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Cobi'sA-

2104 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 · Southeast Asian restaurant, Indonesian restaurant, Thai restaurant · Ocean Park

Vibrant Southeast Asian fusion with standout curries and short rib in a whimsical garden setting, but service pacing and portion consistency can frustrate; best when you lean into shared plates and secure a reservation.

The verdict

Cobi's delivers exceptional food quality with bold, layered Southeast Asian flavors and a charming garden setting that creates genuine appeal for date nights and celebrations. However, inconsistent execution on portions and takeout combined with uneven service pacing—water delays, rapid appetizer timing, course spacing issues—prevents the higher reliability expected of grade A establishments. The restaurant excels in creativity and ambiance but falls short of the operational polish needed for top-tier standing.

One caveat: Service inconsistencies: delayed waters, uneven pacing during peak hours

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Opening Hours

Monday17:00–22:00 Tuesday17:00–22:00 Wednesday17:00–22:00 Thursday17:00–23:00 Friday17:00–23:00 Saturday10:30–14:30, 17:00–23:00 Sunday10:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00
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