Objective

Chelsea is a New American #restaurant located in Santa Monica, CA that blends locally sourced ingredients with international culinary influences from India, East Africa, and West London. The establishment serves a menu that incorporates global flavors inspired by the owners' family history across three continents. According to The Observer, it is recognized as one of the city's premier dining locations. It features a swank dining room where creative and classic cocktails are served alongside a curated selection of wines.

Subjective

I first visited Chelsea in January 2026 with a large group and, by way of sharing, was able to try a large swath of the items on the menu. Everything I had was absolutely superb, from the drinks to the appetizers to the entrees and the desserts—the squash blossoms and fried tikka masala were two of my favorites. Next time I'm getting the duck.

Contexts

• #restaurant