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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. 1212 Santa Monica
4.6
Exceptional(1773)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 27 times today
1212 Santa Monica is a unique New American Cuisine restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica on the Third Street Promenade. Our menu highlights the palette and diversity of the SoCal landscape. Complimenting the food, our beverage program includes select wines and creative cocktails to enhance your dining experience.Join us for All Night Happy Hour starting daily at 5pm & Bottomless Brunch every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with bottomless mimosas for only $28. On specific Saturdays & Sunday brunches we charge a $10 Entertainment Fee for those enjoying drag shows in our Main Dining Area.Enjoy the beautiful beach weather on the patio, or indoors in our massive dining room. Plan a private event or meeting on our Balcony, Private Dining Room or Patio.
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3. The Penthouse Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4289)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Santa Monica
Booked 27 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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4. Palma at Santa Monica Proper
4.5
Awesome(269)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 8 times today
Palma at Santa Monica Proper (One MICHELIN Key 2024) is located at the hotel's ground floor. An intimate, inspiring space lined with windows and original art, serving seasonally inspired Italian cuisine. Settle into one of the carved-out niches, or around the monolithic bar with a mural by local artist Ben Medansky, to enjoy a meal accompanied by small-batch spirit or expertly crafted cocktail.
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5. Wally's Santa Monica
4.8
Exceptional(108)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 12 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.
A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica, CA | 3rd Street Promenade restaurant
6. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica, CA | 3rd Street Promenade
3.9
Excellent(194)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Santa Monica
Booked 8 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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7. Siete at Santa Monica Proper
new
4.5
Awesome(47)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Monica
Booked 3 times today
James Beard Finalist Caroline Schiff, formerly the Executive Pastry Chef of Brooklyn’s iconic Gage & Tollner, is thrilled to present a preview of her forthcoming New York City Diner concept at Santa Monica Proper this December. For one weekend only, enjoy a set menu featuring fun twists on diner classics and her signature maximalist desserts, all paired with crafted cocktails.

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  • Karenvip
    Los Angeles •60 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Elephante was the ideal setting today for a table outside in the sun facing the Pacific Ocean. Staff were welcoming, professional , and knowledgeable about the menu choices. So many tempting menu items. The Shrimp Appetizer was perfectly grilled with a lively, spicy sauce. DELISH! Enjoyed the pizza with Pork, Proscuito, and Honey. Thin crust with lots of flavors. The Bloody Mary came with attractive garnishes and the Arnold Palmers were expertly mixed. Tiramisu was very fresh and tasty. All in all a PERFECTO lunch. Can't wait to return.
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    Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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    4.5
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • KatleenLvip
    Los Angeles •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 16, 2024
    Food was amazing. DJ was on point definitely would recommend this place from your 20s to your 40s. Great ambience great food.!!
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    1212 Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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    4.6

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