Crudo e Nudo
Santa Monica
Crudo e Nudo is an intimate sustainable seafood bar in Santa Monica renowned for fresh crudos, natural wines, and an inviting outdoor patio. The menu highlights exceptionally fresh raw seafood, with crowd favorites including the stacked sourdough tuna tartare toast, seasonal rockfish and kampachi crudos, and roasted prawns. Guests also rave about interactive Spanish-style porrón wine pours and sweet finishes like their house-made almond butter cups.
Audience sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with diners repeatedly praising the unforgettable bluefin tuna, rockfish, and signature toast as some of the best food in Los Angeles. However, a recurring critique centers around value, with some patrons noting high prices, small portion sizes, and extra charges for bread. While a small minority found the experience slightly overhyped or questioned freshness, the majority consider it a top-tier dining destination.
- Must-order dish: the signature sourdough tuna tartare toast topped with black sesame seeds
- Try the seasonal crudos, such as the citrusy kampachi or salty rockfish
- Don't miss the spicy roasted prawns and house-made almond butter cups
- Order a natural wine poured via traditional Spanish porrón for a fun group experience
- Dine outside on the patio for the best warm-weather lunch ambiance
- Expect smaller, tapas-style portions that can add up quickly in price
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