MUSE Santa Monica

“Brioche Feuilletée with Softened Bordier Butter The butter aroma hits as soon as it arrives. Ultra-crispy, flaky exterior with a soft, pull-apart interior, finished with flaky salt that really highlights the butter. Basically a must-order—almost every table gets it. Sunchokes with Castelfranco & Orange Ordered out of curiosity. The sunchokes (ginger-like in appearance) have a texture similar to crunchy potatoes, paired with slightly bitter chicory leaves. Dressed heavily with vinegar, so the...”

“Great anniversary dinner at MUSE! Food was spectacular and felt like dishes you couldn’t find elsewhere. The crispy branzino will live rent free in my mind forever! Lamb chops were a must have. We also got Corn Risotto, Creamed Kholrabi, and as others have mentioned, the Vanilla St Honore is wonderful! Cocktails were great but the woman at the bar was a bit cold and unfriendly. All other waitstaff from the hostess to the servers were 5 ⭐️ though! Also this was a pricey dinner, for 2 people ex...”

“This was my third visit, and the food continues to be excellent—I truly enjoy it every time. That said, the overall experience feels misaligned with what’s presented as fine dining. Prior to arriving, I emailed and called multiple times regarding scheduling, and the interaction at the front of the house was disappointing. The hostess was not only rude but dehumanizing, which was especially surprising given the level of prestige the restaurant aims to convey. While the manager attempted to co...”

“My dining experience at MUSE felt uneven overall. Service: The biggest positive was Chef Fardad personally coming to our table and serving one of the dishes. That was a genuinely thoughtful touch, and he was very warm and gracious. Unfortunately, there were also notable service issues. Our main server made a comment that felt insensitive in reference to the Palisades Fire which made my partner and I feel uncomfortable. In addition, the pacing of the meal was very off. We waited over 40 minu...”