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Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge, Santa Monica, CA

Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge

4.0
4
374 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
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 California

Never 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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 97 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    French, Californian

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (323) 410-2337

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Stanislav Suchy

  • Private party facilities

    At LouLou, memorable events are elevated to significant milestones of life, whether it's a wedding, a business event, a signing ceremony for a few or a sparkling celebration of success. LouLou will carry your gathering beyond the usual and ensure precious memories are made and cherished for years to come. www.loulousantamonica.com

  • Neighborhood

    Santa Monica

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mademoiselle at Loulou

    Multiple dates available
    MADEMOISELLE 🌀☀️ Thursday is the new Girly Chic Night at LouLou. 💃 Free glass of Bubbly for all Ladies over 21+ 🥂 Music by DJ ARA Starting at 6:30pm. 🎧
  • Father's Day Brunch

    Jun 18, 2023 only
    An experience like no other... DJs and live performances for Father's Day, starting at 11:30am with special buffet along with a Barbecue at $69 per adult and $59 for children. 🥂
  • Pardon My French! Brunch ✨

    $59.00 per person

    Apr 15 - Jun 17, 2023
    Pardon My French! Brunch ✨​​ An experience like no other... DJs and live performances every Saturday and Sunday, starting at 11:30am with special buffet at $59 per guest ($49 before noon). 🥂

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What 374 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. SabrinaG

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    Waitress was slow and inattentive but everything else was great!
  2. Naebae

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great! The DJ was amazing and the atmosphere was really a vibe. Lovely restaurant
  3. davidg

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    A bit loud, not the best service, but nice venue and pretty good food.
  4. Dimple

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I enjoyed our options, but didn’t like that we have to buy our drinks separately from brunch. It was a good variety for all the taste buds , and I appreciated that.
  5. PieterS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The restaurant is relatively expensive, the public likes to yell but it certainly has some charm. The food isn't special, but the ambiance of a very energetic crowd is nice to experience.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing! the vibes, the music, the food, the drinks, the service, everything was awesome!!!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service here was great and the server kept apologizing for it being her second day but she did completely amazing! The ambiance and atmosphere was upbeat but not chaotic which I enjoyed. The food and cocktails were delicious and the portions were huge. They were sweet enough to give us a free cake for our celebration.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    44 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Nice location and easy parking. The food was ok. Service could’ve been more organized.
  9. jbnyc

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent service, food, ambiance and decor wish the DJ stayed for sunday evening
  10. DErksan

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was amazing! Celebrated my birthday brunch here. Amazing DJ, like saxophone player, and the fooooood was so amazing!!!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful brunch, with nice decoration, fun music, friendly staff and good food!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch was so fun. Ara the DJ was fabulous and so was our waiter Antonio. Had a wonderful Saturday afternoon. Will be back!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So fun! Come here if you like a fun DJ party vibe Reminds me of st barths
  14. TeeCeee

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and really good food.. Will definitely visit again! Once inside you feel that you’re somewhere else in Europe! Very well decorated and a very very good vibe!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    Hair in my food multiple times. Missed an order and waitress barely came to table
  16. ControlAltDelete

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Honestly do not waste your time or money here unless you just want to sit at the bar for drinks. The cocktails were amazing. The food, not so much. And the service was horrible. We waited almost 20 minutes for menus once we were seated. My girlfriend ordered the eggplant and polenta and I ordered the hangar steak and fries once our server finally came around to take our order. When we finally got our food the eggplant was terrible and the polenta had not zero, but negative flavor. It wasn't even fully cooked! We do not normally send food back but the eggplant was so terrilble that we did end up sending it back. The hangar steak was so over seasoned with garlic and the fries were terribly over salted . The people at the table next to us even mentioned how bad the food was. I'll never go there again!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Being Mother’s Day is a special occasion I didn’t like the limited menu that I had
  18. Mamaei

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The glasses and plates that were on the table were a little dirty. The restroom was also dirty and unpleasant. However, the atmosphere and the interior of the restaurant were good.
  19. Sophia

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We went for the Mother's Day buffet which was absolutely delicious. They had a pretty cool DJ there that introduced us to new music from over seas but overall was awesome vibe especially with the delicious food which took us by surprise. But the service was not as great we spent a lot of money including getting a bottle and normally when getting a bottle the server is more aware then our server was. We kept being over looked and had to refill our own glasses with the wine we got which is not preferred with bottle service. She also would pass by us and it was hard to get her attention. Aside from that everything was amazing.
  20. DianaGL

    Los Angeles

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    This is a restaurant on the top floor of the Santa Monica Promenade mall, inside the mall. The view and layout of the patio is beautiful. But the Sunday Brunch was a buffet, which was down the stairs (at least 6 stair steps) and into a tight side room. The food did not look appetizing but was actually very good. Because the room was so crowded, the food was also crowded so the buffet display did not show as nice as other more roomy buffets. There was a delicious chocolate fountain with fresh strawberries and little churros and other fruits to dip, but on a small table, did not show well. Difficult to maneuver in the small space full of food. The patio had a small dance floor in the middle, surrounded by the tables, with a disc jockey playing hip hop and other contemporary music, by request. Many people danced. If you want a quiet Sunday Brunch, this is not it. If you want to see rambunctious, mostly women, dancing while you eat, with upbeat music, this is fun an interesting. I would recommend for at least one time. We probably won't be back.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Mother’s Day experience. Expensive, but worth it for us.
  22. kj123

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    Terrible service, it took over 30 minutes to flag down our server to pay the bill. Food was ok, nothing special.
  23. ReneeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a fun and relaxing and inviting atmosphere. Had so much fun.
  24. ElizabethG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about this brunch, I will definitely return.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food1service2ambience5
    I really wanted to love this place. I loved the design. I loved the DJ and the atmosphere. The food selection and quality were terrible. We come for brunch on Saturday and it was buffet style. I felt like I was eating at a friend’s house. The buffet was in a little room off to the side, not laid out very well and the food selection was so random. The buffet lunch was $59 and did not come with anything to drink. When I asked the waiter for a cafe au lait he said they only had espresso or americano which is basically regular coffee. He didn’t have cream. Only milk and almond milk. The food was terrible. This place is darling. Take away the buffet and serve some good quality French food. Please!!! And get a good coffee machine and some different creamers.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Awful! We were ignored for 20 minutes. The server attended tables that were seated after our arrival. In the end we left disappointed and upset at how we were treated. We did let them know very messenger, their initial response was a thumbs up👍🏻 Terrible experience and even worse customer service!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best joint in LA! Is he DJ & Saxophonist is off the joint. The food is amazing. The entertainment is too notch. I’m so glad I found this on IG. This will be our summer spot. The owner came to our table as well. Love this.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great atmosphere ! They had a dj and the music was really good! Food was delicious!! Will be coming again!
  29. Sina

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderfully friendly and accommodating to our group of 12 for a graduation party. Even better than expected!!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food2service3ambience5
    Great ambiance and vibe but the food was not great
  31. StephanieS

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    We waited over an hour for food. The food looked good but did not taste great. The waitress disappeared and we only saw her to take our order - refill a drink and give us the bill. The music was loud and the staff looked overwhelmed. I have been there at lunch time and it was better. I will not be going back-
  32. PeonyM

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Reserved thinking we would have a nice birthday lunch on the rooftop, instead was greeted with horrible service, loud music, and everything far from being a French owned restaurant. Extremely disappointed. Left after 2 minutes of sitting down. TERRIBLE.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a blast! The buffet was worth more than the asking price. The atmosphere and decor was stellar. It felt like we left Santa Monica and partied on our own little island. Our waitress MC’d and stayed on top of her tables! The DJ played a great mix of music! They gave us free tequila shots and roses! If you’re in the LA area you HAVE TO go to Lou Lou! 10/10!

    Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 10, 2023Thank you for your kind review as we are happy to hear you had a great time at Loulou. We look forward to welcoming you back at Loulou!

  34. MaggieJ

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    The best part was the DJ/music. I knew the moment our server took 20mins to bring us water we would have a problem. Our server was negligent, slow, inexperienced, and didn’t know anything about the menu. Not once did she ask if we needed anything l, how our food was, asked us for refills on cocktails etc. We asked to split the bill 5 ways, and she managed to mess that up too. Luckily my friend checked her bank account before we left, & found she was charged more than everyone else, in fact we were all charged something different. It took them 20 mins to bring salt/pepper, and they brought out dessert without clearing our table first, we had to pile the dishes/empty glasses to the side. I asked to speak to the manager & his response was “she’s new” no I’m sorry for what happened or how can I make this better, he had the nerve to tell me “I would’ve given you a discount, but you don’t have manners” I was being calm the entire time until he said that. This place is not worth the hype, that have no customer service & it really seems they don’t value their guests. If I’m spending $600+ on dinner, I expect to at least have a server come to our table more than once, not just to take my order.
  35. ArtA

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Despite having made reservations and there being plenty of open tables, we were seated at one of the lounge areas that was very uncomfortable for dinner. We asked our host if we could sit at one of the regular tables but she insisted that they were fully booked and did not have a table for four but then proceeded to seat another party of four that arrived 20 minutes after we had rearranging a table to accommodate. Our server was nice but the food quality and taste quite underwhelming. I don’t think we’ll ever return. Plenty of better options at the mall.
  36. SherryRTheBarbIsBackkkkk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My party of two had the pleasure of having Antonio serve us. He was very attentive and has great customer service skills. The ambiance in the entire place was beautiful, the brunch buffet was delicious & had so many food choices, friendly staff, clean rest rooms, live music, and just an overall vibe. 10/10 highly recommend!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    They had a great brunch menu but they’re trying out this new buffet brunch and the food isn’t good at all and is not worth it. So many of the brunch menu items are not available in the buffet and the food is t fresh and warm tasted old and dried out. Won’t return until they go back to their regular menu. Not a good brunch buffet.
  38. Honeymoonforlife87

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    It’s a buffet style but unfortunately everything was cold The service wasn’t great cause there were only two servers that I could see. They were good but overwhelmed And the request for 4% service charge and on top of it at least 20% tip for buffet is ridiculous
  39. jourdin

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came for an early birthday celebration and we had the best time! The food and drinks were amazing and picture perfect!! My favorite part is the atmosphere you are in, beautiful views, great music, and upbeat energy. This is a must go to place!
  40. YaelO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect. The hostesses, the servers, the runners, the DJ, the accommodations. It was excellent. Will definitely be recommending and coming here often! Not to mention the food was delicious!!

FAQs

Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge is rated 4 stars by 374 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 97 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge

395 Santa Monica Pl #300, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Santa Monica

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    French, Californian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Stanislav Suchy

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (323) 410-2337

  • Private party facilities

    At LouLou, memorable events are elevated to significant milestones of life, whether it's a wedding, a business event, a signing ceremony for a few or a sparkling celebration of success. LouLou will carry your gathering beyond the usual and ensure precious memories are made and cherished for years to come. www.loulousantamonica.com

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