09/17/2025
It’s with both sadness and gratitude that we share Birdie G’s will close at the end of this year.
When we opened in 2019, Birdie G’s was meant to be a personal love letter from and our RC Family — named after his daughter Birdie and grandmother Gladys. From the start, we were met with so much love, acclaim, and incredible regulars. But only 8 months in, the pandemic hit, and the years that followed brought staffing shortages, strikes, fires, and a steep decline in tourism that made it harder and harder to keep our doors open.
On top of those challenges, we faced ongoing obstacles from the City of Santa Monica. Guests were never allowed to use the Bergamot parking lot — even when it sat empty after hours — and long-promised projects like a hotel, parking structure, and train access were abandoned. Instead of support and vision for independent restaurants, we encountered barriers that made survival even more difficult.
We’ll be closing after service on December 31st, but until then, we’d love to celebrate with you over a few more great meals. In December, we’ll also host one final 8 Nights dinner series with chef friends from across the country to give Birdie G’s the send-off it deserves.
To everyone who has supported us these past 6+ years: thank you for being part of our story. ❤️
With gratitude,
Jeremy, Josh, Zoe, Colby & the RC Family
