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Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA

Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue

4.5
4.5
134 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
When LA beach life calls, Sugar Palm is the answer. Viceroy Santa Monica's singular dining and nightlife destination is a sweeping, indoor-outdoor scene where laid-back vibes ripple far beyond the poolside. You'll tap into the coastal energy in each of its vibrant spaces: wraparound indoor-outdoor bar, outdoor dining terrace, modern dining room, coffee bistro, and poolside cabanas. From latte-spiked mornings to cocktail-splashed nights, you'll be inspired to unwind under the palms and let the ocean breeze find you.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is a $7 rate for first 2 hours.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Marin

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Cabana Bottomless Brunch Special

    $200.00 per party

    May 11, 2025 only
    Get ready to indulge in an unforgettable Mother's Day brunch at Sugar Palm! Join us on Sunday, May 11th, 2025, and treat Mom to an exquisite experience featuring **Bottomless Mimosas until 3 p.m.** Sip and savor as you dive into our delightful special brunch menu, offering both family-style and à la carte options that will please every palate! Please note: A credit card is required to secure your reservation, and our 48-hour cancellation policy ensures a smooth dining experience for everyone. Should you need to cancel within 48 hours, a $50 charge per guest will apply. An automatic 20% staff charge will be added to your bill, which goes directly to our fantastic service team who make your brunch memorable. For additional information and to make reservations, don't hesitate to reach out! Celebrate Mom in style this year!
    Mother's Day Cabana Bottomless Brunch Special Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • HAPPY HOUR! 🕐

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Daily from 3pm - 6pm, enjoy drinks and bites under the palms during our daily Happy Hour at Sugar Palm Santa Monica!

    HAPPY HOUR! 🕐 Photo
  • Sauvignon Saturdays

    Multiple dates available
    Sat - 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM
    Sauvignon Saturdays Are Here! The weekend just got better! Join us for a day filled with delicious wine, great company, and unbeatable prices. Enjoy a Glass for Only $10! Sip on the crisp, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc or indulge in the smooth, rich flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon. Or Grab a Bottle for Just $35! Perfect for sharing (or keeping to yourself—we won’t judge). Either way, you can unwind with your wine in hand! 🍾 All Day, Every Saturday! Bring your friends, relax, and make memories at Sauvignon Saturdays! Cheers! 🥂 For more information or reservations, please contact us at (310) 260-7511 and/or sp@sugarpalmoceanave.com.

    Sauvignon Saturdays Photo

What 134 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue offers a "wonderful experience" with a "welcoming environment" and "great service." Located in the Viceroy hotel, it features a stylish and relaxed atmosphere. While some find the food "delicious," others note it can be pricey. The restaurant is pet-friendly and ideal for brunch or lunch.

134 Reviews
  1. MIKAEL

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A little pricey, but the food was good, but not amazing. The service was nice and polite, even though they overcharged me. But the manager gave us free parking. It is basically a nice breakfast/brunch/lunch spot in a very nice hotel.

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  2. Anurag

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Nice ambiance. I really enjoyed the breakfast omelette and cappuccino.

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  3. Steve

    New York City39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is delicious and the service very good. However it is very expensive for what you get.

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  4. Jaymie VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was ok, the food was nothing memorable but the service and ambiance was outstanding

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  5. Stephanie VIP

    London5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Was staying at the hotel and our dinner experience left a lot to be desired. We had a reservation but there was no hostess to great us, seat us, or check off our reservation. We seated ourselves. Ordered the cheese board which was great, and the crispy chicken which was also delicious. The rest of the meal not so much. Salmon for entree was dry. Don’t think it was overcooked, just not a quality piece of fish. Beans served with the fish needed salt and were just bland. At some point our waiter had left without saying anything and someone else started covering our table. The restaurant was pretty empty for a Friday night. We asked which dessert was best and ordered it. The flourless chocolate cake was pretty horrible especially considering how pricey the food is here. I expected a really nice dessert but honestly it was so dry , something from the bakery at Ralph’s would have tasted better. The restaurant serves a lot of the same food for lunch and dinner, not enough variety to make me want to stay at the hotel again. Definitely wouldn’t come to the hotel just to eat that’s for sure.

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  6. Kathleen VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Sugar Palm and it was a good experience. Pretty restaurant flowing to the back patio and pool area. Had a Reuben and short rib grilled cheese sandwich, shared that was yummy. Good service.

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  7. Alex VIP

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the pleasure of spending our first dinner at Maui here, and it was amazing. We were celebrating our honeymoon and the service was outstanding, everyone made sure we were having the best experience we could. It is also worth saying that this place just reopened after being the HQ for the red cross after the awful wildfires they suffered a year ago, so if you come to Maui please pass by and ask for Ford! You won’t regret it!

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  8. Sean

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful patio, delicious food, friendly service.

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  9. Phil

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the first time I’ve ever posted a negative review. I ordered oysters and they were good. Very small but good. Then 2 entrees, the flank steak and salmon, neither had ANY flavor to them what so ever. It was incredible. It was almost a science experiment with the mission to remove all taste… I had to ask my girlfriend if it was just me… it was not… it wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t $45 per entree for the small portion. In my opinion, when you jump over the $30 mark it better be something that makes you say, hmmm that’s pretty darn good… They don’t have enough servers for the space and I was surprised on a Friday night with nice weather this was the case. The ambiance is very nice, but it’s obvious why the Viceroy isn’t the hopping place it used to be. *Nothing to do with the restaurant, but we then went to a comedy show right after dinner onsite at the hotel and it was awful and I mean awful. I tried to do as many supportive laughs and claps but there is a limit. We and a couple other couples left early. In all fairness the crowd was pretty bland, but for a paid event it was pitiful. I’ve seen better at a high school talent show. It’s a shame, this place has crumbled to this level. It has the makings of being a place that could be cool again. Hope they turn it around, but I won’t be going back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 5, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We only had to order our entrees twice! Had no idea we had made a reservation.

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FAQs

Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue is rated 4.5 stars by 134 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue

1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is a $7 rate for first 2 hours.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Johnny Marin
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