Restaurants near Palisades Park

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1. Sandpiper at Oceana

4.7

Exceptional(12)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Explore Sandpiper Restaurant at Hotel Oceana, serving up creatively composed, chef-driven cuisine. Even the most refined palettes will find complete epicurean satisfaction in a selection of locally sourced artisanal offerings, made to enjoy in quintessentially Santa Monica restaurant settings.Oceana’s intimate, exclusive culinary experiences celebrate Southern California’s bounty through sophisticated, imaginative cuisine by pairing locally sourced produce and artisanal purveyors from Santa Monica Farmers Market with an exquisite ambiance. Oceana’s Executive Chef, Alex Fregoso, marries hyper-local flavors with exquisite craftsmanship for a refined farm-to-table experience like no other. The elegant, airy interior and exterior settings meld with the nearby beach for a setting as iconic as the menu.

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2. Élephante Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(1525)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 233 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

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3. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1602)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Santa Monica

Booked 39 times today

Calabra at Santa Monica Proper Hotel (One MICHELIN Key 2024) is located on the hotel's rooftop. The elevated garden terrace provides an inspiring atmosphere, with the ocean as a backdrop. Whether from the pool sundeck or circular bar, the views are best enjoyed with dinner, boutique wines, seasonal cocktails, and small-batch spirits. Serving Mediterranean & Californian cuisine with a view. Seating arrangements for all reservations at Calabra may include outdoor dining, bar area, as well as our indoor/ outdoor covered lounge space. Be sure to dress warmly.**Dinner reservations are for dining only. Drinks will be accommodated upon first come first serve at the bar area. Private Couch Alcoves are available with a rental and minimum spend**

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4. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4331)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 11 times today

Discover one of the best places to eat in Santa Monica! The Penthouse offers guests a dramatic 18th-floor rooftop dining experience, complete with panoramic ocean views, beach cabanas, and open sky enclaves. Sip signature craft cocktails or indulge in contemporary Mediterranean inspired California cuisine. The Penthouse provides a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience and is among the best places to eat in Santa Monica.

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5. Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(6046)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 57 times today

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

6. 1212 Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1798)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 21 times today

1212 Santa Monica is a unique New American Cuisine restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica on the Third Street Promenade. Our menu highlights the palette and diversity of the SoCal landscape. Complimenting the food, our beverage program includes select wines and creative cocktails to enhance your dining experience.Join us for All Night Happy Hour starting daily at 5pm & Bottomless Brunch every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with bottomless mimosas for only $28. On specific Saturdays & Sunday brunches we charge a $10 Entertainment Fee for those enjoying drag shows in our Main Dining Area.Enjoy the beautiful beach weather on the patio, or indoors in our massive dining room. Plan a private event or meeting on our Balcony, Private Dining Room or Patio.

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7. Wally's Santa Monica

4.8

Exceptional(124)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 21 times today

Experience Santa Monica’s favorite location for fine food and wine. Wally’s Santa Monica is a hybrid concept that encapsulates the finest food, beverages, and gourmet foods to provide a one-stop shop for everything delicious. From chill afternoon apps and cocktails, to decadent caviar service—whether you’re in a tuxedo, or just coming from the office—our vibe is ideal for any occasion that calls for enjoying great food and drinks. You can explore our peerless selection of rare spirits, extraordinary seasonal menu, over 100 wines available by-the-glass, and shop the gourmet counter for specialty meats, cheeses, and artisanal chocolates.

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8. North Italia - Santa Monica

4.3

Awesome(1512)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 19 times today

Everyone has a favorite dish at North. Every day, our Chefs start from scratch to create handmade pizza and pasta using only the best ingredients to craft inspired dishes from the garden, farm, and sea. North defines the standards for handcrafted Italian. Our menu offers a great selection of antipasti (daily soup, charcuterie, bruschetta), salads full of seasonal ingredients, and a main entrée menu driven by both traditional Italian cuisine and lighter fresh fish dishes. North is a great neighborhood spot for family and friends to meet and share a handcrafted experience. From the food to the service, at North every detail matters. Due to recent current events, we will be only open for to go sales only at this point in time. Thank you for your understanding

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9. The Courtyard Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(135)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 32 times today

The Courtyard Kitchen is located in a historic landmark building on Montana Ave, Santa Monica. We are a full service bar and restaurant with 4 different dining spaces ranging from old world charm to contemporary upscale dining. We pride ourselves in our Neapolitan style pizza, vacation inspired Mediterranean cuisine and favourite American Brunch classics.

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10. Palma at Santa Monica Proper

4.6

Exceptional(286)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 23 times today

Palma at Santa Monica Proper (One MICHELIN Key 2024) is located at the hotel's ground floor. An intimate, inspiring space lined with windows and original art, serving seasonally inspired Italian cuisine. Settle into one of the carved-out niches, or around the monolithic bar with a mural by local artist Ben Medansky, to enjoy a meal accompanied by small-batch spirit or expertly crafted cocktail.

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Los Angeles •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
I do hate how close the tables are together. We can hear everyone’s conversation so we asked to be moved and they moved us. But also good food and service.
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.6
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New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service and wonderful food. Place looks beautiful too.
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4.6
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Serineh
Los Angeles •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We were there during lunch time, the food was delicious. The service and ambiance was also so great. Would definitely be back.
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Calabra at Santa Monica ProperPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Santa Monica
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4.8
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5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lovely service per usual. Thank you Gjelina !!! Will be back.
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7
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Penny
Orange County •32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Aug 2024
Beautiful restaurant with delicious food that was presented well. Quiet place with ocean view and excellent service. Definitely recommend this restaurant and hotel.
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Sandpiper at OceanaPrice: Very Expensive• American• Santa Monica
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4.7

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