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Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Pacific Palisades

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1. Blue Ribbon Sushi - Pacific Palisades
4.8
Exceptional(278)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Pacific Palisades
Blue Ribbon Sushi is a vibrant Japanese restaurant and sushi bar a located in Palisades Village. Inspired by the original restaurant created over 30 years ago in Soho NYC by master sushi chef Toshi Ueki and Chef Brothers Eric & Bruce Bromberg, this cedar clad new comer offers outstanding Japanese cuisine based in tradition and passion. Chef Lee leads his team in sourcing and preparing the finest fish and shellfish from The Sea of Japan, Local waters and beyond. A curated and adventurous beverage list featuring Blue Ribbon's own sake selections as well as favorites from their travels and discoveries in Japan is rounded out by a selection of house cocktails, Japanese micro brews and wines from California and Europe.
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2. The Penthouse Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4331)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Santa Monica
Booked 18 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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3. Citrin
4.6
Exceptional(233)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Santa Monica
Booked 9 times today
Citrin is a modern Californian cuisine restaurant by Chef Josiah Citrin. The attention to detail and pursuit of excellence that defined Josiah’s landmark Mélisse restaurant for 20 years thrives in this new space. Citrin is a fun, welcoming, and approachable experience. A large bar and a la Carte menu brings a fresh take on our love of hospitality and passion to deliver exciting and delicious food.
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4. Lunetta
4.7
Exceptional(2205)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 43 times today
Chef Raphael Lunetta and Emilio Cuyuch chef driven neighborhood diner with rustic California dining room and bar. Lunetta serves great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines that we enjoy drinking with our family & friends.We buy the freshest ingredients we can find. We cook seasonally because that’s what is fresh and best. We support local farmers and businesses whenever we can, because the best flavor naturally follows. Menus for Lunetta are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal ingredients based on the abundant product available on the California Coast. Our full bar features classic as well as craft cocktails using the finest in artisan spirits, mixers and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our comprehensive wine list highlights small California producers and artisan winemakers from around the world.
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5. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge
4.6
Exceptional(884)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Monica
Experience the "Joie de Vivre"At LouLou, food, entertainment, fashion, and art converge into a unique, one-of-a-kind destination.LouLou’s carefully crafted menus showcase French Mediterranean flavors with a classic California twist, while honoring the generosity of artisanal and homemade ingredients, as well as local organic produce.A carefully selected wine list offers a tasteful array of wines from both France and CaliforniaNever bowing to the ordinary, whether it’s a legendary brunch, after work cocktails, elegant dinner, or corporate event, LouLou will always deliver an experience to remember.Ample parking is available in the building. We are located on the rooftop level. Suite 300
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6. Meat On Ocean
4.7
Exceptional(3466)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Santa Monica
Booked 36 times today
Meat On Ocean is a meat-centric, modern steakhouse in Santa Monica that offers both a sense of adventure and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the offerings of a world-class steakhouse, Meat On Ocean features an artisanal charcuterie bar, an exhibition dry-aging room and a variety of prime beef – from dry-aged domestic cuts to Japanese A-5. Integral to the operation is a highly trained crew of servers and butchers, who communicate directly with Guests about the beef, organically farmed chickens, house made sausages, choice seafood and more.Located on the corner of Ocean and Broadway, Meat On Ocean is steps from the action - including the Santa Monica Pier, shopping and hotels.Starting May 2024, Meat On Ocean is also your headquarters for private dining and events, with customizable spaces that are perfect for social events, corporate meetings, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions and ceremonies, with full audio/visual connectivity.
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7. Tar & Roses
4.8
Exceptional(4262)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Monica
Booked 40 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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8. LA Puglia
4.4
Awesome(271)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 8 times today
LA Puglia celebrates the beauty of the Puglia region - in the Southern Italy - through its culinary tradition with a contemporary sensibility and aims to transport its guests right there through an authentic food & wine experience.Calling it “an ode to the authenticity of our regional cuisines”, the prestigious Gambero Rosso International awarded LA Puglia in Santa Monica as Restaurant of the Year from among its 2023 list of Top Italian Restaurants in the world. The official press release describes feeling transported to a small town between Bari and Lecce where flavors without filters and authentic, precise cooking deliver a genuine Apulian experience.Our menu features specialties such as fresh orecchiette with brasciole, black linguine with seafood, puree of fava beans with sautéed dandelion greens, the unique Apulian focaccia, and Pasticciotto, the decadent cream-filled pastry eaten for breakfast in the province of Lecce.
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9. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA
3.8
Excellent(4127)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Santa Monica
Booked 52 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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10. Orla by Michael Mina
4.6
Exceptional(31)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Santa Monica
Booked 21 times today
Orla draws inspiration from the bustling markets of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, showcasing the richness of regional flavors and traditional cooking techniques. Embark on a culinary journey, where every bite resonates with the zest of an authentic Mediterranean dining experience.

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  • JenniferVIP
    Los Angeles •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We were late and headed for a show — staff was very understanding and fast. Food was delicious! Best jidori chicken in town!
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    LunettaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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    4.7
  • Felix
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Went here for brunch with my guy friends and had an absolute great time. We went for the Saturday brunch experience and had a reservation for 11:30am. The hostess was a little late opening up; but got us checked in and seated promptly when they did arrive. Our server was Victoria and her partner in crime Johnny. She set us up and gave us the full rundown of how everything works: from the omelette, crepe stations, to the buffet room and the way she could split the check at the end. She was amazing and kept our drinks flowing. The drinks can be a little pricy (I had the ooh LaLa (a watermelon margarita with a tajin rim) for about $18 per but it was pretty and delicious)They had a live DJ who was setting the vibe and and great taste and transitions. We had a congo line with some of the other patrons in the building. There was 8 of us and it didn’t feel like we were ever in limbo or waiting. It all flowed well and we could all split the check evenly and it was about $135 pp. I will definitely be back!
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    Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and LoungePrice: Expensive• French• Santa Monica
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 5, 2025
    Citrin was a wonderful experience! Amazing food, tasty cocktails, and attentive service. I would recommend changing the $$ indicator to $$$ or $$$$ but worth every penny!
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    CitrinPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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    4.6
  • OpenTable Diner
    Northwest Florida •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 3, 2025
    Beautiful! Great view , relaxing , and a diverse menu
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    The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
    •
    4.6
  • NikkitaVIP
    Los Angeles •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 13, 2024
    It was a great experience as always. My mother tried some new dishes too, which made the evening more interesting. We will be return soon.
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    Blue Ribbon Sushi - Pacific PalisadesPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Pacific Palisades
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    4.8

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