This is one of the bars we frequent regularly, but surprisingly, this is my first time leaving a…read morereview. We ended our Santa Monica evening here tonight and had another good experience. I can honestly say that we've never had bad service. After reading some of the reviews, I guess we've been pretty fortunate because our experiences have always been positive. I actually appreciate the security team for helping ensure everyone stays safe, and they've always been friendly and professional with us. The bar has plenty to enjoy, including a pool table, fireplaces, and various games. The bartenders are organized and efficient. Don't expect a lot of engagement, as they're typically very busy, especially when the place gets crowded. Tonight, we had no problem finding a seat, and other guests were very accommodating about sharing space. Overall, it was a great night and a wonderful way to wrap up our evening in Santa Monica. Tips: It can get noisy, but hey go in with that expectation and you'll be fine. Expect the ladies restroom to have a line, It's a 2 stall. Finally, regarding street parking follow the times of payment, they do ticket.

WARNING: They require you to have your photo taken before you go into the bar…read more Yes, they checked my driver's license and I am over 21. I asked for my photo to not be taken, they said I can't go in unless I have my photo taken. This isn't the TSA. I am not sure where my photo is being stored. Will they sell my photo to some data broker? Are they collecting photos of faces to be sold to an AI company? Who knows. No thanks, I walked off. Not impressed.

This is my go-to spot for a sunset drink in Santa Monica. Besides the amazing view of the ocean, my…read morefavorite part is the friendly and kind staff. Alex, Alicia, and Naomi at the bar always are so friendly and welcoming. Not to mention they make delicious espresso martini's. If you want a romantic spot to grab a drink, can't recommend Elephante enough.

Jenny and Candelaria were attentive and warm. Stellar ocean views, food and drinks were full of…read moreflavor. Summer vibe. 5/5

Had an amazing experience at 1212 Santa Monica! The bottomless mimosas were top-notch--delicious,…read morefresh, and kept flowing without a wait. A huge shoutout to our server, Nike, who took incredible care of us. Nike was welcoming, warm, and made sure our table had everything we needed to enjoy. Fantastic atmosphere, great energy, and wonderful service overall. We will definitely be coming back again soon

Stopped by 1212 Santa Monica for a double date late lunch before catching a movie, and we had a…read morewonderful time. The weather was perfect, so we opted for outdoor seating, which made for a great atmosphere. The vibe inside and out was awesome, especially loved the music playlist, a killer blend of old-school 80s and 90s jams that set the perfect mood. Our server, Nike, was exceptional. He provided prompt, friendly, and top-tier service from start to finish, making sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Every single dish was delicious: we shared the ceviche, fish tacos, sushi roll, Caesar salad with chicken and avocado, and finished with the molten chocolate cake for dessert. Great food, fantastic service from Nike, and a lovely atmosphere.

Came here over the weekend and loved it! Beautiful decor inside and the atmosphere is amazing,…read moreespecially after 7 PM when the live DJ starts. We ordered the shared tray, octopus, and mussels to start, all fantastic. The steak and the full grilled branzino were incredible. Definitely save room for dessert because the crème brûlée and lava cake were unbelievable. Drinks were top tier, too. Highly recommend checking this place out!

I went to LouLou Santa Monica for my birthday with a party of seven, and unfortunately, the…read moreexperience was extremely disappointing. For parties of six or more, there is an automatic 20% gratuity, so I expected, at minimum, attentive and courteous service. Unfortunately, our waitress, Coco, came to our table approximately three or four times during our entire visit. She was rude, rarely checked on us, and made what should have been a special birthday dinner unnecessarily frustrating. We had been seated for approximately an hour before our main entrée order was even taken. While that was already frustrating, we tried to be understanding and let it go. However, when Coco finally came to take our order, she gave us only a few seconds to decide. When we paused briefly, she walked away and said she would "give us more time." Unfortunately, we then did not see her again for another 20 minutes. To make matters worse, one of the entrées we ordered was the bucatini cacio e pepe with added salmon. The salmon arrived completely raw and nowhere near medium. We brought this to the manager, who asked whether we wanted the salmon removed, re-cooked, and placed back on the same pasta, or whether we wanted a new pasta dish. Ultimately, the same piece of salmon was cooked a little longer, and we were given new pasta. Given that the salmon had initially arrived completely raw, I was extremely uncomfortable with simply having the same piece cooked further and having to hope that it was safe to eat. Unfortunately, by that point, the experience had already taken away from what was supposed to be my birthday celebration. The final interaction with Coco made the situation even worse. While I was speaking with the manager, she came over and, in what felt like a very passive-aggressive tone, asked whether I still wanted my birthday platter, despite the fact that she had already given us the bill. I understand that restaurants can have busy nights and that mistakes happen. What was most disappointing was the lack of attentiveness, the attitude we received, and the fact that basic service was lacking despite the automatic 20% gratuity. Lukas was genuinely the one bright spot in the experience. He was kind, polite, and made an effort to address the situation, and I appreciate that. Unfortunately, his efforts could not undo how the evening had gone. For a birthday dinner, especially at a restaurant with this type of atmosphere and price point, I expected much better. What should have been a fun and memorable birthday night ended up being overshadowed by poor service and an unacceptable food issue. The music choice by DJ was quite lovely.

Had so much fun here with my friends!…read more Came here a few Saturday's ago and really enjoyed myself. We arrived around 11 pm and had no issue getting in. While the place was packed, we didn't feel as if it was overcrowded. Music was amazing and the staff was great! Definitely recommend when looking for a fun place on a Saturday night!

We normally don't go to places like this, but we were invited to celebrate a birthday. Honestly, I…read moredon't even know how to describe the experience. The waitress appeared intoxicated and started arguing with and yelling at one of our guests because she left her coat on a chair while she was dancing. Her behavior was aggressive and extremely unprofessional. On top of that, the bartender overcharged us, and the DJ played music that was difficult to dance to all night. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience, and unfortunately not a place we would return to.

Great atmosphere great music great ambiance. Great drink specials, friendly staff, good eats tooread more

I never miss an opportunity to catch a burlesque show, and after seeing more than my fair share,…read moreI've come to really appreciate the difference between a good show and a great one. Harvelle's is the latter. Tucked close to the beach in Santa Monica, this tiny little place might not look like much at first. The setup is a tightly woven arrangement of vintage chairs and tables, with a long row of couches hugging the wall. But once you're inside, you realize they have their reasons for their layout. If you're lucky enough to grab a front-row seat or one of the coveted bar stools, you'll start to notice the details: metal pipes, and rods that spark the imagination. You're in for a treat! What I really appreciate about Harvelle's is that they don't charge you an arm and a leg for tickets. The artists are humble, talented, and consistently engaging. I've been to burlesque shows where the performers feel like they're just there, going through the motions. But not at Harvelle's. Every time I've gone, the women bring something artful, classy, and unapologetically bold to the stage. It's burlesque, yes, but not cheap in style or spirit. Anytime a friend's visiting from out of town, this is the spot I take them to. It's a must-see in Santa Monica. And honestly, what other place is giving you burlesque seven nights a week?

I attended the Venice Beach Fest. While roaming around Windward Avenue, the only street that…read moreremains from Abbot Kinney's Venice of America other than the 6 canals, I went into the Del Monte Speakeasy. Located in the basement of Townhouse in Venice, the Del Monte Speakeasy has been a hidden hideout since 1915. During Prohibition, Townhouse secretly operated the space located underneath a grocery store that served illegal hooch smuggled from the former Abbot Kinney Pier through underground tunnels. Today, the hooch is done, replaced instead with fancy-pants handcrafted cocktails, as well as live entertainment including local bands, comedy, jazz and vaudeville acts.

Bouncer/security guard outside said "no, we do not let dogs inside, not even service animals, dog"…read morewas inside the bar there the other night with my dog at the townhouse bar in venice. The next day i come back they did not let me in anymore, he said service animal, dogs only allowed on the patio. Well, this place should hire security and manager that a service dog is allowed inside and anywhere in public spaces by law. I have been to other speakeasy in orange county and las vegas, they did let me in. This place is just disappointing. The guy in the picture does not know what service animals are for people with disabilities. Places like this should educate their employees.

My husband, toddler, and 5 months old stayed here for 3 nights on Memorial Day weekend…read more We had a great time from the moment we walked in: - the hotel is beautiful and location is everything - the staff is very nice, tries to call you by name to make you feel special, and everything screams quiet luxury - the room was very nice, well decorated and comfortable. The tub is the highlight. One comment would be that when we checked in with Anthony, who was so sweet to our toddler, also kept telling us we were getting upgraded to a very nice room. We got all excited. It was a normal room. The "very nice upgrade" just meant that we were on floor 5. I barely call that an upgrade but ok. - we asked for a crib, and we go a nice crib with a cute little baby soap kit from noodle and boo- very nice touch. And baby robes for the kids- my toddler loved it. My toddler was on a rollaway bed and they were super accommodating about it- great experience on that front. - balconies are tiny and I never saw anyone out when I sat out - pool staff was super nice. It was a chilly weekend and the pool could have been warmer (I couldn't get in, but I really don't like cold water). - the beach chairs are also very nice and we were surprised to find them available - they were extremely pleasant about our friends visiting us every day! - the lobby waiter during the day was almost inexistant. We had to go to the bar to ask for drinks. The woman at night was great. Now for the food...: - coast has a great breakfast, the lemon ricotta pancakes are excellent (though stupid expensive for pancakes) - pico is a good spot for shrimp cocktail and calamari. Hasn't seen shrimps that big in a long time. - overall the food was good everywhere but way overpriced.... The kids menu are ridiculous... hard to justify spending $28 on kids pancakes. That being said, the portions were the same as adult portions... maybe make the portions smaller, and price more accessible? Overall we had a great stay, and while on the expensive side, we agreed we would come back. Nicely done!

So I used to live across the street at The Stanley before I contracted E.Coli poisoning from a…read moresteak and eggs breakfast on a Sunday morning by myself with my pup. This happened on 7/28/2024. I walked home and within a few hours, I began projectile vomiting, among other things. I definitely know it was the breakfast steak, which I usually never get. I thought it would pass in a few days, no big deal. It did not, and it turned into Sepsis and Pancolitis within a week. I was bleeding internally and by the next Sunday, I called the paramedics to my home because I could not stand up. I almost lost my life. I spent almost 40 days in the hospital over the next 4 months - it's now May 2026 and I still need one surgery that my insurance does not cover. I had every complication under the sun. I lost my home, my new office that I just signed the lease for with an ocean view, my vehicle, my good credit, but most importantly, my good health. I had never been admitted to the hospital before in my life. I am a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, so I lived a very healthy lifestyle, working out frequently, clean diet. I contacted ETC Hotel group, Edward, who owns the Coast Restaurant in Shutters along with Casa Del Mar next door. They had no response for me. I am forced to get a lawyer now. I was supposed to join LAXPD that year. I already finished testing. This has, clearly, been put on hold. Edward was the one who did not get back to me. I emailed corporate and his personal email. Update: June 9, 2026. Hello Elica Y. I am highly offended by your response. Please, no response is better than a lie. There was no comprehensive review. Your insurance company, United, requested information from my lawyers which has not been sent out yet. In fact, according to my bank statements, I dined at your restaurant, Coast, the evening before AND the morning of this incident. Chef Vitorrio would always bring out food for me as we were very friendly and I was a local. Do better. Say nothing.