1212 Santa Monica

4.3

1706 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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1212 Santa Monica is a unique New American Cuisine restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica on the Third Street Promenade. Our menu highlights the palette and diversity of the SoCal landscape. Complimenting the food, our beverage program includes select wines and creative cocktails to enhance your dining experience.

Join us for All Night Happy Hour starting daily at 5pm & Bottomless Brunch every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with bottomless mimosas for only $28. On specific Saturdays & Sunday brunches we charge a $10 Entertainment Fee for those enjoying drag shows in our Main Dining Area.

Enjoy the beautiful beach weather on the patio, or indoors in our massive dining room. Plan a private event or meeting on our Balcony, Private Dining Room or Patio.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

14 Jun 2024

19:00

Booked 62 times today

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Italian, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00–15:45 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri 15:45–00:00 Sat 16:00–01:30 Sun 16:00–00:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri–Sun 16:00–23:00
Phone number
(310) 576-9996
Website
https://1212santamonica.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Oliver Sebastian Malmsten
Private party facilities
1212 Santa Monica is a unique New California Cuisine restaurant perfect for large groups and parties. Our menu, crafted by executive chef Luca, highlights the palette and diversity of the SoCal landscape.
Private party contact
Kayla Smith : (310) 576-9996

Location
1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Area
Santa Monica
Cross Street
Wilshire Boulevard
Parking Details
There is street parking available on Wilshire Blvd. We are also steps away from the numerous parking structures located on 2nd Street between Wilshire and Santa Monica Blvd.
Public Transit
There is a bus stop located on the corner of Wilshire and 3rd Street Promenade.
Entertainment
Join us for our weekly DJ series #1212soundsgood Friday to Saturday from 6pm-9pm at the Main Bar.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

All Night Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 16:00 - 22:00,Mon - Thu - 17:00 - 22:00,Fri - Sat - 16:00 - 23:00
We love Happy Hour so much we decided to make it all night! Join us for Wine & Cocktails for only $8, beers $2 off, PLUS food ranging from $6-$14. Join us Monday to Thursday starting at 4pm and Friday to Sunday starting at 4pm! (Fri & Sat at the bar only after 6pm until 9pm) Walk ins and reservations accepted.

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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1,706 Reviews

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AmeenS
Calgary
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We had a reservation for 10:15 and were only seated after asking three different times even though the restaurant was empty. After that we didn’t have a server come out for another 15 minutes. The food was cold and the steak was the worst I’ve ever had. The bread pudding was the only half decent thing on the menu. I do not recommend this restaurant at all.
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Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved this place, the service was great from the start, with the host been friendly(even though we arrived late). Our server Rigo was great, he had good recommendations. Loved how brunch was still available past 3:00pm on Saturday. They had a live DJ who was playing good music. He had us dancing in our seats. Loved the interior design. The food was so good and hit the spot for all of us. We parked in the back parking structure and walked around to go to the main entrance. The 1st 90 minutes is free. Will be coming back to enjoy the happy hour and more food.
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Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Came on u expected night saw some great tho ga danced a little fun times
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I recently had a terrible experience at 1212 Santa Monica. When my date and I walked up to the door, we were met with horrible looks from the bouncer. We handed over our IDs to the bouncer, even though we were there to eat, not drink. After we were seated, our server, who was actually very nice, began taking care of us. However, out of nowhere, the manager approached our table and asked to see our IDs again. We complied, and the manager, while polite, explained that the bouncer had reported an issue (despite the fact that he had let us in). The manager said we could stay and eat, but by then, we felt so uncomfortable that we decided to leave. As we were walking out, the bouncer made several rude comments about my date, further ruining what was supposed to be a pleasant evening. The entire experience was incredibly disappointing, and I will not be returning to 1212 Santa Monica.
1212 Santa MonicaResponded on 4 June 2024
Hi Kayden, We are sorry to hear about the discomfort you felt during your visit and wanted to shed light on the situation. Our security team noticed that you and your date were under 21 upon your arrival but chose not to address it initially, understanding that you were here for dining purposes. You were promptly seated and welcomed by our server. When you requested to move to the bar area, our manager approached your table to explain that it's reserved for guests aged 21 and over, as per our policy. Despite this, we hoped you'd still enjoy your meal with us. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all our guests, and we regret that you felt uncomfortable and chose to leave. If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to reach out to us directly.
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ClurInChicago
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
We went to 1212 for a reunion dinner and while the food was great and our server was amazing, it felt like trying to eat dinner at a club (not in a good way). We're all in our late 20s/early 30s and had to shout across the table at each other and couldn't hear each other at all and there were only 8 of us at the table. It was also only like 7pm. We asked twice to have the music turned down and the manager said she'd try but that the band wasn't mic'd but that didn't solve the problem. They did give us a discount on the bill which was really nice and the food was great, but I wouldn't go back or recommend to anyone, just based on the inability to hear the people I was dining with. It really ruined the experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 1 June 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The appetizers were horrible. We ordered five of the Crostinis. Some of them were not edible i.e. the sausage and the tuna. The honey truffle was really the only one that was somewhat good. Seafood spaghetti pasta was highly oversalted. The gnocchi was fair, but lacked depth of flavor. Band played extremely loud and too noisy to actually enjoy any conversation in the restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Loved our waiter. But otherwise forgettable. Food wasn’t great. Long time to wait for food. And we had to approach the hostess to get a waiter in the first place.
1212 Santa MonicaResponded on 29 May 2024
Thanks for sharing your feedback. We're glad you liked your waiter but sorry to hear the overall experience wasn't up to par. We're looking into the issues you mentioned about food quality and wait times. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you'll give us another shot to make it right.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 18 May 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Food was good, service was ok, but volume was too loud that make the whole experience bad. I could not have a conversation at dinner. Would not come back.
1212 Santa MonicaResponded on 21 May 2024
We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the food. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the loud volume, which detracted from your dining experience. Your comments are valuable to us, and we'll take them into consideration to ensure a more enjoyable atmosphere for our guests. We'd love the opportunity to make it up to you and provide a better experience next time. Please give us another chance to impress you.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and the wife stopped by at this location and were very pleased. Would recommend.
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Unsatisfied
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, ambience, and service were all very good. However, the back ground music was too loud throughout. Overall, we enjoyed the dining there.
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1212 Santa Monica is rated 4.3 stars by 1706 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

14 Jun 2024

19:00

Booked 62 times today

1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

Cross Street
Wilshire Boulevard
Area
Santa Monica
Hours of Operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00–15:45 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri 15:45–00:00 Sat 16:00–01:30 Sun 16:00–00:00 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri–Sun 16:00–23:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
There is street parking available on Wilshire Blvd. We are also steps away from the numerous parking structures located on 2nd Street between Wilshire and Santa Monica Blvd.
Public Transit
There is a bus stop located on the corner of Wilshire and 3rd Street Promenade.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Oliver Sebastian Malmsten
Entertainment
Join us for our weekly DJ series #1212soundsgood Friday to Saturday from 6pm-9pm at the Main Bar.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://1212santamonica.com/
Phone number
(310) 576-9996
Private party facilities
1212 Santa Monica is a unique New California Cuisine restaurant perfect for large groups and parties. Our menu, crafted by executive chef Luca, highlights the palette and diversity of the SoCal landscape.
Private party contact
Kayla Smith : (310) 576-9996

1212 Santa Monica

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Private dining

Additional information

Offers

All Night Happy Hour!

Menu

What 1,706 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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