M & D Margo's Kitchen

Pleasantly surprised. We popped in for a lunch with our 2yo. They were accommodating for kids with high chair and good kids menu. They have an extensive menu from brunch to lunch to dinner, good house made sourdough bread to start. We both got the crispy chicken salad. The half size was a bit smaller than I expected but packed with flavor. Husband chicken tortilla soup was one of the best he ever had. Kids chicken tender and French fries were hot and good enough for us to eat. Will be back.

Published at 3 months ago

Margo's opened back up and we brought the family to check in on the new food and menu and the jury is still out. There were some plates that were good (my kids loved the Pizza and Calamari), just okay (Sliders and chicken wings) and could use some help (Secret crab cakes). The atmosphere is great, with outdoor seating and service was strong, with friendly waitstaff and owners who stop by to check on the patrons. Even with the inconsistencies in the food, the place is a great restaurant to take kids, sit on the patio and people watch.

Published at 5 months ago

Not to be confused with the previous restaurant, the manager and waiters are so accommodating. The portions are huge! Eat a healthy portion and take away the rest. I was honored to join to lovely ladies.

Published at 5 months ago

M&D Margo's kitchen was very nice. We sat outside on their patio on a perfect day. The wait staff was very attentive and quick, the food was good and the ambiance even better. I got the chicken and waffles and it was amazing. The omelets looked very well done and tasty. They prices were a bit steep, but it's as you would expect for a restaurant right on the strip of Montana Street in Santa Monica.

Published at a month ago

We had a large Ceasar salad and a large veggie pizza.
The salad was bizarre. A few pieces of lettuce sitting on top of iceberg lettuce. I'm not sure what the dressing was, but it wasn't flavorful.
In fact, not flavorful was the theme of the meal. The pizza had fresh veggies but no flavor.
Service was great, but without yummy food, there's no reason for me to go back.

Published at 4 months ago

Amazing service, food and vibes! Came here for a birthday brunch on a Saturday for a few drinks and brunch and had such a great time. The food and drinks were fantastic but the service was unreal!! The owner was so kind, cool and fun and made the birthday super special. Absolutely recommend for a good time!

Published at 3 months ago

Had an epic birthday dinner last night at Margo's/MD Kitchen. Dylan and Matteo were the consummate hosts. Treated my family of 6 like their family. Crab cakes, mozzarella bites, salmon, peach burrito all delicious! Extensive kid's menu for my 3 grandkids. Perfect experience.

Published at 3 months ago

LOVE!
Get in here. It’s a go!
Friendly people, great food, a laid back yet elegant setting.
The bread is excellent, the calzone divine, the pizza artisanal and the mocktails refreshing.
Portions are large (luckily I like leftover pizza for breakfast -- pro-tip: serve with an over medium egg on too).
Desserts (chocolate cake and flourless chocolate cake) were well balanced and not reliant on just being sweet.
Coffee (decaf) blend was very good.
Passionfruit mocktail, very good.

My dining companion and I met one of the owners (the M in M&D) who was quite friendly and you can tell really cared not just about the food but also the experience.

Pro and con: the menu is very deep. Which means lots of choices. Is there such a thing as too many choices? Maybe not, but I had to go through the menu several times as each page offered a staggering array of choices.

I'll be back to complete the trifecta: brunch, lunch and dinner... maybe all this week.
Yeah, it's that good.
It's a go!

Published at a month ago

This restaurant changed from a vegan spot to a mostly vegan spot to a completely different surf and turf concept and theyre not being honest about it by trying to keep the original name. Really sad.

Published at a month ago

M&D Margos kitchen was very nice. We sat outside on their patio on a perfect day. The wait staff was very attentive and quick, the food was good and the ambiance even better. I got the chicken and waffles and it was amazing. The omelets looked very well done and tasty. They prices were a bit steep, but its as you would expect for a restaurant right on the strip of Montana Street in Santa Monica.

Published at a month ago

LOVE! Get in here. It s a go! Friendly people, great food, a laid back yet elegant setting. The bread is excellent, the calzone divine, the pizza artisanal and the mocktails refreshing. Portions are large (luckily I like leftover pizza for breakfast -- pro-tip: serve with an over medium egg on too). Desserts (chocolate cake and flourless chocolate cake) were well balanced and not reliant on just being sweet. Coffee (decaf) blend was very good. Passionfruit mocktail, very good. My dining companion and I met one of the owners (the M in M&D) who was quite friendly and you can tell really cared not just about the food but also the experience. Pro and con: the menu is very deep. Which means lots of choices. Is there such a thing as too many choices? Maybe not, but I had to go through the menu several times as each page offered a staggering array of choices. Ill be back to complete the trifecta: brunch, lunch and dinner... maybe all this week. Yeah, its that good. Its a go! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free and vegan friendly

Published at a month ago

Inedible, couldn t finish my plate. It was much better under previous owner, nothing related to all the awesome reviews!

Published at a month ago

Food was good with excellent service. Gotta try the homemade barbecue sauce, its really good.

Published at 2 months ago

Had an epic birthday dinner last night at Margos/MD Kitchen. Dylan and Matteo were the consummate hosts. Treated my family of 6 like their family. Crab cakes, mozzarella bites, salmon, peach burrito all delicious! Extensive kids menu for my 3 grandkids. Perfect experience.

Published at 3 months ago

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2024 UPDATE - Too bad they changed owners and are no longer vegan. I really enjoyed the previous place. Havent been to the new one but the review below obviously doesnt apply anymore. Fantastic food and ambiance! We were 2 people and got the mushroom pizza, the Pesto pasta and a special melon salad off the menu . Everything was SUPERB taste and quality and we were even asked by the waitress to give feedback on the special salad that the chef created. You can really tell that they care about what their putting on the table and the ingredients feel specially selected. The service was great too. It was a Thursday night and we did not wait on anything, it was all done in a kind and timely manner. The Santa Monica breeze and beauty is the bonus of it all. Will definitely recommend to anyone and come back again.

Published at 3 months ago

I ordered the fajita wrap & a chipotle chicken sandwich. The driest sandwich I ve ever had for over $15. The wrap fell apart and the rice in it was messy. I would definitely recommend this restaurant work on the quality of food before charging nearly $20 per item.

Published at 3 months ago

Under new awesome owners! They still have vegan options and said theyre working on more. They were quick to address our needs and went above and beyond.

Published at 3 months ago

Super friendly and great food

Published at 3 months ago

Amazing service, food and vibes! Came here for a birthday brunch on a Saturday for a few drinks and brunch and had such a great time. The food and drinks were fantastic but the service was unreal!! The owner was so kind, cool and fun and made the birthday super special. Absolutely recommend for a good time!

Published at 3 months ago

Wheelchair accessibility: Parking space in back lot. No stairs. Food

Published at 3 months ago

Pleasantly surprised. We popped in for a lunch with our 2yo. They were accommodating for kids with high chair and good kids menu. They have an extensive menu from brunch to lunch to dinner, good house made sourdough bread to start. We both got the crispy chicken salad. The half size was a bit smaller than I expected but packed with flavor. Husband chicken tortilla soup was one of the best he ever had. Kids chicken tender and French fries were hot and good enough for us to eat. Will be back.

Published at 3 months ago

The 1 star is for the atmosphere. The foods were horrible, and my wifes water glass had lipstick on it, and the waiter took it back and tried wiping it off instead of exchanging it, we were still able to see it under the light.

Published at 3 months ago

I used to dine here before the new ownership. Now with the new owners (brothers btw) its even better! The service was great. The food was delicious! I need to go back when my schedule allows and we arent so busy -- but looking forward to that day. My party ordered a starter and 2 pizzas- 1 regular and 1 vegan. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Lets support this new version of Margos! Dietary restrictions: Options for all diets

Published at 3 months ago

After going Saturday night with my friend, I went back the next day for lunch! Nice atmospher and tasty food.

Published at 3 months ago

Sunday brunch at newly reopened M&D Margos ..Impeccable service .Food was delicious. Great ambiance perfect afternoon.thank you Mateo.will definitely return soon.. Dietary restrictions: Vegan menu Parking: Plenty of street parking

Published at 4 months ago

Disappointing de-evolution .

Published at 4 months ago

Amazing

Published at 4 months ago

I usually deliver food around here. This is my part-time job. The staff of this restaurant knows me because I have come to this restaurant to pick up food. However, today I placed an order with Uber. I went to pick up. Please note that I am a customer, not a deliveryman. However, a middle-aged man inside did not let me in when I was about to open the door. He told me to wait at the door and he would bring out the food. Did he think that I was a deliveryman who came to pick up food today? I dont understand his thoughts. He doesnt think that he is more noble than me by bending down to serve customers in the restaurant, right?

Published at 4 months ago

We came here last nite cuz we loved the old Margos which was 100 % vegan and food was heavenly. Upon getting the menu we realized it had changed owners, management and the entire menu. And when I saw what they offered I should have trusted my gut. You can get here pizza, pasta, burger, steak etc .. just everything. Which often is a sign that the food is just average. We ordered two pizzas (what can go wrong here, right?)and while the pizza wasn t bad, it tasted like all frozen pizzas in the supermarket. Average and just ok. The mozzarella cheese was ok, but tasted like lower quality. And the sauce was meh, and the pizza dough ok. As a result we won t come here again. For the price we paid, the food was just average. Noting blew our mind. The recent reviews resonate with me - the old Margo was amazing and the new change of management/owner changed that. But the staff was very kind, helpful and the outdoor seating is nice. They are super dog friendly which is super cool. Appreciate that. But the food was just not convincing at all.

Published at 4 months ago

We had a large Ceasar salad and a large veggie pizza. The salad was bizarre. A few pieces of lettuce sitting on top of iceberg lettuce. Im not sure what the dressing was, but it wasnt flavorful. In fact, not flavorful was the theme of the meal. The pizza had fresh veggies but no flavor. Service was great, but without yummy food, theres no reason for me to go back.

Published at 4 months ago

The food was mediocre for the price but the service was awful. We witnessed one of the waitstaff or management be so demeaning and degrading to a service worker that we are not returning and will be posting reviews. Very shameful act!

Published at 5 months ago

Extremely rude and disrespectful staff member there who thinks is ok. No signs of customer service nor testing people with dignity. The airy and arrogance of Very large man who dished out the disservice and disrespect should not be tolerated by their management and if he (believe Mateo) is the management,then the owners needs to get better help. This one is way too expensive not to be treating everyone equally and with kindness.

Published at 5 months ago

Margos opened back up and we brought the family to check in on the new food and menu and the jury is still out. There were some plates that were good (my kids loved the Pizza and Calamari), just okay (Sliders and chicken wings) and could use some help (Secret crab cakes). The atmosphere is great, with outdoor seating and service was strong, with friendly waitstaff and owners who stop by to check on the patrons. Even with the inconsistencies in the food, the place is a great restaurant to take kids, sit on the patio and people watch. Kid-friendliness: Great place to take the kids and has a kids menu.

Published at 5 months ago

Note: review is old. Closed, rebranded, and changed menu. Haven t gone back yet. Will update once we try the new one. Most unique, creative vegan food in town. You ll be blown away by the options and how you don t even know it s vegan. Xavier and the rest of the staff are the friendliest kindest in L.A. If you want a gourmet quality meal at a reasonable price and be made to feel like you re a local regular, this is the place!

Published at 5 months ago

Amazing service and attention to detail - super accommodating as well. Great food!

Published at 5 months ago

Not to be confused with the previous restaurant, the manager and waiters are so accommodating. The portions are huge! Eat a healthy portion and take away the rest. I was honored to join to lovely ladies.

Published at 5 months ago

This is for the new margos kitchen. Wanted to give it a try since this is new ownership. Food was over-priced and low quality. Both items (fried chicken salad and byo chicken sandwich) Chicken was dry and hard. Quality is just not there to charge prices like this. Will not return.

Published at 5 months ago

Soft opening of new menu took my dog to check out happy hour which had great prices on drinks & appetizers

Published at 6 months ago

Loved the vegan pizza at this place, but unfortunately they ve closed for business without any notice no message on the phones they re not answering, no signs on the website, no adjustment to their hours on Google and I ve just driven to Santa Monica with high hopes only to be ghosted by a little plant-based corner restaurant :(

Published at 6 months ago

Beware that this restaurant is not open right now! We fully made reservations for easter sunday for brunch & had confirmation emails & texts right up to the time of the reservation. Left with no where to eat on Easter. Very disappointed. There was not a BREATH of the restaurant being closed here on google nor on their own website!

Published at 8 months ago

Published at 8 months ago

Drove 45 minutes after successfully placing a reservation to find out they are CLOSED. They have not updated anything online.

Published at a year ago

Made a reservation on Margos website for a birthday brunch in late December. The reservation was confirmed. Our whole party showed up on the day to a closed restaurant. Apparently they are doing renovations and they thought a piece of paper taped to their window was a sufficient way to let their customers know. They didnt update their google hours or website and the reservation system is still active. We were left scrambling to find a different restaurant that could take our party with short notice. Hate to leave a bad review, but that is bad business management no matter how you look at it.

Published at a year ago

Its closed for renovations! Please update Google!!!!

Published at a year ago

Terrible pizza. They used to be delicious but they changed their recipe recently. Never coming back unless they revert back

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The gluten free crust is delicious and service was great!!!

Published at a year ago

Extremely bland food with even poorer service. You can easily find lacking food and poor service in a more enjoyable place than this.

Published at a year ago

I Was excited to eat here because the food looks amazing online and the food definitely lived up to my expectations but unfortunately the manager Matt did the exact opposite and to keep it simple ruined me and my fiancé experience here. I won t be returning

Published at a year ago

After going full vegan in 2021, I was very pleased to see that Margos started serving food again in August 2023! Both the Salmon Benedict and Prosciutto Benedict were delicious, boasting high quality and fresh ingredients that were savory from the first bite to the last. The Chicken & Waffles is also quite a formidable breakfast opponent, as the honey maple sriracha is guaranteed to overwhelm your tastebuds with pleasure. Overall a great experience, and the addition of meat is a great addition to Montana!

Published at a year ago

Overall, disappointing experience. Really wanted to enjoy the vegan Sicilian style pizza. It took 35 minutes to come to the table, the crust was very doughy, like it was undercooked or did not rise. The cheese was not melted either. Service was very slow, we got our Caesar salad after our entrees. Not worth the prices. The patio is cool here, nice environment

Published at a year ago

Margo s is my go-to restaurant when I m in the mood for a casual weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas. For $20, you get bottomless mimosas with entrees purchased. The food is good, the service is awesome, and they have indoor and outdoor dining. They ve revamped their menu to include both plant-based menu and regular menu with two separate kitchens. Good stuff!

Published at a year ago

HEAPS of vegan options. Caesar salad was excellent. Nice place to sit outside in the evening, great vibe and service was super friendly.

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Special place

Published at a year ago

They are no longer all vegan!

Published at a year ago

So sad that the service was HORRIBLE the last couple of times we visited. I never had a worse experience anywhere with servers. They forget your orders, theyre super slow, and very very very RUDE. I used to love this place, took my friends here all the time, really sad how things changed. And yeah, no longer vegan, which compared to the horrible service should be the least of anyones concerns. Food and drinks are no longer good either. This used to be one of my favorite spots, what a shame. Highly recommend avoiding, go save yourselves the headache and spend your money where the servers dont treat you like youre annoying them with your existence. You deserve better.

Published at a year ago

I LOOOOVE Margo s! They have an incredible menu with superb vegan dishes. I love their Breakfast Pizza, Cacio E Pepe, Mushroom Pizza, but my FAV is the Chicken Caesar Wrap - it s heavenly.

Published at a year ago

Great breakfast sandwich, Caesar salad and also the pasta. Sandwich was the best! Everything fresh, nice service, we will come next time to try the pizza.

Published at a year ago

Used to absolutely love this place! But last time I visited they told us it s no longer 100% vegan, still great options but won t be supporting anymore unfortunately :(

Published at a year ago

Picked up a vegan pepperoni pizza, and it was what young folks would call fire. This will be my monthly cheat meal.

Published at a year ago

Update June 2023: I had previously rated this place 5 stars but after revisiting I was disturbed to learn that its no longer vegan!! Certainly will never be going back again.

Published at a year ago

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We live in the area and used to come here all the time when it was a vegan restaurant. Then the prices went way up, and the service went down: its a bunch of kids that like to talk to each other more than customers. Recently, I went for lunch with a friend to have the waiter ask me if I wanted the vegan menu or the regular menu. wth regular?? I found out they are no longer a vegan restaurant - and the vegan menu is now the non-regular menu (eye roll). Feels like a sell out. I had just voted for Margos as best restaurant in VegNews (!), but I guess they treat veganism like a fad like every other celebrity in this town. Sigh, disappointing.

Published at a year ago

Great outdoor dining vibe on Montana

Published at a year ago

Really good food and ambiance. Im a little taken aback by the male server... He left the 2 girls serving tables to do most of the work. He was clueless and walking around. Didnt take orders correctly and leave the girls do a ton of the heavy lifting. Cmon man. You can do better than that. One of the girls was amazing at customer service (if the brunette reads this, know youre an amazing person). Vegetarian options: The all day menu is filled with vegan options. But therere also non-vegan options. Despite that, and not being vegan I was amazed with the options without meat. Theyre really delicious

Published at a year ago

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We decided to stop and rest of feet after walking up and down Montana Ave during their sidewalk sale. It was a warm summer humid day in Santa Monica. Margos was a perfect oasis. At first I wanted to sit inside, thinking they would have air conditioning. I was wrong. It was a sauna inside. There is a small bar right in front if you want to sit for a cocktail, but we chose to order, pay and find a table outside around the corner where we could get an ocean breeze. This is not a full service restaurant as it once was pre pandemic. Service was a bit slow, because they were under staffed and this is why I am giving them 4 stars instead of 5. I had to walk into the restaurant and ask for glasses for water. Outside there is a self service station with chilled water, but no glasses/ cups. We ordered a mushroom pizza and a baby kale salad to share. The food arrived and it smelled so good, but we had to ask for extra plates. I wanted to have a plate for my pizza and salad because we were sharing both items. I also had to ask the staff for refills on my ice tea. The mushroom pizza was delicious! We love mushrooms, so it was heavenly! The baby kale salad was so tasty with the crunchy toasty faro. I will definitely recommend both items again. Metered parking only. Read the parking signs carefully. UPDATE! May 2023!!! Full Service restaurant this time. Yay! We shared a Mushroom Pizza and Brussel Sprouts. The Happy Hour Menu has a limited array of food a drink so we only ordered the margaritas from the happy hour menu. I love their Mushroom pizza so I stuck to what I liked. We shared the Brussel Sprouts and I really liked the olive oil with the pistachios!

Published at a year ago

French toast is a must!!!!

Published at a year ago

They had a Vegan and also non-Vegan menu. I had the fried mushroom burger with waffle fries and a side salad and it was all delicious! My cocktail, the Chu Papi, was divine. We sat outside and the servers and staff really hustled. Some were new but working very hard. We enjoyed relaxing outside at the tables so it didnt matter. Vegetarian options: Fried mushroom burger

Published at a year ago

Ordered delivery through GrubHub, it said the delivery is by the restaurant itself. After they didnt show up I called them just to be informed that they dont do delivery.

Published at a year ago

Showed up late with a 1/2 vegan wedding party. PERFECT choice! Th menu had something for everyone and we all had a great experience ~ Food

Published at a year ago

Love this place but really disappointed at the rapid price hikes. Less than a year ago, their cheeseburger was $9. Then it went to $11. Then I find out a couple days ago it s now about $16 (all pre-tax, pre-tip numbers). And it s the same exact burger, just 80% more expensive (and it still doesn t come with any sides). If you re going to hike prices that much, at least offer your customers some fries or something! Newcomers might not, but loyal customers have noticed. UPDATE: No longer a vegan restaurant, but they still claim to be online. Shameful.

Published at a year ago

I only give 2 stars for your plant based options. You need to change your title and not say vegan or plant based if you also serve dead animals at your restaurant. Very disappointing. Wont be going there or referring anyone there anymore Time to support another 100% vegan restaurant instead.

Published at a year ago

Restaurant uses vegan and plant based labeling but serves animal products on their menu. Called today and confirmed. False advertising and manipulative marketing!

Published at a year ago

I loved the sliders best impossible burger I ever had. They made me feel inclusive and welcomed. I love the environment and food. The pizza I had was mid.

Published at a year ago

Very tasty food and service was also excellent. Vegetarian options: Excellent vegan options, the whole menu is plant based and everything is delicious.

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Best Vegan Pizza around. Gotta get the deep dish. Mmmmmmm they also donated a portions of the sales from our group to a sanctuary for the animals! Love Margo s

Published at a year ago

Margo s was extremely generous by donating 15% of the sales from our group to Love Always Sanctuary Plus they have the BEST deep dish pizza Can t forget about the chips & queso

Published at a year ago

Great vibes , Excellent waitress Lua .

Published at a year ago

So fabulous to return, its a lovely restaurant with all wonderful and young staff, so friendly, made us so welcome.

Published at a year ago

Superb nachos and lavender lemonade but the service was not the best. The server was in a rush to take our plates (twice) and also they rushed to give us the check. This was on a saturday afternoon at 1pm when the place was almost empty. Didn t understand why there was a rush. Eventually I walked upto the server to hand him the card coz he never came back to take it and then he brought it back to my table and dropped it like he was mad or smthng. Both me and ny friend were friendly and kind towards the staff so didn t understand why we were treated this way. Will prob come back for the food and hope for better service.

Published at a year ago

Best vegan food maybe in the entire country.

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Really expensive for a veggie burger!

Published at a year ago

Delicious food. but unfortunately the worst service we have had in a while. Our waiter (tall blond guy) seemed like his mind was somewhere else. Also waiter have pads for a reason- to write down orders, it is not cool to show off your memory skills and memorize the order only to forget half of it on the way to the computer..... we were not served two dishes from our order. He also did not check on us after food was served, we had to get attention of the food runner who was very caring. We still tipped almost 20% but gave half of it to the food runner (only person who seemed to working in this place). PS. The bloody mary was unbearably spicy, but my husband did not want to complain, so i am putting it here. We are not local but if we lived in LA we would not be back.

Published at a year ago

Great service , delicious side s Coffees!

Published at a year ago

The food was great. Although the staff was very polite and accommodating, you could tell they were overworked. They maintained smiles and did their best, but you could tell they were barely holding on. The understaffing issues made for an uncomfortable experience.

Published at a year ago

Pretty cool place. It was kinda busy on a Thursday night. The food was really tasty I got the burrito bowl it was good. Personally, there wasnt a lot on the menu that sounded good, especially cocktail menu, but overall I recommend this place!!

Published at a year ago

So good! Great variety! Pizza is amazing- the corn is simple and delicious- staff is so sweet

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Food is excellent and the ambiance is great.

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This food was discussing. There was no flavor at all and the owner isn t even vegan. I would not eat here again.

Published at a year ago

I would give this place a 3.5 star rating. My daughter and I stopped by a few days ago to have a quick mid-week birthday celebration. If there is anything winning about this place, its the intimate ambience with the outdoor stream lighting and the candle-lit interior. I would definitely recommend it for a date, especially in the evening. The food... We werent very impressed. The baby kale salad I ordered was swimming in the dressing that naturally overpowered the taste of any other ingredients (I could never understand why most of the salads Ive ever tried at the restaurants in different parts of the US have so much dressing added you can hardly taste the salad itself). My daughters nachos were okay. We also ordered a lemonade for her and a cocktail for myself (the cocktail was good). Now to the final part. When we asked for the bill, we were brought not the paper one, but that portable payment machine where I had to sign and leave the tip on the spot. I personally dont like these machines at all. You hardly have any time to look at the bill and you feel sort of pressured into things. It was already dark and I didnt really take any close look at the bill at all. The next day I saw a charge of $82 on my statement. I doubt there was a mistake, but just one very expensive meal (if it could be called that, consisting of a salad and nachos, ahem). Thats Santa Monica for you!

Published at a year ago

They re vegan pizza is insanely good! And I m not even vegan. Love this restaurant!

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Go go go go to the place, then keep coming back! Youll thank yourself! Totally plant based, totally delicious! Sandwich, pizza, brunch, cocktails and more! Everything is so good, its hard to choose just one dish! I highly recommend!

Published at a year ago

If you can handle the sugar, the French toast sticks are marvelous, but otherwise their Sicilian Breakfast Pizza is definitely worth a try. It s all vegan, and the pizza is gluten free too!

Published at a year ago

We really enjoyed our dinner thanks to the awesome service and the great food!

Published at a year ago

I will be a Margo s fan forever!! Truly the best restaurant with the best vibes and no animal cruelty which makes it incredible. I ve taken many non vegans here and everyone agrees it is AMAZING! There is something that everyone will enjoy and you truly can t go wrong with whatever you choose. We recommend the Cacio e Pepe, Sausage Pizza, or the Rigatoni.

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Inexperienced personnel . Rest room was unkept...toilet paper and paper hand towels all over the floor and water on floors

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We ate there one evening in July while on vacation. Quite expensive and waitress unresponsive and unpleasant except when paying the bill

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Don t go there! First time we went, we had to ask like 5 times and wait +30min just to get water Food was all right so we decided to give it another go. We ordered 2 gluten free pizza but got 1 gluten free and 1 « normal ». That s a potentially dangerous mistake (allergy related) To compensate, we were told they would take one pizza off our bill but instead got charged for 3 pizzas and an overcharged tip..! We had to come in person to discuss the reimbursement but only managed to get a refund for one pizza.. Be extra careful with your bill there.

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Recently we stopped into Margos for Happy hour. Until 6pm, a glass of wine is $10. We didnt see anything appealing to eat so we ordered two glasses of house cab. We had 4 glasses total. The wine tasted kind of smokey but we didnt complain. When the bill came it was a whopping $82! Manager Alex blamed us!! He said we should have asked what the house wine was because they dont have a house wine!! The bartender arbitrarily chose the red that is $18 a glass! Really? So it is our fault?? Alex refused to rebate any of the cost! Just in case you are wondering I have a good frame of reference since I travel abroad every month and have to eat out. Last month was Tokyo and Seoul, this month it will be Rome and Taormina. We were deemed culpable and paid the enormous price because the bartender, then the manager ripped us off! Never again. Its not like SM has a shortage of small restaurants.

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Burrito bowl and pizza were solid. Holiday vibes were great.

Published at a year ago

Great place for vegan

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Recommended as a vegan restaurant! Its nice to have something that isnt vegan. The staff was very friendly and I loved it The mushroom pizza was delicious and the nachos and sauce were really delicious!

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Always good here. Just need to know what to order. For instance, I dont love the tacos or caesar salad but the pizza is delish (excellent crust), especially the pepperoni -- great vegan option when youre feeling pepperoni-ish. Also, do yourself a favor and order the sliders. AMAZE! So much flavor packed into a tiny burger and tastes better than the full-size version. In fact, Im ordering pizza + sliders for pickup rt now lol. So good! Vegetarian options: All vegan restaurant! Dietary restrictions: Vegan Parking: Rear parking lot is great but it can fill up fast depending on day + time. Kid-friendliness: Lots of families, outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Published at a year ago

This is a tough review because the atmosphere and the service were excellent. The young lady who took care of us was extremely warm, helpful and charismatic. However, we were underwhelmed by the food. I ordered the huevos rancheros, which was on their brunch menu, and it was okay. My husband ordered the mushroom sandwich and again, edible but nothing amazing. The food was visually very appealing and looked very delicious but for the high price of restaurants in this area the food did not meet the mark. We would not eat here again.

Published at 2 years ago

We went to Margo s for a dinner after seeing the great reviews on HappyCow. We ordered a starter which was really good, perhaps the best part of the meal. The customer service was outstanding in general too. Friendly, quick, and helpful. On the other hand, my pizza was just so so, and my partner s pasta was bland. If we went back to this place we would probably order something else. Positive experience overall even though the food was just average.

Published at 2 years ago

The staff are chill and incredibly attentive. The dishes are creative and fine tuned to surely please the palette and when paired with one of their refreshingly out of the box cocktails, it makes for a positively memorable experience and Im always game for a positively memorable experience.

Published at 2 years ago

I had a wonderful experience! Delicious food and service. The cacio e pepe was delicious. The kale salad was perfect and the beignets and oat milk latte were the perfect ending. I cant wait to go back!!

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Margos now passes the credit card fee (they upcharge as well, so the fee is 4%) and make the customers pay for their fees. I think this is unacceptable and greedy, especially when the average fees are below 2%. Dont support this business.

Published at 2 years ago

I ate lunch at this restaurant in July. I accidentally left an expensive sweater on the back of the chair but realized it about 10 min after I left. I immediately called and was told by the manager that they had it and would put it away until I could come to retrieve it. I went back the next morning and they couldnt find it! I was told it had disappeared from the employee space where it had been put for safekeeping. They kept looking and I kept checking in. Eventually, the manager admitted that an employee (someone now no longer working there) probably took it and Id have to talk to the General Manager, Alex, to get it replaced. Alex gave me the run-around and never called back as he said he would. Now, hes saying that his higher-ups have no policy for replacing lost, read stolen items. He was rude and dismissive. I expected some compensation, not a full replacement, but he offered nothing! Not even a free lemonade. I dont know how any business can run with such poor management and policies. Apparently, customer service is not their forté! I have been a resident of Santa Monica for over 30 years and cant wait to see Margos leave the neighborhood as so many other restaurants in that space have done over the years. Restaurants are not just about food. They should be places where customers are treated as if they matter. Im very disappointed and disgusted with Alex and his management.

Published at 2 years ago

So good. What a great find here in Santa Monica, I cant wait to come back and try more food!

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Everything Chef Blake has on the vegan menu is lights out. Best cocktail program on Montana!

Published at 2 years ago

The food is delicious, but the service has been slow, inattentive, and mistakes in orders have happened the last 3 times I ve been here. Be prepared to wait long to be severed or completely forgotten about. The pizza is good enough to keep me coming back.

Published at 2 years ago

Phenomenal!!!! Not awesome, not increíble phenomenal. Staff is charming, interesting to talk to and makes you feel like your friends. Dave was our server and he just cared and had such a warm ambiance. Alex the GM was something else. Actually caree what you have to say about your experience and engages with the true desire to make your experience memorable. Food is healthy, ultra tasty and chefs know how to make the food taste great without all the chemicals. Knock out location

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

I am vegan (and gf!) so finding something more than a veggie burger can be challenging at restaurants. I m staying at a hotel nearby and decided to roll the dice and Uber to this highly rated V spot, Margo s. It totally payed off bcuz this place is sooo good! I got a table outside, and ordered (from a super great server) a single avo+cabbage taco ($2 off happy hour) and a vegan+gf spinach/-arugula/garlic pizza. Both were incredible! The pizza could easily feed 2 , if not 3, but I don t mind having leftovers. The atmosphere is relaxing, all the staff has been very attentive and nice, and the food is ridiculous. If I lived here I would be a regular for sure. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

That picture is a banana blueberry waffle with sliced almonds. If it doesnt make you want to eat here then nothing will. Delicious breakfast food and a nice atmosphere with friendly employees. Come check it out for brunch if youre in the vicinity!

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

This review is bases mainly on the service vs food. The food is actually good. Which is why its such a shame to give it a lower rating. The service staff is just lost in the sauce. Very uninformed about its own menu, not very well trained on being servers, and critiquing tables in front of other guests. We went right at the tale end of happy hour on a Monday, out of the 6 happy hour drinks..they had one available. 0 beers, ok no problem, tried to order three different cocktails, oh were out of that too. No recommendations on what they do actually have, just having us guess and them telling us nope. The young waitress we had just was super lost and just looked like she hated her job. Again the food there is actually good. The vegan tacos are amazing, the sliders just burst with flavors and the pizza made me think it was real meat. But wow did the wait staff just take us out of it.

Published at 2 years ago

Vegetarian options: Their food is 100% plant based

Published at 2 years ago

Really great place for brunch; staff is super nice and its a fun place to people watch on Montana. Chiliquiles are particularly good even if my spelling is not. Vegetarian options: Everything is vegetarian and absolutely delicious. Truly, even a determined carnivore will dine well - and the cocktails are fantastic. Kid-friendliness: Super friendly waitstaff and very kid and pet friendly. Lots of locals hanging out.

Published at 2 years ago

We loved it. It s vegan and you don t even think about it. That s how it should be. Very nice and polite service. Strongly recommended. Even worth a longer drive to visit.

Published at 2 years ago

Parking: There is a small lot behind the restaurant.

Published at 2 years ago

Actually was not clear on the menu that it s a vegan restaurant (some meats were labeled Soyrizo and others labeled Chicken )

Published at 2 years ago

Never really fired up about this spot. Had been through so many iterations - and never really found it s sweet spot. Space is nice - and staff is solid - but the food never seems to land right.

Published at 2 years ago

Delicious and service is always sensational.

Published at 2 years ago

Couldn t be more obsessed!! Love this place so much and bring guests and friends all the time.

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

The food is so fresh and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is lovely. Matthew the manager is so personable and the staff is fabulous and attentive even on a busy evening.I highly recommend the baby kale salad mushroom pizza, and the pesto pasta. Vegetarian options: Its all vegan!

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

I had breakfast there which was nice. The coffee was good. We sat outside on the patio, the food was tasty Im not a vegetarian but the food was pretty good I got the sausage breakfast burrito. I would go back! Vegetarian options: The menu has been vegan since 2021

Published at 2 years ago

So first, I just love the location. The old Cafe Montana is now a welcoming spot with a diverse plant based menu along with other items. The outdoor patio is so lovely and the service is top notch. My meal left something to be desired but thats ok because my friend loved her French toast and I did as well. Cooper, the manager was so attentive, friendly and accommodating and because I wasnt thrilled with my meal offered one on the house on my next visit. I will definitely be doing brunch here again since there are so many other things that I want to try. Thank you Cooper!

Published at 2 years ago

Good vibes with great natural lights

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Delicious. We got a breakfast sando and the French toast. All amazing. Only critique is that the French toast is more like a churro than normal French toast, but the flavor was excellent

Published at 2 years ago

Good place, everything delicious except the pancakes which are very bad.

Published at 2 years ago

I love their baby kale salad, sue me

Published at 2 years ago

Holy wow, the food! Everyone LOVED it, and only 1 person there was vegan, so meat-lovers will still approve. The pasta(!!), pizza, fries, tacos, sliders, everything was a hit with our group. The drinks were also really good. Ambience is chill. Theres a small dedicated lot for parking, and then street parking. Overall just a great, if upscale priced, vegan place. Parking: Parking is a small lot.

Published at 2 years ago

Really exceptional, fully plant-based delicious food! There are quite a number of great restaurants in the area but we had to come back twice in a row to try as much on the menu as possible! Margo s proves that plant-based and healthy still means delicious - and it was a joy to listen to the chef talking about some of his creations Go and eat there! If we ever are back in the area (we re from Berlin originally) we will come back!

Published at 2 years ago

The food is really good here, I go a few times a month.

Published at 2 years ago

Love this restaurant. I always have a good experience here, nice staff and great food!

Published at 2 years ago

Delicious food!

Published at 2 years ago

Decided to take myself on a date and try this place recommended by a friend. I was told that this place used to serve different options but is now plant-based! I love when I can look at everything on a menu and choose whatever I please. Even though everything is vegan now, I think this place still has something for everyones liking whether its a burger or pizza or delectable drink. Pictured: I tried the impossible sliders, they are fantastic. I was worried they would seem like a normal burger, just small, but the jalapeño aioli made it top notch flavor. I also tried the jackfruit pineapple (al pastor) taco, along with a drink called sorry not sorry which is sweet and spicy. Overall the sliders were the star of the show. I cant wait to go back try more things (and drinks!) and bring some friends who I know would love this place next time!

Published at 2 years ago

Margo s is one of my favorite vegan restaurants to go and have brunch especially since I m a breakfast/brunch kind of guy. Plenty of options and the food is so delicious. It s definitely on the pricier side but you won t be disappointed!

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Delicious vegan pizzas, bowls/salads, deserts. My friend and I shared the mushroom pizza which had a tasty soft crust and good flavorful mushrooms. The bowl had all kinds of goodness like corn, black beans, lettuce, etc. We sat outside where they had nice tables and heat lamps. We were too full for desert but gives us a good reason to go back!

Published at 2 years ago

Restaurant and cafe with soul. Brunch was out of this world. Plant based and best. Try their breakfast pizza.

Published at 2 years ago

The ambience is chill and the food is prepared delicately. We had mushroom pizza, which is a little too salty and oily. It might be better to pair with a drink which we didn t get. There is also a nice bar with big TV. The pesto was good, not too saucy or oily, the portion tho is not that big. But the pizza can probably be shared by two. Service is okay; parking available in the back. Would recommend only if you are looking for vegetarian/vegan food AND wanting to get some drinks at the same time.

Published at 2 years ago

Unbelievable pizza, nachos, and dessert, all with minimal harm.

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Super yummy!!! Oh my goodness this place is full of goodness. I opted for the breakfast burrito. Soyrizo, potatoes, fresh verde, salsa Oh my! She went with the Cesar salad. That grilled chik n was done to perfection.

Published at 2 years ago

I normally don t write reviews but this place is simply bad, the restaurant has a walk up and order before sitting style but there is also an option to order online via a QR code at your table. I chose to order inside in order to be able to make modifications to my order, the woman who I placed my order with looked extremely disinterested and wasn t warm or nice. Food was a whole new level of mediocre, there was dog feces next to our table, and my iced tea only arrived after talking to multiple waiters and after all of the rest of our food arrived. There are many other better options on Montana, and even on the block.

Published at 2 years ago

French toast is next level.

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Beautiful outdoor eating, and drinking patio. Good happy hour prices.

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Food came out fast and was delicious. Im talking delicious

Published at 2 years ago

LOVE everything about Margo s!!! I wish I could give 10 stars. The food is beyond delicious and all of my friends (both vegan and non) say the same! Even my kids love the food. Lauren the manager is an amazing addition as well as Mike the bartender. Perfect restaurant to sit outside too, with or without children! I love the environment and energy here. More restaurants need to make the switch for our health, the animals, and the environment. Thank you Margo s for doing this.

Published at 2 years ago

..... UPDATED REVIEW Jan 29th 2022--. My badazz pal and I ate here last night at the now Vegan Margos. Our waitress Rachel (ACE) was absolutely Terrific and a lot of fun! She made the plant based experience light and fun and WILD! It was great to see my old bartender again Julio. Hes a terrific young guy whos ALWAYS in a good mood and has so much fun with everyone! The food was pretty tasty and I felt GRRRRRRREAT eating it!!!! Thanks Margos!..----- My friend and I were here on my fantastique birthday and we were treated very well. Our waiter was the super friendly & accommodating Chase, and he was a great guy. Also, the hostess, this rather statuesque blond lady was friendly and so nice, as well as slightly nerdy. She gave me a big smile and asked me my name. The one thing I missed today was seeing my buddy the general manager Tangguy! Yet despite his absence, the restaurant still ran smoothly and was a joy to visit. BRAVO!....... Ate here today with my friend. I had afabulous Turkey burger and our waitress Tia was very nice and attentive. The host Jack and the waiter Tony were very nice to me and were unbelievably friendly! And I did NOT have to hunt anyone down to get more water. Will definitely returm here. Braviiiiiiisimo!!!

Published at 2 years ago

Organic

Published at 2 years ago

Santa Monica finally has an upscale, delicious and trendy vegan restaurant. This place has amazing pasta and pizza but go for the tacos, you will not regret it. Great wine pairings and outdoor dining right on a busy street. It s one of my favorite places in LA now!

Published at 2 years ago

Maybe its a staff shortage situation, but I wish they had regular table waiter service.

Published at 2 years ago

Best plant based meal I ve had in a long time. Cute atmosphere, delicious on tap kombucha. I can t wait to go back and have the cacio e pepe

Published at 2 years ago

My partner and I really enjoyed our dinner, but the highlight, for me, was really the coconut custard. It was definitely one of the best desserts I ve had in my entire life. It hit all the perfect notes of crunchy, creamy, sweet, and salty. Highly, highly recommend.

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

I m not usually one to seek out healthier plant based cuisine but after a hearty holiday season I wanted to give it a shot. What a great place to jump into this style of eating. Burgers, wings, tacos are all of the things I want and I found them here but completely plant based! I tried the taco trio and all three were outstanding. The jackfruit pastor and chorizo style spiced sweet potato tacos were my two favorite but the fried avocado they looked straight up like a fresh Baja fish taco was also tremendous. I highly suggest this for those who are already plant based and looking for incredible flavor and those who are just looking for great food while being open to the plant based cuisine.

Published at 2 years ago

Delicious food!

Published at 2 years ago

You won t believe it is plant based when you try everything they offer: Hamburgers, pizzas, pasta How do they do it? It s magic vegan magic.

Published at 2 years ago

Excellent vegan place. Try the sliders for sure!!!

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Published at 2 years ago

Pesto pasta: Served partially cold in a warmed plate. Flavors are good. (2/5) Fried Chicken sandwich: Mild flavors. I would ideally expect fried chicken sandwich to be a bit on the spicier end but not bad. (4/5) Drinks were fine as well, We ordered a margo-rita and another drink (4/5)

Published at 2 years ago

Scrumptious all plants meals! Nice atmosphere, varied menu including weekend brunch and full bar. Outside seating & Great service to when we were there.

Published at 3 years ago

Delicious vegan food! Great environment. Helpful, friendly staff.

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Fantastic all vegan restaurant in a nice area of Santa Monica. The staff is really nice and well trained to deliver solid food and drinks in short order. The low-contact model may not be for everyone around here, but we appreciate the staff staying safe and open. Well be working our way through the menu and consider it some of the best food for us in the area.

Published at 3 years ago

I was pleasantly surprised with the meal here. The pizza and pasta was delicious. I will definitely come back. A great vegan restaurant in Santa Monica.

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Delicious food! Nice and friendly staff and fast service too.

Published at 3 years ago

Delicious plant based tacos and drinks! Love the bistro bar atmosphere! Friendly staff. One of my favorite neighborhood spots! We d recommend the mushroom chorizo and potato tacos, and impossible sliders, they are phenomenal. With Froze on the side!

Published at 3 years ago

Published at 3 years ago

Really great staff! I love the burrito all plant based but as a meat eater, I didn t miss a thing!

Published at 3 years ago