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Babalu

1002 Montana Ave.

Santa Monica, Ca 90403

310-395-2500

Rant Rating: 8 1/2

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Restaurants and their cuisine can be sedate, elegant, casual, fun, even stately, but they should NEVER be boring! Babalu knows this, and it shows. The small but friendly dining room walls are covered with the colorful artwork from local artists and if the mood strikes you, there’s a price list on your table.

The food is an eclectic mix with a strong Caribbean influence. The blackened chicken tacos are perfectly spiced, crunchy, and wonderfully fresh. The turkey meatloaf is artfully served with a fantastic sun dried tomato gravy and mashed delicious sweet potatoes. The desserts here are not to be missed! From their whimsical take on oversized Hostess cupcakes to the local favorite banana brownie pie, you’ll definitely want to save room for dessert

And if you fill up too quickly on your main course, grab a cupcake to go - your inner child will thank you. nvl.

 

 
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Summary of our experience at Babalu Restaurant

  • No appetizer ordered
  • Our entree: Turkey meat loaf & blackened chicken tacos
  • Our drinks: Coffee and soft drinks
  • Our dessert: peach and raspberry pie
  • Our total with 18-20% gratuity:$38.40 (for 2)
  • Atmosphere rating: 8 1/2
  • Service rating: 8
  • Cuisine rating: 8 1/2

Rant Rating: 8 1/2

Web Site?

none

(verified 1/9/05)

Rant Rating?

8 1/2

Service Rating?

8

Atmosphere rating?

8 1/2

Cuisine Rating?

8 1/2

On line Menu?

Click here

Parking Lot?

no

Valet Parking?

no

Dress Code?

None

Price Range?

$7.25-13.95

Seniors Menu?

No

Child's Menu?

No

Wine list?

yes

Corkage?

Beer-wine?

yes

Full Bar?

no

Reservations?

none

Entertainment?

none

Number of Tables?

Take out?

yes

Delivery?

None

Banquet facilities?

None

Wine Steward?

None

Maitre'd or Host(ess)?

None

Hours?

Credit cards accepted?

Yes

Yahoo Map

Go To Map

Kosher?

No

Breakfast menu available?

No

Lunch menu available?

yes

Patio Seating?

yes

Vegetarian options?

many

Smoking Section?

None

Table, Buffet or fast food?

Table

Health Dept. Rating?

A

Franchise?

Indy

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