Élephante Santa Monica

Élephante Santa Monica reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Nicole

   Los Angeles1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful time! The ambiance was incredible and so was the food. The whipped eggplant appetizer lived up to the hype!
   

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   Hillary

   San Francisco1 review

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Hair in my food. Didn’t say anything. Then found another and waiter walking right up when it happened. He said “sorry” and then said he would take the dish off the menu. I think they should have comped more than a 15 salad where I ate two pieces of hair. Or offered dessert or something.
   

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   Matt

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Off night. Food was very meh. But I’ve had good food before and the ambiance is fun if you are seated in the “fun” or “nice” section of the space
   

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   Livier

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and ambience was great! The valet was super convenient as well. Great dining experience
   

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   ava

   Orange County4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Went on a busy Saturday night and the service was amazing. The staff is very attentive and helped us with ordering. It was a bit loud and cramped at the tables for 2, I’d recommend going with a group of 3 or more just to have a bit more space. Their pork shoulder special was AMAZING, I would go back just to have that over and over. Canella espresso martini was perfectly balanced. The burrata with fig was a little underwhelming, but the pesto pasta was also perfectly done.
   

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   Nora

   San Francisco13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was great- whipped eggplant, ahi tartare, meatballs, roasted mushrooms. Drinks and service were a bit underwhelming but vibe was fun!
   

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   Alan

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always such an amazing experience with incredible mix of food
   

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   G. Giovanni VIP

   Los Angeles18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great view, great atmosphere, great food  Will be back
   

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   Christin

   New York City5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   There were no real vegan options. They were modifications. I read online that there were great vegan options, so this was disappointing. It’s 2025 and you’re a restaurant in LA. Nobody wants a salad at 11:00 for brunch. The steak and eggs: the steak was tiny. The banana bread: banana is a binder, so there’s no need for eggs in it. It could be an easy vegan appetizer. It was dense which was great, but lacking in flavor for that level of density.
   

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    Socorro

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I went here for my aunts birthday and it’s my pleasure to say that this went beyond exceptional. The food, drinks and servers were beyond wonderful. I will make a return when I come back to California. Thank you.
    

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