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1. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4326)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 19 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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2. 1212 Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(1788)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 12 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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3. Wally's Santa Monica

4.8

Exceptional(114)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 4 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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4. Pacific Catch- Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(20)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 5 times today

Pacific Catch is a seafood restaurant that offers a variety of fresh, sustainable seafood dishes with Pacific flavors. The restaurant has a modern, casual atmosphere and is located in Santa Monica, California. The menu features a variety of dishes, including ceviche, poke, sushi, tacos, burgers, bowls, and Fresh Catch plates. The beverage program includes tiki cocktails and a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. The restaurant also has a full cocktail bar, dining room, and extensive sunny patio. The airy, beachy interior offers a mix of intimate booths and group-friendly tables for any occasion. Pacific Catch is committed to serving the most sustainable fish available and being a positive force in the communities it serves.

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5. Sandpiper at Oceana

4.9

Exceptional(11)

$$$$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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6. Élephante Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1446)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 100 times today

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

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7. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1586)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Santa Monica

Booked 13 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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8. Ivy at the Shore

4.8

Exceptional(3554)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 13 times today

To our Ivy family,Starting March 21st Ivy at the Shore will be open Tuesday - Sunday until the end of summer. See you soon!

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9. Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(6028)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 21 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.

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10. Tar & Roses

4.9

Exceptional(4249)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 22 times today

Tar & Roses is a globally inspired culinary experience. Chef Andrew Kirschner has transformed his kitchen into a local and welcoming home, focused on the element of the wood fired oven to bring out the best flavor in our dishes. Coming straight from the visionary mind of our award winning chef, our menu is created with only the highest quality ingredients and fresh, local products. This attention to detail helps makes our food a perfected craft which will inspire you to be adventurous, in the most approachable and delicious way possible. When you step into Tar & Roses, you'll feel like you are coming home. Our entire staff awaits your arrival with warm smiles and thoughtful service ~ please, come share a meal with us!

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Natalie
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We tried Pacific Catch for the first (not last!) time and really enjoyed the ambience and attitude. Our party of five ordered a variety of food, from fish and chips to lobster tail, and everything was delicious. The menu lends itself to personalized tastes and a healthy approach to food.
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Pacific Catch- Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Santa Monica
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4.6
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RonniVIP
Los Angeles •81 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The Penthouse offers a very nice breakfast menu. The omelette are big, the burrito is delicious, the fruit was very fresh. The restaurant was very busy, but our server was attentive and provided everything we asked for. The hostess welcomed us warmly and we got a window table just like we requested. The Penthouse provides beautiful views of Santa Monica and, if you are lucky enough to get a window table that provides a view of the ocean, the view is spectacular.
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The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.6
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Wendy
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
Excellent service and the food was delicious. We had the whole chicken and it was truly delicious. Thank You!
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Wally's Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.8
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JimVIP
South Carolina •117 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Great service and good. Christin is a top notch server!
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1212 Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.6
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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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4.9

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