Chelsea

chelsea offers amazing an happy hour on tue-fri 4-6pm (4-5pm for oyster hh)~Food~shades of pink $12: very strong rosemary scent from the garnish. gin compliments the fruitiness of the drink well aloe & behold $12: cucumber overpowered the drink a bit too much but still delicious half dozen oysters $12: amazing oysters! very creamy with the perfect amount of saltiness. it was so good we ordered another dozen kimchi & peach grilled cheese $14: surprisingly enjoyed this dish more than i expected! peach and kimchi went well together and i love the marinara that came with it ahi tartar tacos $16: good but such small portions. not worth overall a solid place with great ambiance. would love to come back for their regular menu~Service: friendly service, nothing out of the ordinary ~Parking: street parking

Chelsea was fantastic!So good in so many ways. All of the savory dishes were spectacular. We had the harissa lamb tartare, short rib cappalletti, spring risotto, and hoisin pork chop. Every one of them fantastic. Their menu is one of the best I've seen in some time, innovative combinations of ingredients and flavors you won't find elsewhere. And these novel combinations work very well.The one sour note was the dessert "polenta cake", which was flat out bad. Similar to cornbread, but dry as sawdust. I mentioned it to staff and was told 1) they've been told this before but have not removed it from the menu, and 2) it is their attempt at providing a gluten free option, therefore difficult to pull off.If it is a gluten free option, that should be clearly noted on the menu, which it is not.That said, on the whole, the meal was a delight. Cozy ambience, friendly service and fantastic food.I can hardly wait to return and sample the rest of the menu!

It's that time of year again--the dreaded decision of picking the perfect spot for the year-end holiday party. I was stuck in the usual dilemma until I turned to Yelp for some much-needed inspiration. After a quick search, I stumbled upon Chelsea, a place with glowing reviews, great prices, and conveniently close by. I decided to take the plunge and give it a try.I had a great chat with one of the owners, who quickly took care of booking our reservation after answering a few questions. With fingers crossed, I hoped it would all turn out well.And let me tell you, from the moment we arrived, I knew we'd made the right choice. We were greeted with warm smiles and led straight into our private room. Cozy, intimate, and perfectly set up for good conversation and a little office gifting--this was the ideal setting for our group of eight.Once everyone had arrived and ordered drinks, we dove into a selection of starters that had us all grinning from ear to ear. While we couldn't indulge in oysters (thanks to a recall), the other options we chose were more than satisfying--each bite was a treat for the taste buds. As for the main courses--wow! The portions were just right, leaving everyone comfortably full but not overstuffed. Each dish was packed with rich, exotic flavors that had our taste buds dancing. From tender meats to beautifully seasoned vegetables, every plate was an adventure in flavor, leaving us wanting more.The drinks were equally impressive, with cocktails that were perfectly balanced and paired wonderfully with our meals. The thoughtful selection added to the overall experience, making each sip as enjoyable as the bites we were savoring.The service was exceptional, with staff being friendly and attentive throughout. The only minor hiccup was feeling a bit rushed towards the end when the kitchen staff started clearing our plates a little sooner than we anticipated. But that aside, the experience was truly wonderful.If you're looking for a place to host your next event or just want a delicious, cozy spot for a great meal, Chelsea is a must-visit!

They opened it's doors in May. It's New American cuisine mixed with flavors from India, East Africa and London. What I loved about our dinner is the variety of flavors through each dish. You experience Indian spices in the Black Lentils. At least three of our dishes had coconut milk as a base. The mussels were embedded in green curry, which had a mild spice to it. Here is what we ordered:CocktailsAMERICAN SAMURAI / 19 olive oil washed vodka, yuzu, lime, arugulaBramber Mocktail Appetizers ESCARGOT STUFFED MUSHROOMS / 24 pecorino polenta (allow 15 mintues)YELLOWTAIL & WATERMELONSASHIMI / 22chili oil, ponzu, onion, serranoSALT SPRING MUSSELS / 24thai green curry, grilled breadGRILLED OCTOPUS / 24 cilantro taters, chipotle aioli, salsa negraBlack Lentils Vegan Indian Spice and Cocomut Milk EntreeLOBSTER LINGUINI / 31squid ink linguini, leeks, peas, scallions, lobster sauceNEW ZEALAND SEABASS / 36baby bok choy, white rice, coconut lemongrass brothSteak Frites $6816 oz. prime bone in new york, cognac peppercorn sauce, friesDessert RICOTTA CHEESECAKE / 15blackberry & rosemary compoteCome on in and give them a try. I know I'll be back.

Whoa! Chelsea is a must have!What a fantastic dining experience! This quaint eatery in Santa Monica is serving up quality food and cocktails. We had to try a little bit of everything! I really appreciate the amount of seafood on the menu. It's prepared right and every bite better than the last! The drinks are full 2 oz spirit pours that are well balanced and get you there fast!The waitstaff rivals any 5-star fine dining establishment in the city. Make a reservation today for a lovely experience at Chelsea!

Loved this place! It's a large space has a big beautiful bar and even has two private dining rooms, but it Feels so cozy and comfortable. The table are not all on top of each other and you have privacy to have a conversation with out tour neighbor table listening tonyour entire conversation, lol. The menu is great and the vibe very casual but the service is top notch. For the food I'd recommend everything on the raw bar and the mussels are so good too. I recommend saving room for dessert because you'll need to get both the turnovers and the cookies. They're absolute musts!Oh and you're just looking for a place to get drinks. This is definitely the place you should know they have 2 oz pours the drinks are boozy but balanced, very good drinks.

Chelsea has been hands down one of the best meals I've had in 2024. Me and some friends came here to try it out for the first time during dineLA and it did not disappoint. Every dish that we ordered was amazing, shareable, and instagrammable. Stand-out dishes where they're coconut broth mussels, masala fried Chicken, and their chocolate matcha cake. We tried a variety of their drinks and each one was delicious and strong.Highly recommend Chelsea for a special dinner, date night or just a good meal. We have an ambition to come back and try more of their menu items, since every single dish that we had during our visit was the 10 out of 10.

Overall: a nice date spot with intimate atmosphere. Food was hit or miss, especially given the price. Food: 3/5I ordered the steak at a medium rare and received a cook closer to medium on every part except the bit closer to the bone (since it was bone in). Shoestring fries were a pain to eat (though others might find it nice so not deducting for that)Sashimi with watermelon was a nice and refreshing take. Would've preferred the jalapeños to be deseeded since their spiciness overpowered the dish. Ravioli with corn and curry had soft pillows of pasta (perfectly al dente) enveloped in a creamy curry. I think we had 4 pieces of ravioli and wanted more. Service: 5/5Quick, responsive and attentive. Ambiance: 4/5Intimate and dimly lit, music perhaps a tad loud.

New restaurant fine tuning its identity. The good: Sweet corn ravioli was very tasty as it had some green curry sauce that elevated the dish The bad:The naan wasn't good. Also presented incorrectly with top facing down. I know it doesn't mean much but shows that they really didn't know what naan was. Lobster sandwich was out of place in the menu The alright:Everything else was good. Sashimi with watermelon was refreshing. Sea-bass was ok but since we had the ravioli it was too similar. The menu was a fun take, I hope they keep switching it up else it'll be a fail. I will comeback to try some items we just didn't get to as it was a great neighborhood dinner joint.

Amazing food and drinks! The ceviche was a standout. Loved the Shades of Pink cocktail. The flavors were bold and exciting. The service (shoutout to Manok!) was fantastic and this place is perfect for a date night or a friends get together. Will be coming back again!