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The Bar at The Courtyard Kitchen - The Courtyard Kitchen, Santa Monica, CA

The Courtyard Kitchen

4.7
4.7
128 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Courtyard Kitchen is located in a historic landmark building on Montana Ave, Santa Monica. We are a full service bar and restaurant with 4 different dining spaces ranging from old world charm to contemporary upscale dining. We pride ourselves in our Neapolitan style pizza, vacation inspired Mediterranean cuisine and favourite American Brunch classics.


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 8:00 am–3:00 pm Tue, Wed, Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 587-2333
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We offer Catering Options for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Private party facilities
    We offer two private rooms seating anywhere between 12 - 60 guests. Half buyouts and Full Buyouts are also available
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    12th and Euclid
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 128 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Courtyard Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with "good food and excellent service" in a "relaxed setting." Guests rave about its "beautiful atmosphere," and the recent expansion is praised for enhancing the dining space. Known for accommodating staff and "lovely ambience," it's a neighborhood gem with a "fantastic price point."

128 Reviews
  1. Anaisse

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super great brunch spot! I’d come back again when my friends! Server was so nice!

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  2. Candy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Courtyard Kitchen never disappoints and Kevin, our server, whom we've had before, is kind and attentive.

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  3. catherine

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful gem in our neighborhood. They have expanded and the new dining area is lovely. We had brunch on NY's day and it was delicious. Will be back soon!

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  4. Ellen

    Los Angeles

    81 reviews

    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Courtyard consistently has good food and excellent service. It is my go to place for a good breakfast or lunch in a relaxed setting. And it is affordable. You won’t find a better cup of coffee anywhere!

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  5. Natalie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for birthday brunch! Food was delicious.

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  6. lawrence

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we enjoyed the fact that we could eat outdoors because the heat lamps are so effective. Lovely ambience, excellent food and service.

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  7. Jeffrey

    Los Angeles

    131 reviews

    4.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food the truffle fries were excellent and my girlfriend liked the salmon but it was a bit bland the oxtail special pasta was solid the deserts the crepes were solid and the pot de crème was good just strong coffee flavor

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  8. Caroline

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely my favorite restaurant in LA. Always accommodating my immune disability saving a space for me. Staff is exceptional. Courteous food is absolutely fresh and price point is fantastic. Thank you Courtyard for making my day.

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  9. Ryan

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server and food too. Sat outside. Delicious omelette

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  10. Susan

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Reliably a comfy, tasty place to eat! The servers are always wonderful!

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FAQs

The Courtyard Kitchen does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. The Courtyard Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 587-2333.

The Courtyard Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 128 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Courtyard Kitchen

1211 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th and Euclid
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 8:00 am–3:00 pm Tue, Wed, Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (310) 587-2333
  • Catering
    We offer Catering Options for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Private party facilities
    We offer two private rooms seating anywhere between 12 - 60 guests. Half buyouts and Full Buyouts are also available
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