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DEST INAT IONS /
The Cloverfield
California restaurant honors its historic aviation past
BY ALICIA HERRON
N E S T L ED ACR O S S T H E street from Santa
Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) and next to
the Museum of Flying is The Cloverfield. The
modern American restaurant with farm to table
vibes has an extensive patio outfitted with
umbrellas, heaters, and trailing houseplants,
and a bright interior for those who prefer the
indoors. Located slightly below the field elevation,
a southwest-facing seat outside will still
grant visitors a partial view of arriving and
departing aircraft.
While The Cloverfield's flying ties aren't as
obvious as the former restaurant (The Spitfire
Grill), Southern California aviation historians
will immediately see the connection. Before
SMO was called Santa Monica Airport, it was
Clover Field, named for World War I aviator
(and Los Angeles local)
Greayer " Grubby " Clover.
In addition to its name,
the restaurant also highlights
its aviation ties with
a series of posters sharing
" The Extraordinary
History of The Cloverfield, "
with such moments as the
first flight around the world, to famous aviators who have flown in and the field's
involvement in the Second World War.
The restaurant offers lunch, dinner, and a social hour on weekdays, plus brunch
on the weekends (it's closed Monday and Tuesday). For a special experience, fly
in for an afternoon meal, and plan to fly out around sunset. The lights of the Santa
Monica Pier will be illuminated, and the departure from Runway 21 will take you
right over the shore. Climb up to your cruising altitude as the light changes over
the Pacific, the city lights blink on, and the red and white lined highways wait at a
standstill below you. On a clear day, you'll be able to see from Point Dume to the San
Gabriel Mountains and beyond.
Not in the mood to fly or interested in trying a beverage? The Cloverfield has a
parking lot and offers a smart collection of craft cocktails (including their take on the
aviation cocktail, made with Aviation American Gin), local beer, and wine. Whether
you fly in or drive (or walk, bike, hitch hike) check out SMO's elevated airport viewing
area before you leave and take a peek at the posters even if you sit outside.
Beyond the aviation ties the food itself is delicious, making The Cloverfield more
than just a typical airport restaurant, and worthy of a visit on your next trip to Santa
Monica. alicia.herron@aopa.org
thecloverfield.net
AOPA PILOT / May 2022
45
CHRIS ROSE

http://www.thecloverfield.net

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