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    1 Pico

    3.6 (388 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Gabriel B.

    This place is bussin. Very good for a date night. The service was great and the food was even better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's got a great view of the beach and pier and it has a very beautiful fire place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely recommend making a stop here if you are in Santa Monica!

    Joyce A.

    Excellent service from Jameson, Nacho, and Gerardo! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was very nice with the most beautiful view of the beach and the food was delicious![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were greeted by some of the nicest valet attendees I've ever met, Julius and Chris. They definitely deserve to be recognized! 9-29-2024

    Tracy K.

    Overall, a solid 4. Ambiance - This is what you call an upscale LA beach scene, with an elegant oceanfront dining experience that offers an upscale yet relaxed atmosphere, perfect for both intimate dinners and special occasions. Service - We were first seated by the window, but it was too sunny, so we asked to be moved. The server was very attentive, friendly, and accommodating to our needs and moved us to the table I wanted. Food - We had side dishes as appetizers. The cornbread is a must. It was soft, mildly sweet, and buttery. The corn and shishito peppers had a little kick, which I loved. The Iberico pork chop was one of the best pork chops I have ever had. However, the veal Milanese was just okay. It had a great crunchy texture, but it lacked seasoning. I highly recommend One Pico if you want to experience elegant oceanfront dining

    Mai Tai
    Chie J.

    I used to love going to 1 Pico. I felt special but not any more. I still walk over to 1 Pico for day drinking since there are not many options for cocktails by the beach. Good: - Great Beach View. - Great Cocktails. Not So Good: - Service is not consistent. Not attentive when they are busy with tourists during the high season. - Menu items are limited. For example, they serve mostly breakfast items only until 3pm on the weekend. The kitchen closes 3 - 5:30pm - Food taste not fresh any more. Please bring back the delicious flat bread with caviar.

    California caught rockfish
    Bruce W.

    Incredible food! Seafood out of this world !!!!! We had service without asking. Fabulous wait staff! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We could look out the window and see the sun set over the beach and ocean, it was beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a lovely dinner. My muscles with linguine was perfection!

    Filet of Angus Beef
    Rachel D.

    Celebrated my anniversary here and had an amazing time. They knew it was a special occasion and seated us at a secluded spot with an ocean view. We loved our server who was so friendly and helpful, but also knew when to give us space to enjoy our evening. The ambiance was perfect with big bright windows (you can ask them to lower the shade by your table), quiet music, and a very coastal feel. Parking is valet, so remember to bring cash to tip. Food and drinks were all wonderful. My boyfriend said the Filet Mignon was perfectly cooked and is one of his favorites he's had. The Seared Scallops paired extremely well with the sauce drizzled on top. Couldn't stop eating the French fries, which seemed to have a unique taste. We think there's something special about the oil it was fried in. Rum Old Fashioned and the Lemonade in The Shade were strong drinks, but also good.

    Dinner outside
    Inna I.

    Quite elegant place to have a dinner. Great views. Lovely for a date or a business meeting. Food is delicious and timely served. Service is polished. This time we had our own bottle of Bordeaux they served. They have live music ( call to verify the time) in the lobby and very comfortable sofas for an extra cocktail.

    Love the view
    Sarah M.

    Overall, I enjoyed my weekday dinner at 1 Pico. The portion sizes weren't as small as I imagined and the food was good too. It wasn't the best, but it was decent. The scallops were good, but I particularly enjoyed the brussel sprouts it came with. The lamb chops were a bit tough, but I'm usually not a lamb chop eater so maybe that's how it should be?? I came on a Wednesday so it wasn't very crowded, which I prefer during times like this (Covid-19). The service was excellent as well. A great place to bring out of towners!! 1 Pico isn't somewhere where I'll come regularly, but more for a special occasion and to enjoy the view.

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    Steph G.

    I joined some friend for brunch at One Pico. Reservations seemed to be suggested which we had. We were appreciative to sit by the window with ocean view. As a local, it's still beautiful. Our server, male, brown wavy hair originally from IL, was super friendly and helpful. There were so many options. He helped us choose some good items. He suggested the Benedict choices as well as the burger and the savory crêpe. The interior is gorgeous just as you would imagine for a beachfront hotel. Soft blue and beige hues. Comfortable chairs. Large windows. we ordered two different eggs, Benedict options that included the lobster, prosciutto, and Canadian bacon. I opted for the salad which had the curly endive and two poached eggs. I added a side of grilled chicken. We also started with the watermelon salad and one blue gin cocktail and cappuccinos. Immediately after we were seated, we were served a fruited banana nut bread I believe. It was delicious. Our waters were kept refilled. The cappuccinos were delicious. My salad tasted OK overall. I think the dressing lacked a little seasoning or flavor. I noticed salt and pepper was omitted off the table. I should've asked for some. The side of grilled chicken I believe was an airline style chicken breast with the small drumstick bone. Again, it lacked any flavor, but it was some good additional protein. Although the two poached eggs were plenty. The grilled bread was delicious. Both my companions enjoyed the eggs Benedict. The server checked back multiple times. Definitely a destination place. The prices for beachfront restaurant are obvious. Valet parking is $14 in front. The location doesn't open until 11 AM. I probably would come back and try other items or take people from out of town..

    Wagyu Burger
    Marcia G.

    My friends took me here for birthday brunch and it was fabulous, from the really nice view to the yummy food. Ordered a glass of rose at the bar. Bartender was fun to talk to while we waited for our party to get there. Once seated we decided to order a few things to share. Burrata and prosciutto as an appetizer- I love Burrata and I pretty much order it anywhere i go and it's available; this was pretty basic but good and refreshing The kale Caesar was really good - just enough dressing but not overdone, chicken was tender and moist Wagyu Burger cooked perfect, the sun dried tomato really took it up a notch (now I'm going to try that at home!); could I tell it was wagyu and/or did the meat taste any different? nope Lobster club stole the show - big chunks of delicious lobster on bread with a little avocado and a tasty aioli - so good! Service was great and who doesn't like a wonderful view of the ocean while you dine and enjoy time with friends! It's a pricey lunch but you know what you're paying when you come here.

    Baby leeks cooked to hell

    Food was not very good. The baby leeks were absolutely terrible. My tuna was good but not for $72. The cut I was given was very thin, it was laughable. the plate was very sparse for $72, with only a small dollop of puree. The gin fizz cocktail was not good. The halibut was slightly overcooked and dry. The side broccolini with the halibut had no flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service and ambiance were good, but no way we would recommend 1 Pico to anyone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Flourless cake with raspberry sauce
    Angela C.

    Compliments to the chef! The food was excellent once again. I highly recommend this restaurant for its food and beautiful view of the ocean and Santa Monica Pier. This is a high end romantic restaurant good for a nice date night. Our waiter, Tim, was so great with taking care of us and had good knowledge of food allergies and options. The fillet mignon was cooked perfectly, the Truffle polenta was amazing and the flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce was perfect! I took off one star because the female hostess was not very professional and had an attitude when talking with us and other couples throughout the night. Hopefully she will be moved or retrained. Kindness and professionalism are not too much to ask. All in all, one of our favorite restaurants.

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    Are hats allowed at this restaurant?

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    Yes! The outdoor patio is open to dogs.

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    Yes! It can be quite busy as it's in a beautiful location and has great food.

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