This is one place I always visit in Santa Monica. First of all you are always greeted by really friendly helpful staff who take care in their establishment. The views from your table (make sure you book early) are stunning of the pacific ocean and looking out to the Malibu mountains – this is terrific if you happen to be... More

Great people watching. Not great, but decent food. Wouldn't do a meal here but rather would do snacks and drinks.

Please if you ever travel and visit LA, don´t doubt to visit the Lobster at Ocean Ave in Santa Monica, next to the Santa Monica Pier entrance. It´s just 2 blocks from 3rd street promenade and it serves you the best and biggest lobster you could ever imagine. The taste, service, environment are great for couples, better at night. The... More

There are not many things to say...these guys knows how to make proper seafood. I'm pretty demanding on my seafood diners but i find no flaws to these guys. Very professional service as well...

We had a fantastic meal here. The views were excellent, the food was amazing and the waiter was on the top of his game. My husband and I shared the crab cake appetizer. Wonderful! He went on to have grilled salmon and vegetable and I had the soup and salad special. I was so jealous of his fish, I actually... More

We were not able to get a reservation so we decided to try our luck at the bar. We waited less than 5 minutes and got two spots at the outdoor bar seating area. It was the perfect location for people watching on the boardwalk and the temperature was great. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgable and gave some excellent... More

After an intense marketing coaching session in beautiful Santa Monica, I decided it was time for a treat! We didn't make a reservation, but we arrived early enough to get a table. The restaurant is down by the pier so the location is great. We shared the lobster. It was fantastic. Never enough lobster meat of course for the size... More

I was on a quick visit to Santa Monica and really just wanted a few snacks and some wine. It has such a tourist feel and location I did not expect much but went along with the crowd. I ordered the clam chowder, quinoa salad and the Barata cheese with beets which was superb! Everything was very tasty. One of... More

We were dressed really casually, and managed to score a table without a reservation, on what looked to be a busy night. Expensive, but beautiful. Clam chowder was fabulous. We just had an appetizer, a glass of wine and soup--wonderful.