Santa Monica
JiRaffe
Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
This French bistro from chef-owner Raphael Lunetta opened in 1996, and stops just short of fine dining. The restaurant has brown awnings and arched windows outside, and inside, canary-yellow walls, ground-floor and mezzanine seating, and crystal chandeliers. The seasonal menu might include purple Peruvian gnocchi with rock shrimp, a caramelized pork chop with wild rice and smoked bacon, or pepper-crusted ahi with soba and bok choy. Chef Lunetta regularly severs a seasonal four-course menu, as well as a special prix fixe dinner every Monday. The beverage program centers on wine, relying on French, Californian, and Oregonian selections.
Insider Tip:
JiRaffe is located adjacent to the Third Street Promenade, which makes it easy to combine a nice meal with a shopping spree or a casual concert from buskers.
Amenities
Open / Closes- Dinner
- Dress Code
- Full Bar
- Good for Groups
- Handicapped Accessible
- Parking Available
- Prix Fixe
- Tasting Menu
Cuisine Type:: French
