17 Best Wine Bars in Santa Monica

“It was our 1st time there. Smaller than it looks in pics so I'd say it's a quaint place. Only a couple beer choices but decent amount of wine choices. The food is shareable which I prefer. The salads were sooo good! The 2 pizzas were sooo tasty. The bread with butter is light & airy. Sauces for the pizza crusts were a bonus.Parking: Next door lot is $25 for about 2 hours“

“It seems like there is a scarcity of wine bars in L.A., in general. Thus, we were thrilled to unexpectedly find Offhand. The vibe is relaxed and unpretentious, and the service was friendly. We enjoyed our wine and beer choices while sitting in the chill outdoor seating area. We only wish they had more vegetarian options on the menu. We didn't order food because of that reason. We would also be interested in trying wine flights. Great place, and we want to come back for their coffee.“

“Excellent dinner! The salads are delicious, lots of stuff, mix of texture and healthy nutrients for the most active lifestyle. As a vegan, the options are slim. The asparagus was tender and juicy. The Spring Salad was crunchy and refreshing. People loved the trout, the polenta was loose and devoured. I had the strawberry sherbet for dessert, sweet and full!“

“Great out of the ordinary wine choices!“

“Immediately in, the Hostess was informative and friendly. We felt welcome and appreciated. We had a cozy seat and ordered a few cocktails. The server was a great help when we were deciding what to order. The food came out quickly and was all quality and so, so yummy. We ordered more plates and a bottle of wine as we finished our first round. There were 3 of us and we shared and ate family style.I did feel like the prices were a little high for the amount of food you get. But we thoroughly enjoyed the service, atmosphere, drinks and food.“

“Exceptional food and ambiance. But expect a small portion, it is not those standard American explode-your-belly portion. Ingredients are really fresh and full of taste, chef seems to know how to use herbs from all across the globe. Wondering why they do not get Michelin-1 star, food is that good.“

“A Jazz infused Italian gem ! Visited on March 23rd and sat outside in the patio for an early dinner .This restaurant offers Italian dining with an unforgettable ambiance of live Jazz music ! The cozy ambiance paired with great dishes and soulful tunes makes it a must visit for any food and music lover!!“

“My friend Monique is a regular here and brought me along for after-work drinks a few times. The service, ambience, food, and drinks are so great that I’ve brought my husband back for date night, and he loved it too. We’ll be back for Sunday night trivia soon.“

“Sat down in an outdoor patio for a quick glass of wine and bruschetta Saturday afternoon. Pleasant and helpful wait staff, relaxing environment, definitely recommend!“

“I have been to here for brunch twice and really enjoyed it both times. Service and ambiance were great too. We had the pancakes, cinnamon roll, burrito and the acai bowl. All were very good. I highly recommend if you want to go for a nice brunch with family. The eggs Benedict was amazing too.“

“10/10 Recommend. When I’m in the area, I always gravitate to this spot. I love everything on the menu.“

“5 out of 5 stars! Great relaxed atmosphere, fast friendly service, and the sauce is on point! I highly recommend!“

“Great food, creative cuisine“

“Food here is delicious. On the pricier side, being on Montana. The sliders are delicious. They also have HH Monday thru Friday 3-6. Small seating area inside and outdoor seating available as well. Service is not that great and not very attentive.“

“We had such a blast tonight at the show! We had great laughs and the show was perfect and full of magic! Fun for all ages! Totally recommend catching a show and a drink! Love love love!!!“

“Our server, Ramon, provided exceptional service. He presented the menu thoroughly and offered top-notch recommendations. We had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant last year and Ramon was our server then too. He gave us the same excellent service as he did today. As avid travelers, we value excellent customer service and Ramon epitomizes that. He is polite and professional, and a great asset to the team. The food was delicious, as expected, and arrived promptly, served piping hot. Thank you, Ramon, for the exceptional service. We are honored to be Hilton Diamond members and thoroughly pleased with the service we received. I forgot to take photos of our food.“

“Fabulous hyper-farm-to-table food by a creative chef, on Main St in Santa Monica. I’ve tried the Gazpacho, the many Danish Rye toasts with what is fresh that day: eggs, salmon roe, avocado or ....? They also have baristas that make all type of drinks. My fab place to indulge healthy and fresh“