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True Food Kitchen - Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA

True Food Kitchen - Santa Monica

4.3
4.3
1528 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Healthy
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Vegetarian-friendly
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Santa Monica for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 593-8300
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chris Edwards
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for catering inquiries. Also available on www.truefoodkitchen.com
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    2nd St. & Colorado - In Promenade Mall on 2nd Street
  • Parking details
    Valet as well as an adjacent public parking garage are available. Parking Garage is 90 minutes free and is directly next to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop directly in-front of restaurant. Metro Train Station 1.5 blocks away.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,528 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Kid-friendly

  • Westside

    Innovative

  • Westside

    Healthy

  • Westside

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True Food Kitchen in Santa Monica offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious, nicely prepared" dishes and a focus on fresh, wholesome ingredients. Guests appreciate the "great tasting quality food" and attentive service. The atmosphere is open and inviting, making it a perfect spot for healthy meals and special occasions.

1,528 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    food was delicious. waitress was excellent. we were seated and served quickly. ambience was lacking because of the large tv sets...people from a table nearby were turning around to see the tv and were facing us during our meal - very distracting. not every restaurant needs tvs. there are still people in the world who enjoy conversation

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  2. Melissa

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate at the Santa Monica location. Very good, healthy food and affordable. I wish we had a TFK in Sacramento, or, better yet, Davis, where we live.
    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on November 11, 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Melissa! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the healthy and affordable food, and we'll keep your location suggestion in mind for the future.

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  3. Beth

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed—lovely place but the dishes were scant and expensive, and the service was very poor. Will not be returning, especially as there are so many other places nearby to choose from.

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  4. Madelyn

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    1.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had a reservation. When we got there we were informed that they were shut down because of Public Health violations not addressed. Made some bad much worse for us..I won’t be going back!

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  5. Terence

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Made reservations for a group of us to meet at the restaurant for dinner. Arrived to find the entire restaurant was closed for maintenance. No one contacted us in advance to tell us the restaurant would not be able to honor the reservations.

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  6. Kristina

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience! Great tasting quality food, excellent, attentive service, very respectful and knowledgeable about options for people with dietary restrictions, and great precautions are taken in the kitchen to avoid cross contamination for people with celiac disease. The values of the restaurant about sustainable, quality, healthy and great tasting food come to life in our plate and make this dining experience a total delight!
    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on November 5, 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Kristina! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the quality food, attentive service, and our commitment to accommodating dietary restrictions, making your dining experience a delight.

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  7. Judy

    Phoenix

    20 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Server wasn’t great never checked on us took forever to get water. Super slow never came and checked how the food was … avocado toast jut okay nothing great!

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  8. George

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there for a quick dinner before Kooza at the nearby Santa Monica Pier. Bill was a great, attentive server, and the various bowl dishes our group of four got were all amazing. Two of us loved the Korean noodles bowl. Would highly recommend this place for a date. They have a full bar as well.
    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on October 23, 2024
    Thank you for your fantastic review, George! We're thrilled to hear that Bill provided great service and that your group enjoyed the bowl dishes, especially the Korean noodles bowl. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience!

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  9. Laurel

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the delicious nutrient rich fresh food and creative “healthy” cocktails ! Open & inviting ambiance, sunny outdoor seating in the daytime + fun location close to variety of activities & entertainment. Staff has always been friendly and smiling (tho not always as quick as needed). Overall, this is a nourishing experience all around and I try to dine here whenever I’m in town.
    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on October 9, 2024
    Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoy our nutrient-rich food, creative cocktails, and inviting ambiance, and we appreciate your feedback on the service speed.

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  10. jude

    Portland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful healthy dinner with lovely service and great drinks! Always a pleasure to eat at True food!
    True Food Kitchen - Santa MonicaResponded on September 23, 2024
    Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed another wonderful healthy dinner with us and appreciated the lovely service and great drinks.

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FAQs

True Food Kitchen - Santa Monica offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 593-8300.

True Food Kitchen - Santa Monica is rated 4.3 stars by 1528 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for True Food Kitchen - Santa Monica

395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 172, Los Angeles, CA 90401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd St. & Colorado - In Promenade Mall on 2nd Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet as well as an adjacent public parking garage are available. Parking Garage is 90 minutes free and is directly next to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop directly in-front of restaurant. Metro Train Station 1.5 blocks away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Edwards
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (310) 593-8300
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for catering inquiries. Also available on www.truefoodkitchen.com
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're hosting a celebration or corporate event, we welcome you to explore True Food Kitchen’s private dining and catering options, perfect for any occasion.
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