Restaurants near Santa Monica Playhouse

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1. Élephante Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(1498)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 274 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

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2. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1595)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Santa Monica

Booked 55 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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3. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4329)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 20 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.

4. Tar & Roses

4.9

Exceptional(4258)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 34 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. Siete at Santa Monica Proper

4.5

Awesome(48)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

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.

6. 1212 Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1795)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 21 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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7. Wally's Santa Monica

4.8

Exceptional(123)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 19 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.

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8. Pacific Catch- Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(50)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 26 times today

Pacific Catch is a seafood restaurant that offers a variety of fresh, sustainable seafood dishes with Pacific flavors. The restaurant has a modern, casual atmosphere and is located in Santa Monica, California. The menu features a variety of dishes, including ceviche, poke, sushi, tacos, burgers, bowls, and Fresh Catch plates. The beverage program includes tiki cocktails and a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. The restaurant also has a full cocktail bar, dining room, and extensive sunny patio. The airy, beachy interior offers a mix of intimate booths and group-friendly tables for any occasion. Pacific Catch is committed to serving the most sustainable fish available and being a positive force in the communities it serves.

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9. Palma at Santa Monica Proper

4.5

Awesome(285)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 28 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.

10. Orto Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(1105)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 7 times today

Growing up in Italy, my family cooked at home and had the most extraordinary experiences with ingredients grown in our backyard, paired with the wines my chef/restaurateur stepfather would bring back from regions throughout Italy. I fell in love with food as a child watching my stepfather, once nominated a top chef in Italy, work in restaurant kitchens and floors. Moving to California in 1991 and subsequently to Santa Monica and experiencing the Farmers Market inspired me to start Orto - Italian for “vegetable garden” - where I meld local ingredients and organic herbs grown here at the restaurant to create traditional Italian recipes. At our bar you’ll find a cocktail list created from fresh herbs and premium spirits, and our wine list focuses on sustainable and organic producers. Andrea InioHappy Hour Monday-Thursday 5-7pmValidated parking is available for $7 for 3 hours at 501 Santa Monica Blvd (enter on 5th street, behind the Citibank)

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Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time to Elephante and it was absolutely amazing. Drinks were phenomenal, the food was amazing and it was overall a vibe. The Branzino was my favorite and the garlic butter spinach was great as well.
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.6
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HenryVIP
Los Angeles •45 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
New fish restaurants in SM and very welcome, good vibres. Good drinks, and our fish was very good We will be back,
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Pacific Catch- Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Santa Monica
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4.5
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AdamVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •81 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very nice venue- lots of good energy. Had the extremely tasty and moderately spicy Thai Fish and Shellfish entree.. friends split the whole fish, which was also delicious and presented nicely.. mashed potatoes were a solid B, but the Brussels sprouts were great.. service was energetic and a good sense of humor..
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Tar & RosesPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Monica
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4.9
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JaneVIP
Toronto / Ontario •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Fantastic restaurant! Delicious food and experience.
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The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.6
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Kevin
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 16, 2025
Thank you Michael for your hospitality! Excellent diner
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Calabra at Santa Monica ProperPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Santa Monica
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4.8

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