Best Restaurants for Groups in Pacific Palisades

136 restaurants available nearby

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1. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1568)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Santa Monica

Booked 52 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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2. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge

4.3

Awesome(833)

Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 22 times today

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

3. Felix Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(2626)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Venice

Felix Trattoria embodies a philosophy of seasonality, warm hospitality, and the deeply rooted culinary traditions of regional Italy, lead by Chef Evan Funke, who is a culinary storyteller, a custodian of Italian tradition, and a master of the old world techniques of handmade pasta.

4. Tar & Roses

4.9

Exceptional(4208)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 33 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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5. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(4289)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 28 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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6. Katsuya & SBar – Brentwood – SBE

4.7

Exceptional(2147)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Brentwood

Booked 44 times today

Katsuya Brentwood was named one of Travel + Leisure's "Best New Restaurants," and continues to garner acclaim as one of OpenTable's "50 Hottest Restaurants in the U.S." and the Los Angeles Times Readers' Choice "Best Sushi Restaurant" in Southern California. Featuring the dynamic pairing of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi and design impresario Philippe Starck, Katsuya is a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls, spectacular sushi & sashimi platters, Chef Katsuya skillfully translates Japanese flavors to the American palate. Join us at S Bar, our connected sister lounge, for weekend DJ, craft cocktails & ice cold sake before or after dinner. Walk ins only. (Call Katsuya for current hours) Large groups (9-12) are subject to an $100 food and beverage min spend per adult guest, previous to tax & gratuity. Cakes permitted for celebratory desserts, at per person cake fee$5/guest. Email KatsuyaBrentwood@sbe.com for inquiries.

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7. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

4.1

Excellent(4072)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Santa Monica

Booked 50 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.

8. The Rose Venice

4.5

Awesome(2951)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 17 times today

The Rose is an iconic restaurant in the heart of Venice, serving locals and travelers alike since 1979.The Rose presents modern California cuisine that is globally influenced and seasonally driven by local farms. The menu is complimented by a thoughtfully curated wine list, highlighting boutique producers focused on self sustainable practices. The bakery celebrates American classics, as well as some of the original Rose classics, re-conceptualized with their innovative techniques. The sprawling space has indoor and outdoor dining areas including ample patio seating, a full market and bakery, coffee bar, and 40-foot craft-cocktail bar. If you're unable to find a reservation at your desired time don't worry, we always reserve some of our service areas for walk-in traffic for all services.

9. Meat On Ocean

4.7

Exceptional(3401)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 47 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.

10. Upper West

4.8

Exceptional(2674)

Price: Moderate

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 4 times today

**Contact us today to schedule your next event! We can accommodate parties of 10 to 150 guests**Upper West's ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors unique to them. The bar offers Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday from 4:30-7:00pm serving refreshing craft cocktails, handcrafted beer. The dinner menu is always evolving and includes ingredients sourced locally from the Santa Monica Farmers Market as well as local farmers such as Weiser Farms and Niman Ranch. Upper West is the perfect place to book large events for 20 or more guests and is an excellent private party venue for hosting corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday festivities, rehearsal dinners, and more.

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Sandeep
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The pasta is incredible and the freshness amazing. The Foccaaia was a class apart. Service and knowledge of staff was top notch. Only thing I’d say is the $26 glass of wine was way out of whack with value. Unfortunately this is true at all restaurants now. To have hand made pasta at this level makes this a restaurant worth spending your hard earned money on.
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Felix TrattoriaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Venice
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4.7
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Karla
Los Angeles •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful setting. Great food, well presented. We ate off the brunch menu. The shakshuka was really good. Great views of the ocean.
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The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Olga
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nice cozy place for a family dinner type situation or a date night. Great food and ambience. Amazing service. Good selection of wines.
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Tar & RosesPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Monica
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4.9
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Jasmine
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was Great! customer service awesome will go back any day. I will be in town for a few days big possiblity of going back .
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Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and LoungePrice: Expensive• French• Santa Monica
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4.3
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Rick
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Ricky made our experience at Calabra truly unforgettable! From the moment we sat down, his friendly and genuine demeanor gave us a warm, local vibe that made us feel right at home. He went above and beyond by recommending incredible cocktails tailored to our preferences and even crafting them to perfection himself. Ricky's smile never left his face, and his generous attention to detail elevated our dining experience. Combine his stellar service with Calabra's amazing Mediterranean food, and it was an evening to remember. Thank you, Ricky - you're a gem!
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Calabra at Santa Monica ProperPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Santa Monica
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4.8

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136 restaurants available nearby

1. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

2. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge

3. Felix Trattoria

4. Tar & Roses

5. The Penthouse Restaurant

6. Katsuya & SBar – Brentwood – SBE

7. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

8. The Rose Venice

9. Meat On Ocean

10. Upper West

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