Onda - Santa Monica

It was Absolutely fabulous and I cannot wait to go back when we are in town again!!

The food and service was amazing. The noise level was REALLY loud.

The vibe wasn’t right for the occasion. More casual than I thought. Food was just okay.

We had a nice birthday dinner but unfortunately there were some very negative aspects to the experience. The restaurant at no point wishes my wife a happy birthday, there was no candle, and to top it all off, her parents had called ahead to pay for part of the dinner and something special, which we were never alerted to and were too embarrassed to ask about. We received a phone call later saying they had forgotten somehow and that we could come by to receive a gift card. To recap, great food and service, but unforgettable mistakes that can’t happen at a restaurant of this caliber, or it’s just another cookie cutter high end hotel restaurant that leaves you wanting more of the promises and expectations than the reality of what it is, disappointing.

Service was friendly and the place is chic. But the food is absolutely terrible and expensive.