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Name: The Galley
Address: 2442 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90405
Telephone: (310) 452-1934
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

The Galley

4.3

813 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

2442 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Romantic

The Galley is where the locals in Santa Monica have been going since 1934. It's one of the few restaurants where celebrities go and are treated like everyone else. Tourists love the patio and everyone enjoys the cozy booths inside where the Christmas lights are on year round and everyone looks 10 years younger. Whether you like steaks, fresh fish, chicken,shrimp, lobster or pasta, you will not walk away hungry. Even our hamburgers and homemade chili are second to none. The best part about The Galley is the service. Our servers realize we are in the “be back” business and we try our hardest to make sure our guests come back. We are open seven nights a week pouring stiff drinks. How many restaurants have been around for 86 plus years. Come by and you will see why this restaurant is truly a landmark!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 452-1934
Website
http://www.thegalleyrestaurant.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Whatever special touches your evening requires, THE GALLEY is the ideal choice for everything from a quiet, candle-lit birthday dinner to a large anniversary party or corporate event. Captain Ron can customize your menu with a variety of unique and creative items. The Galley’s seafaring interior includes four quaint dining rooms, comfortable candle lit booths, the large South Seas Bar and outdoor patio complete with sea shells, fishing net and water fountain.

Location
2442 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
Hollister
Parking details
Metered parking in large lot behind the restaurant, as well as metered street parking.
Additional
Banquet, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch

New England Clam Chowder
- Cup$5.50
- Bowl$7.50
Soup of the Day
- Cup$5.50
- Bowl$7.50
Filet Mignon Chili
cheese and onions served on request
- Cup$6.50
- Bowl$8.00
Kosher Hot Dog$6.50
with steak fries
- Add Filet Mignon Chili, Cheese, and Onions$7.50
Galley Beef or Turkey Burger$8.00
with steak fries
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$8.50
with steak fries

Galley Salads

famous galley dressing, balsamic vinaigrette, caesar, blue cheese, and lemon vinaigrette

House Salad$5.50
mixed greens, tomato, cucumber with famous galley dressing
Caesar Salad$7.50
crispy romaine topped with galley croutons
- With Grilled Chicken$9.50
- With Salmon or Shrimp$12.50
Salmon Salad$12.50
blackened salmon served on a bed of romaine lettuce and topped with grilled vegetables in a home-made lemon vinaigrette
Filet Mignon Salad$12.00
marinated filet mignon, sliced and served over baby spinach, tossed with mushrooms and thinly sliced red onions in a home-made lemon vinaigrette

Sunday Drink Specials

Bloody Mary
Mimosa

Brunch Specials

Spinach & Mushroom Omelett$9.50
with guacamole & salsa
Huevos Rancheros$9.50
served with mexican rice and pico de gallo
New York Steak & Eggs$13.50
served with steak fries
Galley Crab Cake Sandwich$13.50
served open-faced on toasted sourdough with tomatoes and a spicy tomato cream sauce

Seafood

Fried Calamari$8.50
with tartar,cocktail, and cilantro scallion sauce
Fish 'N' Chips$8.50
with malt vinegar, tartar sauce, and cocktailsauce
Fresh Dungeness Crab Cakes$9.50
with zesty plum wine sauce, served with julienne vegetables
Fresh Fish Special of the Day$12.50
with rice and vegetable

Captain Ron's Favorites

Tacos - Filet Mignon, Chicken, Fish, and Vegetable$7.00
any 2, served with guacamole and salsa
Galley Beef, Turkey, or Crab Cake Sliders$8.00
any 2, with steak fries
Homemade Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli$8.50
with spicy tomato cream sauce
Pasta Marinara$8.50
sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and italian spices

What 813 people are saying

The Galley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
2.9Value

Noise • Moderate

813 Reviews

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BeGr VIP
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is great and the setting is awesome. The Galley is old school circa 1934 but will never not be an awesome place to grab some drinks and something good to eat.
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Vicki
Los Angeles15 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 4, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We have been eating at the Galley for over 25 years. For the first time in all those years, the food came cold and the service was awful,. They were completely understaffed, the waitress was actually running around trying to accommodate her clients, We needed a fork, water refilled, grandsons Sprite came after the meal, no dressing on the salad. We celebrate my husbands birthday there on the 3rd of February for more than 20 years…. The bill was $750 and was definitely not worth it. Sad to say, we won’t be going back!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. More of a dive bar than an elegant venue, it’s been around since the 1930s. Great staff. The menu is an excellent steak house style menu with lots of emphasis on fish too. Drinks are well made and reasonable, which attracts regulars like myself who have come for decades. Unfortunately their signature special sherry dressing is no longer made the way it was in the past, the BS story on the menu notwithstanding.
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lalanative
Los Angeles25 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Galley is a dining experience you cannot have anywhere else in LA. I go back over and over because it’s nostalgic, homey and unchanged by time or trends. It just feels like home. It’s a gem.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles10 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 22, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Disappointed in the filet , as it seemed very dry inside with a weird texture.
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Km123 VIP
Los Angeles53 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 19, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a good mainstay for seafood and drinks.
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MarkGregg
Los Angeles129 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood bar and restaurant with friendly staff and great food and drink
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ChrisG VIP
Atlanta42 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome local spot! Enjoyed the character of the restaurant and excellent food. We all really enjoyed it.
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IT890
Hawaii14 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Annual new year family celebration 🍾 Lovely
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Sharonp
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I understand this is the place that the locals go to hang out with friends. It’s very casual with an eclectic feel and the food was very good.
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2442 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Additional information

Cross street
Hollister
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered parking in large lot behind the restaurant, as well as metered street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.thegalleyrestaurant.net/
Phone number
(310) 452-1934
Private party facilities
Whatever special touches your evening requires, THE GALLEY is the ideal choice for everything from a quiet, candle-lit birthday dinner to a large anniversary party or corporate event. Captain Ron can customize your menu with a variety of unique and creative items. The Galley’s seafaring interior includes four quaint dining rooms, comfortable candle lit booths, the large South Seas Bar and outdoor patio complete with sea shells, fishing net and water fountain.

The Galley

About this restaurant

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Soup & Sandwiches

New England Clam Chowder

Soup of the Day

Filet Mignon Chili

Kosher Hot Dog$6.50

Galley Beef or Turkey Burger$8.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$8.50

Galley Salads

House Salad$5.50

Caesar Salad$7.50

Salmon Salad$12.50

Filet Mignon Salad$12.00

Sunday Drink Specials

Bloody Mary

Mimosa

Brunch Specials

Spinach & Mushroom Omelett$9.50

Huevos Rancheros$9.50

New York Steak & Eggs$13.50

Galley Crab Cake Sandwich$13.50

Seafood

Fried Calamari$8.50

Fish 'N' Chips$8.50

Fresh Dungeness Crab Cakes$9.50

Fresh Fish Special of the Day$12.50

Captain Ron's Favorites

Tacos - Filet Mignon, Chicken, Fish, and Vegetable$7.00

Galley Beef, Turkey, or Crab Cake Sliders$8.00

Homemade Spinach and Mushroom Ravioli$8.50

Pasta Marinara$8.50

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