Native Santa Monica
New American restaurant · Santa Monica
620 Santa Monica Blvd #A, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Highlights
Nyesha Arrington finds inspiration in the Santa Monica farmer’s market for her New American bistro.
Nyesha Arrington finds inspiration in the Santa Monica farmer’s market for her New American bistro.
"Closed in March after opening in 2017. The 18-month-old restaurant couldn’t keep up with the staggering overhead costs." - Eater Staff
"Nyesha Arrington’s Native is hosting a $49 dineLA special with options like potato chestnut soup, chicken schnitzel, and dessert." - Farley Elliott
"Nyesha Arrington’s Ramen Night at Native: Chef Nyesha Arrington’s ramen was a hit at the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, so she’s bringing it to Native for Ramen Night this Sunday. It all begins at 5 p.m, where Arrington puts her spin on ramen with house made noodles in a spicy miso broth with local seafood." - Mona Holmes
"Nyesha Arrington, Top Chef alum and executive chef and owner of Native Restaurant in Santa Monica, worked in Robuchon’s Las Vegas restaurant a decade ago." - Rachel Tan
"Chef Nyesha Arrington’s restaurant Native in Santa Monica received a solid early review from Jonathan Gold. Here, the chestnut spaghetti with mushrooms, snow peas and local burrata is hearty and filling, separating it from the more appetizer-friendly burrata dishes around town." - Keyla Vasconcellos
