Rustic Canyon - Santa Monica (CA)

5 /5 Kiu Siu: Excellent farm to table California cuisine served at this casual chic restaurant. We were a party of 4 and enjoyed their cocktails, wines, appetizers to share and main dishes. The food here was outstanding, with well thought out flavoring to highlight the freshness of the ingredients. We will definitely return.

5 /5 Craig Driscoll Helmstedter: We had an excellent dining experience at Rustic Canyon. The cocktails were unique and delicious, and each dish showcased the restaurant’s commitment to fresh, local ingredients. We especially enjoyed the beet and berry salad, the golden rolls, and the white fish — all perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Our waiter was knowledgeable and guided us through the farm-to-table choices and wine pairings with great insight. The setting is small and open, so while it’s not ideal for privacy, it adds to the lively and intimate atmosphere. Overall, a memorable meal with outstanding flavors and thoughtful service — definitely worth a visit.

5 /5 Meghan Donovan: We had an incredible meal at Rustic Canyon while traveling on our honeymoon! The staff made us feel so special and celebrated, which added a really personal touch to the experience. Everything we ordered was delicious — we especially loved the bread with honey butter, the perfectly cooked scallops, and the honeycomb ice cream to finish. The only downside was that the window bay seats are very close together, which made it feel a bit cramped. Still, we wish we lived closer so we could come back more often!

5 /5 Alex: Enjoyed our 1 year wedding anniversary here - what an experience. Kicked off with the bread and honey butter. Enjoyed the beet salad (must have) with crudo (unique with strawberries and mint). The sea bass and steak were so tasty too, could even eat the fish skin. The corn was out of this world too. Paired with wine and ice cream, one of the best meals we’ve had in a while. Service and ambiance were top notch too.

5 /5 Vanesse Della Torre: How have I put off going here for so long?? We had a res at 6pm on a Friday night and at first we were some of the only diners at the restaurant, but soon families and couples poured in to make a likely ambiance. The aesthetic of the restaurant was rustic but chic. Our waiter was super helpful with recommendations and how many plates to order for 2 people. We actually went with most of his recommendations and they did not disappoint. We started with the steak tartare that comes with pan fried sourdough bread, which was some of the best tartare I’ve ever had, and the tomato salad which was actually insane. I could have licked the sauce on the bottom of the plate and I used some of the bread from the steak tartare to soak it up. Crazy good start to the meal. Our waiter said the corn was the most popular dish at the restaurant, and we quickly realized why. It was like elote on crack but better, so insanely good. For our main entree, we shared the pork chop which came with a chimichurri sauce and cherries. Never had this flavor combo before but it worked! The pork was perfectly cooked and the sauces gave it an herbal and sweet note. Perfection really. Finally, for dessert we had the peach Melba and it was so simple but I can’t stop thinking about it. Fresh peaches, whipped cream, and crumbled crust or cookies. Don’t skip dessert, folks! We can’t wait to come back to Rustic Canyon. Farm to table at its finest and amazing, yet thoughtful service. Thanks for an amazing meal!