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JiRaffe

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Ji Raffe Restaurant
Giraffe Restaurant
Ji Raffe Restaurant
Giraffe Restaurant
Address
502 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90401
Phone
(310) 917-6671
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French inspired, Farmers' market fueled SoCal cuisine.

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Fueled by a passion for high quality ingredients, & fine technique, we offer market rustic California/French food with seasonally inspired cocktails in a casually chic environment. The service is relaxed yet articulate & elegant as the coastal community.

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Editorial reviews from the web (2)

"Ideal for anniversaries or impressing someone new", this "lovely" Santa Monica restaurant is "always a favorite" for Raphael Lunetta's "outstanding", "inventive" market-driven French–New American cuisine; the staff "really seems to care" too, making the "pricey" bills easier to swallow; P.S. Monday night's prix fixe is a "bargain."

JiRaffe Restaurant Review

With its generous windows and white linen-clad tables, JiRaffe has the comfortable feel of a modern-day bistro. Chef-owner Raphael Lunetta has established the restaurant as a Santa Monica dining destination without any unnecessary pretensions. A meticulous artisan, Lunetta shops at local farmers markets and picks the best he can find --- often at a price, of course. Specials incorporate the...

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I went to Jiraffe several years ago for a romantic dinner with my husband. We had prior reservations and was sat by the window. My husband order the pan roasted half rack of lamb ($34), which he enjoyed very much. I, on the other hand, ordered the angus filet of beef ($36), which was cooked to a perfect medium rare and was very flavourful. For dessert, we ordered two different creme brulees,...

Average Rating
100

Bravo Chef Rafael, we shall miss Jiraffe but look forward to your next adventure!

The best I ever had!

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100

For many years I wanted to go to this place but didn't, cause it was "too expensive for my blood" now on dine LA restaurant week I had to go, I'm beyond words, the best service and best meal I EVER had!!! This is not from this world... it's heaven on a plate! I can say that I would come back again and again but the waitress gave me the bad news, after 19 years they'll "call it quits" after...

Cheers to 18 Years “JiRaffe”!

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80

Looking forward to chef Raphael Lunetta's next adventure...good luck!

Every aspect was done very well

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80

Shame this one is closing but looking forward to trying out the new place.

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Jiraffe Restaurant can be found at Santa Monica Blvd 502. The following is offered: Restaurants: Californian. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Santa Monica there are 8 other Restaurants: Californian. An overview can be found here.

Fueled by a passion for high quality ingredients, fine technique and the seaside lifestyle, JiRaffe offers market directed rustic California/French food with seasonally inspired classic cocktails in a casually chic environment. The service is relaxed yet articulate and as elegant as the coastal community of Santa Monica. Chef/Owner Raphael Lunetta directs the kitchen nightly. He is a true...

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