Birdie G's

Santa Monica Restaurant Birdie G’s Will Close at the End of the Year | Eater LA

"Beloved and widely acclaimed since opening in 2019, this Santa Monica spot from Jeremy Fox sits at the edge of the Bergamot Station Arts Center and takes its name from his daughter Birdie and grandmother Gladys. Over the years, Fox explored Midwestern, Jewish, and Eastern European cooking with ingredients from local farmers; early menus featured Texas toasts with sloppy joe–inspired beef and a Hangtown Brei — a play on a hangtown fry and matzo brei — combining eggs, matzo, wood-grilled beef bacon, fried oysters, and a spiced-up hollandaise. The menu evolved with the seasons, and today it may be best known for its herby matzo ball soup; other well-known dishes include a noodle kugel, the pickle plate served on glass trays that look straight from grandma’s house, the marbled rose petal pie, and steak frites. It became a favorite for families with its approachable kids menu and no-fuss service, and it gathered widespread acclaim, including a glowing review from Los Angeles Times critic Bill Addison." - Rebecca Roland

The 20 Best Restaurants In Santa Monica - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Birdie G’s, an airy, industrial-looking restaurant in Bergamot Station, is what you might call a fancy person’s idea of a comfort food restaurant. The chef of Rustic Canyon is behind the menu, so you know there's a farmers market produce bent. But you can also expect a Midwestern, vaguely Eastern European feel to many dishes. We love the seasonal pickle plate with a dollop of onion dip in the center, and the “everything” marinated broccoli with miso banga cauda. They also do amazing steak frites for the crowd valeting their Teslas outside. Just don’t leave without a slice of the rose petal pie—a jiggly, strawberry Jell-O concoction that looks like a stained glass window in dessert form." - brant cox, sylvio martins, arden shore, cathy park

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"Birdie G’s has tinkered with various burger recipes over the years (we still think about the blood sausage version sometimes), but fingers crossed that the latest one is here to stay. Halfway between a steakhouse and a diner burger, the patty is crusted in peppery steak seasoning, grilled over wood until its edge-to-edge rosy pink, then cradled in a milk bread bun from the dough wizards at Petitgrain Boulangerie. Onion jam and melted havarti add some buttery sweetness, but it’s the pickles and swab of tangy steak sauce that snatch your attention. It comes with fries for $32, or you can order it solo for $26 during their daily happy hour." - brant cox, cathy park, sylvio martins, garrett snyder

"Named for Chef Jeremy Fox's young daughter, this homespun delight serves up square meals with satisfying swerves. Soothe your ails with matzo ball soup made from a family recipe, then tuck into marinated Badger Flame beets with smoked trout roe, mustard cream and sprinkled with an “everything” spice & seed mix. Try one of the steaks (Flatiron with fries is a good choice) or order some of the smaller plates to share. For dessert, Jell-O pie makes a comeback, infused here with strawberry, hibiscus and garnished with candied rose petals.While the menu is diner-inspired, its interior skews modern-trendy. A thoughtful kids’ menu keeps tots happy, allowing the grown-ups to luxuriate in hand-picked wines that go with each special." - Michelin Inspector

The Best LA Restaurants For Walk-Ins, No Reservations Required - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Birdie G’s is an American comfort food spot in Santa Monica that pulls off the trick of being exciting but not frightening to unadventurous eaters. They serve fantastic versions of classics like matzo ball soup, yam casserole, and wood-grilled chicken, plus there’s a fantastic kids' menu for any remaining picky eaters. The restaurant is located in a large (but surprisingly cozy) warehouse of a space, so there’s usually no issue snagging a walk-in table either in the dining room or bar area lined with booths." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder, cathy park