Bar Chloe — Restaurant in Santa Monica

I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I felt compelled to share what happened at this establishment. I came here to celebrate my birthday with a few close friends, including one who had been told that we were not allowed because I brought my dog. She got back to him, named Tommy, that it was a service dog. Instead of receiving a welcoming or respectful response, we were met with hostility and judgment. He questioned what the dog was for and she asked back if he was legally allowed to ask that question. He responded that he was and she responded to ask me directly since it is concerning me personally

The owner took issue with what he called my friend’s “sass”—which in reality was a simple, polite question about accessibility and accommodation for my service animal. Based on that alone, he refused to serve us. On my birthday.

Not only was this shocking and hurtful, it was also discriminatory. Denying service because someone asks about a service dog is not only inhospitable, it’s legally questionable. It felt like we were punished for advocating for basic rights.

We had hoped for a fun, celebratory night. Instead, we left feeling humiliated and disrespected. I would not recommend this place to anyone who expects basic decency—especially if you’re bringing a service animal or have friends who dare to speak...

PERFECT place to have craft cocktails! Nikolay is the best bartender I have ever seen. He's creative, fun to chat with and will make your night. Ask for him! This is a hidden Gem... I found this on Yelp when my friend was visiting from the east coast. She wanted to go to Misfits and when we got there we couldn't get in the door it was so crowded. She was bummed and I was determined to find a different place with a nice ambience that wasn't over packed or obnoxiously loud which can be hard in that part of Santa Monica (near the Promenade). I found Bar Chloe and the pictures were stunning with this beautiful chandelier but cozy big chairs and couches to lounge on. There is also seating at the bar and the other seating is first come first serve and you need to speak to the hostess but we had a great time there. We got there at 7:45 and left at 11 and when we got there it was the perfect time not over packed very low key and fairly quiet and we got great seating. It was definitely busier when we left and louder which is to be expected. Our drinks were delicious and decently priced for Santa Monica and the apps we ordered were superb. The staff is on top of their game- very attentive and really friendly! This is now my friend and my "Go To" when she visits and my favorite bar on...

A glance at my reviews will reveal that I have a Ph.D in Third Wheeling. I arrived at the Chloe with two friends, and shockingly both of them were as single as me. Conversation promised to be good. As one drink turned into another, and another, I began to notice that my friends were maybe not as single as they proclaimed. One of them began to detail the love lives of a few of our mutual friends: he is now engaged, she is now married, they are now happy. As my friend kept on describing the joyful romantic circumstances of the people we knew, my other friend lost all the will to live. Her face, usually vibrant and full of beauty, had transformed into a resigned and weary visage. It was all in her eyes. "Are you okay?", I asked her. "Everything's fine", she replied with titanic effort. Ten minutes later we were out of Bar Chloe. I said goodbye to my friends and I thought about the interaction between them throughout all that day. And then I knew. And I so deeply...