18 Best Wine Bars in Santa Monica

“My wife and I went to the Grove in Los Angeles last night and we had dinner at "Sogno Toscana," an it was outstanding. It was perfect in every way; great food, great drinks, outstanding and friendly staff, beautiful location, etc. I love Italian food but I can't think of one Italian restaurant that I like, until "Sogno Toscano." The food was outstanding, and there was so much more we saw go by that we can't wait to go back and try. And the drinks were outstanding. I love martini's and they served the best martini I've ever had. Giacomo was our server and took great care of us. He's from Italy and "Sogno Toscana" brought him to America when they opened their New York restaurant, and now he's in LA for this new restaurant. Although very busy, the entire staff were very fun to be around, and most of them are Italian which is also great.“

“The food was very good. I dined solo and had chicken liver mousse, the yellowtail crudo, the peach and tomato burrata salad, and the crab cake. The mousse was rich and interestingly paired with pickled blackberries and honeycomb. The crudo was delicious with the refreshing citrus. The salad too felt very fresh and like I was holding on to late summer. The crab cake was good, the sauce had a nice balance of spice and sweetness, it was very salty which is not unexpected with crab. The service was kind and attentive. I was very pleased with my experience and would return again if I'm back in Santa Monica.“

“Delicious food and drinks“

“Omar was our waiter and he was very knowledgeable with the menu and the drinks. The wine I got and the cocktail my partner got were delicious! I highly recommend the pizza as well. If I weren't from out of town, I'd definitely be a regular here! Thank you all!“

“Although I was a little put off by the paper plate table settings… this was by far the most delicious food I’ve had… a wildly unexpected treat! Simple yet brilliant flavors using incredible olive oil… it’s my new favorite place! Highly recommended…“

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

“Super cute wine/sandwich place. Seems like they only do tap wine, so don’t expect a ton of variety. That said, the skin contact was AMAZING!

Went around 2 on a Saturday for a late lunch and the vibe was chill, seems to pick up around 4!“

“Excellent service, amazing lobster 🦞 with crab rice. I just wish I was given the prices before agreeing on the upgrade. I ordered a family for 2 and CJ server offered to make it 3ppl. I was kinda surprised with my bills and how the restaurant dictate the gratuity %….Overall, I love dining in this restaurant because we were welcome and were given a great and warm reception. Thank you to the staff who made us feel special especially to CJ she was amazing. Indeed, the most expensive meal I have eaten lol it’s worth it.“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“This place was great. We really enjoyed the food, service and the entertainment. The piano player was a great touch. Went on a weekend with a reservation and got right in. You have to check in with the host stand right by the valet and they'll tell you to ring the bell by the side door down a few stairs. We had the Pappardelle Bolognaise and a wedge salad, both were amazing. The valet is really convenient but super expensive, even for LA. We'd stop back in some day for sure!“

“My wife and I had a fully immersive experience at Xuntos. The food was some our go to favorites, but prepared so differently, it was like we never had it before. The sauce the shrimp was prepared in was savory, buttery, and had a little spice. They used a Spanish pepper we never heard of. Fantastic! The pork chop was prepared in a sherry glaze. We could tell it was sherry, yet it was not sweet, just incredible. All delivered in a beautiful space, by a team of knowledgeable and friendly staff obviously dedicated to providing an experience, not just food. We heard Evan, one of the servers/team member describe one of the dishes. It was so detailed in ingredients and preparation, he could have been the chef. George the mixologist/team member was poetry in motion. Creating amazing cocktails! We sat at the bar, my wife is a Gold metal chef and owned her own cafe. She feels you can really see the operation from there. It was like a ballet, dishes and drinks being delivered and plates and glasses being removed by every teammate. Sorry to be so wordy, but Xuntos is a special experience.“

“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!“

“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“

“Food, service and ambience were excellent, we love it !“

“This pizza is awesome!! The best pizza our family has had in years. The service is also first class Thank you so much!!!!“

“Stayed at the hotel and dined in the restaurant. I cannot understand why the rating for this place is so low… the food was amazing. Great options, really tasty, hot and fresh. The service was also very good - what else could you want?“

“Stumbled here with two friends after a fail at a place near by. We made it just in time for the happy hour and the waiters were patient and helpful in helping us secure something on that menu.

We shared a range of things and everything was delicious and good quality. I can’t wait to go back and try the menu.

It is quite large so there are items for everyone.“