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Coordinates: 34°00′55″N 118°29′48″W / 34.0154°N 118.4967°W / 34.0154; -118.4967
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The Misfit
The restaurant's exterior, 2022
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Restaurant information
Food type
Street address225 Santa Monica Boulevard
CitySanta Monica
StateCalifornia
Postal/ZIP Code90401
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34°00′55″N 118°29′48″W / 34.0154°N 118.4967°W / 34.0154; -118.4967
Websitethemisfitbar.com

The Misfit is a bar and restaurant in Santa Monica, California.[1]

Description

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The Misfit is a bar and restaurant in Santa Monica's Clock Tower Building.[2] Focused on American (or New American)[3] cuisine, the menu has included avocado toast with burrata, tomato, and sourdough,[4][5] lobster rolls, and macaroni and cheese.[6] The happy hour menu has food and drink options. The Jumping Jack Flash is made with ginger, mint, and Buffalo Trace.[7] The Misfit has a patio.[8] Lonely Planet says, "This darkly lit emporium of food, drink and fun is notable for the decent menu and phenomenal cocktails made from craftsman spirits. Set in a historic building decked out with a retro interior, it's busy from brunch to last call."[9]

History

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LGO Hospitality opened The Misfit in a space which previously housed Anisette.[10] Chef and LGO founder Bob Lynn developed the opening menu,[11] which included breakfast, lunch and dinner.[12] Bruce Kalman was hired as the opening chef.[13] The restaurant began hiring additional staff in March 2011,[14] and opened on April 28.[6][15][16] Lynn has considered opening a second location in Mahnattan's West Village.[17]

In 2011, The Misfit offered fathers select beers for 10 cents on Father's Day.[18] Bob Lynn's son Jordan Lynn became executive chef in December 2011.[19] In 2012, the restaurant hosted a seven-course tasting menu with drinks and a champagne toast for New Year's Eve.[20] The Misfit offered outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic.[21]

Reception

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The restaurant's interior

Annie Fitzsimmons recommended the restaurant "for gourmet comfort food and signature cocktails" in National Geographic's 2013 overview of "The Best of Santa Monica".[22] Matthew King included The Misfit in Eater LA's 2014 list of "19 Places to Enjoy Happy Hour Right Now in Los Angeles", writing: "One of the most reliable happy hour scenes in Santa Monica, which means discounted drinks, sangria, cocktails, mimosas, beer and wine, everyday from 12 to 7 p.m., which is perfect for tourists, beach bums, and folks who don't have to hit the office at normal hours."[23] The business was included in Time Out Los Angeles' 2014 list of "the best happy hour deals in Santa Monica."[24]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ McDonald, Merin (April 21, 2014). "The Misfit | Bars in Santa Monica, Los Angeles". Time Out Los Angeles. Archived from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  2. ^ "The Misfit Opens at Santa Monica Clock Tower". Santa Monica Mirror. May 22, 2011. Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  3. ^ Koch, Jared (November 27, 2012). Clean Plates Los Angeles 2013: A Guide to the Healthiest, Tastiest, and Most Sustainable Restaurants for Vegetarians and Carnivores. Craving Wellness. ISBN 978-0-9859221-2-2. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  4. ^ Vasconcellos, Keyla (May 14, 2015). "13 Instagram-Worthy Avocado Toasts to Try Right Now in Los Angeles". Eater LA. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  5. ^ Vasconcellos, Keyla (July 21, 2017). "17 avocado toasts worth eating and Instagramming in Los Angeles". Eater LA. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Odell, Kat (April 28, 2011). "The Misfit's Dark Anisette-esque Interior, Now Open". Eater LA. Archived from the original on January 28, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  7. ^ "The Misfit Restaurant + Bar". Thrillist. October 5, 2017. Archived from the original on August 13, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  8. ^ Odell, Kat (April 21, 2011). "The Misfit Preps Outdoor Patio Furniture". Eater LA. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  9. ^ "Misfit | Los Angeles, USA | Nightlife". Lonely Planet. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  10. ^ Odell, Kat (January 6, 2011). "Anisette in Santa Monica to Reopen as The Misfit". Eater LA. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  11. ^ Odell, Kat (January 11, 2011). "Bob Lynn's Inspiration Behind The Misfit's Menu". Eater LA. Archived from the original on September 16, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  12. ^ Odell, Kat (February 2, 2011). "The Misfit Moves Closer to Opening, Posts Signage". Eater LA. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  13. ^ Odell, Kat (January 31, 2011). "The Misfit's Chef, Rolling Stone Hiring Mixologists, MORE!". Eater LA. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  14. ^ Odell, Kat (March 29, 2011). "Looking for a Job? The Misfit Starts Hiring Tomorrow". Eater LA. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  15. ^ Odell, Kat (April 14, 2011). "LGO's The Misfit Opens April 28 in Santa Monica". Eater LA. Archived from the original on October 19, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  16. ^ Odell, Kat (April 25, 2011). "BLD's Pop-Up Taqueria, Inside The Misfit, MoKo Hits Tom". Eater LA. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  17. ^ Odell, Kat (May 17, 2011). "Bob Lynn on The Misfit". Eater LA. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  18. ^ Odell, Kat (June 14, 2011). "Laurent Quenioux Burgers at Vertical, Lobster Rolls at The Spare Room, More!". Eater LA. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  19. ^ Odell, Kat (December 16, 2011). "Chef Shuffle". Eater LA. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  20. ^ Kang, Matthew (December 26, 2012). "The Complete Guide to New Year's Eve in Los Angeles". Eater LA. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  21. ^ Furukawa, Ross (September 23, 2020). "Local Santa Monica Restaurants with outdoor dining". Santa Monica Daily Press. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  22. ^ "The Best of Santa Monica". National Geographic Travel. February 21, 2013. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  23. ^ Kang, Matthew (February 20, 2014). "19 Places to Enjoy Happy Hour Right Now in Los Angeles". Eater LA. Archived from the original on September 21, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  24. ^ "The best happy hour deals in Santa Monica". Time Out Los Angeles. June 22, 2014. Archived from the original on January 16, 2019. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
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