Augie's On Main - Chicken Restaurant Santa Monica, CA — Restaurant in Santa Monica

I love Augie's. The food is delicious. Everything I’ve eaten was tasty and cooked to perfection. we are so lucky to have a reasonably priced Josiah Citron location on Main Street. The passion he brings to his acclaimed restaurants, including Malisse, is evident in every bite. I have had the dirty chicken, the combo plate, the chicken sandwich, the incredible mushrooms, the lemon potatoes, the corn ribs, and a couple other items. I’ve heard really good things about the burger too. Of course, I wish it had an indoor seating area too, but the outdoor patio is pleasant enough, and they have heaters as needed. But for me, it’s really about the exceptional food and reasonable pricing and decent portion sizes. I know it’s unusual to have a side of sautéed mushrooms, but try them Sometime! OMG. Augie's is one of my regular go-to gems of...

Soooo many things wrong with this place. Where do I begin. First of all, the woman taking my order was real friendly and pains me I have to give one star for service. But let’s focus on food first. Ordered the roasted chicken sandwich… the chicken was real bland and I found 2 tendon pieces. Inedible. Inspect your food! The baguette was stale and to make matters worse half burnt.

Now service. I just asked more or less how long it would take and she was quick to say not more than 10 minutes. Sadly it was close to 30 and I could see frustrated patrons while I waited. Should have noticed but it wasn’t even that busy….

Worst of all, I could see them all rushing in the kitchen not using gloves! I question myself now for eating it…

This chef is supposed...

I have attempted to eat here twice. No luck.

This new "no modifications" entitlement that restaurants think is OK is just beyond affronting.

I asked for no bread, they said, we cannot do that. I said OK, I'll take off the bread, but I want nothing on the sandwich. They said no. I was astounded, tried another time. That didn't work either.

The employee there, who was very nice, said, "the owner is a Michelin starred chef and considers his food a work of art". I said, I came to eat good food, not art and this is not a museum or art gallery".

This place, I though, was a restaurant, supposedly in the hospitality business, but they are apparently have a strange sense of entitlement.

No chance I'll be back...