23 Best Bars in Santa Monica

“Loved the cozy environment especially in the patio area . Food was great! The potato cakes with apples was amazing . Our group of 9 loved all of the food ! Would recommend to others“

“We had a very nice dinner here inside on a Tuesday night. I loved the whiskey cocktail which is brought smoking to your table. We shared the cheese plate and gen ceasar and the servings are quite large and perfect for sharing. The BBQ scottish salmon is a real standout and the fries and blistered spinach great sides. They also have a very nice selection of wines by the glass. The staff is very attentive and we enjoyed the night thoroughly.“

“They are by far the best steak I have ever had. We went there on a whim and they were booked but found a cute table for us by the fire. It was the most memorable meal with my husband. We are eternally grateful for the experience and service we received.“

“Always great times! Wonderful people, fabulous world class live music & sweet vibes. A real community feel. Filled with music lovers. Definitely a staple LA hott spot. Keep Supporting live music! 🔥🎶“

“I had the scallops & the chocolate cake and it was great, the staff were all amazing from the host to the runners/busters with specific credit to Kitty & Anita for helping me and guiding me in the right direction. I definitely recommend you come by if you’re in the area!“

“Best steak and service . Say hi to Hillary she is the best !!!“

“One of a kind whiskey-craft beer neighborhood tavern/pub. Absolute Santa Monica / westside institution.“

“Love that Michael’s has a new front patio bar. Great food and drinks. A classic!“

“Great food and drinks 🍹 really good 👍🏾“

“Went memorial weekend and it was pretty busy! It was a solid spot, my friends say it’s a bit different from when it was open before. I liked the vibe, my only issue was that getting a drink was a bit difficult when first getting in. It seemed like there weren’t enough bartenders for how busy it felt but it was basically their re-opening weekend so maybe it was just a fluke! Otherwise I really liked it!“

“I miss that pub! I hung out there many weekends in 1999/2000. Carlos was quite the character. And often I met Ben Chaplin the actor for darts and Guinness. My real name is Ben. (The other Ben)
I would buy flowers from the woman that stopped by every night.. i told her I’d buy flowers for all the women but she couldn’t say who bought them, so they thought Ben Chaplin was buying them. Within a few weeks the place went to a few women a night to 10 to 15 a night. Funny! I really need to get back there one of these years. Traveling the world since I left in 2001. Cheers!“

“Romantic atmosphere playing throwback 90’s-2000 hip hop/R&B with a dark, laid back and speakeasy feel. Santa Monica gem!“

“Had a great time. The staff friendly.“

“Such yummy food and chill atmosphere. The only problem is the close at 8pm when it’s still light outside?!? I’ve seen them turn away several customers many many times. I think it was a covid thing originally so hopefully they go back to more normal hours. At least stay open until 9pm please 🙏🏻!“

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“Usually hotel food is alright, so we decided to play it safe and get a burger and it was actually really good. The patty was juicy, and everything was very flavorful. The fries were also really good, crispy, and well seasoned. Not sure about the rest of the menu, but I would definitely get the burger and fries here again.“

“Great food! Beautiful view. We will definitely be back.“

“The best aperitive in LA, with Salvo at 12-12 a wonderful location. Thanks a lot“

“Best Mexican food on the Westside/ Bestside!“

“Yikes band ----our friends ---play there sometimes yeah super fun We like Basement Tavern a lot“

“I will like to give a shout out to the chef. I think his name is Shawn or Sean. When we got to Santa Monica, we looked up restaurants to go have our 26 year anniversary dinner, we stayed at Hotel Delmar right across the street. We googled the restaurant menu, and decided what we were going to have. when we got there, and they brought out the menus, all what we decided to have was not on there. I was crushed. Because I had my mind set on the Halibut. I said it's ok I will just have the Ribeye, mind you I had a ribeye steak the night before. When the waiter came back, my wife asked if it's possible to get the Halibut and he said let me check with the chef. He came back later and said the chef said it's no problem. I was blown away. That was the best Halibut ( besides mine) that I have ever had. Thank you chef Shawn. From one chef to another, thank you. you made my night.“

“The Big Dean's burger was fantastic. Highly recommend!!!!“

“I had a truly memorable stay at the bungalow in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. I had an issue at the door, but I was fortunate to be assisted by Casey, who I believe is the top manager overseeing the property and security. Casey(hopefully I am not mistaken the name) handled everything with exceptional professionalism—she managed the entire process beautifully, ensured we had a table, and took care of every detail with a warm, welcoming approach. Because of her outstanding hospitality and top-notch management, I give this place a solid five stars. Thank you, Casey, for making my stay so smooth and enjoyable!“