posted by cbsallee
I have never had a "great" experirnce at Cafe Montana, but since it serves brunch lat on Sundays and it is near my house, I once again gave it another try. I got the Chicken Hash--which was greasy and bland and sparce portion wise. The hollandaise sauce wa barely drizzled on the poached eggs- and of course you have to pay for more- then when the waitress asked me if I wanted an english muffin or wheat toast- I asked for sourdogh--she never told me just to get that kind of bread they were going to charge me an entire dollar for one measly slice. And my "side" of fruit was one bite size piece of hard honeydew and an unripe piece of cantalopue. Don't be fooled- this place robs you blind and then the food hurts your stomache.
