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Élephante Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

Élephante Santa Monica

4.6
4.6
1482 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 250 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
    $30 and under
  • 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 1,482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 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 shines with its "amazing ambiance," "delicious food," and "stunning views." Guests rave about the "whipped eggplant" and "vodka pasta." The rooftop offers a chic, beachy vibe perfect for special occasions. While service can be hit-or-miss, the overall experience is "highly recommended," especially for the incredible setting.

1,482 Reviews
  1. Mahonri

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You cannot go wrong with delicious food with great ambiance and environment and the beautiful view of Santa Monica beach! Everything was great even down to our service.

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  2. Miguel

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    tables were way to close to each other and music was way to loud, the food was great but the bar drinks were not good, the service was good considering it was valentine’s day so it’s super busy

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  3. Dayna

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun, energetic atmosphere. Drinks and food were fantastic. Service was excellent. Can’t wait to go here again. The whipped eggplant is a must 

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  4. Jennifer

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and food. Views of the ocean in the Sundet room amazing.

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  5. Lucas

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it was great! loved everything that we ate and i had a good thing

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  6. Nikola

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Very disappointing, what was supposed to be an easy evening and a relaxing dinner felt like we are being rushed to just eat as fast as we can and get out by waiters so that they can put next guests down and make more money on tips. 75 minutes and $200 dollar later, dinner that was supposed to mark a milestone in our lives felt like a fast food conveyer belt money grabbing machine.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Larry

    VIP

    New Mexico

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have enjoyed many visits to Elephante. The Whipped Eggplant is a must have. The latest visit yesterday we found a new menu favorite. The Grilled Chicken is amazing done with a savory sauce that is delicious. Elephante should bottle that sauce.

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  8. Francisco

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and loved the overall vibe! Can’t wait to go again!

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  9. Christiba

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ask before taking plates away from the, cocktails were mid. Ab espressso martini without the beans is bad luck

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  10. Lisa

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely lunch! Location, view, vibe and food are all great.

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Élephante Santa Monica is rated 4.6 stars by 1482 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 250 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
    $30 and under
  • 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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