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Anisette

225 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 395-3200
To a restaurant yet to open... French in its heart, Santa Monica as its home
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/12/2008 Posted by drsebby

...Ah, the promised land. A restaurant yet to open its memorable doors... With names that breathe promise, a culture which defies us to not acknowledge its profound and unique place in history. The realms of perfume, architecture, science, medecine, fine art, governement by the people, the most complex cuisine, and yes...even the annoyingly puffy bichon frise; all have been beautifully brought into the world by the french culture... And now this...an always exciting, as-of-yet-untasted restaurant! French stylings and a French chef...in a city by the sea... the beach breeze will prove but an afterthought in the light of the fare offered, I am sure. I will not be the first to visit this fine bit of French promise...but to those that will, I hope you enjoy the thrilling taste of the unknown mixed with sincere effort and vast potential. And finally; why am I writing this? ....Because there will surely be many reviews to follow, some glowing, some nitpicky, some effusively loving, and some forceably critical....and so I write the intro for a restaurant which I have to assume will fullfill it - for anything with such effort and love put into it surely deserves the grandest assumptions...and thus, this free review. I am certain you shall live up to it in time....un petit jardin francais, dans la ville by the sea.... et nous esperons!

Pros: I've never been...it hasn't opened yet

Cons: I've never been...it hasn't opened yet

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Editor's Review

Bastide's original chef Alain Giraud opens French brasserie in Santa Monica's historic 1920's Clock Tower Building.  See the full editorial review.

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Know Before You Go

Scoring a table (or even a seat at the bar) on weekends can be almost impossible--better to make a reservation at least a day in advance or stop by on a weekday.

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Restaurant Information

Notable Chef

  • Alain Giraud

Parking

  • Valet

Hours

  • Daily 7:30am-12am

Cuisines

  • French

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Open 7 Days
  • Breakfast
  • Late Night Dining
  • Dine at the Bar
  • People Watching
  • Notable Chef
  • Lunch Spot
  • Date Spot
  • Valet Parking
  • Historic Setting

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225 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401

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