Hump   

The setting next to the SM airport was beautiful and romantic. BUT, the prices and quality of the food were HORRIBLE. I've dined in Tokyo, Osaka, New York, San Fran and L.A.... the Hump's prices are similar to those in Japan (appetizers only $100). But, Santa Monica is NOT downtown Tokyo, and the food in The Hump did not fair well, even for L.A. standards. (sashimi was fair, but portions were insignificant; cooked dishes were either greasy or overly seasoned...too much salt... Yuck!...some dishes were ruined. Who was cooking this!?) I felt horribly scammed and cheated by the whole experience. Worse, WE WERE STILL HUNGRY! In fact, our party left The Hump and went straight to Josie's on Pico to wash out the bad experience. My opinion is that The Hump is THE WORST, MOST OVERPRICED restaurant not only in Santa Monica, but in All of So Cal. DO NOT go to The Hump... IT'S A TOURIST TRAP.

This place got my newbie husband on the sushi bandwagon and for that I am eternally grateful. Great location and interesting decor. Worth a visit.

This place is good. Scary good. I ordered things there that I would NEVER order anywhere else. The Sweet Shrimp is one of the best dishes I have ever had-and they kill it in front of you.Spanish Mackeral was great too. Hump also has the best sake I've ever had. The best thing to do is just get the tasting menu. Most of the really good stuff isn't on the regular menu anyway. The only reason I gave it four stars is because after going there, I needed to sell a body part to pay the bill. Bring the big wallet if you go.

I refused to eat sushi until i ate there... it all changed