Best Restaurants for Groups in Pacific Palisades

149 restaurants available nearby

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1. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1588)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Santa Monica

Booked 33 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

4.5

Awesome(860)

Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 25 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

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3. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

3.9

Excellent(4113)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Santa Monica

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.

4. Tar & Roses

4.8

Exceptional(4250)

Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 26 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(4329)

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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6. Katsuya & SBar – Brentwood – SBE

4.6

Exceptional(2157)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Brentwood

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.

7. Upper West

4.9

Exceptional(2688)

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.

8. Meat On Ocean

4.7

Exceptional(3447)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 28 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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9. Wally's Santa Monica

4.8

Exceptional(115)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 14 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.

10. Xuntos

4.8

Exceptional(152)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Santa Monica

Booked 4 times today

XUNTOS, "together" in Gallego, is a Tapas Bar from Chef Sandra Cordero in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica, serving small plates of things we want you to try: from the farmer's market around the corner to traditional dishes of Galicia, Asturias, Catalunya & the Basque Country, as they're eaten in Spain.The wines follow the food: natural, fun & unrefined–joined at the bar with Spanish twists on classic cocktails, plus vermouths, sherries & cold cervezas.Walk in to the bar for Xuntanza from 5-7pm, Tuesday-Saturday!Please email us for large parties & private dining: hola@barxuntos.comValidated parking is available across the street at 501 Santa Monica Blvd (Enter on 5th St.): $7 for 3 hours.

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JackVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •48 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Wonderful Mediterranean meal. Gorgeous setting and very relaxing
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Calabra at Santa Monica ProperPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Santa Monica
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4.8
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bryantVIP
San Diego •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We LOVED Antonio! Thank you! He was so kind and provided us with everything.
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Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and LoungePrice: Expensive• French• Santa Monica
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4.5
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AmyVIP
Los Angeles •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had an incredible breakfast at The Penthouse with breathtaking views of the city and ocean. The ambiance was unbeatable—there’s nothing like starting the day with a view like that! The food was delicious, with every dish prepared to perfection. To top it off, the service was exceptional. Highly recommend it!
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The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.7
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JaneVIP
Los Angeles •32 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 12, 2025
A wonderful visit as always. I felt sad to see that it was so quiet and sparse the night we went! It was the fourth night after the fires began and it made me worry about the ripple effects of the fires and how many people would be hurt by this, including restaurants filled with beautiful staff like this. Please go and eat their delicious food and talk with the wonderful people who work there! It would lift everyone’s spirits!
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Tar & RosesPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Monica
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4.8
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Iris
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
We were there around 3 pm on Christmas day and the young lady at the front desk was warm, welcoming, and efficient. After checking in early, we only waited a short time for our table. Our server was Joseph and he was also very welcoming and efficient. He made us feel like our business was valuable. He asked numerous times if we needed anything and was prompt to bring whatever was requested. Our chef was Nmemon (spelling??) and he did an excellent job in preparing our food. We come to Benihana's frequently and will continue to do so with employees like Joseph and the front desk hostess. Thanks for an outstanding Christmas dinner.
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Benihana - Santa Monica, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Santa Monica
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3.9

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149 restaurants available nearby

1. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

2. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge

3. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

4. Tar & Roses

5. The Penthouse Restaurant

6. Katsuya & SBar – Brentwood – SBE

7. Upper West

8. Meat On Ocean

9. Wally's Santa Monica

10. Xuntos

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