Seaside on the Pier

3.6

43 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Romantic

Experience fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and stunning ocean views at Seaside on the Pier, Santa Monica's premier waterfront restaurant. Located on the iconic Santa Monica Pier, we offer a coastal dining experience with fresh-caught seafood, gourmet burgers, and refreshing cocktails. Whether you're looking for the best seafood restaurant in Santa Monica, a romantic oceanfront dinner, or a family-friendly restaurant with a view, Seaside on the Pier delivers an unforgettable meal by the beach. Join us for happy hour with pier views, weekend brunch by the ocean, or sunset dining with the Pacific as your backdrop. Planning a special event? We offer private dining and catering for beachfront events. Visit us today and taste the flavors of the coast! 📍 Located on the Santa Monica Pier 🌊 Oceanfront dining with outdoor seating 🍹 Happy hour specials & craft cocktails 🍽 Fresh seafood, burgers & brunch 🎉 Private dining & event space available

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Location
250 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone number
(310) 857-5073
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Pier parking is available on the main deck, which is accessible from Ocean Avenue. Additional lots are available long Appian Way.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Private dining

Crab Cakes$18.95
Pan-seared colossal crab cakes with lemon caper remoulade
Twice-Cooked Buffalo Wings$16.95
Chicken wings baked & then fried to perfection & tossed in Buffalo sauce, served with celery, carrots & bleu cheese dressing
Ceviche Tostada*$19.95
Shrimp & scallop ceviche with corn tostada
Fried Calamari$13.95
Lightly fried calamari with marinara sauce
Coconut Shrimp$15.50
Lightly breaded coconut shrimp with sweet Thai chili sauce
Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail*$17.95
Shrimp with fresh cucumber, tomato, red onion, jalapeño & avocado

Salads

Chicken Caesar$14.95
Crisp romaine hearts, grilled chicken breast, croutons, Parmesan & Caesar dressing
Citrus Kale$14.95
Superfood blend of kale, julienned broccoli, slivered Brussels sprouts & cabbage, feta, dried cranberries, fresh grapefruit & oranges, served with agave dressing
Baja Chicken$14.95
Romaine, pulled chicken breast, cheddar & Monterey Jack, avocado, black beans, Roma tomato, corn & tortilla strips, served with creamy chili lime dressing

Sandwiches

Served with French fries & coleslaw

Shrimp Po' Boy$17.95
Cajun fried shrimp, mayonnaise, lettuce & tomato on a toasted hoagie roll
Blackened Mahi$17.95
Blackened mahi, our house-made tartar sauce, lettuce & tomato on a gourmet bun
Lobster Roll
Chunky lobster mix on a split top roll
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Lobster BLT$27.95
Chunky lobster mix, bacon, lettuce & tomato on sliced brioche bread
Meatball Sandwich$15.95
Slow-cooked pork & beef meatballs, marinara sauce & fresh mozzarella on a hoagie roll

Burgers

Served with a pickle & French fries or coleslaw

Seaside*$15.95
USDA Choice beef, cheddar, lettuce, tomato & onion on a gourmet bun
Spicy Southwest*$15.95
USDA Choice beef, pepper jack, fried jalapeños & chipotle mayonnaise on a gourmet bun
Big Bacon*$16.95
USDA Choice beef topped with thick-cut bacon, cheddar, secret sauce, garlic aioli, griddled onion & pickles on a gourmet bun
BBQ Bacon Cheddar*$16.95
USDA Choice beef topped with bacon, cheddar, our signature BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato & onion on a gourmet bun
Pier Vegan*$17.95
ImpossibleTM Burger topped with lettuce, tomato & onion on a gourmet bun
Lobster Burger$24.95
USDA Choice beef topped with lobster, lobster bisque & red onion on a gourmet bun

Pizzas

Margherita$14.95
Fresh mozzarella & Parmesan, fresh basil & marinara sauce
Pepperoni$15.95
Pepperoni, marinara sauce, Parmesan & mozzarella
Supreme$16.95
Pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions, olives, mushrooms, Parmesan & mozzarella with marinara sauce
BBQ Meats$16.95
Ham, bacon, Roma tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños & BBQ sauce

Seafood

Seaside Fish & Chips$15.95
Crispy cod with our house-made tartar sauce, coleslaw & French fries
Seafood Pasta$24.50
Lobster, cod, shrimp & scallops tossed with linguine & Alfredo
Salmon$22.95
Grilled or blackened salmon, served with seasonal vegetables & cilantro rice
Blackened Mahi Tacos$17.95
Seared blackened mahi, fresh pineapple pico, shredded slaw & avocado lime crema, served with cilantro rice & black beans
Fish Tacos$15.95
Crispy cod, pineapple pico de gallo, fresh cabbage & spicy aioli in corn tortillas, served with cilantro rice & black beans
Catch of the Day$21.95
1lb whole fish, seasoned & pan fried, served with choice of two sides
Off The Hook!$39.95
Cajun seafood boil with snow crab cluster, shrimp, corn & andouille sausage tossed in our house Creole Cajun sauce

Specialties

Ribeye*$29.95
12 oz. ribeye served with green beans & French fries
Fried Chicken$17.95
Three-piece fried chicken, served with French fries & coleslaw
Seaside Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog$14.95
Nathan's Famous all beef frank wrapped in applewood smoked bacon, grilled peppers, onions, jalapeños, chipotle mayo, served with French fries & coleslaw
Chili Cheese Dog$14.95
Nathan's Famous all beef frank topped with house-made chili, American cheese & shredded cheddar cheese, served with French fries & coleslaw
Chicken Alfredo$19.95
Grilled chicken & linguini tossed in Alfredo, served with garlic bread
Korean Short Ribs$29.95
Marinated short ribs grilled to perfection, served with potato salad & your choice of side
Rigatoni Bolognese$19.95
Rigatoni tossed in a house Bolognese sauce

Sides

Seasonal Vegetables$5.95
Cilantro Rice$4.95
Black Beans$4.95
French Fries$4.95
Coleslaw$4.95
Potato Salad$5.95
Garlic Bread$3.95

Kids

For children 10 & under

Chicken Fingers$6.95
Cheese Pizza$6.95

Desserts

Butter Short Cake$8.50
Chocolate Cake$7.50
New York Cheesecake$9.95

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.6

3.6 based on all time ratings

3.4Food
3.7Service
3.7Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

43 Reviews

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Barbara
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little place for an amazing club sandwich and just chill!
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Leah
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was very attentive. Food was reasonably priced and tasty. I had the fish and chips and I was worried that the batter was going to be too much, but it was not and it was perfectly battered. My husband had the jalapeño burger and he said that it was delicious. Our aunt had the fish tacos and they looked good too. Overall, I highly recommend if you’re trying to find a place to dine on the Santa Monica Pier. Sit on the 2nd floor outside so you can have a good view of the ocean and also people watch.
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Kelly
San Diego6 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We had to send margaritas back, seemed like they were glasses of lime juice. They tried to fixed them and they were only a bit better. The food wasn’t too good either, but our server was very sweet at least.
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Darrell
Los Angeles3 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This place is horrible, stay away, poor service, poor cleanliness, poor food quality, and poor service
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good beach view. Roof top dining a must. Server was five star ⭐️
Seaside on the PierResponded on September 6, 2024
We're thrilled you enjoyed the beach view and rooftop dining experience! Our team strives for five-star service, and we're so glad you had a wonderful server.
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Brian
Los Angeles9 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 27, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The food is not good. Like, bad airport food or a poorly run Chili’s. But the view from the roof is incredible. The service was problematic but not terrible. But the view from the roof remains incredible.
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Melissa
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice cozy place by the sea, however service could have been better if servers could check the tables often. Food was mediocre, not so great not so bad. Will try again.
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Virginia
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on July 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Three of us had a 2 pm lunch reservation on a Wednesday in the rooftop seating area at the restaurant. We were seated right away although we had arrived 10-15 minutes early! The view from the rooftop was magnificent! I had the Citrus Kale Salad with salmon added. The others in my party had the fish tacos and the salmon with vegetables. The server (a gentleman with salt & pepper hair, don't recall his name) was incredibly accommodating with our questions regarding ingredients in the dishes and suggested substitutions (two of us have food sensitivities). We all liked our food; pricing seemed reasonable for the amount of food we got. We loved the rooftop seating and view. The ambiance was wonderful. We were lucky enough to be there on a gorgeous, breezy day in July. The only minor thing was how long we waited for the check. Another server told us we could go up to the bar to pay which we didn't know (or hadn't heard our server say). The hurry was that two of us had flown in on business that morning and were flying back out that same night. We wanted to maximize our time after eating so we could walk the pier, go down to the beach & water, and make it back to the airport on time in LA traffic. We did manage to do it all, although getting back to the airport in time to catch the flight was a nail-biter. (We got the car turned in, paying extra for them to fill the tank, caught the shuttle to the airport, cleared security, and got to our gate as the flight was boarding.) All in all, it was a wonderful experience. I will definitely go back to Seaside on the Pier if I'm in Santa Monica again.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento1 review
2.0
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We had a reservation, however we were informed that it was noisy on the upper deck and there was no availability. We were told that we could sit downstairs either inside or outside, so we chose outside. We were left to seat ourselves. After sitting for awhile with no acknowledgement, we went to find someone to ask for menus. After that the service was somewhat better. Food potions were very small, but good. I wouldn’t return.
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Paul VIP
New York City14 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were visiting LA and wanted to eat in Santa Monica with an unobstructed view. If that’s your goal, then this is your go-to place.
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FAQs

Seaside on the Pier does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Seaside on the Pier also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 857-5073.

Seaside on the Pier is rated 3.6 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

250 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

Phone number
(310) 857-5073
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Pier parking is available on the main deck, which is accessible from Ocean Avenue. Additional lots are available long Appian Way.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Seaside on the Pier

Make a reservation

Additional information

Private Event

Custom inquiry

Appetizers

Crab Cakes$18.95

Twice-Cooked Buffalo Wings$16.95

Ceviche Tostada*$19.95

Fried Calamari$13.95

Coconut Shrimp$15.50

Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail*$17.95

Salads

Chicken Caesar$14.95

Citrus Kale$14.95

Baja Chicken$14.95

Sandwiches

Shrimp Po' Boy$17.95

Blackened Mahi$17.95

Lobster Roll

Lobster BLT$27.95

Meatball Sandwich$15.95

Burgers

Seaside*$15.95

Spicy Southwest*$15.95

Big Bacon*$16.95

BBQ Bacon Cheddar*$16.95

Pier Vegan*$17.95

Lobster Burger$24.95

Pizzas

Margherita$14.95

Pepperoni$15.95

Supreme$16.95

BBQ Meats$16.95

Seafood

Seaside Fish & Chips$15.95

Seafood Pasta$24.50

Salmon$22.95

Blackened Mahi Tacos$17.95

Fish Tacos$15.95

Catch of the Day$21.95

Off The Hook!$39.95

Specialties

Ribeye*$29.95

Fried Chicken$17.95

Seaside Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog$14.95

Chili Cheese Dog$14.95

Chicken Alfredo$19.95

Korean Short Ribs$29.95

Rigatoni Bolognese$19.95

Sides

Seasonal Vegetables$5.95

Cilantro Rice$4.95

Black Beans$4.95

French Fries$4.95

Coleslaw$4.95

Potato Salad$5.95

Garlic Bread$3.95

Kids

Chicken Fingers$6.95

Cheese Pizza$6.95

Desserts

Butter Short Cake$8.50

Chocolate Cake$7.50

New York Cheesecake$9.95

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Seaside on the Pier offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Seaside on the Pier restaurant rated?

Is Seaside on the Pier currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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