What a charmer! Beautiful old school and classic atmosphere gorgeous bar extending the length of the restaurant, wait staff knowledgeable dressing in formal black and white with suspenders! But lively, family friendly as well -attentive staff that are friendly but formal. The food! Had smoked salmon pizza- weird? NO!Lots of salmon on a very non traditional maybe Asiago cheese with a roasted tomato sauce capers, onions and arugula thrown on top after baking in pizza oven for that smoky flavor.simply amazing with a grownup cocktail. Wanna go back now but have to fly away! read more

We went to Diner Antonette last night for diner and had half a good meal. First of all, the waiter, Johnny was wonderful, he was so kind, professional and on top of things. The restaurant itself was very cool, it had an old diner feel but with the decor, lighting and music it was hip and trendy. All the tables were full and the menu looked very interesting. They took old diner staples and modernized it. Great concept!! We started off with garlic bread which was two pieces of cibata bread with 3 bulbs of roasted garlic in olive oil. The presentation was beautiful and while it was messy, it was yummy. The ratio of garlic to bread was off. There was so much garlic and only two pieces of bread. It should have been 4 pieces. For dinner, I ordered the crispy chicken (fried chicken) with greens which was very good. The breading was spiced perfectly and the chicken was moist and yummy. My husband went for the cheese burger, cooked medium rare with fries. Unfortunately, the burger came out well done and Johnny immediately took it back to and had another burger made. After a long while and mind you I had to eat by myself kind of killing the experience, the burger came back and again it was more well than medium which was very frustrating. Johnny and the manger of the restaurant stopped by and asked to do it again and he declined. They said they will take it off the bill which was very nice. The bill came and when I reviewed it, we saw the billed included both burgers (original and the replacement) with the two credits, as well as, a 4 percent kitchen charge. However, when it summed up the tip, it based it on everything that came to our table. For example, the original bill if everything was perfect should have been $75 it added the replacement burger and I increased it to $100. So the calculated 20% tip was $20 based on the $100. My check balance with the burger credit was $62 including tax, plus a $19 tip. I knew exactly what was going on but since Johnny was an attentive and good waiter we wanted to make sure he was compensated for his work. I wasn't going to make a big deal about the 4% for the kitchen but in this case, it was there incompetence that caused the problem and that should have never been passed to us. Overall, would we go back to Diner Antoinette on our next holiday to Santa Monica, probably not. read more

Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm on weekdays ..11 am-7pm on weekends. 50% off drinks and Deviled Eggs or Pizza! We arrived before 7pm and our group of 4 ordered cocktails on the HH and shared the deviled eggs. Nice thirst quenching and tasty deviled eggs. 5 stars! Dinner: Scotch Salmon was cooked with the top crunchy with the fish perfectly cooked over sauteed kale, arugula and garbanzo beans and beautifully presented. Meatballs and hand-rolled pasta was tasty, per my husband. 5 stars for presentation and taste. Dessert: gelato and Sundae! We all loved our gelato and my husband loved his Sundae. Service: 4 stars, only because it took a long time for our plates to be removed and we had to wave down the server to come over . Ambience: 5 stars! Reminiscent of the former Ingo's Tasty Diner which has a cool hip vintage vibe. The store next door has an array of gift items and all the way in the back is a nice patio for dining too!! Noise level was not too loud. We were able to have a conversation at our table. Street parking. Make sure to read the parking signs. The streets north and south of Wilshire are for permit parking only. Vegetarian options are plenty. read more

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Great cocktails and food! Friendly staff. Really enjoyed the variety of cocktails they have here and the happy hour is amazing. Cannot beat it on the west side. Same restaurant group as the Misfit and similar happy hour deals - RIP Misfit :( Next time I come in I will have to try out the smoked salmon pizza and the cheeseburger. Both sound yummy but we didn't have room for them this time. Definitely will return! read more

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The interior is old school classic, the music matches the interior, and the staff are all great. Happy hour is until 7pm, and the pizzas during happy hour are just $9. Totally worth it, but keep in mind that the receipt states, "a 4% chage is added to the pre-discounted total all checks that will be distributed entirely to our hardworking kitchen staff." The salmon pizza was a twist off of the popular salmon bagel, and it was really good. The toppings were fresh and delicious, and the pizza was the perfect thickness. read more

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Our first time here this past Sunday afternoon. Very nice remodel of the former Ingos restaurant. Very inviting. We were actually walking on our way to Santa Monica Pizza across the street and decided to check this place out after having read its Yelp reviews. It was Happy Hour and they had good prices on both cocktails and the pizzas we ordered. We sat at the bar which was quite beautifully designed with comfortable seating. Our bartender Keith was very nice and enjoyable to talk to. He made really good Bloody Mary's too! The pizzas were wonderful. Great thin crust with a delicious, perfectly chewy bite. The Smoked Salmon pizza was something we hadn't had before and so delicious that I'd highly recommend. The Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza was also very good and I'd recommend as well. All the staff we spoke with were very nice and made you feel welcome. Overall we really liked Diner Antonette and will be back! read more

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Found this on a whim. So many restaurants closed on Wilshire so I was happy to find this gem. It's has a perfect atmosphere. Great wall art, the lighting has lots of shadows, the bar has a retro look to it. The restaurant is elongated so it looks huge. Fun. Romantic. Great happy hour. Prices are fair service is attentive and the food is good. I liked my Paris texas cheese burger. We talked about our experience after we left. All positive. Try it if you can find parking. *** I am just sayin' : I would never ask my clients to help support my employees so...why are they doing it here? Principle. read more

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Happy to have a place that feels like a quaint jazz club on busy Wilshire Blvd. The Brussels sprouts were fantastic - in particular the baked goat cheese it was paired with. The burger was wonderful and classic. The peach salad was unique but would probably skip. Our waitress was cold but effective. Will be coming back for the Brussels soon. read more

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This place is so good. And honestly, it needs more hype. Santa Monica is a tough place to make it, y'all. The rent! It's so damn high! So when a place like this opens up, we all need to support it. Luckily, they make it easy. The happy hour is legitimately the best in town. Half off the entire bar. This includes the top shelf. You want a 20 year bourbon?! Half off! You want that expensive tequila?! HALF OFF! The vibe is chill. They play jazz. It's swanky without being pretentious. The food?? Let's talk about that spaghetti and them delicious meatballs. It rivals many Italian restaurants. LOVE! The burger, you ask?? So F-ing GOOD! Simple, carmelized meat, squishy bun. The servers are all lovely. We always sit at the bar. We have had nothing but amazing service. Simply put... GO HERE! read more

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Amazing happy hour til 7 even on the weekends. Great service and good food. Cute little boutique attached to it is fun to browse while you wait for food read more

Where do I even start?? I went to Diner Antonette for the first time last night and I plan to be back many, many times. Diner Antonette's happy hour alone is incredible (1/2 off beer, wine, cocktails open until 7- even better than their former sister restaurant The Misfit), but the absolute highlight is the fact that you can buy a bottle of wine from their gift shop next door and drink it at the restaurant with no corkage fee. We split a $20 bottle that probably would have been $12-14 per glass elsewhere. Last night I spent $60 total for an appetizer, entree, and my portion of the wine. In this city in 2026 that is totally unheard of. The food was great, too, and staff was friendly and attentive. See you soon! read more

Giving 4 stars because I can't give 3.5 but food and service were decent. We came as a party of 5 and we had to wait an hour for our table during the end of happy hour. Very happy with the drink prices during happy hour being half off. The ambiance is nice for an old diner they have definitely spruced the place up. My favorite dish was the Brussel sprouts. The sauce on the spaghetti and meatballs is spicy but you can opt for mild. All in all I enjoyed dinner but would not rush back. read more

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This is a hidden gem!! We had a great meal with great service ---love the ambience too!!

Outstanding service, great menu and quality food at shocking low prices. Wish I lived closer, I'd be here twice a week for brunch.

Awesome happy hour in a chic ex-diner. One of our new favorites. The deviled eggs are great. Pizza can't miss. read more

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I really wanted to like this place more than I did. The staff was really nice and the concept is cool and has a lot of potential. Unfortunately the food was just okay. The brussel sprouts were good, probably the best thing we got, but nothing different than the brussel sprouts you get at any other restaurant. The muhammara was okay, a bit too sweet. The radicchio salad was weird. The dressing tasted like lotion, just wasn't anything tasty. The veggie burger was just plain bad but the fries that came with it were good (but most fries are good). Everything was just okay sadly. read more

Diner Antonette - Radicchio salad - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We always enjoy our meals at Diner Antoinette. The wait staff is great, and the food is delicious. I love the 40's design and colors! The brunch menu really looked great! Next time we'll try that. And Happy Hour on the weekend, too? You can't beat it! Linda read more

This is honestly the best bang for your buck place for happy hour; and it is out on the west side of LA where everything costs more. We went on Sunday late afternoon for drinks. Their happy hour lasted until 7, but essentially all drinks were 50% off (cocktails were essentially 7.50), same as wine. We also split a smoker salmon pizza for $16 which was not bad especially for the pricing. It was relatively quiet when we went, and it didn't really pick up too much when we left. We sat at the bar and I'd say our bartender was quite attentive, and gave us suggestions on drinks as well. There is also a cute general store owned by them next door. Highly recommend this place read more

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Excellent value. Best sound system. More than respectable spirits list. Love the brunch. Hash brown skillet & Parisian cheesy eggs!!! Also very excited to have a side of their goat cheese (as served w Brussels) added to a pepperoni pizza- Super nostalgic of pre 2000 favorite pizza from Mario's in Santa Monica. read more

Glad we have this spot back in the neighborhood after getting a nice upgrade! Food is great, service is solid. Everyone is welcoming. Let us bring the dogs in. Love their happy hour on drinks until 7. Have not yet been for brunch on the patiobut have heard good things. They also have an amazing wine list. Fun fact you can also go pick anything from the market next door and there is free corkage! We love that! Overall love! read more

Felina was amazing!!! Although our meatballs on our spaghetti were cold on the inside, her incredible service made up our five star review!! I also forgot my wallet in the car as we walked from the beach and she was kind enough to try my card information manually!! Her recommendation for the branzino open faced sandwich was incredible my friend who ordered the spaghetti kept picking off my plate it was so good!! read more

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This place has such a great ambiance, cocktails and service. Will be going back to catch the greatest happy hour in town.

Overall Ok, a little check cheating....... Keep an eye on the real bill and what it is your tilling too

Stopped on a whim. Love vintage diners. Wow show stopping atmosphere. Beautifully decorated and very inviting, with 1950s upscale diner charm. Was greated and seated immediately by amazing wait staff. Started with homemade lemonade and house pinto noir. There wine list/room is 3 pages full. The brunch menu is exceptional and lunch is fabulous. 5 star dinning is a hidden gem with soft music, comfortable seats and excellent food. We shared a white fish open sandwich ona bro he bun and a Paris Texas burger. Wow come try for yourself. White linen napkins, real silverware , nice stem ware and waitstaff in white collard shirts and ties. Soft elegance, great food and exceptional service. Come try today. read more

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Happy hour policy is very confusing. There's a big sign at the door that says "happy hour until 7", and the menu also says that. But if you're not sitting at the bar, and it's between 6 and 7, they'll charge you full price for drinks. When I got the check and asked them, they said happy hour is until 6 for tables and until 7 for the bar. That's a very confusing policy and not printed or explained anywhere. They need to either reprint the menus and the sign to clarify, or just honor happy hour until 7 everywhere. The good news is the Bombay chicken is delicious. read more

My fiancee and I were driving past one of our favorite places we went to years ago. I think it was called Callahan's Diner and it had an old pastry place sort of connected to it next door. Now a days it has become a more upscale diner and next door is a gift shop/retail store. We tried the food and it was good. Not diner prices or prices like back in the day but the staff was awesome and so was the food so it was worth it. We tried the Cheeseburger Antonette and it was a really good hamburger and the fries were like In N Out. We also tried the Meatballs and Hand Rolled Spaghetti. DELICIOUS! But I gotta warn you. My lips was on fire half way through. It was pretty spicy but tolerable. My fiancee loves spicy food and inhaled the rest of my dish while I enjoyed the rest of his hamburger and fries. read more

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This is literally the best happy ever on the west side. Not exaggerating. Pizzas are nine dollars, drinks are half off. And that goes until 7pm!!! We got a bottle of wine and there was no corkage during happy hour so literally we got a bottle of white for $25! Our server was super nice. The vibes were good, the food was delicious. We also got charred broccoli and brussels sprouts. Affordable, delicious, and a good experience. Can't recommend enough please check them out! read more

The restaurant was very clean and inviting. The Food was delicious, we were a large party so we all shared without any issues. They had a brunch menu which we couldn't find ahead of time but were pleasantly surprised by the additional options available. Our waitress was extremely patient, friendly, and attentive. read more

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My family, friends and I had the absolute pleasure of enjoying brunch at the new Santa Monica hotspot, Diner Antonette. (This amazing spot also offers dinner, and I can't wait to try that menu!) From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and genuine hospitality. The atmosphere is stylish but classically casual and relaxed , an elevated diner if you will. The servers were attentive, friendly, and incredibly organized throughout the entire meal. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor, from the perfectly prepared Masa Pancakes to the exquisite Heuvos Rancheros. We also enjoyed the incredible brussel sprouts as well as the Shakahuka - an incredible and delightful dish that was new to me. The signature cocktails were phenomenal as well. Overall, this is a must for anyone looking for a new culinary experience. Highly recommend!! read more

Great menu and beautiful ambience and friendly staff. Our server Adena was so helpful. The presentation of the dishes is over the top incredible. We started with the Mezze which was just incredible and moved on to the peaches and burrata.. I really love burrata and can't remember it ever combined with peaches which was just perfect. But we were stunned with the most delicious crab pasta which was delicate and delicious and the homemade pasta better than Italy. Save room for the olive oil cake which was another show stopper and plated in a gorgeous manner with homemade ice cream. And shout out to the bar with their inventive and terrific drinks. My Basil gimlet was just the best gimlet ever. Can't wait to return and so happy they have opened this wonder spot in Santa Monica! read more

Went here a few weekends back and it was excellent. Portions were generous, food was delicious but most of all, it was such an accommodating (but still ambient) place for parents with kids. Loved that my 3-year-old was welcome and had awesome options but I wasn't relegated to eating a cheeseburger or pizza. I live in San Diego, otherwise I would be a regular here! read more

So excited to have Diner Antonette in the neighborhood! I've been a fan of the hospitality group's other spots (especially La Grande Orange in Pasadena and The Misfit) so I had high hopes, and overall, this new addition did not disappoint. We came by over the weekend and had a really nice dinner. We got the roasted garlic appetizer, and for mains, we shared the steak dish and the crab/lobster pasta. Both were well-prepared. I also had a white negroni that was perfectly balanced and super refreshing. The ambiance is charming and unique given the building! It's clear they're still getting their footing (as expected for a new opening), but I can already see the potential. Excited to come back and see how the menu and service evolve. And I really can't wait for them to start weekend brunch. read more

We have been to Diner Antonette a handful of times. It reminds me of being in NYC. Love the warm dimly lit room with cozy booths and beautiful bar. Every meal and martini have been delish. There is a super cute shop connected next door. If you ever need a gift they have something for everyone. My fav to recommend as a 'new' westside spot to check out. read more

Firstly, the ambiance is reminiscent of the TV show Cheers. Bright,lively and friendly. The service is 1st class and my bartender Natasha makes great drinks. They play great music through several primo amplifiers and there's a TV screen,too. Add a great food menu and you have my ideal place for a Saturday night. read more

Ambiance was 10/10. Looks like an upscale diner with sophisticated touches and cozy vibe. Moody lighting with jazz on a Friday night. Food was also excellent. They have a very unique range of options, and we went with the peach salad, steak, and salmon. Service is what really stood out. Our server was so friendly and attentive. They also comped a dessert when they found out we were getting married. read more

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Could be cool but it feels dark and claustrophobic and dated. Food is ok and too expensive for what it is. Not my favorite. Parking is almost non-existent; you have to get lucky to find a spot. read more

Ambiance (layout, booths, great bar, art, music, lighting, "vibe") A+ Service: A+ Drinks: A+ (Try the Diego Rivera. The bartender explained the lengthy, highly technical process involved in developing their own grapefruit liqueur (?) for this drink. Yummy!!! Food: Solid A to A+ (I have the palette of a 10 year old so this menu is a bit refined for me, but everything I've had has been DELICIOUS, including the burger (duh), the heirloom tomato salad, the peach and ricotta salad, the crispy chicken salad, and the spaghetti and meatballs. Oh!!! And the fries....AWESOME, crispy, perfectly salted, hot, slim fries. They also have grown up food, about which I've heard nothing but raves from my friends who eat things like lobster, salmon and artichokes. Try it. Trust me. read more

This just reopened and totally nails the balance between old-school diner charm and a modern, curated vibe. The bold, colourful artwork, cozy booths, warm lighting, and great music all come together to create an awesome atmosphere. The service is top-notch. Every server we talked to was super friendly and knew all about the place, the menu, and the drinks. We tried a few cocktails, but the one that really stood out was the Ramos Old-Fashioned, so full of taste! The food was just as impressive. The cheeseburger is made with Angus beef that's ground to order. You could tell the difference, it was juicy and fresh. The lobster pasta was incredible -- the pasta is made fresh in-house and it totally shows. We closed with the olive oil cake, light, delicate, and probably one of the best desserts I've ever had. Parking's not bad -- plenty of street spots, just check for meters depending on the time of day. read more

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It's rare that I have an experience at a restaurant where literally every single dish, from appetizer to dessert, is delicious, and the service wonderful too. The beet and fig salad was amazing, the bombay chicken was delicious, and inside is also really nice...it's cool to have a diner vibe for dinner. I really can't rave about this place enough. read more

Great service and food and somehow less than expected prices-- what more can you ask for? Nice layout with booths and a proper sized bar. Santa Monica needs more of this quality and caliber read more