Sweet Maple

Sweet Maple in Santa Monica was such a pleasant experience from the moment we walked in. The area itself already has a nice energy, but the restaurant adds to it with a bright, cheerful ambiance that just makes you feel comfortable right away. The space feels light, welcoming, and lively without being overwhelming. The food was excellent. Everything looked beautiful when it came out, but it also tasted just as good as it looked. You can tell there is real attention to detail in the presentation and the flavors. The portions were generous and the ingredients tasted fresh. It is the kind of place where you pause for a second before eating because the plate actually looks that good. The service was also great. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed happy t

Came in on 2/14/26 and had to join the walk up list because (understandable given it was Valentine’s Day) the wait wasn’t even too bad. Had to wait about 15 min just to get seated. The hostess were very accommodating such as offering to sit at the bar area. After we got out table the service from our waitress was great given it was a full house. They do well under pressure! We ordered a michelada (9/10), maple espresso martini (10/10), Mexicali burger (9/10), short ribs pot (8/10) and I wish it came with another egg lol Original millionaires bacon (10/10) and star of the show!! We would come back again. They also validate the public parking nearby.

Honestly, the food was actually great. We enjoyed it. The service on the other hand, was not. The server took a while to acknowledge us and then when she did it was a “what do you want” attitude and was not attentive at all, not once did she check on us, other than when we had to get her attention for syrup. Hopefully next time will be better.

I really wanted to try a Tornado Omelet after seeing it on YouTube, but I couldn't find a place that served it. I was so happy to finally discover this restaurant! The omelet itself wasn't as soft as I’d imagined, but the rice, sauce, and galbi (short ribs) paired so well together that it was delicious.The egg soufflé was amazing—it felt like eating a super soft egg bread, which I loved. I had it with some potatoes, and the scone that came with it felt like dessert. It wasn't too sweet and was really soft.The seating was a bit cramped, making it a bit uncomfortable to move around.

I saw it had a long line the last time I passed by, so I decided to book a seat. The Shin Rayman is so good — Asian-style, and the omelette is so pretty. Great atmosphere here, and I love the brunch vibe. quick note: they do validate for parking! i parked on the street and and paid already. Walked in to the store and figured they do validate.