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One Pico
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One Pico Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.shuttersonthebeach.com
  • Email: 1picoreservations@shuttersonthebeach.com
  • Phone: (310) 587-1717
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch, Monday - Saturday: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm; Sunday Brunch: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm; Dinner, Nightly: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Californian
  • Executive Chef: Isaac Gamboa
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: From an intimate dinner for 5 to a corporate dinner for 55 to a catered wedding for 205, Shutters on the Beach offers relaxed elegance and friendly service to complement its delicious food. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, there is no better place to plan your next special occasion. Let us handle every detail. We specialize in engagement parties (as well as engagements), bridal and wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, and of course, the big day too! Our private rooms are perfect for corporate dinners as well. Please call our catering offices at (310) 458-0030.
  • Private Party Contact: Stephen Friddle (310) 587-1717
  • Entertainment: Lounge entertainment 7 nights a week from 6:00pm-11:00pm

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Appian Way
  • Public Transit: Ocean Ave./Pico Blvd.
  • Parking: Valet
A word from One Pico
Perched above the beach with sweeping ocean views, a burning fireplace and featuring a seasonal market menu, One Pico is your destination for upscale, coastal dining. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2012, One Pico is recognized as premier restaurant for wine enthusiasts. Order… Grilled Octopus or Smoked and Braised Beef Short Rib from our seasonal menu or try the "Vine-To-Table" menu – a 3-course prix fixe menu with wine pairings from the monthly featured grape.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View
  • Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion
Diner Reviews
  • "Took my cousin who was visiting from out of town to lunch last Sunday and we had a great timel. She had the ahi tuna and I had the scallops with risotto. Both dishes we delicious. The bread basket with an assortment of home made breads was very good and the wine list is very respectable and reasonably priced. We requested a table by the window- great view of the beach- and they graciously accomodated the request. The staff is very attentive without being intrusive. The fireplace was on and the whole place was very welcoming and relaxed. The noise level is low so you can easily carry a conversation unlike many other restaurants in LA. They get an A++ from me."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "Beautiful place for a wonderful meal. You can't beat the view at One Pico. Right on the beach in Santa Monica. We had a great lunch with terrific service and atmosphere. The dining room feels open and the tables are not on top of each other. It's romantic and comfortable. It doesn't have that touristy restaurant feel that some other waterside restaurants have. Looking forward to going back for dinner the next time I'm in Santa Monica."
    Dined on 9/8/2013
  • "I went to One Pico with my boyfriend for a romantic dinner during a trip to Cali. The hostess was very accommodating regarding our early arrival and seating us at a prime table. We had a beautiful view of the beach until sunset. Our waiter was also fantastic - he was great with recommendations, friendly & personable and was very knowledgeable about the menu and origins of the fish. The food is obviously incredible so anything you get would be great. I have to say the only slightly disappointing things were the banana bread pudding dessert (combined two of my favorite things, banana bread & bread pudding, but it really didn't deliver on either) and the lack of wine by the glass options."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "We were staying at the Shutters and, I must admit, a bit reluctant to dine in their restaurant, but delighted we did as everything was pitch perfect. The views of the ocean are wonderful and the room is decorated in a thoughtful (think Nantucket or Cape Cod) style that manages to be comfortable and "beachy", yet not shabby, elegant too. Our waitress was Andrea who impressed us very much, particularly since she dealt with a nearby difficult table of diners with aplomb. (Yes, they were not nice and she handled it like a pro. Sometimes it is the customer that's lacking class, not the venue.) Food delicious, setting lovely, gracious service, nothing not to like here. Recommended for lunch."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "LA food week menu! Got there ... stunned how beauitful the resturant was and the amazing view of the ocean. I thought the wine list was great and the server actually helped me choose a amazing red wine to go with my food. I cant wait to go back for dinner! BTW please save room for dessert.. you will be amazed :)"
    Dined on 1/21/2014
  • "We went for the guest chef from a Michelin-starred hotel restaurant in Positano, Italy. He was kind enough to come out and say hello to us when we arrived, but his food was extremely disappointing. I don't know if he can't get the right ingredients here or what. Service was terrible. We ordered 2 bottles of wine (the Lacryma Christi Vesuvio was excellent--the best part of the dinner) which didn't arrive until we asked again some time after the first course came. Our waiter was indifferent, and half way through dinner announced he was getting off and someone else would take over (on a 7:30 reservation--hardly late). We won't be back soon."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "The perfect end of a week is lunch at One Pico. No matter what the weather, lunching in this "glass palace" that is right on the beach with views of the ocean and the Santa Monica pier, and then driving up PCH and through Topanga Canyon to my home in Encino, well it just can't be beat. The ambience, the food, the service is fabulous."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Cant imagine anyone other than out of town guests staying at Shutters would ever choose to dine at One Pico. The food was very average, even though it was a special week with the chef from Le Sirenuse. Over priced too."
    Dined on 2/19/2014
  • "Had a wonderful evening of good food and great music in the lobby. Our server was kind and considerate. When we went to the bathroom he put new napkins on our table. The food was delicious, a little over priced, but well worth the money."
    Dined on 2/13/2014
  • "Our waiter, Dennis, was very helpful with suggestions on wine, lunch and dessert, fun place and very user friendly."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "The waiters and serving staff were in slightly short supply. The real problem was the lady greeting at the front desk, who was without charm, and not at all good at her job. When we arrived she was nowhere to be seen. We waited patiently behind other couples on arrival. When she eventually appeared, she looked at us all coldly, didn't apologise for our long wait, and did her job without any joy. We were shown to our table and she gave us one menu, promising to return with another: she didn't do that, and we never saw her again. Food was good - especially the spaghetti with lobster, and the octopus salad. A shame that the greeter was so unhelpful."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I travel to LA often for work and always try and get to One Pico for dinner! I'm bad as I always order the same! I pray they don't change the menu! The mussels to start are amazing and for my main I always have the filet steak with the side of horseradish mash which is possibly my favourite thing in the world! One Pico is expensive but if visiting LA is 100% worth the money as it has it all the staff are great never snobby and they are always looking for a laugh. The ambience is really nice too (the pianist in the lobby is my favourite!) I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone! ENJOY!"
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "We had a delicious brunch on a Sunday afternoon. The location was perfect, the service excellent, the ambience relaxing."
    Dined on 2/2/2014
  • "Beautiful interior, fantastic ocean view, very good food."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "We love staying at Shutters and eating "in-house" at One Pico. Table for two along the windows in front and dont miss the kale salad and calamari appetizers....."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "Just got a follow up Business Meeting /Dinner to choose at the Santa Monica area. The restaurant has a great ambiance, located at a classy hotel easy valet parking. Great food very friendly but sophisticated waiter. Great Pianist in the lobby/bar area near the Beach Quite off the busy area yet in close proximity. Itzhak"
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "It was very nice restaurant. I went for lunch with friends. The foods were quite good and thei deco was super cute."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "This place had a lot lacking for what should be a great restaurant. Service was not good and had a lot of mistakes as well as poor communication with our group. My shrimp salad was over cooked shrimp doused on pepper. My filet was overcooked and also way to much pepper. Each dish was half eaten when I pushed it away and the waiter simply whisked them off without asking if they were good and didn't even offer a to go for my half eaten $50 steak. Not going back."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "We had a wonderful evening at One Pico. We went there as part of DineLA. The evening was perfect. Great food , impeccable service and unhurried service . We'd definitely recommend this restaurant for a special occasion!"
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "In comparison to the rates of food, it had a poor service and food was ok. I also waited for a long time for my car which was in valet."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Our group of 4 had different items and all were delicious. the service was great."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "I've been a frequent client at Pico One for several years now, and there's no surprises: it's consistently good, they always give me a window table from where I enjoy the view of the beach, the service is always friendly, professional and non invasive, and the food is good. I invite friends as well as business acquaintances for lunch, and everyone enjoys it. I'll keep returning."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "First off, the ambience is beyond beautiful! The food was perfection: we had the toasted chicken & veggies, also the baby winter green salad,YUMMY!! Our waiter was very attentive even though he got ambushed later with lunch crowds. I would highly recommend this to anyone for a casual but upscale lunch."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "I had the eggs Benedict & I must say YUMMY! It was delicious. Had a couple of their cucumber drinks and they were very refreshing and delicious. Great spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch. I haven't been for dinner but I will definitely go back for it."
    Dined on 1/19/2014
  • "A wonderful romantic Christmas meal with my husband. The food was amazing, the staff lovely and the candlelight gave a wonderful ambience. Highly recommended and cannot wait to return."
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "The soup was amazing but my entrée (scallops) were overcooked. My out of town guest had the fish special which looked beautiful but tasted like a sponge, I believe this is typical of frozen fish, whatever the reason it was not up to my expectations at all. When I booked this restaurant I was hoping for far better due to past experience with this restaurant."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "Food was excellent! Waiter was outstanding, informative and attentive"
    Dined on 1/1/2014
  • "Comfortable romantic and beautiful. The ocean is right there. Service is delightful. The fireplace is a focal point and makes you feel you must be in a European villa or chateaux. I like quiet, so we sit on the quiet side and it's a perfect sanctuary . Lunch is wonderful too. Of course you can see the ocean better, and the food is just as divine as at dinner. If you are bored with the usual menus, try this one. It's a wonderful adventure of delicious discovery. The decor is truly impressive. You don't want to leave."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "I've been to One Pico a few times and I am always impressed with the food and service. It is a very warm feeling without any pretense. Always exceeds my expectations."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Unfortunately, we had a late lunch at One Pico on New Years Day. Apparently they had many wait staff cancel, so there was virtually no service. We waited to be seated at an open table for 1/2 hour. Food is good (loved the lobster sandwich) but don't know if we will return. It's a beautiful restaurant with a fantastic ocean view, but spending 2 1/2 hours for lunch is not something we want to repeat."
    Dined on 1/1/2014
  • "The food was not great, and the portions were small; nouvelle cuisine nonsense. As it was a fixed menu, I was not able to order from the menu to get a more objective idea. The ambiance is what you go for. Shutters on the Beach hotel is a lovely & cozy property where you go for a drink, or hang-out at "Coast" (the informal restaurant) to get an informal bite to eat. Anything more than that is a waste of $$$$. Go enjoy a drink and the sunset. Period."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Great location for this lovely restaurant. My family of 4 ate here on Christmas Day. However it lacked happiness, cheer and a festive spirit. The staff barely smiled but performed like robots and delivered a good service. As I'm sure most people there where travelers it was disappointing that the atmosphere was not more happy and cheerful. The food was good but far from outstanding. The menu was a little too modern for Christmas Day and even though there were 3 courses and we are not big eaters it was a little light."
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "We were here for Christmas Eve and the Prix Fixe Menu was truly wonderful. A good value for excellent food and we weren't rushed although there were many waiting for dinner. The service is always excellent and it's only hard to decide which of the wonderful menu items to choose from. We keep coming back and highly recommend it for any special occasion or just for those that want a terrific meal alongside great service and ambiance."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "I found one picot soulless. Yes it is a pretty place , yes the view was good but no atmospher, nothing special. I had the lobster pasta. There was absolutle NO seasoning on any of the elements. I had to smother salt and pepper on my dish to get any flavor. We were seated by a column and seemed to be in no mans land. Sorry one pico. It was a breakfast room with a big check !"
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "You can't get a better view of the Pacific, especially at sunset, and the Santa Monica Pier and Beach than at 1 Pico. To top it off, the food is great."
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "I had the occasion to dine at One Pico for both a holiday lunch and for Christmas Eve dinner this year. The food was definitely secondary to the ambiance and views. . The menu is fairly uninspiring and the quality of food is lacking. For example the lettuce in my salad was so so, not organic or particularly flavorful nor interesting. There are many options out there, but I felt it was average. The chard that came with my dinner on Christmas Eve was cooked quite blah and was not anything special although it was the main accompaniment to my meat. Those are just two examples. However, the service both times this week was very good and the views unparalleled. It would be nice if the food can get up to par too."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "A server was inpatient, not professional and spoiled from the beginning of Christmas event our holiday mood"
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "It was Christmas, so of course it would be expensive, but it was expensive! It was good food, good service and beautiful place, but expensive!"
    Dined on 12/25/2013
  • "They didn't have a christmas tree at Christmastime!"
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "Food was overpriced and underloved. Waitstaff was very nice though."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
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