11 Best Cocktail Bars in Santa Monica

“Beyond expectations! Best meal & service in at least 10 years. I’ll be back!“

“Nos atendieron muy bien y la comida es fantástica!!“

“The food is both eclectic and delicious. The location is both artsy and industrial with warm and inviting staff. I highly recommend this place for a date, business, family, or anything because it’s fabulous.“

“Service,drinks.food,ambiance.staff,etc.“

“Margarita flights are ‘da bomb!“

“If you want to go to a bar with perfect seating, great airflow, excellent drinks, flawless service l, a fantastic DJ, a parking lot, a nyc vibe, no one rushes you and you can even reserve a table for drinks…go to the Chestnut Club. My favorite new bar. 14th & Santa Monica Blvd @TheChestnutClub same owners as scopa and black market liquor!“

“Absolutely incredibly well put together menu, fantastic customer service, and very welcoming and inviting ambiance. A treasure of a restaurant, a must to visit in Los Angeles if you are a fan of fine dining.

I got the Salmon Salad, which was scrumptious, fresh, and healthy. A tremendous amount of care was put into the creation of the dish. It was a treat to be able to eat here at Lunetta.“

“We had an amazing time at Vamos Vamos. Prices are descent, the staff is lovely and their friendly vibe for a late afternoon cocktail is exactly what we were looking.
Not the best best Mexican food we’ve had, but it was still good and simple. Would go back with girlfriends or on a cute/casual date.“

“We had a spectacular meal last night and our server Allison went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. She recommended the Lobster sliders to start and a wonder white wine which we enjoyed throughout the meal. She spaced out each course so we had some time to savor the unique and wonderful flavors which we so appreciated. The albacore cerviche was one of the best cerviche I have ever had anywhere. And the boar ragu pasta was divine. But the Tikka Massala Chicken was the most delicious presentation of chicken imaginable. We also loved the desert Allison suggested which was an unusual take on peanut butter and whipped cream and fresh berries. Just a delightful way to end the perfect night. Can't wait to return and try more of their innovative dishes.“

“Had one of the best meals I’ve had in years. I live in NY and this beats any of my places there in service and unique and amazingly flavorful food. My friend also had a severe dairy and gluten allergy and they were so helpful in accommodating her. This is hospitality at its finest.“

“We accidentally went to Xuntos last night and discovered that we loved it! The host and waiter were super friendly and helpful, not to mention patient with all our questions and our slowness to make decisions. The atmosphere and decor was cozy and both down-to-earth and elegant at the same time. Most of all, the food was fantastic! We loved everything we got. It was a bit pricey and also noisy in the dining room, but we'll definitely go back!“