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1212 Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA

1212 Santa Monica

4.3
4.3
1599 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
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 Saturdays & Sunday brunch we charge a $5 Entertainment Fee for sitting in the Main Dining Room. For the month of June, we have a pride Pride Brunch Drag Show every Saturday.

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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 3:45 pm–1:30 am Sat 4:00 pm–1:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 576-9996
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    1212 Santa Monica is a unique New California Cuisine restaurant perfect for large groups and parties. Our menu, crafted by executive chef Luca, highlights the palette and diversity of the SoCal landscape.
  • Private party contact
    Kayla Smith : (310) 576-9996
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    Wilshire Boulevard
  • Parking details
    There is street parking available on Wilshire Blvd. We are also steps away from the numerous parking structures located on 2nd Street between Wilshire and Santa Monica Blvd.
  • Public transit
    There is a bus stop located on the corner of Wilshire and 3rd Street Promenade.
  • Entertainment
    Join us for our weekly DJ series #1212soundsgood Friday to Saturday from 6pm-9pm at the Main Bar.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • All Night Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    We love Happy Hour so much we decided to make it all night! Join us for Wine & Cocktails for only $8, beers $2 off, PLUS food ranging from $6-$14. Join us Monday to Thursday starting at 4pm and Friday to Sunday starting at 4pm! (Fri & Sat at the bar only after 6pm until 9pm) Walk ins and reservations accepted.

    All Night Happy Hour! Photo

What 1,599 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Hot spot

  • Westside

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

1,599 Reviews
  1. RobH

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I can only comment on our experience interacting with the crew, not on food since we didn't stay. I had made a reservation a couple days in advance, for my wife's birthday. Yes, it was a Saturday, which I get can be busy, but there were slots available for 4:30PM, which I selected. I had requested to sit outside. When we arrived we were told they could not seat us outside since the place was fully booked. There were plenty of seats outside. I understand parties having some of the other larger outside areas booked, but we were a small party of 3, just wanted to have Happy Hour and leave. We decided to check out the indoor space they seated us, just in case, and it was awful. It was dark, hot, and felt completely devoid of any fresh air. When the waiter came along to greet us, we asked if there was any way we could just sit outside. We wanted Happy Hour. He went to check and came back and said we could have half hour. I thought he meant in half hour we could seat us outside, but he meant we could sit out there for only half hour. We decided to leave. It was more than clear that we did not fit the demographic of their target diners (millennials or younger) and we were seated with the rest of the riffraff. Anyway, we left. If we aren't wanted there, why would we want to patronize such a place?

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great spot to celebrate my birthdate. Good live Music

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  3. Kirsten

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server Robert was on it the whole time and provided excellent service! Food was excellent, loved it all. Thanks for a great time! We will be back!

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  4. Anon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time yesterday, great food and drinks and service!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    Terrible food. Service was good, nice ambience, wouldn’t recommend, we went around 6:30pm

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  6. Diane327

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything especially the live DJ!! Atmosphere was perfect.

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  7. Coraline

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    It was our second time and once again it was amazing. Great vibes and music. Food very tasty as the cocktails.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The Chicken Alla Milanese tasted like a microwave frozen dinner.

    1212 Santa MonicaResponded on September 7, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are disappointed to learn that you were not fully satisfied with your dining Experience. Rest assured that your comment has been shared with the team and we will use it constructively. We hope for another opportunity to restore your faith in our restaurant. Sincerely, 1212 Team.

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  9. LenaS

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We love the outdoor ambience, pretty colorful adorned with a wall & fence-like live flowers & succulents. Went for happy hour and place was packed with loud lively music. Food selections are great. Went with small plates for sharing: aroncini, brussels sprouts, popcorn shrimp, hamachi and mussels in coconut curry....all of them delicious!

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  10. JamieNoelani

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    THE BEST - 1212 is our absolute fave spot. We are here multiple times a week. Best Happy Hour, best outdoor patio ambience....It's a must see spot in Santa Monica xx

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  11. AndrewA

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    There was loud club music playing for an early afternoon brunch. The only tables they had available were either outside in direct sunlight or inside with loud distracting music. The food was bad. My breakfast burrito was almost completely filled with potatoes with very little meat. The waitstaff was OK, but the hosts were absolutely horrible. They told me that it would not be loud inside, however I was not able to hear someone from across the small table because the music was so loud. Overall I wish I would have just gone somewhere else.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing very nice staff, can’t wait to come back Erick was a blessing

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing time. The service was great. Ambience was wonderful, worth a visit.

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  14. TAP14

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just needs a little more lighting. A little difficult to read the menu

    1 person found this helpful

  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting form out of town and food was fantastic, service was friendly and helpful.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waiter was awesome And his service was immaculate

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  17. Alex

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, good price, good ambience!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Went for my sons 24th birthday very nice food was outstanding, service started off rough then got a lot better many be cause we had 17 people. Would love to go again

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Tristan our server was the greatest! Good recos, good company. Made the experience even better!!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Happy hour was good value, pizza and lasagna dish were delicious

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Jimmy was a great server! He was attentive to our party of 8 people.

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  22. Razkol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, ambiance, and most importantly excellent service! If you’re here for brunch, I would highly recommend the crostinis, they were all deliciously amazing. The small plates also had great selections, must try them all!!! Loved their chocolate lava cake as well. The bottomless mimosas were great and service getting refills were always on time. Big shout out to Jordan for his amazing service!!!! He was super attentive and ensured that we got what we needed in a timely and friendly manner! Would definitely come back again!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I'm not sure if there was a change in shift due to it took awhile ti be served. Ricardo made up for the delay and provided great service and was engaging in conversation and selection of menu items. The ambiance was nice, and it was a good day to be seated outside.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    I dined at the 1212 during happy hour and was very pleased with the ambiance, the food, service, and the drinks were very unique. I would for sure come back and visit again. After my meal I went to used to restroom and discovered they have an upstairs and a very large dining area adjacent to the bar. I also noticed a dj booth setup that leads me to believe that the 1212 Santa Monica knows how to have fun after hours. I strongly recommend this restaurant.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Rico was the best- very engaging service and absolutely delicious food as well!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Felinea is a bad waitress. This is our second time having her. She needs more training. Food is always great and fun to be on the 3rd st promenade!!

    1212 Santa MonicaResponded on August 10, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. Providing top of the line service to all our guest is of utmost importance therefore, please accept our sincerest apologies for not meeting your expectations this time around. Rest assured that all your comments have been addressed and we will use your comments constructively. We hope for another opportunity to welcome you to our restaurant and provide you with a special experience. Sincerely, 1212 Team.

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  27. Nate

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Don’t come here on weekends. Music was WAY too loud for no reason. You can’t even hear the people at your own table. It’s nice, but only go on weekdays to avoid the obnoxiously loud music

    1212 Santa MonicaResponded on August 10, 2023

    Dear Nate, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are disappointed to learn that you were not fully satisfied with your dining Experience. Rest assured that your comment has been shared with the team and we will use it constructively. We hope for another opportunity to welcoming you back for a better experience. Sincerely, 1212 Team.

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  28. Blindzebra74

    Anchorage

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside and it was lovely. Indoors would have been too loud for me.

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  29. danielb

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent customer service, ambiance, food quality, and food variety.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience1
    They didn’t mention that they become a club. Was trying to enjoy our food when the DJ started blasting music. We got our food way before the server brought us our beers, we had ordered them at the same time.

    1212 Santa MonicaResponded on August 10, 2023

    Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are disappointed to learn that you were not fully satisfied with your dining Experience. Rest assured that your comment has been shared with the team and we will use it constructively. We hope for another opportunity to restore your faith in our restaurant. Sincerely, 1212 Team.

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  31. EstefaniaA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Not a bad place. Food great and very fun to go with friends

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Très bel endroit, belle ambiance. Bonne cuisine mais mériterait un peu plus dans l'assiette, c'était des petites portions.

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  33. JayneR

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    I think the place is having an identity crisis! The live DJ dance music for dinner was way too much and didn’t match the classy ambiance. We were absolutely disappointed in the very loud dance music while we attempted to enjoy dinner. At the very least a heads up would have been appreciated and probably wouldn’t have chosen it. Food was good, service was average to below average and the loud house music ruined the experience and wouldn’t return for it.

    1212 Santa MonicaResponded on August 10, 2023

    Dear Jayne, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are very saddened to hear how disappointed you were with your recent visit to 1212. Your comments have been addressed to our management team. We always appreciate our guests' feedback and we will use your comments constructively. We hope for the opportunity to give you a better picture of our restaurant in the future. Sincerely, 1212 Team.

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  34. JenniferC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our group's first time at the restaurant and it was a great experience.

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  35. LaFoodie

    Los Angeles

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Liked sitting outside on 3rd St and listening to cool music (more Latin flavor please). Great happy hour prices with delicious drinks and food. Must try the yummy slow cooked beef tacos and Parmesan fries. The spicy guava cocktails were delicious and the wine list looked great too. Love the idea of vodka shots to support Ukraine.

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  36. MargaretG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Location is perfect, the food was delicious and the service was top notch. Even though this place seemed to cater to a young, trendy clientele, our server was polite and patient with 3 old ladies. Restaurant was too loud for our taste but not bad enough to ruin our dining experience.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Good experience. Food was okay but overpriced. Not a high end restaurant

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food with a good atmosphere and great service. Can’t ask for much more

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience2
    It felt like we were attempting to have dinner inside a club with the worst music spinning as loud as possible. The hostess was dressed in a very revealing outfit. My friend and I had to yell to talk to one another and were horrified by the terrible music selections of the DJ who was staged in the middle of a staircase. But beyond the hostess and the DJ, nothing else indicated this was a club. The waiter was attentive but his demeanor was so-so. The food we ordered was all very tasty, especially the lasagna. And the drinks were solid. But we were definitely happy to get out of there as soon as we were done. For a couple of girls in their 30s, this was not the vibe!

    1212 Santa MonicaResponded on September 7, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant. We are saddened to read that you experienced some inconveniences during your recent visit. Providing top of the line personalized service to all our guests is of the utmost importance. We do sincerely apologize that we did not meet your expectations this time around. Rest assured that all your comments have been addressed to the concerned departments and we will use your comments constructively. We hope for another opportunity to welcome you to 1212 and if there is anything we can do to make your next experience with us more enjoyable, please do let us know. Regards, 1212 Management Team.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoy myself, live music and good fool! Great service this place was just a whole vibe.

    1 person found this helpful

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

1212 Santa Monica is rated 4.3 stars by 1599 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today
Google Map for 1212 Santa Monica

1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wilshire Boulevard
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 3:45 pm–1:30 am Sat 4:00 pm–1:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is street parking available on Wilshire Blvd. We are also steps away from the numerous parking structures located on 2nd Street between Wilshire and Santa Monica Blvd.
  • Public transit
    There is a bus stop located on the corner of Wilshire and 3rd Street Promenade.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Join us for our weekly DJ series #1212soundsgood Friday to Saturday from 6pm-9pm at the Main Bar.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (310) 576-9996
  • Private party facilities
    1212 Santa Monica is a unique New California Cuisine restaurant perfect for large groups and parties. Our menu, crafted by executive chef Luca, highlights the palette and diversity of the SoCal landscape.
  • Private party contact
    Kayla Smith : (310) 576-9996
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