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Daily Grill - Santa Monica
The Santa Monica Daily Grill is located between Cloverfield Boulevard and 26th Street in the Colorado Center. Conveniently located near the heart of Santa Monica’s music and entertainment industry headquarters and adjacent to the quiet residential neighborhood, this Daily Grill is the perfect place for your business lunch or family dinner. Private Dining Rooms may be reserved for 20 to 60 guests for business meetings, luncheons or for celebrating special occasions. We feature “take-out” or “delivery service” to the surrounding community, as well as “Catering Platters To-Go” for your office party needs. A children’s menu is available in addition to our signature cocktails, fine wines and premium beers. Complimentary parking (3 hours with validation) is provided under the restaurant in the Colorado Center Parking Garage. Curbside valet service is available on Colorado Avenue just a few steps from the front door of the restaurant. All major credit cards accepted.
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78 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 78 reviews
5 stars
(25)
4 stars
(43)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for lunch(30)
- neighborhood gem(29)
- good for groups(20)
- vibrant bar scene(19)
- special occasion(11)
- fit for foodies(10)
Daily Grill - Santa Monica Reviews List
Review 1 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Daily Grill never dissappoints
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always good food and good service."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good. The service was prompt. The noise level was too high."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 3 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lunch Haven
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I work in the area and Daily Grill is very convenient for Lunch and Happy Hour. I've never had an issue with service, everyone seems very professional and attentive. I love ordering off the Simple 600 (600 calories or less) menu. My favorite Lunch dish is the Fish Tacos. For Happy Hour, my favorite cocktail is the Georgia Peach. Also, their Bar food is great, from the calamari to the sweet potato fries. If you live or work in the area, you can't go wrong with Daily Grill."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always good, friendly service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always good, friendly service. Glad they have the "600" menu as an option. Nice to know it's there even when we went for all the fattening stuff."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This time I found the broiled
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This time I found the broiled shrimp pomodoro not what I anticipated. The shrimp had an unusual taste, not particularly pleasant. Too much sauce for me. It was overwhelming.
Others in our group found different parts of the meal quite excellent.
Birthday desert was fantastic!
Service was super!"
Others in our group found different parts of the meal quite excellent.
Birthday desert was fantastic!
Service was super!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 6 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great place to entertain out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place to entertain out of town guests and for special occasions. Perfect place to dine!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We really enjoy going to the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We really enjoy going to the Daily Grill and are especially made to feel welcome by Jim W. and Alex, two of our favorite servers. The staff is really a terrific set of individuals and the Daily Grill is lucky as an institution to have their front-line customer representatives be so professional and dedicated to the company."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great burgers cooked perfectly.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great burgers cooked perfectly."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Daily Grill on Colorado
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Daily Grill on Colorado is a marvelous restaurant... we eat here often. They have a delicious lower-calorie lunch menu and their choices throughout the menu are vast -- and delicious. Our favorite waiters -- Jim W. and Alex and the bartender, Marquez - each make our visits ALWAYS a positive and delicious treat."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A really nice dining experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A really nice dining experience - every time!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The best bread in town and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best bread in town and it is served warm!!! Excellent amuse bouche!!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food is quite bland. Had the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is quite bland. Had the Trout with peanut slaw. The slaw was excellent in terms of being very flavorful. Lots of peanut flavor, onions and cilantro. The trout was very disappointing in that it looked like a white fish. Trout should be pink like salmon so they’re using a cut that’s lower grade. For 15$ that’s very disappointing. I also had the key lime pie which was actually excellent. It’s a little big in terms of proportions, but the pie itself on graham cracker crust was excellent as it wasn’t too sweet. There’s easy access to the restaurant from the Colorado complex – not sure about the parking validation as I park in the building for work anyway. Service was very good mainly because the waiter was great."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 13 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Will be back!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first time at Daily Grill and we'll definitely go back, and I'll take other friends there as well! The sourdough bread they brought to start was delicious. Our artichoke dip appetizer was incredible, as was the chocolate brownie dessert. I wasn't thrilled with the chicken over pasta main course, but every other detail was superb, so I'll be back soon."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
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Review 14 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A comfortable evening out
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice space with roomy, quiet booths-- server was cheerful, but did not come back to refill ice tea or ask my friend if she wanted more wine. SHe asked for a coupon, but didn't seem happy when we had one. The food was slightly above average."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
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Review 15 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
CONSISTENTLY good. And the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"CONSISTENTLY good.
And the best fresh baked sour dough bread on this earth; served with all meals."
And the best fresh baked sour dough bread on this earth; served with all meals."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 16 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of our favorite restaurants
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of our favorite restaurants to take family and friends. Tops for celebrations of all kinds. The main dishes and especially the trout are consistently good and so nicely presented. Side dishes are great add ins. The servers are friendly, the hot bread is a must. Comfortable dining at its best. Get on the preferred diner list and you get in on special offers."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
always very good and consistent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"always very good and consistent. great waitress, too"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I took my mother and two young
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I took my mother and two young sons here specifically for my mother's love of martinis and steak, which Daily Grill does very well. It was a pleasant surprise that there was also a fabulous kids menu. We all had a really nice time, the staff was friendly, service was great. I would go back."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, hot spot
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Review 19 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service wasn't up to usual
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service wasn't up to usual excellence, but food was."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Competent
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Can't find fault with anything but it was nothing special either. Competent, that would be the one word to best describe this first experience."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2007
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Review 21 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Good location poor food
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great locatation and good lively lunch crowd. Unfortunately the food is not very good."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 22 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My hubby's favorite. They
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My hubby's favorite. They take such good care of us and the food is fabulous!"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2008
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dinner was delicious, as usual. On
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dinner was delicious, as usual.
One of my favorite places."
One of my favorite places."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 24 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Their light menu is pretty
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Their light menu is pretty robust. It is a bit noisy, but that isn't something the restaurant can control. My only complaint on this visit was that my attempt to recover a credit card that was left (presumably in the folio with the receipt) fell on deaf ears. When I called, I was told "the managers are pretty busy right now--we'll call you back." That didn't happen. It is beyond me why a restaurant wouldn't have made this a top priority. Unacceptable. (I ultimately ended up canceling the card, which was used.)"
Dined on 01/22/2013
2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 25 for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The trout amandine is a real
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The trout amandine is a real winner. This location has the best food. We travel extra 10 minutes to go to it"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Daily Grill - Santa Monica
Based on the average of (53) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic