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JiRaffe
With the feel of a neighborhood bistro, JiRaffe offers a bright, airy space with two walls of windows, dark wood furnishings, several antique mirrors and wonderful paintings of 1800's French inspiration. Both main floor and loft seating available.
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192 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 192 reviews
5 stars
(93)
4 stars
(71)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(9)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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- fit for foodies(115)
- special occasion(109)
- neighborhood gem(76)
- romantic(64)
- notable wine list(30)
- hot spot(22)
JiRaffe Reviews List
Review 1 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We celebrated our daughter's graduation from UCLA at JiRaffe. The menu offerings were creative and each item we ordered offered an outstanding taste combination. Our waiter was attentive, upbeat and friendly and of course very knowledgable about the menu. I highly recommend JiRaffe for a night out or special celebration!"
Dined on 6/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Didn't disappoint
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pleasant atmosphere, great service, good food. Who can ask for anything more?"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2005
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 3 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wine list could use more variety in country of origin and grapes."
Dined on 6/11/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was friendly. THe mushroom soup that they give with the free bread was tasty. Had the Halibut and it melted in my mouth. My friend had the pork which was just as good,
The sticky toffee pudding was perfect as it was not too sweet."
Dined on 6/07/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 5 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food, service, ambience all wonderful. I go to JiRaffe everytime I go to LA."
Dined on 6/10/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
do it again
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've never been disappointed when dining at JiRaffe and definitely plan to do it again!"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice dining room
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tables are a tad close but the staff was very nice. We were running very late and they held the table for us.
My fish was OK, nothing really spectacular. Portions were adequate. One of our guest couldn't finish her food.
There were 5 of us and we could've used a larger table but they were very busy that evening and it felt a bit cramped. The wait staff was nice.
I'd come back again if visiting Santa Monica to dine here but might consider trying somewhere else given other dining options."
My fish was OK, nothing really spectacular. Portions were adequate. One of our guest couldn't finish her food.
There were 5 of us and we could've used a larger table but they were very busy that evening and it felt a bit cramped. The wait staff was nice.
I'd come back again if visiting Santa Monica to dine here but might consider trying somewhere else given other dining options."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service were fantastic! Most items on the menu were from the local farmers market. I was celebrating my anniversary w my boyfriend and they brought us a happy anniversary plate. Would defiantly go back!"
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 9 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Such fresh food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What I loved about the food is that it tasted like it had come directly from the ocean or from the farmers' market. Each dish was not designed to impress as much as to highlight the flavor inherent in each ingredient. I had the most amazing swordfish steak that looked like it was the simplest thing in the world, but it's a dish that I will continue to remember for a while. I can see why this restaurant has continued to thrive for as long as it has."
Dined on 6/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been dining here quite frequently in the last year or two. Always fresh, tasty and beautiful presentation. We highly recommend the almond crusted trout and seafood risotto. Their pear salad is delicious. Service is just the right amout of attention. Not intrusive or fawning. Just can be noisy upstairs. But we always come back. Great deserts too!"
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Santa Monica Delight
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We really enjoyed our meal and evening at JiRaffe. We were offered a delicious starter as a thank you for dining there which went down a treat. Our meals were all tasty and delicious. Absolutely full of flavour. I would highly recommend this restaurant for its food, atmosphere and service"
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 12 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Super all around, pork chop and lamb rack .... Amazing!"
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"as always - one of our favorite west side restaurants."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our time in Jiraffe was perfect. Never a dull moment. We will come back Definitely!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 15 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Terrific
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Just love it there. Food is great and so is service. Noise is a bit much for us!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 16 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great location, especially if you like to people watch. This restaurant is on a busy corner of Santa Monica and has huge windows to look out and witness the local scene. The food was scrumptious and the portions were adequate. Service was very attentive, but annoyingly so. Wonderful flavors and charming interior."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"lots of attention to complex flavors, with wonderful reductions that add layers of taste that compliment the main ingredient. The sea food risotto was outstanding. I will be back for that for certain. Service was just right, and the ambiance upstairs was nice and quiet."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not my cup of tea
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was a birthday dinner. Our waiter, although friendly, was mostly unattentive. The food presentation was very attractive, but too much seasoning for my taste buds. I prefer simple foods. The noise level was very high so it was difficult to hear across the table. I would give the buss service and maitre'd the highest marks."
Dined on 5/13/2013
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Review 19 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
If a lil' quieter, would be perfect
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Only downside to this spot is that it is quite noisy. All in our party had different dishes (lamb, beef, dorade, osso buco) and salads or soups and were extremely happy with each. Wine list moderately sized with markup about double retail. Water and bread service were very good considering the busy nature of the place. Would absolutely return."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 20 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delightful evening. Very crowded, but we were seated immediately and had excellent service. Food was delicious for all of us: soft shell crab appetizer, mushroom ravioli, filet mignon and trout. We had a window seat downstairs that felt very inviting. One person in our party wouldn't have been able to walk upstairs anyway, so the table was perfect. The only criticism was the noise level, which made it a little difficult to hear ourselves, but the vibe was so pleasant we let it pass. Would definitely go again."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 21 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Sorry, all out
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The tea shirt and shorts crowd has invaded this place (used to be a classy joint).
Had reservations but still had to wait a half hour.
The rack of lamb was all out.
The Creme Brulee was all out.
Service was poor.
I won't be coming back."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 22 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Still Outstanding After Many Years
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I had not been to Jiraffe for about 10 years. We went there in the late 90s and early 2000s, but then moved south so have not had the chance to visit. We made a special trip to go back and it was still as good as we remembered. The food is delicious and the service was outstanding. We are so happy that it has maintained its integrity after all these years. We will be back with our kids to enjoy again!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for a special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I live very close to JiRaffe and walk by the restaurant regularly. We usually spend a little less when we go out for dinner, so we decided to go for our anniversary dinner. It was great! Extensive wine list that you could spend a fortune on, but also some affordable options. Service was great, our server was really nice but didn't seem to have a lot of experience. We reserved a window seat and waited about 10 minutes for that. The timing of the food delivery was perfect, we where given plenty of time to enjoy everything and never felt rushed. Food was rich and sophisticated and we loved it all! Unfortunately we didn't leave room for desert.
We are looking forward to going back soon. This place is great!"
We are looking forward to going back soon. This place is great!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything we had was wonderful, and the service outstanding. What a great place for a romantic meal."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 25 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Each dish on the menu was sensational."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Okay venue. Good food. Very Pricey relative to value received."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 27 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous dinner.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our food was delicious. Our server was charming, helpful and funny! We hadn't been to JiRafe in years but will return soon."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 28 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Anniversary Dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were staying at Shutters at the Beach for anniversary and wanted to try JiRaffe, menu looked interesting, plenty of choices. This place met every expectation. The food was terrific and prepared perfectly, portions were appropriate and presentation was very nice. We loved the mushroom soup with truffle oil starter and the halibut cooked in puff pastry, also the almond crusted trout. We were seated upstairs which felt more private and suited our occasion. Service was excellent, timely but not hovering. We have already recommended it to friends and will definitely return."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 29 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good, but there are better!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great older style food where butter and salt define many of the offerings. The evening began with a salty mushroom bisque in a cup served as an introduction, gratis.
The food is tasty, but reliance on salt and butter doesn't define newer, trendy restaurants whose chefs have the agility to apply a panoply of spices and blends to offer healthier food with more complex tastes.
A few years ago I would have rated such cooking higher; today the expectations for a chef's agility are greater than that displayed but Jiraffe's. Additionally, the wine list could be improved. Bottom line, Jiraffe is no longer in my list of top restaurants."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 30 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Still the bench mark for dining!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been coming here for years and I am always inspired and impressed by the quality & consistency of JiRaffe. The food is full of flavor and beautiful to see on the plate.The service is good and there is a good energy in the space. As a chef, I recommend JiRaffe to everyone who comes to town. I feel JiRaffe is the best representation of Los Angeles/SoCal dining."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 31 for JiRaffe
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 04/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 32 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beyond Yum!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is one place where the food is consistently exceptional. The service is excellent, without the diner feeling interrupted. Preparation and presentation always please the eye and palate. For appetizers, the mushroom salad, beet salad or tomato tart are unique and delicious. While I have listened to friends ooh and aah over the meat selections, I am a fish person, so that is what I order most often here. The trout is the best I've ever had, mostly due to the preparation. Salmon and other fish entrees are excellent as well. Desserts are always a treat so save room, The creme brulee' duo is perfect, as is the meyer lemon souflee' and the chocolate dessert.
You can go wrong with anything on the menu at Jiraffe, from appetizer to dessert."
You can go wrong with anything on the menu at Jiraffe, from appetizer to dessert."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 33 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
very friendly and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very friendly and service oriented staff
we had a really nice waitress. seemed very genuine
we had a really nice waitress. seemed very genuine
food was great. would go back again for sure"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 34 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was absolutely great!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was absolutely great! Very friendly service."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 35 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Week night, so not full --
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Week night, so not full -- perfect for conversation. Well poured martinis. Server friendly, helpful & provided spot-on suggestions. Every selection was very good to excellent, with touches of unusual, excellent tasting combinations."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 36 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We took our son to KiRaffe
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We took our son to KiRaffe for his birthday. It was a very good experience. The vibe was great and the food outstanding. Interesting and varied menu. The cosmopolitan's from the bar were fantastic and JiRaffe has an extensive wine list that has reasonable priced choices to select as well as upper end. I would highly recommend JiRaffe."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 37 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I really enjoyed the rabbit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I really enjoyed the rabbit appetizer and my wife had a delicious salad. The steak was delicious but the lamb was a bit overpowering. Dessert was exquisite and I think I found my new favorite restaurant for crème brûlée. We will be back again. As for service, it was perfect. The waiters were patient and personable, and everything arrived promptly."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Disappointing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went in with high expectations. The food was modestly disappointing. Although the flavors were excellent and the dishes innovative and ambitious, the preparation was a little hit and miss (risotto was a tad undercooked in spots) and nearly to a dish (the mushroom amuse bouche being the exception), there was just too much going on. Ingredients were piled onto ingredients which were swimming in ingredients. Sometimes more is more, but in this case I think less would be better. Excellent service would have probably overcome all this, but here they really (really) fell down. Not sure what was going, but it was inattentive, slow, and by the end of the evening nearly disappeared entirely. This is unacceptable."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2005
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Review 39 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I always love the service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I always love the service here. Food is generally excellent and the wine list is well suited with the menu."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 40 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love this place. Our new
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love this place. Our new "go to" place in Santa Monica. Food and service very good."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2006
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Review 41 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went here for dinner this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went here for dinner this last weekend while my girlfriend and I were celebrating her birthday in Santa Monica. Great food and our waiter was great!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Subpar experience
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The meat was very chewy. I actually left with a piece in my mouth, so I could spit it out when I got outside. My potatoes were uncooked. My friend had a wonderful tasting fish with a matching sauce to complement. My crab cake appetizer was very good, along with the sauce.
The place gets very loud. The service is subpar for fine dining. The staff don't communicate, so they repeatedly ask you the same things. It's annoying and disruptive to your conversations."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
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Review 43 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic food, the Tomato
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic food, the Tomato Tart & gnocchi w/Spot prawns were sublime. My wife had the Lamb shank which i would recommend to anyone. The staff, were welcoming & knowledgeable. In our fleeting visit to Santa Monica, we were very glad we chose JiRaffe and would do so again on future visits!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 44 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our new favorite place...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went her for my husband's bday...and it's funny, we've walked by it 100 times and finally are getting around to eating there. I can't rave enough about the food experience as a whole. The quality and taste were amazing - probably one of the best restaurants in SaMo. Reasonably priced for what you get...I'd actually say the value is great.
Finally service was impeccable and the ambiance was very charming/romantic.
Recommendation: appetizer Pacific Shrimp Scampi (entree size and A-MAZ-GING!). Great value.
Skip: Onion soup...beef is odd in there and too much sherry or something.
Husband had the seafood risotto which was good, but heavy like most risottos. I had the lamb shank (good).
We can't wait to go back soon"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 45 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful food as always.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful food as always. The menu keeps getting more standard every year (not very innovative or experimental now) but the items they prepare are excellent. Service a bit slow."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 46 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Was so excited about coming
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Was so excited about coming here and was ready to have my socks blown off. We had a wonderful cheery waiter and a great bottle of wine but there was so flourish and the food/meal didn't feel special- the space was loud and the dishes came almost too quickly (we got our apps before our wine!). We are totally bummed. :/"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 47 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were hoping for better
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were hoping for better food. Pork chop was chewy, the gnocchi was flavorless. The service was fine. Overall a bit of a disappointment based on its reputation."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
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Review 48 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall experience was great.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall experience was great. I was there for the first time. The food and service were good."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 49 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've been meaning to try JiRaffe
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been meaning to try JiRaffe since my friend told me about it. It was amazing! The food is top notch. The atmosphere downstairs is lively. The upper level looked a bit quieter. I told the waitress to thank the chef for me which is something I never do. No complaints at all."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 50 for JiRaffe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I really enjoyed the onion
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I really enjoyed the onion soup with melted cheese, croutons and pieces of filet mignon. It was a complete meal for me. My husband had salad and fish and thought it was exceptional. We are planning on returning to try the desserts. We ate too much to enjoy any of them. The service was excellent."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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