Sam's by the Beach

Name: Sam's by the Beach
Address: 108 West Channel Road, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90402
Telephone: (310) 230-9100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

374 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

108 West Channel Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Sam's By The Beach, opened in July 2000 as a neighborhood bistro, and has become a destination restaurant, thanks to its innovative food and comfortable yet elegant dining experience. Elias, inspired by his heritage, considers the cuisine to be California-Mediterranean, with an emphasis on high quality ingredients. "I enjoy going to the Central Market each day to purchase my vegetables and seafood. It keeps me in touch with what is fresh, and helps me to plan my menus." Sam's menu is seasonal and changes at least four times per year. In addition, there are daily specials and a chef tasting menu based on what Elias discovers at the market. Regular menu items include appetizers of Blue "Fin" Tartar ($17.95), Wild Mushroom Salad in lemon basil dressing ($13.95) and Fennel and Blood Orange Soup ($9.95); and entrées include Vegetarian Crepes ($23.95), Grilled Atlantic Salmon with braised Swiss Chard and roasted Jerusalem artichoke ($26.95), Roasted Duck Magret with poached Pear.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Mediterranean, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:30pm to 10:00pm; Sunday: 5:30pm to 9:00pm Closed Mondays Last Seating Tuesday to Saturday 9:30; Last Seating on Sunday 8:30
Phone number
(310) 230-9100
Website
http://samsbythebeach.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sam Elias & Chef Oscar Benitez
Catering
We specialize in outside catering for Kosher and Non-Kosher Weddings, Bat Mitzvahs, Bar Mitzvahs and Birthdays.. Back-stage Catering at Staple Center (Downtown Los Angeles)
Private party facilities
Sam's By the Beach is a destination restaurant know for its innovative food and comfortable, yet elegant dining experience. Owner/Chef Sam Elias has been inspired by his heritage and considers the cuisine to be California-Mediterranean, with an emphasis on high quality ingredients.

Location
108 West Channel Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Neighborhood
Pacific Palisades
Cross street
Pacific Coast HWY
Parking details
Valet $7.00
Entertainment
Wine Maker Dinners, Special Theme Events, Mom's Annual Dinner (Third Wednesday of January), Tuna Feast(May-1st to May 31st)...
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Soup Of The Day$11.95
Tossed Garden Salad$12.95
Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Radish, Fresh Mint and Cumin Seeds in a Lemon Dressing
Sam's Trio$15.95
A Sampler dish of Hummus, Taboulê and Baba Ghannouj Served with Pita Bread
Yellow Fin Tuna Tartar$19.95
Fresh Ahi Tuna Mixed with Parsley, Homemade Chili Paste, Olive Oil and the Secret Ingredient
Roquefort Cheese Salad$13.95
Wild Arugula and Roquefort Cheese, Topped with Roasted Walnut and Drizzled with FIG Balsamic
Grilled Japanese Calamari$15.95
Strips of Calamari Grilled with Green Onions and Spices Served with Mediterranean Couscous
Roasted Beet Salad$13.95
Mixed with Scallion and Tomato in Aged Balsamic Dressing, Served with Feta Cheese Croquet
Wild Mushrooms Salad$16.95
Grilled Wild Mushrooms Served with Watercress and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese in Lemon Basil
Fennel and Pear Salad$13.95
Served with Fresh Dill and Aged Parmigiano Cheese, Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad$14.95
Baby Spinach prepared with Pancetta, Goat Cheese, and Pine Nuts in a Warm Balsamic Dressing
Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad$20.95
Special Lamb Ribs from Colorado, served with Angel Hair Potato in a light spicy Herb sauce

Main Courses

Homemade Ravioli of the Day
- Market Price
Vegetarian Crêpes$25.95
Homemade Crêpes with Swiss Chard, Wild Mushrooms and Zucchini Served in Tomato Coulis
Sam's Spaghetti$26.95
Sautéed Sweet White Shrimp and Calamari Served with Squid Ink and light Spicy Tomato Sauce
Grilled Wild Salmon$28.95
Served with Braised Swiss Chard, Pine Nuts, and Roasted Sunchoke, with Fresh Oregano Sauce
Grilled Butter Fish And Citrus Sauce$27.95
Grilled White Fish in a Fresh Citrus, Basil and Shallots Sauce Served with Vegetables of the Day
Seared Yellow Fin Ahi Tuna$28.95
Seared Yellow Fin Tuna Served with Wild Arugula, Oven Baked Tomato, Capers, Olives & Herbs
Mediterranean Seafood Soup$29.95
Bouillabaisse Broth with a Variety of Shell Fish, and Fish of the Day Served with Saffron Rouille
Oven Roasted Cornish Hen$26.95
Marinated (Turkish style) in Mustard and Garlic, Served with Couscous and Lemon Herb Sauce
Roasted Smoked Quail$27.95
House Smoked De-boned Quail Stuffed with Apple and Goat Cheese, Served in Rosemary Sauce
Braised Lamb Shank$28.95
Braised for (Six hours) with Vegetables and Herbs, Served with Watercress and French Fries
Veal Cordon Blue$28.95
Pounded Veal filled with Prosciutto and Swiss Cheese, Served with wild Mushroom Sauce
Grilled Organic Duck Breast$28.95
Grilled Breast of Duck, Served with Sour Cherries and Port Wine Sauce with Special Vegetables
Lamb Chorizo Risotto$27.95
Carnaroli Rice prepared with Lamb Sausage, Fresh Spinach, Feta Cheese in Meyer's Lemon Broth
Grilled New York Steak$29.95
Grilled New York Steak Served with Roquefort Cheese and Red Wine Sauce, with French Fries
Grilled Filet Mignon$29.95
Topped with Sautéed Shitake Mushrooms in a Homemade Veal Demi Glace And White Truffle Oil Sauce

What 374 people are saying

Sam's by the Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
1.8Value

Noise • Moderate

374 Reviews

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maardvark VIP
Los Angeles60 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
consistently meets all expectations: cuisine, service, comfort
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AudraM
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 29, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sam and his associate Jean-Michele create a special experience on every occasion at Sam’s. We have been there for private events, our own private party and many dinners. Sam NEVER disappoints. The food is fresh and delicious, the wine menu robust and well priced, and the specials are inventive.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on November 24, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eating thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant seemed very strange to us, but as we were in town visiting family it was the best option and luckily we found ourselves at Sam’s by the Beach! The staff made us feel like we were dining at a friends house, they were funny, accommodating, and so so friendly! Sam is amazing saying hello to everyone, bussing tables and serving dinner, and Jean Michel, our server, is a gem, providing funny conversation and selecting the perfect wine for our meal. The food was exceptional and we couldn’t have asked for a better thanksgiving out. We highly recommend Sam’s by the Beach to everyone!
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Stuffedturkey
Seattle8 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 24, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After reading a lot of reviews about Sam’s, I pretty much expected a perfect Thanksgiving dinner. The ambiance of the restaurant was really nice, comfortable. Wait staff was attentive. Dinner was good but a few things took away from it. Dry, over-cooked stuffing, missing cranberry sauce, mix-ups on who got what kind of soup and desert. I’ll visit Sam’s again next time we’re in Santa Monica and give it another try.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Thanksgiving dinner at Sam's. Very much a nifty little neighborhood place with great food. The service was very friendly and attentive. Small with a lot of character and ambiance.
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jared VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful evening Sam was great , food delicious and attentive staff
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EdH4320
Greater Boston14 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Fantastic meal. Sam is a gracious host.
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radman
Los Angeles151 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 23, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quiet, comfortable, friendly, efficient but non-intrusive service. Lots of interesting menu choices. Fair prices and an interesting, well priced wine list. Full bar for those that care. But parking is tough, and the valet costs $11.
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Jules
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on November 17, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely amazing. Sam the owner was nothing shy of charming, charismatic and authentic. Definitely will be back!
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DirkV VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 16, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, really top notch. Parking was impossible. If you approach from the East, it takes a full 15 minutes to do a u turn on PCH and return to the restaurant to approach from the west. And the ballet fee is as high as any in LA.
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108 West Channel Road, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Additional information

Cross street
Pacific Coast HWY
Neighborhood
Pacific Palisades
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:30pm to 10:00pm; Sunday: 5:30pm to 9:00pm Closed Mondays Last Seating Tuesday to Saturday 9:30; Last Seating on Sunday 8:30
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Mediterranean, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet $7.00
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sam Elias & Chef Oscar Benitez
Entertainment
Wine Maker Dinners, Special Theme Events, Mom's Annual Dinner (Third Wednesday of January), Tuna Feast(May-1st to May 31st)...
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://samsbythebeach.com/
Phone number
(310) 230-9100
Catering
We specialize in outside catering for Kosher and Non-Kosher Weddings, Bat Mitzvahs, Bar Mitzvahs and Birthdays.. Back-stage Catering at Staple Center (Downtown Los Angeles)
Private party facilities
Sam's By the Beach is a destination restaurant know for its innovative food and comfortable, yet elegant dining experience. Owner/Chef Sam Elias has been inspired by his heritage and considers the cuisine to be California-Mediterranean, with an emphasis on high quality ingredients.

Sam's by the Beach

About this restaurant

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Starters

Soup Of The Day$11.95

Tossed Garden Salad$12.95

Sam's Trio$15.95

Yellow Fin Tuna Tartar$19.95

Roquefort Cheese Salad$13.95

Grilled Japanese Calamari$15.95

Roasted Beet Salad$13.95

Wild Mushrooms Salad$16.95

Fennel and Pear Salad$13.95

Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad$14.95

Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad$20.95

Main Courses

Homemade Ravioli of the Day

Vegetarian Crêpes$25.95

Sam's Spaghetti$26.95

Grilled Wild Salmon$28.95

Grilled Butter Fish And Citrus Sauce$27.95

Seared Yellow Fin Ahi Tuna$28.95

Mediterranean Seafood Soup$29.95

Oven Roasted Cornish Hen$26.95

Roasted Smoked Quail$27.95

Braised Lamb Shank$28.95

Veal Cordon Blue$28.95

Grilled Organic Duck Breast$28.95

Lamb Chorizo Risotto$27.95

Grilled New York Steak$29.95

Grilled Filet Mignon$29.95

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