"Walking into Si! Mon is like stepping onto the grounds of a Spanish ranch in Malibu, complete with a tropical patio and an interior filled with seashell chandeliers and plush green booths. There’s a separate bungalow in the back for larger groups (eight or more.) But space aside, what makes this upscale spot in Venice so memorable is the Panamanian-leaning, seafood-rich menu. Think hamachi crudo painted with curry mushroom oil, a thick, burnt-orange crab stew called gaucho cooked with rum and habanero, and flaky kanpachi steamed in banana leaves." - brant cox