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Élephante Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Élephante Santa Monica

4.6
4.6
1541 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 282 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Great for scenic views
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–01:00 Sun 09:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.elephantela.com/private-events/
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Cross Street
    We are located on 2nd street, between Santa Monica and Arizona
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,541 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked

  • Westside

    Hot spot

  • Westside

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Élephante Santa Monica offers "fantastic food and ambiance," with dishes like the whipped eggplant and vodka pasta being standout favorites. The restaurant is praised for its vibrant atmosphere and stunning ocean views. While some reviews mention "great service," others highlight inconsistent experiences. Overall, it's a "must-visit" for its "delicious food" and "beautiful views."
1,541 Reviews
  1. Daisy VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    It was way too cold to enjoy our lunch. They dont have heat lamps and we wanted to get out of there asap

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  2. Kerry VIP

    Los Angeles25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it but tables way to close together and service friendly but slow.

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    First they stuck me and my elderly handicapped mother at a table with a couch in the loud crowded bar when I specifically requested a table with a view by the water side. We were then moved after 15 minutes after I asked. Then we finally sat at our table where we were rudely greeted by one of the hostesses with a 1 1/2 hour time limit to eat our dinner when it wasn’t even that packed. So these 2 things started our meal off horribly followed by management coming to our table to let us know that “well, the time limit is understood!” Um no, you telling us how much time we have to eat our meal isn’t “understood” when we dine out. Anyways, our server herself was great… I remember the food being better another time I went. The music was very loud for a Sunday afternoon… so loud the table next to us got up and left. We were literally shouting across the table to each other. The best thing about our meal was each other and the sunset. I was extremely disappointed especially after talking this place us to my family who I took there. The food was standard, I had better pasta the time I went before. Oh well… can’t win them all.

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  4. JessicaS

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very loud but fantastic food Kitchen made mistake but they generously comped us

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe. Great food. A bit over priced but that’s to be expected on the Westside. 5/5

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  6. JohnnyG

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Great food. Great drinks. Great ambiance. The slushie drinks were bomb af!!

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  7. Brianna

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    That whipped eggplant is everything. Calamari was a little salty but the branzino made up for it. We had the sweetest waiters who gave very good suggestions on drinks. 10/10

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Hosts at the front entrance are so rude everytime I come here.

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  9. Claudia

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Our service was excellent. The view is amazing.

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  10. Shruti

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was wonderful! We had a great date and the food was delicious. I could tell it was a bit loud inside, but we were seated, as requested, by the railing - beautiful view, not too loud for us, sunny. All around - great experience.

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Élephante Santa Monica is rated 4.6 stars by 1541 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 282 times today
Google Map for Élephante Santa Monica

1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located on 2nd street, between Santa Monica and Arizona
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 09:00–01:00 Sun 09:00–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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