Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue

4.5

134 Reviews

$30 and under

Unspecified

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

7:30 pm

Booked 3 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
Charming

When LA beach life calls, Sugar Palm is the answer. Viceroy Santa Monica's singular dining and nightlife destination is a sweeping, indoor-outdoor scene where laid-back vibes ripple far beyond the poolside. You'll tap into the coastal energy in each of its vibrant spaces: wraparound indoor-outdoor bar, outdoor dining terrace, modern dining room, coffee bistro, and poolside cabanas. From latte-spiked mornings to cocktail-splashed nights, you'll be inspired to unwind under the palms and let the ocean breeze find you.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 06:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 06:30–23:00
Phone number
(310) 260-7500
Website
https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/santa-monica/sugar-palm-santa-monica
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Johnny Marin
Catering
Vibrant, inviting and definitely unique: Viceroy's dramatic spaces are ideal venues for stylish private parties, one-of-a-kind business meetings and truly unforgettable events in Santa Monica.

Location
1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Area
Santa Monica
Cross Street
Pico<br />
Parking details
Valet Parking is a $7 rate for first 2 hours.
Public transit
We are in Viceroy Santa Monica hotel
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

HAPPY HOUR! 🕐
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Daily from 3pm - 6pm, enjoy drinks and bites under the palms during our daily Happy Hour at Sugar Palm Santa Monica!
Sauvignon Saturdays
Multiple dates available
Sat - 6:30 am - 11:30 am, 4:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Sauvignon Saturdays Are Here! The weekend just got better! Join us for a day filled with delicious wine, great company, and unbeatable prices. Enjoy a Glass for Only $10! Sip on the crisp, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc or indulge in the smooth, rich flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon. Or Grab a Bottle for Just $35! Perfect for sharing (or keeping to yourself—we won’t judge). Either way, you can unwind with your wine in hand! 🍾 All Day, Every Saturday! Bring your friends, relax, and make memories at Sauvignon Saturdays! Cheers! 🥂 For more information or reservations, please contact us at (310) 260-7511 and/or sp@sugarpalmoceanave.com.

SP Omelet USD 23.00
Eggs, Spinach, Tomatoes, Onion, Cheese, Avocado, House Salad
- Mushroom USD 2.00
- Bell peppers USD 2.00
- Jalapeno USD 2.00
- Sub egg whites USD 4.00
- Add protein USD 5.00
- Sub "just egg" Vegan option USD 6.00
The Classic USD 25.00
2 Eggs Your Way, Bacon, Crispy Garlic Potatoes, Toast
Eggs Benedict USD 26.00
Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon, Yuzu Smoked Hollandaise, Biscuits, Chives, House Salad
- Smoked Salmon USD 6.00
- Crispy Potatoes USD 4.00
ChilaquilesUSD 23.00
Fried Egg, House Salsa, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Cilantro, Mango Pico de Gallo, Corn Chips
- +Short RibUSD 6.00
Brekkie Burrito USD 24.00
Eggs, Bacon, Potatoes, Cheddar, Guacamole, Sun-Dried Tomato Tortilla, Salsa, House Salad
Avocado Toast USD 20.00
Smashed Avocado, Heirloom Baby Tomato, Balsamic Glaze, House Salad
- Poached Egg USD 5.00
Croissant Sandwich USD 22.00
Fried Egg, Cheddar, Basil Aioli, Tomato, Mizuna, Crispy Garlic Potato’s
ShakshoukaUSD 23.00
Golden Poached Eggs, Tomatoes, Onions, Bell Peppers, Harissa, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Pita

Something Sweet

French ToastUSD 23.00
Banana Infused Brioche, Coconut Nutella, Berries, Old Fashion Maple Syrup
Pancakes (NF)USD 16.00
- Chocolate chips USD 5.00
- Blueberries USD 6.00

For the Table

Sweet Board (feeds 4)USD 45.00
Mini Buttered Croissants, Danishes, Muffins, Jam and Butter
Savory Board (feeds 4)USD 82.00
Scrambled Eggs, Choice of Bacon or Chicken Apple Sausage, Crispy Garlic Potatoes, Bread Rolls, Jam and Butter

Wellness Bowls

Açai BowlUSD 18.00
Açai, Dehydrated Beet Powder, Coconut Yogurt, Berries, Banana, Granola, Chia Seeds, Agave
Parfait USD 16.00
Strauss Whole Milk Yogurt, Granola, Berries, Honey
Oatmeal USD 13.00
Irish Steel Oats, Brown Sugar, Dried Fruit

Additions

Applewood BaconUSD 8.00
Chicken SausageUSD 10.00
Cured SalmonUSD 14.00
Avocado USD 5.00
Biscuit USD 5.00
Pastry BasketUSD 14.00
Fruit BowlUSD 10.00
Mixed Berries USD 15.00
Crispy Garlic Potatoes USD 6.00

What 134 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

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134 Reviews

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MIKAEL
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A little pricey, but the food was good, but not amazing. The service was nice and polite, even though they overcharged me. But the manager gave us free parking. It is basically a nice breakfast/brunch/lunch spot in a very nice hotel.
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Anurag
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Nice ambiance. I really enjoyed the breakfast omelette and cappuccino.
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Steve
New York City
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is delicious and the service very good. However it is very expensive for what you get.
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Jaymie
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was ok, the food was nothing memorable but the service and ambiance was outstanding
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Stephanie
VIP
London
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Was staying at the hotel and our dinner experience left a lot to be desired. We had a reservation but there was no hostess to great us, seat us, or check off our reservation. We seated ourselves. Ordered the cheese board which was great, and the crispy chicken which was also delicious. The rest of the meal not so much. Salmon for entree was dry. Don’t think it was overcooked, just not a quality piece of fish. Beans served with the fish needed salt and were just bland. At some point our waiter had left without saying anything and someone else started covering our table. The restaurant was pretty empty for a Friday night. We asked which dessert was best and ordered it. The flourless chocolate cake was pretty horrible especially considering how pricey the food is here. I expected a really nice dessert but honestly it was so dry , something from the bakery at Ralph’s would have tasted better. The restaurant serves a lot of the same food for lunch and dinner, not enough variety to make me want to stay at the hotel again. Definitely wouldn’t come to the hotel just to eat that’s for sure.
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Kathleen
VIP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Sugar Palm and it was a good experience. Pretty restaurant flowing to the back patio and pool area. Had a Reuben and short rib grilled cheese sandwich, shared that was yummy. Good service.
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Alex
VIP
Connacht
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the pleasure of spending our first dinner at Maui here, and it was amazing. We were celebrating our honeymoon and the service was outstanding, everyone made sure we were having the best experience we could. It is also worth saying that this place just reopened after being the HQ for the red cross after the awful wildfires they suffered a year ago, so if you come to Maui please pass by and ask for Ford! You won’t regret it!
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Sean
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful patio, delicious food, friendly service.
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Phil
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
This is the first time I’ve ever posted a negative review. I ordered oysters and they were good. Very small but good. Then 2 entrees, the flank steak and salmon, neither had ANY flavor to them what so ever. It was incredible. It was almost a science experiment with the mission to remove all taste… I had to ask my girlfriend if it was just me… it was not… it wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t $45 per entree for the small portion. In my opinion, when you jump over the $30 mark it better be something that makes you say, hmmm that’s pretty darn good… They don’t have enough servers for the space and I was surprised on a Friday night with nice weather this was the case. The ambiance is very nice, but it’s obvious why the Viceroy isn’t the hopping place it used to be. *Nothing to do with the restaurant, but we then went to a comedy show right after dinner onsite at the hotel and it was awful and I mean awful. I tried to do as many supportive laughs and claps but there is a limit. We and a couple other couples left early. In all fairness the crowd was pretty bland, but for a paid event it was pitiful. I’ve seen better at a high school talent show. It’s a shame, this place has crumbled to this level. It has the makings of being a place that could be cool again. Hope they turn it around, but I won’t be going back.
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 5 July 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We only had to order our entrees twice! Had no idea we had made a reservation.
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Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue is rated 4.5 stars by 134 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

7:30 pm

Booked 3 times today

1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

Cross Street
Pico<br />
Area
Santa Monica
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 06:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 06:30–23:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet Parking is a $7 rate for first 2 hours.
Public transit
We are in Viceroy Santa Monica hotel
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Johnny Marin
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/santa-monica/sugar-palm-santa-monica
Phone number
(310) 260-7500
Catering
Vibrant, inviting and definitely unique: Viceroy's dramatic spaces are ideal venues for stylish private parties, one-of-a-kind business meetings and truly unforgettable events in Santa Monica.

Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue

Make a booking

Additional information

HAPPY HOUR! 🕐

Sauvignon Saturdays

Classics

SP Omelet USD 23.00

The Classic USD 25.00

Eggs Benedict USD 26.00

ChilaquilesUSD 23.00

Brekkie Burrito USD 24.00

Avocado Toast USD 20.00

Croissant Sandwich USD 22.00

ShakshoukaUSD 23.00

Something Sweet

French ToastUSD 23.00

Pancakes (NF)USD 16.00

For the Table

Sweet Board (feeds 4)USD 45.00

Savory Board (feeds 4)USD 82.00

Wellness Bowls

Açai BowlUSD 18.00

Parfait USD 16.00

Oatmeal USD 13.00

Additions

Applewood BaconUSD 8.00

Chicken SausageUSD 10.00

Cured SalmonUSD 14.00

Avocado USD 5.00

Biscuit USD 5.00

Pastry BasketUSD 14.00

Fruit BowlUSD 10.00

Mixed Berries USD 15.00

Crispy Garlic Potatoes USD 6.00

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