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Samantha Srinivasan
Chief Concierge: Viceroy Santa Monica

Chef Concierge Samantha Srinivasan joined the Viceroy in September 2002, two months after the hotel opened.



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Best Restaurant
Grace Restaurant.

This modern American restaurant is quaint, intimate, and elegant, but unpretentious and very reasonably priced. Every Sunday is "Burger Night," and on Wednesdays, the pastry chef creates gourmet doughnuts and pairs them with fresh fruit or ice cream.

Best Romantic Restaurant
Geoffrey's Malibu.

Request a table by the railing at this cliffside restaurant and watch the sunset.

Best Wine
Primitivo Wine Bistro.

This rustic restaurant specializes in wines and tapas from around the world and hosts tasting events.

Best Bar for a Business Drink
Spago.

Getting a lunch table here is one of the most impossible feats you can do. But this flagship restaurant of Wolfgang Puck's is well worth the effort.

Best Steak
The Lodge Steakhouse.

This restaurant boasts brick walls with roaring fireplaces and soft leather banquettes. I had one of the best meals there.

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