"The “Spanish ranch hidden in a Malibu canyon” vibe at Si! Mon—an upscale Panamanian restaurant in Venice—extends throughout the restaurant's multiple dining areas, but it’s the semi-enclosed patio you’ll want to take in first. Out here you’ll find a roaring fireplace, a wrap-around bar, and enough potted Bird of Paradise plants to rival a tropical greenhouse. It’s a lush, cinematic backdrop that works for everything from splurgy date nights to big group friend dinners—especially considering the food is even better than the setting." - brant cox, arden shore, sylvio martins, cathy park
