Restaurants near Two Blocks from the Promenade- Two-Bedroom Apartment

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1. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4338)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 17 times today

Discover one of the best places to eat in Santa Monica! The Penthouse offers guests a dramatic 18th-floor rooftop dining experience, complete with panoramic ocean views, beach cabanas, and open sky enclaves. Sip signature craft cocktails or indulge in contemporary Mediterranean inspired California cuisine. The Penthouse provides a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience and is among the best places to eat in Santa Monica.

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2. Sandpiper at Oceana

4.6

Exceptional(13)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Explore Sandpiper Restaurant at Hotel Oceana, serving up creatively composed, chef-driven cuisine. Even the most refined palettes will find complete epicurean satisfaction in a selection of locally sourced artisanal offerings, made to enjoy in quintessentially Santa Monica restaurant settings.Oceana’s intimate, exclusive culinary experiences celebrate Southern California’s bounty through sophisticated, imaginative cuisine by pairing locally sourced produce and artisanal purveyors from Santa Monica Farmers Market with an exquisite ambiance. Oceana’s Executive Chef, Alex Fregoso, marries hyper-local flavors with exquisite craftsmanship for a refined farm-to-table experience like no other. The elegant, airy interior and exterior settings meld with the nearby beach for a setting as iconic as the menu.

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3. Élephante Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(1680)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 281 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

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4. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1621)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Santa Monica

Booked 73 times today

Calabra is an elevated rooftop restaurant and bar serving Mediterranean and California cuisine, prepared in an inspiring setting with the ocean as a backdrop. Whether from the sundeck, circular bar, or indoor lounge, views are best enjoyed with boutique wines, seasonal cocktails, and small-batch spirits. All dishes are thoughtfully crafted with a seed oil-free approach for a dining experience that feels as good as it tastes.

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5. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

Awesome(921)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 50 times today

Experience the "Joie de Vivre"At LouLou, food, entertainment, fashion, and art converge into a unique, one-of-a-kind destination.LouLou’s carefully crafted menus showcase French Mediterranean flavors with a classic California twist, while honoring the generosity of artisanal and homemade ingredients, as well as local organic produce.A carefully selected wine list offers a tasteful array of wines from both France and CaliforniaNever bowing to the ordinary, whether it’s a legendary brunch, after work cocktails, elegant dinner, or corporate event, LouLou will always deliver an experience to remember.Ample parking is available in the building. We are located on the rooftop level. Suite 300

6. 1212 Santa Monica

4.3

Awesome(1811)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 36 times today

1212 Santa Monica is a unique New American Cuisine restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica on the Third Street Promenade. Our menu highlights the palette and diversity of the SoCal landscape. Complimenting the food, our beverage program includes select wines and creative cocktails to enhance your dining experience.Join us for All Night Happy Hour starting daily at 5pm & Bottomless Brunch every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with bottomless mimosas for only $28. On specific Saturdays & Sunday brunches we charge a $10 Entertainment Fee for those enjoying drag shows in our Main Dining Area.Enjoy the beautiful beach weather on the patio, or indoors in our massive dining room. Plan a private event or meeting on our Balcony, Private Dining Room or Patio.

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7. Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.7

Exceptional(6079)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 61 times today

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

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8. Wally's Santa Monica

4.8

Exceptional(146)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 15 times today

Experience Santa Monica’s favorite location for fine food and wine. Wally’s Santa Monica is a hybrid concept that encapsulates the finest food, beverages, and gourmet foods to provide a one-stop shop for everything delicious. From chill afternoon apps and cocktails, to decadent caviar service—whether you’re in a tuxedo, or just coming from the office—our vibe is ideal for any occasion that calls for enjoying great food and drinks. You can explore our peerless selection of rare spirits, extraordinary seasonal menu, over 100 wines available by-the-glass, and shop the gourmet counter for specialty meats, cheeses, and artisanal chocolates.

9. Meat On Ocean

4.7

Exceptional(3498)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 33 times today

Meat On Ocean is a meat-centric, modern steakhouse in Santa Monica that offers both a sense of adventure and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the offerings of a world-class steakhouse, Meat On Ocean features an artisanal charcuterie bar, an exhibition dry-aging room and a variety of prime beef – from dry-aged domestic cuts to Japanese A-5. Integral to the operation is a highly trained crew of servers and butchers, who communicate directly with Guests about the beef, organically farmed chickens, house made sausages, choice seafood and more.Located on the corner of Ocean and Broadway, Meat On Ocean is steps from the action - including the Santa Monica Pier, shopping and hotels.Starting May 2024, Meat On Ocean is also your headquarters for private dining and events, with customizable spaces that are perfect for social events, corporate meetings, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions and ceremonies, with full audio/visual connectivity.

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10. The Courtyard Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(147)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 34 times today

The Courtyard Kitchen is located in a historic landmark building on Montana Ave, Santa Monica. We are a full service bar and restaurant with 4 different dining spaces ranging from old world charm to contemporary upscale dining. We pride ourselves in our Neapolitan style pizza, vacation inspired Mediterranean cuisine and favourite American Brunch classics.

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Daniel
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The restaurant was in a temporary location, while the primary location was being renovated. However, this did not detract from the food or service at all. Everything was cooked perfectly, and our server/bartender, Cody, was fantastic, even with the numerous tasks he was assigned; very personable.
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Sandpiper at OceanaPrice: Very Expensive• American• Santa Monica
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4.6
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MichelleVIP
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food and service were great! Lobster ravioli was the best dish. Highly recommend the Valentino dessert
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The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.6
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BettinaVIP
Las Vegas •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Beginning to end, service and food were fabulous. Better than the Las Vegas location by far.
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Water Grill - Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Miranda
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Fabulous experience, delicious food and wonderful staff!
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.6
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SuzanneVIP
Los Angeles •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 15, 2025
Ambience fun and lively. Food was surprisingly delicious!
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Calabra at Santa Monica ProperPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Santa Monica
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4.8

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