Rustic Canyon is a charming Santa Monica spot serving up seasonal small plates with a farm-to-table flair, showcasing local ingredients in style.
"As quintessentially Santa Monica as Bernedoodles or brisk walks down Montana Avenue, Rustic Canyon is a cozy Westside restaurant best known for its close relationship with the Santa Monica Farmer's Market. For the past two decades, this upscale spot has been turning produce from local farms into gorgeous, snacky dishes that belong in a California tourism brochure. Recently Rustic Canyon's longtime chef-partner Jeremy Fox took over the kitchen once again and it appears as though he's there to stay. We've been pretty impressed with recent meals we've had, so check back soon for an updated review and rating." - Garrett Snyder
"Rustic Canyon has been doing farm-to-table dining (without the pretension or white tablecloths) since before it was cliche. Like every other seasonal spot, their menu changes all the time, so go ahead and embrace eating those vegetables you can only find for one week of the year. Your parents, out-of-towners, and early-in-the-game dates will all love it here." - arden shore, brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins
"Rustic Canyon showcases Southern California's seasonal bounty, with dishes from chef Jeremy Fox like Milanese chicken with leeks, cracklings, date butter with ginger, and preserved lemon. This is one of Santa Monica’s most storied and reliable places for modern California cuisine. It’s also a consistent crowd-pleaser — a smart choice for dining out with family visiting from out of town." - Eater Staff, Matthew Kang
"Rustic Canyon. That cheesy gnocchi is the stuff of dreams." - Eater Staff
"Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica is busting out the special hoshigaki (dried permissions) that have been hanging over its dining room for the last month for a special prix fixe dinner on NYE. Look for dishes like a smoked black cod "mosaic," pastina soup with truffles, and gooey Mt. Tam cheese with hoshigaki. Tables can go with a family-style menu of either 6 courses for $125 or 8 courses for $175. Wine pairings are also available for $75 per person. " - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins, garrett snyder
