Nostalgia - Santa Monica

I found this restaurant through their online advertisement, which promoted infused food and drinks, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case during our visit. This was the main reason we traveled to Santa Monica. We waited a while to receive our menus, and the waiter frequently passed by without checking on us. While the ambiance is fantastic and the artwork is stunning, the service, food, and drinks were just mediocre. I really wish I had called ahead to confirm whether they offered the cannabis-themed items they advertised online.

One of the best places to eat and have some drinks in LA. All their food is organic and top quality. Their cocktails are whimsical, nostalgic, and just delicious. Their newly added cocktails are also amazing. Please try the Bread and Butter Martini, you will not be disappointed.

The food and cocktails were great. We made reservations a few days before for two but the reservations were pointless. There was no one to check us in and we took the only available seats at a standing bar facing the wall. When the server acknowledged us after a while he gave us menus and once we placed order quickly took them away. The drinks arrived after food (we didn’t care) but this just signifies how long to make drinks to make. The problem is that we couldn’t order more to save our lives. We couldn’t get a menu or get servers attention. After finally flagging him down we finally got the bill. It was weird because the other white patrons were being visited by him. But we only saw him when he took our order and then gave us our bill. It sucks because the food/cocktails really are good.

Everyone at Nostalgia was attentive, kind, and overall made us feel like guests at their home! To Bianca, Kayla, Jack, Chris, Sean, and the rest of the Nostalgia team: Thank you! Undoubtedly, the best bar in Santa Monica. Try it all! But definitely the apples to oranges cocktail

I’m definitely coming back. Fries were amazing. Cocktails were amazing. Service was amazing.