Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Los Angeles
  4. Westside
  5. Santa Monica
Calabra, Santa Monica, CA

Calabra

4.7
4.7
1376 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean
Seating arrangements for all reservations at Calabra may include outdoor poolside dining, bar area, as well as our indoor/ outdoor covered lounge space. Be sure to dress warmly.

**DINNER RESERVATIONS ARE FOR DINING ONLY. Drinks would be accommodated upon first come first serve at the bar area. Private Couch Alcoves are available with a rental and minimum spend*******

Serving Mediterranean and Californian cuisine with a view. Located atop the Santa Monica Proper, our on an elevated rooftop and mid-level garden terrace provide an inspiring atmosphere with Santa Monica and the ocean as a backdrop. Whether from the pool sundeck, circular bar, views are best enjoyed with dinner, boutique wines, seasonal cocktails and small-batch spirits.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (424) 390-0737
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Sonnie Gomez
  • Private party facilities
    Our tables seat up to 6 guests maximum. To protect the ambience of the restaurant for our hotel guests, we unfortunately do not accommodate large parties. For private events, we recommend connecting with our sales department for information on hosting with us.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    7th Street between Wilshire and Arizona
  • Parking details
    $20 plus tax for for the first 3 hours; $3 every 20 minutes thereafter
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Experiences

  • Reservation Fee

    $5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    As of January 1st 2022, in order to make a reservation at Calabra Rooftop, a non-refundable $5 reservation fee per person will apply. This fee guarantee's seating space. In case of cancellation or no-show this fee will not be refunded. Walk-ins will be welcome any time but will be based on availability. We have been challenged in the last few months with last-minute cancellations and no-shows, making it harder for us to see you as often as we would like, as our reservations appear more limited than they are in actuality. Our goal is an accurate depiction of our availability to allow our staff to better accommodate you.
    Reservation Fee Photo
  • Christmas Day in Calabra

    Dec 25, 2023 only
    Join us on Christmas Day in Calabra where we will be offering a special menu along with our regular menu from our very own Chef Sonnie Gomez.
    Christmas Day in Calabra Photo
  • Calabra - NYE 2023

    $150.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Celebrate New Years Eve 2024 in Calabra!
    Calabra - NYE 2023 Photo

What 1,376 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

1,376 Reviews
  1. IlinaF

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Calabra was an exceptional experience. Could not have asked for a better place to dine. Beautiful decor throughout the Proper Hotel and Calabra on the rooftop was the crowning beauty. Food, service, ambience was chic and classy without the usual LA pretense.

    Is this helpful?

  2. LeslieC

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful rooftop venue with plenty of heaters, mediterranean menu with delicious food, great service! Loved it and will be back soon!

    Is this helpful?

  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual the place was amazing. Food and atmosphere are great. Love this place

    Is this helpful?

  4. KimberlyP

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    $18 bottles of water and $32 appetizers with a few slivers of fish is not reasonable or a good value. The ambiance is lovely but service and food were unimpressive. I recommend it for a view and overpriced drinks

    Is this helpful?

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the service, atmosphere & vibe of Calabra and would definitely return. But the best part of the meal we thought was the bread & dips at the beginning. Delicious! The salad with goat cheese was sort of wilted; the Brussel sprouts were over balsamic'ed (or whatever was on them); the salmon was under-cooked. Honestly, it was a great night out, a lot of fun! But we felt the food needs better preparation.

    Is this helpful?

  6. dinearound1

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been to Calabra a few times and always loved it. Was excited to bring some friends who have never been. Unfortunately, the food was not great this time. Seems the menu changed, perhaps the chef too? So bummed. Really wanted to love it again, but we didn't.

    Is this helpful?

  7. MR90405

    Austin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everett was our server. He seemed a little bit annoyed with us. Not sure if it’s because we didn’t drink alcohol or something else. He said the right things and took care of the basics but seemed to be a bit dismissive of us for the whole night - though we did get our food and anything else needed. Just seemed off.

    Is this helpful?

  8. hol2d2

    Los Angeles

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous space and amazing food! Will definitely be back soon!

    Is this helpful?

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another delightful visit ti Calabra. One of the top rooftop bar and restaurants in LA

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This spot is always a 10. Been many times and both food and service are incredibly consistent. My favorite overall in Santa Monica.

    Is this helpful?

  11. JonathanH

    Orange County

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will be back. Amazing dinner. Avocado dip to start is a must!

    Is this helpful?

  12. KarenT

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food amazing loved the smoked chili roasted chicken dish and Phyllo baked feta

    Is this helpful?

  13. BlairA

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter last night had weird vibes. I think he forgot about our entree. The apps came out super quickly. Entree was very delayed.

    Is this helpful?

  14. Jared

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great ambience with an amazing view.

    Is this helpful?

  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time time . The scallops were excellent ! Highly recommend it!

    Is this helpful?

  16. NikitaP

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately hostess quite rude - preferred to help people without a reservation and ask us to stand in the cold by the toilets when we had a reservation and could have been sat. Didn’t take the feedback well- just listened but didn’t offer even a verbal acknowledgment that things could have been handled differently. Feedback relayed to manager who came by spontaneously to check in (as we wanted to drop the issue and enjoy dinner whe finally sat) - manager did acknowledge he would review feedback but didn’t offer any apologies or even come back to check how dinner was. Management could be improved. Our server and bussers were great Food was delicious.

    Is this helpful?

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Need to bring back mezze plate, sushi and get their wine list organized. Last three times we’ve ordered bottles they didn’t have and stuff by the glass.

    CalabraResponded on November 5, 2023

    Hello, Thank you so much for your feedback! We will take this into account and share with the team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best,

    Is this helpful?

  18. AlexL

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having repairs done during lunch hour might not have been the smartest move by the hotel management. Other than that, great spot.

    CalabraResponded on November 4, 2023

    Hello, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.  Best, 

    Is this helpful?

  19. TatiannaM

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was so caring to me and the scallops were a must have!

    CalabraResponded on November 4, 2023

    Hello, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.  Best, 

    Is this helpful?

  20. VanesseD

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, and great vibes. Will definitely come back!

    CalabraResponded on November 4, 2023

    Hello, Vanesse: Thank you so much for your feedback! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.  Best, 

    Is this helpful?

  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal A+. Great ambiance. Amazing for a date spot

    Is this helpful?

  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parking was $29 which I think is actually absurd. I probably will never go back because of that.

    Is this helpful?

  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent environment, great food and overall experience.

    Is this helpful?

  24. Local

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Meh … food ok., expensive cocktails, ugly and busy design so you can’t appreciate the view from the roof top.

    Is this helpful?

  25. Tyler

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding. Great night views and private cabanas to enjoy dinner and conversation. Exceptional food and great quality drinks!

    Is this helpful?

  26. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and the service was just excellent.

    Is this helpful?

  27. NicolasM

    Los Angeles

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing time , good , cocktails , service , all are the best , great job proper Hotel team .

    Is this helpful?

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing the the menu was diverse and eclectic. The staff was all very accommodating and it seemed like everyone was helping with everything. Amazing experience all the way around.

    Is this helpful?

  29. GLee

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience - great food, great service, great ambience!

    Is this helpful?

  30. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, food, service, ambiance etc. But they add a sneaky health surcharge to your bill. So be on the look out for that.

    Is this helpful?

  31. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very lovely ambiance. Food is very good. Service excellent. Very expensive!! Not a great value in total.

    Is this helpful?

  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once you hurdle over the majestic $5 per person non-refundable reservation fee (which seems to vanish into thin air, never to be seen again) and the obligatory 5% wellness fee that sneaks onto your bill, you're in for a treat! Get ready to savor the exquisite experience of delightfully overpriced beverages and food that confidently straddles the line between average and meh, all within the luxurious confines of our fancy setting!

    Is this helpful?

  33. BenjaminS

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really outstanding. Particularly enjoyed the hummus, grilled octopus, and the scallops.

    CalabraResponded on October 14, 2023

    Hello, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.  Best, 

    Is this helpful?

  34. HeatherF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Great vibe, wonderful food and amazing drinks. You cannot beat the view. highly recommend.

    Is this helpful?

  35. Karlya

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the vibe at Calabra, watching the sun setting! Wonderful friendly staff looking forward to returning

    Is this helpful?

  36. EvanS

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friends and I have a monthly get-together and have been here thrice—a wonderful experience with great food, drinks, and ambiance.

    Is this helpful?

  37. halehs

    Los Angeles

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Calabra is a gem The food is so good and the rooftop atmosphere great The service is always good The drinks were so good. We had tamarind margarita and gimlet and they were so yummy The food: fries out of this world when extra crispy, feta phylowrap great and the steak awesome

    Is this helpful?

  38. Andra136

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the Mediterranean food ! Everything was delicious and fresh !

    Is this helpful?

  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Tamarindo Margarita delicious - so we’ll balanced. Avocado dip was pedestrian at best. Crudo was fair, bland if anything. Perhaps the food was disappointing given it was so over priced but at best a 5. Ambiance and service were great.

    Is this helpful?

  40. marcanneh

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar on a Friday afternoon to celebrate a work victory with my team. It was great vibes, excellent service, amazing cocktails, good looking people, and lively laid back ambience. 

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Calabra is rated 4.7 stars by 1376 OpenTable diners.

Calabra does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 45 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Calabra

700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    7th Street between Wilshire and Arizona
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    $20 plus tax for for the first 3 hours; $3 every 20 minutes thereafter
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sonnie Gomez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (424) 390-0737
  • Private party facilities
    Our tables seat up to 6 guests maximum. To protect the ambience of the restaurant for our hotel guests, we unfortunately do not accommodate large parties. For private events, we recommend connecting with our sales department for information on hosting with us.
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo