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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food5service3ambience5

   The service was not that attentive but great food and music! Had fun

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   DanS

   Los Angeles

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food5service3ambience2

   Food was great as usual. Service was mixed. Fast and good at first, but wife was waiting on chili flakes until we almost finished the meal. Also, the music was ungodly loud!

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   JanineE

   Manchester

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   LOVED it here! Food was fantastic. Really attentive service, couldn’t fault it at all. Also stayed 3 hours and didn’t get rushed out at all. The band we’re AWESOME fully expect to see them being mega stars! Highly recommend!!

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This whole place has a very original vibe from the unique furniture to the waitresses being able to wear their own style of clothing to the ceiling that has brass lighting fixtures and a disco ball, this place is very appealing. I love the eclectic feel the food was absolutely delicious our service was great there was a live band playing out front. Our waitress Jessica was attentive and polite. I would definitely go back.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Celebrating my 40th birthday with family and friends. Food was delicious, restaurant was beautiful, setting was gorgeous, but the whole area (3rd St Promenade and Santa Monica) smells filthy. Extremely disappointed by that, but it was no fault of the restaurant. If you can overlook that, you’ll enjoy 1212!

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   TeriJ

   Philadelphia

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on August 4, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Hands down our favorite spot to eat in Santa Monica. Fantastic food and great ambiance!

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7. DB

   DBinLA

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on July 31, 2022

   overall3food3service4ambience2

   Probably a fun place to go for a night out. but the quality of food and drinks was moderate. Having read the reviews I was expecting more

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   NeilP

   Brisbane

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 31, 2022

   overall2food3service4ambience1

   I planned to visit 1212 for over 6 months as I’m from Australia .We sat outside which seemed strange and no one was inside where it looked really nice and we weren’t offered to . Anyway found a great place called Wally’s and Boa Wouldn’t recommend 1212 in comparison to the other restaurants I went too

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Palm Springs

   9 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on July 31, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Took my aunt for a casual birthday dinner. The band/vocalist were great, the food really good and the service awesome.

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10. DR

    DariusR

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Music and food were great! Felt bad for our server he like 10 tables and little help! He was great though !

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    lakergirlinva

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The vibe is energetic. I got there and was pleasantly surprised that it was happy hour and it lasted all night. The Bourbon Barron was a delightful summer cocktail. It's a great spot to bring out of town guests.

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    Karina

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience2

    Great service, was responsive to my party’s needs. Food was alright—definitely on the pricier side, but I guess we went for the vibes. The music was wayyyyy too loud; I’m glad they toned it down towards the end of the night.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really great Paloma’s and bar. Great service!

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice venue. Service was very exceptional and food was tasty!

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    Brunchabunch

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Seated quickly and a great server. DJ during brunch was great and very upbeat. Brunch options were slim and felt more like a typical lunch menu. If prices were a little lower I’d go back more often. Once a month will be about the most I go.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was the best(forgot his name but said he was from Syria)! Everyone in general was super helpful/friendly!! Don’t underestimate their bottomless mimosas!! 🫶🏼

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience1

    The live music was entirely too loud I couldn’t hear the server or my conversation the food was not good at all

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    Lowe

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Excellent food and service and had a live band which was cool - expensive for us as family of 4 but we didn’t mind!

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good food, good service, I will come back again

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    HaileyG

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    The food was good but the service was underwhelming. It took us a while to get water (didn’t come until after drinks had arrived) and we weren’t offered another beverage until after all of our food was finished. At that point, there’s no reason to place an order for another round, so it reduced some of the night’s festivity.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Karaoke randomly started

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22. PB

    PatriciaB

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Although, I miss the days when this was Monsoon, they did a great job making it 1212. Welcoming decor inside, relaxing outside with a loungy club feel. Happy hour has very affordable and tasty selections. I have had food off the regular menu before and I loved it. The Arancini are crunchy, creamy and so yummy. My friend loved her chicken tacos as well. Lastly, the service was awesome. Will was sweet, friendly and we never felt rushed since my friend and I were in deep conversation. And the food by the way was prepared and served quickly. Great spot!

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23. FP

    FP2626

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always an excellent and fun choice! Will be back again for some more good times.

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    TheBview

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Great vibe, food was standard our server was great (she was 5 months pregnant ) however they needed more staff to manage all of the guests.

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25. AG

    AlyssaG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience2

    Wayyyyyyyyyyy too loud! The music was blasting. Waiters took a while to come to us too. But that music was not only awful but just … ridiculous. Had to yell while we talked.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went on a Saturday early evening and really enjoyed the live band and music, food, service and the weather! Ended up staying for over two hours and it was well worth it. Overall vibe felt so good that time just flew by!

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    FREDRIK

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience2

    1212 is more a bar and place to have a vorspiel than a restaurant. Poor food and industry processing. Food was cold. No option to select tips ourself and was automatically withdrawn 20% on something worth -20%. Stay away unless you are looking for drinks and a party!

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28. CS

    CynthiaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great place to eat! Amazing atmosphere! Delicious food!

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29. BB

    BrianB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience2

    Very nice staff. Food was disappointing to say the least. They had live entertainment. Not much to say but I would not recommend going there to eat.

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    quinnk

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    If you’re looking for a beach club sort of vibe for brunch, this is the spot. Noise level is a bit too loud and had to be seated near the end of the restaurant in order to talk to our table.

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    KarrisaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing!! We loved the atmosphere for brunch. A good amount of menu items to choose from, and good portions so you don't feel over stuffed trying more than one thing

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    DiningDiva

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    1212 has been one of our favorite spots! This lunch was to celebrate our daughters birthday. Thanks for updating the couch areas! We had a great cabana, set back so the music wasn’t too loud. Staff was great and accommodating. Our server, Jessica, was outstanding! Food was very good. Love a place with bottomless mimosas! All and all a good experience and we’ll be back!

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33. m

    mbcaffe

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    Patio seating is very nice. We were there for lunch. The music volume was unbearable for any conversation. Food was good . Portions were not large for the price. I guess every restaurant on 3rd street is similar.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Filet had me shaking my head.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2022

    overall5food3service3ambience5

    Location and vibe was great. Not a lot of vegetarian options.

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36. TE

    TraceyE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    My family chose this rstr for the upscale indoor vibe to meet up with a visiting hipster cousin from NY. Wanted to treat my mom, who also met there, to a swanky experience too. Was surprised to be seated outdoors & that the music playing was so loud & more of a dance-electronica vibe. Not exactly what I expected for the price point. BUT it was still a cool vibe; a nice afternoon - not too hot; in fact breezy; you’re right on the Promenade, the service was great and the food good too! And the bonus was the live band that came out & performed throughout our meal…the singer was phenomenal! She covered some real soulful, and chart-topping classics with so much passion and energy and we just loved it. It really made the entire experience that much more enjoyable. Definitely recommend for cool ambience, music, and quality food. Not an extensive menu but enough of a selection (they even have a kid’s menu). The calamari appetizer was delicious btw!

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37. L

    Lovefood

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Good service. Crowd had a good vibe. Location is perfect. The seating could be better. Has to get up several times for people to exit. Otherwise, great place.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    Overcooked burger patty (well done, ordered medium). Overcooked steak (ordered med rare, came needing well). Fries were over seasoned and too salty, but they gave me new fries. Ordered margarita and drink came 40 min later after we finished our meal, had to tell waiter not to bring it anymore.

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39. EM

    EMaG

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    1212 was just a fun experience. Our waitress was so very friendly and helpful always making sure we had a drink and water. The DJ was so much fun and very good music.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    Being on time for our reservation, we were the first ones in the restaurant. We were sat at the smallest tables while many other larger ones for two people were open. That was all ok until our server said, yeah I don’t want to be serving back here either, as if it was a bad thing. It felt off putting as we were also seated directly next to the trash can. I like 1212 because of the ambiance and fun atmosphere, but the food really set back my experience. I had the chicken sandwich with fries - the fries were WAY underdone with a ton of seasoning and the chicken sandwich was so bland. It feels as if they take no pride in making the food good, which maybe they don’t prioritize it being a restaurant as much as a night club. I was just disappointed and definitely will not be coming back to dine after this experience. On a more positive note, the waiter was very nice and brought us an extra seat at our small table for our stuff.

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