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Élephante Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Élephante Santa Monica

4.5
4.5
1357 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 246 times today
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
  • Great for scenic views
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (424) 320-2384
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.elephantela.com/private-events/
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    We are located on 2nd street, between Santa Monica and Arizona
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,357 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Most Booked

  • Westside

    Hot spot

  • Westside

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Élephante Santa Monica offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience with "great food" and "amazing views" of the ocean. Guests appreciate the "beautiful ambiance" and "excellent service," though some note it can be "very loud." The whipped eggplant and spicy vodka pasta are standout dishes. Perfect for social outings!

1,357 Reviews
  1. Charlie

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great … sat us outside in 55 degree weather wasn’t ideal. Service was poor on a moderately busy evening which was surprising. Didn’t event take our finished appetizer/plates prior to providing our entrees. Food saved the experience.

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  2. shannon

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Crappy food. Not worth the price at all. Bland. I could have gone to a Hillstone.

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  3. Kirby

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eggplant was amazing and great ambiance. The view was nice.

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  4. KendallZ

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Whipped eggplant is a must. The vodka pasta was some of the best I’ve tried. Artichoke pizza was great.

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  5. Alan

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice atmosphere, I loved the music. Food was good, I got the diver scallops. Portion was small though, I left still feeling hungry. I was in love with the mango sorbet. I would recommend for a date or catch up with an old friend.

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  6. Arianna

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fab except the heater on the patio kept breaking and it was so cold! Thankful they moved us inside

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  7. Meghan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate here while on vacation with 3 older children. Everyone loved their meals. Service was pleasant and efficient. Very cozy atmosphere. A good choice for families.

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  8. Yvonne

    Palm Springs

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my mentor to the Elephante to celebrate her birthday . She had a blast and plans to come back again this week! Fun place with great energy. Food was good . Service was a little too busy but the place was fun. Like my mentor , we will be back!

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  9. Carrie

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a birthday brunch and everything was delicious! Great fast and friendly service and yummy Bloody Mary’s

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  10. Jessia

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Vibes are great, food is good but not very unique. Service is slow and they really don’t pay attention at all. We placed our order with our waiter and he never inputted it so we had to order it again, wait another 20 for it to come out and then took another 40 before someone came around to check on us again.

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Élephante Santa Monica is rated 4.5 stars by 1357 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 246 times today
Google Map for Élephante Santa Monica

1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located on 2nd street, between Santa Monica and Arizona
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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