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JiRaffe

$$$-$$$$, American, Santa Monica

User Rating: ***** 4.6

Fodor's Review:

The two-story dining room with ceiling-high windows and polished dark-wood accents is as handsome as the menu is tasteful. Chef-owner Raphael Lunetta, who is also an accomplished surfer, turns out seasonal appetizers such as a delicate roasted-tomato tart or a roasted-beet salad with caramelized walnuts and dried Bing cherries. They're worthy preludes to main dishes like a truly memorable crispy-skinned salmon with parsnip puree, braised fennel, and sweet balsamic reduction.

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Great dining experience

Posted by mscarls from Carlsbad, CA on 1/1/08

We were very pleased with the food and service. However, as the web site indicates, the menu is not extensive.

FOOD: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 4.0

SERVICE: 5.0

VALUE: 4.0

RATING: 4.6

Watch out for Mondays

Posted by Bob from Orange County, CA. on 11/17/05

We live in Orange County and only get to the west side about twice a year. Every meal we have had at JiRaffe (6-8 times) has been wonderful,except the last one which was on a Monday night. I don't think the regular chief was there that night and both of our meals were awful. I'm rating it on all of the other meals.

FOOD: 5.0

ATMOSPHERE: 5.0

SERVICE: 4.0

VALUE: 4.0

RATING: 4.6