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Chinois On Main

4.5

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2709 Main St, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Aaron310 
17 years ago

Wow ! Everytime! – So everyone has different levels of expectations. I will be the first to say that when i go out to eat, i want to be wowed. Weather i am at Urth cafe, Chaya, or Chinois on Main, I want my food to be awesome! I understand that when you are at a nice restaurant you want everything to be perfect, truth is, servers have bad days too, just like I do. Everytime i go to Chinois, everything is amazing. Yeah it is loud, yeah it is busy, sometimes it takes longer than others.......welcome to life! I am and will alwa... read more

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RickRem 
17 years ago

wonderful experience – While not t he cheapest place to dine the food was excellent as was the service. The staff was more than helpful and very attentive. The food was to die for and every bit of what was expected. the scsallops were wonderful and the steak was perfect. 

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MikeJS 
17 years ago

The perfect restaurant – This is the perfect restaurant. They have the best steaks, best bread, best fries, best of everything. Superior service, friendly waiter, extremely attentive bus boy. Five stars all around, will return for sure. 

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chex 
17 years ago

Awful! – Being a Wolfgang Puck owned restaurant you would think the food would be high quality. Not at Chinois! I have been to many restaurants owned by WGP and all have exceeded my expectations! My Husband and I went to Chinois one Thurs night as a spare of the moment decision. We were seated immediately which was great and I must admit the actual restaurant has a great atmosphere. The server was pleasant and seemed to know the menu; however, that is where the positives end...... I ordered the "famous" chicken salad and my ... read more

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lacritic08 
17 years ago

The Legend Continues – I've dined at Spago's countless times for business meetings and during industry after-parties, but I figured I'd might as well confirm what countless tales and legends of this place exist. Everything about it -- from the meticulous attention to detail (decor, silverware setups, menu layout) to the mind-shattering food, is absolutely top-drawer. While mostly a "special occasion" spot for most, I say splurge. Don't cheat yourself; treat yourself. Go to Spago's, because if you're already a patron, then co... read more

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Contributor 
17 years ago

Wolfgang Puck expertly fuses global cuisines amid life-size ostrich sculptures. – The Scene A shockingly no-holds-barred assault of the garish. Liberace showed more restraint in choosing costumes than did interior designer Barbara Lazaroff (Puck's wife) when decorating the Chinois dining room. There's simply so much to the design that it's impossible for any elements to seem congruent--not the '80s cocaine art paintings, nor the life-size ostrich sculptures that loom like hungry zoo animals between tables. The Food The culin... read more

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fries123 
17 years ago

Nothing special – We had a party of 5 including a student currently attending a culinary school. She heard that it was overrated, but decided to come along to try it out. We were all disappointed. I ordered a squab (pigeon) dish with a pumpkin spiced flan and some type of beans and greens. The others ordered the sea bass, NY steak, ahi tuna, and something else that is forgettable. We also shared a bottle of sangiovese ($40) which was probably the best thing of the night. We ordered 2 appetizers - Sweet shrimp and lobster ris... read more

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mecka20000 
18 years ago

Rather OUTBACK – Well i had to make reservations for a month out and still had a bad table near the kitchen door. I don't understand when i emphasized to the hostess on the line that i wanted a good table for 4 id end up sitting in that place. Well all was well no problem. Until the ordering came. The waiter was in a rush to take our order and just saying he will come back every 2 min to see if we were ready. Having never been to this restaurant i wanted to read what was on the menu. Maybe they should publish what they make ... read more

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chowdiva 
18 years ago

CUT ROCKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!! – What a wonderful dining experience - my friends and I went several months ago during the week and had a fabulous table as well. I am a native of L.A. and have never seen soo many celebs in one nite: Don Cheadle Justin Timberlake Ringo Starr A retired NFL player (whose name I can not recall) The steaks are juicy and simply melts in your mouth and the evening ended with Wolfgang Puck walking to our table to say hello - what a night, what night and upon my HIGH recommendation, several of my friends ha... read more

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Chinois On Main has a 4.5 star rating with 340 reviews. 

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