The Misfit (restaurant)

The Misfit is a bar and restaurant in Santa Monica, California.[1]

The Misfit
The restaurant's exterior, 2022
Restaurant information
Food type
Street address225 Santa Monica Boulevard
CitySanta Monica
StateCalifornia
Postal/ZIP Code90401
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.0154°N 118.4967°W / 34.0154; -118.4967
Websitethemisfitbar.com

Description

The Misfit is a bar and restaurant in Santa Monica's Clock Tower Building.[2] Focused on American (or New American)[3] cuisine, the menu has included avocado toast with burrata, tomato, and sourdough,[4][5] lobster rolls, and macaroni and cheese.[6] The happy hour menu has food and drink options. The Jumping Jack Flash is made with ginger, mint, and Buffalo Trace.[7] The Misfit has a patio.[8] Lonely Planet says, "This darkly lit emporium of food, drink and fun is notable for the decent menu and phenomenal cocktails made from craftsman spirits. Set in a historic building decked out with a retro interior, it's busy from brunch to last call."[9]

History

LGO Hospitality opened The Misfit in a space which previously housed Anisette.[10] Chef and LGO founder Bob Lynn developed the opening menu,[11] which included breakfast, lunch and dinner.[12] Bruce Kalman was hired as the opening chef.[13] The restaurant began hiring additional staff in March 2011,[14] and opened on April 28.[6][15][16] Lynn has considered opening a second location in Mahnattan's West Village.[17]

In 2011, The Misfit offered fathers select beers for 10 cents on Father's Day.[18] Bob Lynn's son Jordan Lynn became executive chef in December 2011.[19] In 2012, the restaurant hosted a seven-course tasting menu with drinks and a champagne toast for New Year's Eve.[20] The Misfit offered outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic.[21]

Reception
The restaurant's interior

Annie Fitzsimmons recommended the restaurant "for gourmet comfort food and signature cocktails" in National Geographic's 2013 overview of "The Best of Santa Monica".[22] Matthew King included The Misfit in Eater LA's 2014 list of "19 Places to Enjoy Happy Hour Right Now in Los Angeles", writing: "One of the most reliable happy hour scenes in Santa Monica, which means discounted drinks, sangria, cocktails, mimosas, beer and wine, everyday from 12 to 7 p.m., which is perfect for tourists, beach bums, and folks who don't have to hit the office at normal hours."[23] The business was included in Time Out Los Angeles' 2014 list of "the best happy hour deals in Santa Monica."[24]

See also

References
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  2. "The Misfit Opens at Santa Monica Clock Tower". Santa Monica Mirror. 2011-05-22. Archived from the original on 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  3. Koch, Jared (2012-11-27). Clean Plates Los Angeles 2013: A Guide to the Healthiest, Tastiest, and Most Sustainable Restaurants for Vegetarians and Carnivores. Craving Wellness. ISBN 978-0-9859221-2-2. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  4. Vasconcellos, Keyla (2015-05-14). "13 Instagram-Worthy Avocado Toasts to Try Right Now in Los Angeles". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  5. Vasconcellos, Keyla (2017-07-21). "17 avocado toasts worth eating and Instagramming in Los Angeles". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  6. Odell, Kat (2011-04-28). "The Misfit's Dark Anisette-esque Interior, Now Open". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2016-01-28. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  7. "The Misfit Restaurant + Bar". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  8. Odell, Kat (2011-04-21). "The Misfit Preps Outdoor Patio Furniture". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  9. "Misfit | Los Angeles, USA | Nightlife". Lonely Planet. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  10. Odell, Kat (2011-01-06). "Anisette in Santa Monica to Reopen as The Misfit". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2021-09-27. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  11. Odell, Kat (2011-01-11). "Bob Lynn's Inspiration Behind The Misfit's Menu". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2021-09-16. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  12. Odell, Kat (2011-02-02). "The Misfit Moves Closer to Opening, Posts Signage". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2021-09-27. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  13. Odell, Kat (2011-01-31). "The Misfit's Chef, Rolling Stone Hiring Mixologists, MORE!". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2021-09-27. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  14. Odell, Kat (2011-03-29). "Looking for a Job? The Misfit Starts Hiring Tomorrow". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  15. Odell, Kat (2011-04-14). "LGO's The Misfit Opens April 28 in Santa Monica". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  16. Odell, Kat (2011-04-25). "BLD's Pop-Up Taqueria, Inside The Misfit, MoKo Hits Tom". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  17. Odell, Kat (2011-05-17). "Bob Lynn on The Misfit". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  18. Odell, Kat (2011-06-14). "Laurent Quenioux Burgers at Vertical, Lobster Rolls at The Spare Room, More!". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  19. Odell, Kat (2011-12-16). "Chef Shuffle". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  20. Kang, Matthew (2012-12-26). "The Complete Guide to New Year's Eve in Los Angeles". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  21. Furukawa, Ross (2020-09-23). "Local Santa Monica Restaurants with outdoor dining". Santa Monica Daily Press. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  22. "The Best of Santa Monica". National Geographic Travel. 2013-02-21. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  23. Kang, Matthew (2014-02-20). "19 Places to Enjoy Happy Hour Right Now in Los Angeles". Eater LA. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  24. "The best happy hour deals in Santa Monica". Time Out Los Angeles. Archived from the original on 2019-01-16. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
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