Cassia

The vibe is wonderful: expansive and vibrant without being too formal , it's the kind of place you can drop in for a cocktail and raw seafood at the bar , or a long sit-down dinner with friends. Read more

The latest batch of James Beard semifinalists have arrived, and Cassia made the list for Best New Restaurant . Even if you can't get a reservation , grab a seat at the bar for a drink and dessert . Read more

Freshly shucked oysters , seafood platter and inventive appetizers . Entrees, noodles and rice not memorable. Key lime mousse , coffee pudding and sorbets . Skip peanut butter beer float .

Hey, are you an adult and want to pretend like you're on a tropical vacation while eating fancy Vietnamese food ? Great! You can order a fancy piña colada here made with homemade coconut liqueur !

Cassia serves chilled-seafood towers brimming with items like oysters , snow-crab claws, raw scallops paired with peas and ham , and giant prawns marinated in chile, garlic , and Vietnamese hot sauce . Read more

The menu is large and built for sharing, so come with a group. Vibe is meh, but food is top notch. Highlights include the Thai basil margarita , oysters , chickpea curry , fried cauliflower , and laksa .

Hot restaurant . Hot food ! Try the rice with charcuterie . The sea bass . And don't skip appetizers ...

Service: very goodPrice: ReasonableKids: NO kidsFood: good (try the "Cereal Scallops " and "Laksa " delicious. Cocktails : Very good. Mezcal El SilencioParking: Valet ParkingReservations: Yes

Best to worst: chickpea curry (!), pork tail, long beans , yams , sea bass , beef rendang , fried rice . Pretentious service but delicious food! Recognizable flavors with a twist. Worth it.

the sesame noodles (opt for spicy and add crab , of course), black cod , and kaya toast...always! the escargot curry and naan if you're feeling like a fatty bon vivant.

Chickpea curry , spicy wontons , and sea bass was amazing, the dan dan noodles were bad thought it tasted super gummy and chewy and sweet, really couldn’t have more than one bite so don’t get that

Loved their green papaya salad (the spiced walnuts give it a kick!) and clay oven bread with chickpea curry ! Can't wait to go back again and enjoy their patio

Food here is so amazing - loved everything we got, cold sesame noodles , cucumber salad , the steak , chicken , and dumplings

It’s all good. Go with a group and try everything. We really liked the chickpea curry , beef rendang , laksa , and the whole grilled sea bass .

Wok-tossed Yard Beans & Avocado and Grilled Seabass should not be missed. We also really liked the ambiance, a must go place in SaMo????.

Cocktail Suggestion: Exotic mezcal cocktail "Sunny Place"#MezcalElSilencioTequilaChina chinaSambal BittersKafir lime leaf tincture

Small seafood platter will feed more than 2 for $59. Chickpea curry with fresh naan . Skip laksa .

Chilled shrimp , laksa , koh loh mee are my favorites. Nostalgic Singapore food with the Kaya toast .

Charcuterie Platter, Kaya Toast , Whole Grilled Sea Bass , Charcuterie Fried Rice , Chopped Escargot , Spicy Lamb is spicy .

Delicious cocktails . Ask to be seated at the back bar for the best view of the wood-burning grill.

Best kaya toast , prawns are ???? , and ???? fig ice cream

Good cocktails and get the chickpea curry ! The naan was yum

Get the Escargot and the Lobster (don’t forget to have some jasmine rice with the lobster to mix with the sauces)

The escargot and naan is a must order. Lovely outdoor seating . Also meat plate is tasty and inventive.

Bring friends to share dishes like the majestic pot au feu that ripples with pho spices; lamb breast tingling from Sichuan peppercorn , cumin , and sambal ; and laksa & the Malaysian seafood noodle soup Read more

Great cocktail menu and happy hour makes those pricy drinks well worth it. Hefty pours too.

We ordered around 12 plates and there wasn't a single dish that was subpar. Truly wonderful flavours and spice levels in everything.

The Laksa is delicious and really authentic . If you like Gin , go for the Banana Mule :-)

Pigs tail and chickpea curry were highlights but overall great balance of flavors and spice.

The jellyfish salad and kaya bread were awesome - everything else was also fabulous

Everything is good here. Period. End of subject. Full stop

Amazing new spot must come check it out this pic is of the black cod

Pig tail and kaya toast are both really good. Asian inspired american restaurant

The hanger steak was really good.

Whole grilled sea bass is delicious!

Nice space... Asian influenced food with great flavor.

grilled bread with chickpea curry & pork belly vermicelli

Kaya toast , sea bass , papaya salad , lamb .

Great Asian place... Everything was delicious

White pepper crab and charcuterie fried rice are amazing

Amazing food! Favorite spot in Santa Monica!

Wontons and charcuterie rice !! Plus oysters !

The bar next door is a great place to wait - you may not want to leave

Get the kaya toast !

Escargot and mushroom appetizer thingy was tasty

Save room for dessert

If you want Asian food , no need to go here. This is at best American with some spices. And I got my entree in minutes - clear indication this was not made fresh. The decor is nice though.

Don’t forget to check out the whiskey list!

Whole grilled Sea Bass . Enough said.

10/10 all the things.