(310) 260-7511
1819 Ocean Ave
Santa Monica,
CA
90401
34.008013
-118.490915
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West LA
Years in business
Established in 2002
Price:
$$$
Last updated 5.03.12
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Trendy Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Upscale Casual Dining, Group Dining
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Whist at the Viceroy
Featured Review
Mar Yvette
Contributor
Regarded as one of the coolest dining spots in L.A.,Whist at the Viceroy might first grab your attention with its green-hued mirrored walls lined with row upon row of fine china, but beyond Kelly Wearstler's retro-glam design is a dining experience that stirs a different kind of palate. The arrival of chef Tony DiSalvo in late 2009 signaled a shift from the menu's New American tendencies to a much more progressive direction with fresh twists on coastal Mediterranean cooking. Flavors are combined in expected ways and every dish is presented with architectural precision and artistic flair:…
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- Forgo the expensive valet and park on the street. Metered spaces are located just outside the hotel.
- When to Go:
- On Sunday, the buffet-style jazz brunch runs 11am-3pm and starts at $35. Reservations are a must.
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| dessert | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 88.88999938964844% positive |
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| food quality | 96.14999771118164% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 91.66999816894531% positive |
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| value | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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A special day ruined
by Sdancer2
I was there for Mother's Day Brunch. I would call is a "mini" brunch. The food was good but hot entrees could have more choices. It was only one serving station - meat curving. There were no your usual omelet or pasta stations. I would still give 3 stars for a nice decor and quality of food but gave only one star overall because of the limited selections,
poor service and a very unfortunate experience with the manager:
1. Wheat bread was not among the items, only while bagels. I asked for wheat bread. It was given to me in a napkin while I was standing in a buffet line with a plate in my hand. One would expect it to be brought to the table, on a plate. But it did not
matter after all because it was taken away by a waiter/busboy soon after I brought it to the table.
2. Utensils were removed from our table when plates were cleared out but new utensils were not provided. We actually had to hunt for utensils :).
3. Soup spoons were not to be found.
4. No one checked later on if we needed anything.
5. The restaurant employee at the hostess stand was short with me when I asked her a question. It felt like the restaurant was doing you a favor just for letting you in and we should not expect anything beyond that.
The restaurant adds 20% tip automatically to the bill - what is the incentive to be courteous to patrons, to be respectful?
I could almost see their point: if we were foolish enough to come there to expect a nice brunch with a pleasant service, we've got what we deserve :).
6. A waiter brought our bill in the middle of our meal though there were no reasons to rush us because there were a number of tables available. It almost felt like most employees were not aware that they were working in the hospitality industry :).
I have made attempts to reach a general manager or any manager or employee at Viceroy hotel/restaurant on the phone telling their operator that I'd like to relay my comments about my brunch experience - no one was interested in talking to me. I went ahead and left a detailed voice mail for a restaurant manager that she could make some improvements if so desired.
I did not want to be contacted and did not leave my phone number.
The most upsetting part came when the restaurant manager called me. To get my phone number, the manager contacted my son through his reservation info and told him that I did not like my Mother's Day Brunch. It was cruel! She did not have to reveal to him that I did not like the restaurant. This manager happens to be a woman, maybe even a mother herself. She did not offer me an apology.
Now my son is upset, I am very upset... I enjoy and value our time together very much and for obvious reasons I did not tell him about my dislikes about the restaurant..
It was a big mistake to contact the restaurant trying to help them to improve their service. Well, no more good deeds ... at least for a while :).
Followup on June 21, 2011: After 1.5 months of many ignored phone calls and emails to various managers I received a phone call with an apology and was offered a refund.
$25 Wine Lover's Nights - great deal!
by advicedoc
Saw their ad and decided to check it out. Yep, it is true...over 100 wines on sale on Mondays & Tuesdays for $25 in the restaurant! Love these recessionista offerings particularly at a very swank place like The Viceroy. The wine list includes names like Cakebread, Sterling, etc. Good people watching too
- Pros: Wines that are priced up to $100 for $25!
- Cons: Only on Monday & Tuesday nights-but hey!
Whist has a new Executive Chef!
by warren2009
My wife and I recently dined at Whist at the Viceroy for our wedding anniversary. We knew there had to be a new chef based on the innovative menu selections. According to our sever, Executive Chef Taite Pearson has an extensive culinary background, and has worked among some of the countries top chefs including Joel Robuchon. Much to our delight our selections were as good as they sounded. My wife enjoyed the pumpkin cappelletti, maple, ricotta salata to start, followed by the lobster bolognese, hand cut pappardelle, basil, while I devoured the lump crab fritters, chives, caviar, aioli, followed by braised beef short ribs, potato puree, celery leaves, horseradish. We were also impressed by the extensive wine list. Last but not least we enjoyed Honey-Pistachio Profiteroles
greek yogurt, saffron, market figs and Cherry Upside-Down Cake
walnuts, vanilla, malt. I would highly recommend whist for an intimate evening or with a great group of friends, as the portions could definitely be enjoyed family style. I have a feeling we were in the presense of future celebrity chef, foodies run don?t walk!
Definitely not the Best Sunday brunch!!
by puddingyy
This restaurant was rated the best Sunday brunch. The Sunday brunch is about $50 per person and it?s like an all you can eat buffet style. There are not that many selections, my boyfriend and I were the first two that got into the restaurant for their Sunday brunch. However, most of the food weren't hot. Like the egg benidicts, steam clams were all in room temperture. It?s over priced and the food quality is below average. For those who have tried TAPS in city of Fullerton. You would not think Whist has the best Sunday brunch. If you are foodies?.this is not where you want to have your Sunday brunch. For $50, you can spend it at somewhere else and get better quality of food.
- Pros: Stylish decor through out the restaurant
- Cons: Not worth of your $50 for your Sunday brunch
The Details on Whist at the Viceroy
Place Categories:
- great food
- great fantastic service
- great place
- beautiful inventive decor
- best fancyromantic restaurant
- helpful server
- not too salty foie gras
- creative menu
- loved whist
- personable wait staff
- comfortable big white chairs
- fun dessert
- enjoy champagne
- great atmosphere
- creative superior service
- very beautiful landscape
- amazing experience
- recommending perfect wine
- full bar
- very attentive waiter
- quite rude valet
- best meal
- divine kobe burger
- nice ambience
- wonderful april

