About
Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica, California is a Californian and American restaurant. It features a carefully curated selection of dishes to support local farmers in Santa Monica and nearby farms. It has a cozy, vibrant atmosphere and offers shared plates, along with beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks from the bar. The menu items are made with local, sustainable ingredients, and they serve a variety of seasonally inspired dishes. From brunch to dinner, Rustic Canyon strives to provide guests with good food and good conversation.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom
Bar
Kid High Chair
Veg Friendly
Alcohol
Wheelchair Access
Parking
- Free Street Parking
- Paid Street Parking
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
One must-try dish at Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica, California is their famous Wood-Grilled Broccoli. Served with a tangy lemon-tahini sauce and sprinkled with toasted almonds, this dish perfectly balances smoky and nutty flavors. Another delectable option is the Ridgeback Shrimp with Polenta, a harmonious combination of plump, grilled shrimp and creamy, cheesy polenta. For a unique twist, don't miss the Roasted Mushroom Sourdough Toast, a delightful blend of earthy mushrooms, garlic confit, and tangy goat cheese atop a crusty sourdough slice. End your meal on a delightful note with the seasonal Fruit Sorbet, a refreshing medley of locally sourced fruit flavors that perfectly cleanse the palate.
Ratings for Rustic Canyon
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4.4/5 We went to the rustic canyon for a birthday celebration after reading great reviews about it. We ordered almost everything on the menu as for the most part, the plates are on the smaller side. The best dish we tried was the pork chops with salmon roe which were absolutely incredible. While a lot of the plates were good, some of them were also a little underwhelming. The anchovies dish in particular was extremely salty. I understand that canned anchovies are salty, but there are ways to tone down the salt levels like using acidity. All in all, the creativity was greatly admired, the service was great, and the pork chops were incredible. We at the Zasón guide give them a Ç for creativity and the pork chop dish.
Come prepared to eat with both your eyes and your mouth. The good looking staff ( aspiring actors, perhaps ) will be a feast for the windows of your soul, making up for the lack of colors in the food. The chef incorporates a great deal of local ingredients ( California cuisine as it is referred apparently) as seen in all the brand names in the ingredients and concocts dishes that are fresh and tasty. However, they really lack in presentation. Truly, the eyes need to eat before the mouth. Also, the staff and the kitchen could have done a better job at the order the food was brought out. We ordered multiple entrees to share between us 2 and some really strong flavor dishes came out before the milder flavored ones. Overall, I came for the one Michelin star and ended up subtracting a star from the overall score
Nice atmosphere and friendly wait staff. The berries and beets were my favorite, I think it was a great balance of healthy items. The steak tartare was just okay - very interesting texture but lacking in any notable flavor.
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Monday: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday: | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Saturday: | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM |