Crudo e Nudo - Santa Monica (CA)

5 /5 Jeffery Clark: Found this quaint little place in Santa Monica when meeting up with friends traveling from Germany. The menu seems fluid, so dont count on dishes being the same. We had oysters, a couple of there Ceasar Goes Vegan salads. Dont recall the exact dressing recipe, but it had avocado in it which gave it a creamy texture. Also, had their grilled prawns. Nicely spiced with heads on and juicy. Last dish was their melon salad, an excellent dish with great flavor composition. Would definitely recommend. It is a "small plates" restaurant, so go prepared to order a lot of dishes, or go when not very hungry. Saw the tuna tartar toast and it looked amazing. Prices were reasonable.

4 /5 Jessica Hou: Food is pretty, uni taco and tuna toast is tasty. The nachos were very salty. And the crudo trio was very salty as well. No one asking how was the food, and offering more water. We finished entire bottle of water!

5 /5 Mario B: The gem that is Crudo e Nudo is a must visit! Located on Main Street in Santa Monica, youd be forgiven to think this may be an overpriced tourist trap. But what youre really getting is a thoughtfully curated, responsibly sourced, and creative seafood based menu in a cozy and home-like environment with excellent and friendly service. We felt very welcomed from the moment we stepped in to the time we left. It was more akin to visiting friends than going out to a restaurant. The service was intimate and friendly without being overbearing. The suggestions were helpful and clearly reflected our preferences. While some of the dishes took longer than expected, overall we dont have any complaints with the extraordinary service. The ambience was cozy and special. The design isnt over the top and fanciful but rather modest, comfy, and intimate. Much like the name, it followed the theme of raw, naked, and unfiltered. Lastly, the food was amazing! They made each ingredient shine. From the tuna tartare toast to the lobster gnocchi, every dish was carefully curated and even the supporting ingredients (like the oil) were high quality and carefully curated to fit. The uni taco bites were to die for. Dont sleep on the secret menu caviar nachos either! Not a single dish disappointed us in any way; youre paying for quality. Overall, if you are looking for a cozy, sustainable sourced seafood meal with friendly atmosphere and staff, you cant go wrong with Crudo e Nudo. Easily 4.75 stars!

5 /5 Kelly Sidney: Had such an excellent dinner here yesterday. We ordered the Crudo trio sampler, two tuna toasts, and one garden vegetable mezze. Everything we ordered was excellent and so insanely fresh. The mezze had fun, uncommon vegetables and the tomato Crudo was such a unique and creative preparation !! Everything tasted fantastic and the ambiance outside is perfect for summer. The tuna on the tuna toasts melted in our mouths, so buttery. The sesame bread too was also so delicious.