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Whist at the Viceroy
WHIST AT VICEROY SANTA MONICA Named one of America's 50 best hotel restaurants by Food & Wine magazine, trumps all expectations of pleasurable dining. Executive Chef Tony DiSalvo's culinary savvy is on full display as he creates a globally-influenced menu sourced from local markets and farms. Whist's stunning interior is the creation of tastemaker Kelly Wearstler, utilizing innovative materials and crisp contemporary lines that deliver a sophisticated indoor/outdoor atmosphere.
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35 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 35 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(20)
- great for outdoor dining(20)
- special occasion(17)
- romantic(12)
- good for groups(11)
- hot spot(7)
Whist at the Viceroy Reviews List
Review 1 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Small plate paradise
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The menu consists mostly of small plates--easy to taste a few courses. Sitting outdoors in their garden makes such a pleasant evening. Only complaint was in attentive service--waiter rarely came by, so long gaps between ordering drinks, dinner, then coffee/dessert."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 2 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed mother's day
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We normally have a nice experience dining at Viceroy but on this particular occasion the service was slow and our pancakes arrived not cooked all the way through. The staff seemed preoccupied with setting up for the mother's day buffet, but I was also there to celebrate mother's day and did not have a positive experience. Hopefully this was just a bad day for them."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A romantic garden
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"You can have diner even if it is not that warm!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 4 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I brought my mother for an
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I brought my mother for an early mothers dsy brunch because she was going to be out of town. Food was ok but definitely nothing to write home about. I went mostly for the atmosphere at the patio which again was ok not great. Wouldn't rush back. I do like it for drinks in the evening though."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 5 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rushed to get to Valet!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and service. Relatively quiet and romantic.
The only problem here is the parking.
Parking is $12 for 2 hours and $5 for each hour thereafter, with NO validation.
So you have to rush your dinner and get to valet before your 2 hours is up.
Parking validation should be included!!
This ruins a perfectly good evening!"
The only problem here is the parking.
Parking is $12 for 2 hours and $5 for each hour thereafter, with NO validation.
So you have to rush your dinner and get to valet before your 2 hours is up.
Parking validation should be included!!
This ruins a perfectly good evening!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, scenic view
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Review 6 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We ordered a bottle of wine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We ordered a bottle of wine and a number of small bites. The food was all good, some of it was fantastic. The best pork belly we've had in L.A. Crostinis were delicious. Staff was excellent."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 7 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
waitress was very attentive.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"waitress was very attentive. the salmon was incredible. sat outside - it was very comfortable for our business lunch meeting."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 8 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The atmosphere is very relaxing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The atmosphere is very relaxing and the food is fantastic."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"There weren't many people there for lunch on Monday but the Diver scallops on crab risotto was delicious. we sat outside in back of the hotel and it was tranquil. Love the Hotel decor!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service, delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent service, delicious meals."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have been to Whist on several
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have been to Whist on several occasions for drinks and have always appreciated the great ambiance and drinks. This was our first dining experience and it was very good. Whist has apparently started doing a tapas-style small plate menu which was quite tasty and enjoyable to try a few different menu items. Our server was the only downside - stuffy would be a compliment. This guy was very unfriendly and almost snooty. Said about 10 words to us the entire night and made for an awkward interaction every time he approached the table. Great restaurant...service on this night - eh?."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really liked the beet salad
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really liked the beet salad and the vegetable dishes - main entrees were just ok
Great ambience. Want to go back for brunch sometime to enjoy the outdoor seating"
Great ambience. Want to go back for brunch sometime to enjoy the outdoor seating"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 13 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Four stars. Only one thing missing.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Viceroy is one of my favorite spots. Right by the beach, and it's a great place for a date, business meeting, or a group going out for the night. I love the style of this place, and the options of having the dining room, bar, outside patio, or poolside cabana. The food, drinks, service, and ambiance is excellent. My only complaint is that I would prefer if they would expand the menu to include a complete selection of full size entrees. I had a table full of 6 hungry business men. We were frustrated with the portion size. No one really felt like they got a full meal, but it felt like we paid for several full meals. If they can simply add a selection of full size entrees or family size plates to the menu I'd come back more often."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 14 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Won't be back.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My first time at Whist. There was apparently only one server for the whole dining room. He worked hard, but as the room filled up he was stretched thin. A personal peeve of mine is Whist doesn't serve bread, you have to order cornbread from the menu. While the graphic on the tables was amusing a tablecloth was needed. The place mats were a plastic weave of some sort (yikes!) and the utensils were standard diner cutlery. Unappealing considering the elegance of the decor. The apple cake for dessert was boring. Also, we were told when seated that a birthday desert would be free, but the server charged us and we had to correct him. The halibut was very good. There was just something "off" about the whole night."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 15 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had been for dinner and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had been for dinner and went back for brunch which was even better. Soaking up the sun while enjoying the delicious food was a treat. Chorizo hash was amazing."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food Great Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first small plate experience and it was very yummy! Portions were not so small IMHO but more like large appetizers size. The beet salad was delish. The roasted brussel sprouts could have been a smaller portion just cuz they were so rich and again delish. Had the braised short rib and was expecting it to have a bone but it did not..which was a good thing and delish. Also had the pork belly which was soooo succulent! And also delish. The service was excellent as well. With each new dish an explanation in detail was always given. In the end...Great food and Great service"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A real oasis in Santa Monica
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A real oasis in Santa Monica - the outdoor area is beautiful, peaceful and perfect for large groups or a small intimate gathering. food was great. Servie attentive and helpful."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, hot spot
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Review 18 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
From intimate to invaded
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What began as a perfect, quiet evening quickly vanished when a large group moved into the bar next-door and raised the volume to a deafening roar. "Energetic" doesn't really fit as well as "factory assembl line. ""
Dined on 01/31/2013
2006
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Review 19 for Whist at the Viceroy
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was good, but who decided
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good, but who decided to make all those India inspired type dishes.
It simply doesn't fit the vibe and/or decor. Waiter was nice, but not very professional.
Oddness!!"
It simply doesn't fit the vibe and/or decor. Waiter was nice, but not very professional.
Oddness!!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Whist at the Viceroy
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate