Margot
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From the decor to the mugs we sipped our coffee in, Margot was quite the eclectic, complicated experience. Even arriving was slightly confusing, with it being located in the back of an outdoor mall in Culver City called, The Platform. Signs reminiscent of an amusement park help to guide you from the parking garage to Margot, with the same effectiveness as a park map. (Who can even read those?!) One highlight: parking is free for 3 hours when you do eat at Margot. But if you have claustrophobia don’t park there. Smaller in width but multiple stories and a poor exit system causes for quite the traffic jam getting out.
The best Eggs Benedict!
After following the somewhat complicated signage to get to Margot, you do finally see the stylish yet simple sign from afar, assuring you that Margot is just up ahead. The restaurant is on the 3rd floor and shares an elevator with Soul Cycler’s so be ready for that. (Soul Cycler’s pour in and out as they are located on the second floor) The experience getting there wasn’t optimal and the pictures online seemed to overpromise a more aesthetically pleasing experience than what was really delivered. (The construction across the street didn’t help) But it is truly all worth it because THE FOOD IS INCREDIBLE.
We went for brunch and ordered the charred broccoli to start. Nothing about charred broccoli sounded like brunch to me, but after the waiter assured us it was one of the most popular dishes, I agreed to it and it was the best decision. The tzatziki and feta were incredible with the broccoli. Who know. The Eggs benedict was equally fantastic and to top it off, a very talented New Orleans style Jazz band played live on the patio, also playing through the sound system inside. They were so good, they could easily have been mistaken for a record playing over the house speakers.
We’d love to get back there for dinner or drinks as I could see the ambiance being much stronger at night and the city views a lot more enjoyable (Since the construction would be harder to see at night) Definitely worth a visit.