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The Misfit Bar & Restaurant

Santa Monica · American

225 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90401Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★2,913 reviews

People say this restaurant offers delicious food, including a popular fried chicken sandwich and various gluten-free options, alongside expertly crafted cocktails. They also highlight the lively, welcoming atmosphere and the attentive, friendly staff. Guests mention the excellent happy hour deals on drinks and appetizers.

A downtown Louisville side-street find with a speakeasy/jazzy vibe.

The Misfit Bar & Restaurant is a $$ American restaurant in Santa Monica, Santa Monica. It has logged 1,736 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

themisfitbar.com

The experience

Creative comfort food, health-conscious fare, and handcrafted cocktails star at this hip gastropub.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

The Misfit Bar & Restaurant is an American spot with a $ price level and 1,736 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Sundays and Saturdays leading the traffic. Google users put it at 4.6 from 88 reviews, and one reviewer described it as a “great little find” in downtown Louisville.

The clearest review signals point to the atmosphere: cool decor, a speakeasy/jazzy vibe, and a downstairs venue with live music in the evening. The food read is casual American comfort—burgers, tots, and sandwiches—with one reviewer calling out a pretzel-bun burger and well-seasoned tater tots.

There is a note of inconsistency in the data, too: one 4-star review flagged an order mix-up and dry pulled chicken BBQ sandwich, while still praising the staff as incredibly nice and the atmosphere as very cool. Translation: the strongest supported signals are the room, the weekend check-in activity, and the praised burger-and-tots order.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Neighborhood story

A reviewer places The Misfit on a side street in downtown Louisville, which matches its tucked-away, speakeasy-style appeal.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird shows 1,736 all-time on-chain check-ins.
  • Sunday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google rating: 4.6 from 88 reviews.
  • One reviewer called it a downtown Louisville side-street find.
  • Reviews point to speakeasy/jazzy decor and live music downstairs.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

The Misfit has logged 1,736 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends—especially Sunday and Saturday—driving the most activity.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Full menu

brunch

  • Breakfast Potatoes

    house hot sauce made here

  • Market Omlette

    local seasonal market veggies

  • French Toast

    brioche. maple syrup. egg custard. market berry compote

  • Smoke Salmon

    sourdough. burrata. cucumber. capers. egg

  • Misfit Crab Melt

    sourdough. cheddar. fresno chile. fried egg

  • Huevos Rancheros

    housemade tortilla. over easy egg. oaxaca cheese. guacamole. lettuce

  • Chilaquiles

    roasted jidori chicken. tortilla. oaxacan cheese. salsa verde. fried egg

  • The Full American

    two eggs. bacon. breakfast potato. sourdough toast

  • Avocado Toast

    burrata. cherry tomato. grape. herbs. bub & grandma's toast

appetizers

  • Gilberto's Guacamole

    avocado. serrano chili. blue corn chip

  • Hummus

    tahini. zata'ar. flatbread

sides

  • Cumin Roasted Carrots

    oven roasted. sweet pepper

seed menu intel/ updated 11d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity17
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Flynet check ins

1,736

Neighborhood

Santa Monica

Last 30 days

17 check ins

−15% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 29Oct 28

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Wednesdaytoday
12a12p11p

Inside The Misfit Bar & Restaurant

The experience

Creative comfort food, health-conscious fare, and handcrafted cocktails star at this hip gastropub.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.5

2,913 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Guide

Inside The Misfit Bar & Restaurant

The experience

Creative comfort food, health-conscious fare, and handcrafted cocktails star at this hip gastropub.

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Why go

The Misfit Bar & Restaurant is an American spot with a $ price level and 1,736 Blackbird on-chain check-ins, with Sundays and Saturdays leading the traffic. Google users put it at 4.6 from 88 reviews, and one reviewer described it as a “great little find” in downtown Louisville.

The clearest review signals point to the atmosphere: cool decor, a speakeasy/jazzy vibe, and a downstairs venue with live music in the evening. The food read is casual American comfort—burgers, tots, and sandwiches—with one reviewer calling out a pretzel-bun burger and well-seasoned tater tots.

There is a note of inconsistency in the data, too: one 4-star review flagged an order mix-up and dry pulled chicken BBQ sandwich, while still praising the staff as incredibly nice and the atmosphere as very cool. Translation: the strongest supported signals are the room, the weekend check-in activity, and the praised burger-and-tots order.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Review signal

4.5

2,913 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Full menu

brunch

  • Breakfast Potatoes

    house hot sauce made here

  • Market Omlette

    local seasonal market veggies

  • French Toast

    brioche. maple syrup. egg custard. market berry compote

  • Smoke Salmon

    sourdough. burrata. cucumber. capers. egg

  • Misfit Crab Melt

    sourdough. cheddar. fresno chile. fried egg

  • Huevos Rancheros

    housemade tortilla. over easy egg. oaxaca cheese. guacamole. lettuce

  • Chilaquiles

    roasted jidori chicken. tortilla. oaxacan cheese. salsa verde. fried egg

  • The Full American

    two eggs. bacon. breakfast potato. sourdough toast

  • Avocado Toast

    burrata. cherry tomato. grape. herbs. bub & grandma's toast

appetizers

  • Gilberto's Guacamole

    avocado. serrano chili. blue corn chip

  • Hummus

    tahini. zata'ar. flatbread

sides

  • Cumin Roasted Carrots

    oven roasted. sweet pepper

seed menu intel/ updated 11d ago

Neighborhood story

A reviewer places The Misfit on a side street in downtown Louisville, which matches its tucked-away, speakeasy-style appeal.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird shows 1,736 all-time on-chain check-ins.
  • Sunday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google rating: 4.6 from 88 reviews.
  • One reviewer called it a downtown Louisville side-street find.
  • Reviews point to speakeasy/jazzy decor and live music downstairs.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

The Misfit has logged 1,736 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends—especially Sunday and Saturday—driving the most activity.

editorial/ updated 11d ago
NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from The Misfit Bar & Restaurant.

  • Monica Cafe

    Santa Monica

    4MIN WALK
  • XUNTOS

    Santa Monica

    4MIN WALK
  • Tar & Roses

    Santa Monica

    5MIN WALK
  • Shirubē

    Santa Monica

    6MIN WALK

FAQ

How popular is The Misfit Bar & Restaurant?

The Misfit Bar & Restaurant has logged 1,736 check ins on Blackbird.

When is The Misfit Bar & Restaurant busiest?

The Misfit Bar & Restaurant is busiest on Thursday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does The Misfit Bar & Restaurant serve?

The Misfit Bar & Restaurant serves American cuisine.

How expensive is The Misfit Bar & Restaurant?

The Misfit Bar & Restaurant is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at The Misfit Bar & Restaurant?

Download the Blackbird app, visit The Misfit Bar & Restaurant in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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