The Misfit Bar & Restaurant

"I cannot tell you how much I love this place. They have happy hour every day from open to 7PM, with exquisite craft cocktails for only $9 it is impossible to beat! Everything is very high quality but still down-to-earth. For example their huge fried chicken sandwich is made with Jidori chicken breast that is pan-fried in cast iron and topped with house made slaw and pickles. Absolutely delicious. I always have 3-4 cocktails when I come here and they are simple yet elevated. Apparently the restaurant is inside the oldest building in Santa Monica that used to be a bank so it's got a lot of history behind it as well. The bartenders (pardon me for forgetting their names) are all really cool, knowledgeable, and friendly. Trust me I've experienced a lot of bad service in restaurants all over the country with people that are just miserable and snooty; these people have me coming back just to have fun conversations with them and learn about their craft. I definitely recommend The Misfit."

"Absolutely no complaints at all with this restaurant. The staff was great and friendly. Plus the atmosphere and the food was really. I would definitely recommend the fried chicken sandwich. It is big but super good. Same with getting the fries would recommend sharing those because I couldn’t finish all of them. If you’re looking for a good restaurant this is the place to go."

"Food is overall okay but the drinks are phenomenal. Highly recommend the walnut dip with pomegranate and molasses. I would suggest adding more “bar food” choices to the menu. Loved the atmosphere and drinks."

"The food came out quickly and the staff were friendly. My family ordered burgers and said they were really tasty. I had the shrimp tacos, but they were a bit of a letdown — the batter was too thick and tasted like it wasn’t very fresh. The shrimp inside were tiny compared to the size of the coating, which made the whole thing feel off. Still, the overall vibe was nice, and the champagne was great."