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Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Located inside the Santa Monica Place Market, M.A.K.E. is a living foods, raw restaurant, featuring cutting edge plant-based cuisine. The menu is executed under the guidance of raw food chef and author, Matthew Kenney. The restaurant is located adjacent to Matthew Kenney Culinary, a state- of-the- art raw food Academy. The restaurant's menu features innovative ideas inspired by seasonal, local produce, as well as many of Matthew's classic raw food dishes. Santa Monica is the perfect atmosphere to experience this contemporary and health-conscious cuisine.
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83 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 83 reviews
5 stars
(48)
4 stars
(25)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(68)
- great for lunch(36)
- neighborhood gem(31)
- special occasion(29)
- good for groups(20)
- romantic(16)
Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E. Reviews List
Review 1 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good food but Way Over-Priced
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We heard about MAKE through KPCC Radio Station and thought about giving it a try. It's a very clean, modern place in a very Zen Setting. The staff is very nice and helpful. The menu is fairly small and limited and extremely overpriced. I frequent Raw food places and am a Vegan myself. The food quality was good but $9-11 for a Smoothie and $20-30 for a simple dish of Raw Veggies is too high and I don't plan on returning. I feel like prices like this will scare people away from Raw and Vegan places unfortunately."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
too expensive
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went for Mother's Day and I knew it was going to be pricey but it's not worth a second trip. I wanted to totally support a Vegan and RAW restaurant, but for a family of 5 the amount of food compared to the price is not practical, when there are other vegan and raw restaurant that are more economical and just as impressive.
Maybe adjust the price to go with the amount of food to make it more marketable and profitable, and worth while."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had an amazing experience! From service to food was wonderful and over the top!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Raw food at its best!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is hard to find genuinely good raw food. MAKE does raw food amazingly well. Not only does it look beautiful, but it tastes amazing! I brought my meat and potato BF and he LOVED the lasagna. The location is a bit odd, but the food is worth it! Whenever I am in the Santa Monica area I will be visiting MAKE - and wishing they would open in SF Bay Area!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Tasty and healthy!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The squash with saffron yogurt was the standout dish for me, as well as the black pepper kelp noodles. If you're not used to raw vegan cuisine, this is a great entre to it (don't be put off by names!). All dishes are prepared artfully -- presentation is great. Dishes aren't overwhelmed by garlic, as was the challenge I had with Juliano's Planet RAW. Here the food is light yet very satisfying. Three of us shared 3 starters and 3 mains and ( hungry good eaters all of us) left fully content.
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The food is worthwhile in its own right, so worth going even if you're a meat eater!"
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The food is worthwhile in its own right, so worth going even if you're a meat eater!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was seriously one of the best meals of my life. I'm a vegetarian and my dinner companion is a meat-eater, but we didn't miss anything with the raw vegan dishes. We got the five-course tasting menu and MAY have loved it so much that we ordered additional entrees at the end of the meal. We just wanted to try everything! By the third course, we were already planning return trip with our significant others."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 7 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
If you love healthy food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"If you love healthy food, want to avoid GMOs, don't believe raw, vegan food can taste and look outstanding and exciting, then come to M.A.K.E. and prepare to be wowed! While the place is not much on atmosphere, they do their best to make the most of a small space in a mall, the presentation of food and the surprising and excellent flavors more than make up for it. I am hooked and already know what I'm going to order when I return!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fan of the Food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I hoped the dishes at M.A.K.E. would live up to my previous experiences at Matthew Kenney's NY restaurant. To my great pleasure, the food exceeded my expectations. The combination of ingredients and spices in the dishes was impeccable. I recommend starting with the Tree Nut Cheeses plate, as it offered a delightful variety of flavors. The White Chocolate/Grapefruit/Ginger dessert was also amazing. The staff was very friendly and our waitress seemed to magically appear the moment I needed something. Yes it's a bit pricey, but well worth it for high quality vegan food. The only reason I did not give M.A.K.E. four stars is The Market's open style of seating, which to me felt a little like a cheap mall food court."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Room for food after dinner here
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There was not enough food on the plate to give a valid review. We were four people, each ordered an entree. It would not have been an entire meal had we put all four dinners together. The food tasted good, there just wasn't enough on anybody's plate. Needless to say, we went out to eat when we left."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
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Review 10 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The kelp noodles, kimchi dumplings,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The kelp noodles, kimchi dumplings, and carrot gnocchi were delicious. The cocktails (made with wine/no liquor) were yummy but took a LONG time to get to us (despite the restaurant being mostly empty). The server blamed it on fresh squeezed juices, but it doesn't take 20 minutes to squeeze juice for two drinks. I was underwhelmed by her service, but the bus staff kept our water refilled and promptly cleared plates, so that helped (and had the server been equally on the ball, I would have rated them "excellent" for Service). The prices seemed high for what you received, but I don't eat a lot of raw/vegan food. The wine/beer list was small and seemed overpriced."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The lasagna ingredients was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The lasagna ingredients was completely disproportionate. There was tons of rich, heavy, creamy "ricotta" and tomato paste with only a thin layer of veggies. The dish was truly unbalanced and should have had much more zucchini or less of the "cheese" to make it enjoyable."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Raw food as a complete gourmet
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Raw food as a complete gourmet treat. Amazing flavors, incredible presentation. Everything was delicious! My only complaint: the tasting menu, with wine pairing, left us hungry and a bit tipsy. We walked to Joe's Pizza on Broadway west of Second and got a couple slices to fill up....but MAKE was still definitely memorable..."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 13 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The price point is just a
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The price point is just a bit too high since you don't leave the place feeling satisfied/full. The flavors were great and creative. The food is excellent."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
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Review 14 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The staff was not particularly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The staff was not particularly friendly at first. After asking a lot of questions & talking "food" they warmed up. What was amazing to us was that our server did not do her homework on Matthew Kenney.
We were much more familiar with his cookbooks & restaurants than she was.
We love finding new vegan/raw restaurants & would absolutely go back! My sister, who lives in LA, didnt want to go to a mall- near a foodcourt to eat lunch.... but she loved M.A.K.E. too! We'd for sure recommend & go back!!
On a side note, everyone LOVES the lasagna on all the reviews... We all thought it was mediocre... But we ordered many, many items & everything else was fabulous!"
We were much more familiar with his cookbooks & restaurants than she was.
We love finding new vegan/raw restaurants & would absolutely go back! My sister, who lives in LA, didnt want to go to a mall- near a foodcourt to eat lunch.... but she loved M.A.K.E. too! We'd for sure recommend & go back!!
On a side note, everyone LOVES the lasagna on all the reviews... We all thought it was mediocre... But we ordered many, many items & everything else was fabulous!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Incredibly creative food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Incredibly creative food. Wonderful combinations of flavors."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really tasty food coming from
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really tasty food coming from someone who is a meat eater. Way better than cafe gratitude. Weird location made more homey by the incredible service."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Probably not for everyone.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Probably not for everyone. But if you like fresh, organic, flavorful, unique and healthy food. This is the place!! Good service and great presentation."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We ate the kimchi dumplings,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We ate the kimchi dumplings, the sous vide portobello salad and the kelp noodles as a main. The dumplings were amazing bursts of flavor, the sous vide portobello tasted rich and delicious and the salad was just the right amount to share the 2 starters. We got the kelp noodles to share and they were also delicious. We finished with the apple pie which was again, refreshing and quite tasty. Nothing was pretending to be something it wasn't and while not a big fan of raw vegan normally, this was quite a yummy dinner."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 19 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent. That
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was excellent. That was my first time at a Raw food restaurant, and what a surprise! The dishes were very tasty and original, and also prepared with a lot of finesse. You got to try it!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing food, great atmosphere.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing food, great atmosphere."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Awful food. Looks pretty.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awful food. Looks pretty. Tiny tiny portions. Very salty and awful service. We didn't ear anything and spent about a hundred dollars somehow. We were very excited to dine here and it was a big disappointment"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2008
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Review 22 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
nice decor! vegan lovers should
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"nice decor! vegan lovers should try this, healthy and actually tasty"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yummy for foodies
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E. is THE gourmet raw restaurant--god love Juliano's but M.A.K.E. is a foodie's paradise. The food itself is delicious, the twinkling candlelight and sweet interesting decor make the night divine. Try the lasagne, and the hummous plate.....delishus!!"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is amazing - the quality
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is amazing - the quality of the ingredients and the care taken into presentation is very apparent. Location is rather open in Santa Monica place so I hesitate to call it a special occasion place although there were several other couples there. It is on the pricey side but worth the splurge, especially if you are looking to try exceptionally high-quality raw cuisine."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 25 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Extraordinary!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best Raw Vegan Cuisine we have ever tasted! Try the chef's tasting menu which is a bargain and if you want an excellent overview of the the chef's favorites! Service is excellent. There is a Culinary Academy for Raw Food attached which is our next date!
We travelled two hours in each direction to try M.A.K.E. and it exceeded our expectations. Everyone needs to get on board and try this place regardless of your food choices and orientation, you won't believe how flavorful, delicious, delicate and healthy Raw Vegan can be! Five Stars and Two Thumbs Up! Thank you!"
We travelled two hours in each direction to try M.A.K.E. and it exceeded our expectations. Everyone needs to get on board and try this place regardless of your food choices and orientation, you won't believe how flavorful, delicious, delicate and healthy Raw Vegan can be! Five Stars and Two Thumbs Up! Thank you!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 26 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
M.A.K.E is the most healthy,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"M.A.K.E is the most healthy, wonderful, amazing place to eat with beautiful presentation of the food. This is a very special place and I adore it!"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Beautiful space, and great
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Beautiful space, and great service. I am a huge fan of raw vegan cuisine, and was extremely excited to come and try Matthew Kenney's new spot. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. I hate to write a bad review, but perhaps it can be helpful to them. The food and presentation was gorgeous, and everything was a work of art, however, it just wasn't so tasty. The kimchee dumpling appetizer was the best, but super super salty. The lasagna reminded me a lot of the lasagna at Pure in NYC, but the flavors were overpowered by the sun-dried tomato, and it was extremely acidic. The black pepper kelp alfredo could have been delicious, but the black pepper was so strong, my tongue was on fire. The mushroom tacos were ok, & needed more mole sauce."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 28 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great patio but not that many
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great patio but not that many seating."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fit for none-vegan too!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A truly a 5-star HIGH QUALITY culinary exp to be able to enjoy everything from the presentations, the freshness, the services while tasting exquisite flavors in each every single bite. Every dishes is an art: beautiful, colorful, and flavorful! It's a very satisfying fulfilling meal yet feeling so healthy. It's worth of trying for every foodie, as you'll be so surprised that you actually love it so much for even as of a meat lover!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
HIGH QUALITY
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Truly a HIGH QUALITY culinary exp to be able to enjoy everything from the presentations, the freshness, the services while tasting exquisite flavors in each every single bite. Every dishes is an art: beautiful, colorful, and flavorful! It's a very satisfying fulfilling meal yet feeling so healthy. It's worth of trying for every foodie, as you'll be so surprised that you actually love it so much for even as of a meat lover!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
SURPRISE!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Truly an art form what M.A.K.E. creates. I have been asking for a new experience and here it is... magnificent goodness."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and service, cute place!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service was outstanding! Definitely coming back. We did the five course meal with wine pairings...so much fun! I took my partner here for his birthday and I would have to say the only downside is that he took a seat facing another restaurant's entrance, which was not so scenic. My seat was facing inside the restaurant (which is beatuiful) so I loved it. I was expecting it to be a super fancy place but it is definitely a bit more casual since it is in a space with other shops and cooking classes right outside the door. Highly recommend though!"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 33 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Raw at its finest
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 02/12/2013
2003
Dined on 02/12/2013
2003
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Surprising how raw food can be so delicious. My favorite were the kimshi dumplings."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2003
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 34 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
MAKE aims high, falls far short
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have never written a negative review of any restaurant - until now. Overpriced wine list. Food was very small portions, let alone for the price. Either severely understaffed or severely under-trained. Food was delicious - in line with raw food. The single worst part of the experience was the restaurant environment - it's the wrong setting if MAKE sees itself as an upscale gourmet (raw) restaurant. Its location within Santa Monica Place makes you feel like you're in a college food court. The few walls it does have are decorated nicely in a modern, natural design. However, between the (overworked) staff and the underwhelming decor/location - pass this one up for one of the many other more compelling raw cafes in SM."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
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Review 35 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
SJay
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our 2nd visit to M.A.K.E. and it was amazing...even with a special occasion rush (Feb 14th) they handled it with
grace and served up a special pre-fixe menu masterpiece. Loved it."
grace and served up a special pre-fixe menu masterpiece. Loved it."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Gourmet raw food? Yes please!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Gourmet raw food? Yes please! Presentation was outstanding as was the food. Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 37 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best raw food restaurant in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best raw food restaurant in LA."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 38 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
THANK YOU
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"M.A.K.E. is a creative, innovative, fresh, and vibrant restaurant. I went for lunch with a girlfriend and the staff was friendly and fun, chefs were artists, and flavors were unique and delicious.
It's walking distance from the beach, promenade, shopping, etc. so it makes for a great date. They have a stunning wine list and cocktails featuring their wines.
It is a badge of honor to the city of Santa Monica with it's mindful healthy offerings that cater to the locals and tourists alike.
I will be back often."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 39 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yum!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Two of us enjoyed sharing the Hummus plate, and each of our main courses. We'd looked forward to surprises, since this is raw food cuisine, and got them. Several things were marinated, which also tenderized the vegetable. The crackers were delish, I'd love to be able to take home a bag. The presentation of each dish was beautiful. I found myself in the same area the next day and stopped in for a Clean Green juice, which was wonderful! Thanks, wishing your restaurant continued success in Santa Monica. I'd heard the reservations for dinner were weeks out, but lunch did not have such a long wait. I bet you could do a walk in without any issues for lunch."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing plant based restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing plant based restaurant. Affordable art food. Everyone should try this restaurant once. Especially people who only eat meat and potatoes."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 41 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beautiful, delicious and highly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Beautiful, delicious and highly creative yet approachable and craveable dishes. Each plate is a work of art and it is a wonderful experience to see the sous Chef skillfully assemble them behind the counter. Great atmosphere in spite of the location in a mall and knowledgeable service. The inspired menu changes seasonally so we can't wait to be back! Definitely recommend!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 42 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was awesome, such
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was awesome, such fresh ingredients, the waiter was very knowledgeable and had good recommendations. This is a definite must for foodies. I loved every bite of my meal."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 43 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went for lunch, 2 of us shared:
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for lunch, 2 of us shared: Kimchi dumplings, Cheese plate, Portobello mushroom salad, Lasagna, Black pepper kelp noodles, Chocolate cake with sassafras ice creamLemon kefir sorbet with amazingness magic* and strawberries and blood orange Order that, and thank me later for the recommendation. (You're welcome.)I often try to stay away from nut cheese, but their cheese plate was mind blowing. Everything I had was exceptional. (And I am not a raw foodist, but I have eaten at quite a few raw places.)*my menu description not theirs"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 44 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nice vibe.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a wonderful experience. Our server, Paul, was very attentive and knowledgeable. He picked our wines for us based on what we ordered and everything was delicious. Would definitely come here again."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 45 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, excellent service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, excellent service. So happy I ate here and honestly can't say enough good things about my experience. Lovely thoughtful and delicious food."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 46 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I really enjoyed my fresh
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I really enjoyed my fresh and delicious meal here. I brought a friend from Vancouver who LOVED it. The space is lovely and lively. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys inventive fresh food. Also the rose prosecco is delightful!"
Dined on 01/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 47 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exquisite food, wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Exquisite food, wonderful blending of flavors, I could have licked the plates clean it was so good."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 48 for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Vegetable Kingdom
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"I rarely dine at vegetarian restaurants, as their ambiance is often not my style and much of the cuisine is mocking traditional food. I was so pleasantly surprised by MAKE, both with my dining experience and the menu itself. Subtle, beautiful and original."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E.
Based on the average of (35) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate