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    Seaside on the Pier

    3.1 (583 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Leanne C.

    Service was very slow. They had one girl working the upper deck. I think the bar area upstairs was down or didn't have a bartender she had to go downstairs for drinks. The view was so beautiful. My lobster roll was the best lobster roll I've ever had. Kona Beer was there promoting their beer. If you bought a beer you got a free hat and they had different embroidered patches you could choose from. See my pics

    Fish and chips
    Joseph C.

    Perfect place for dinner before heading out to the rest of the pier! Excellent view of the ocean in the upstairs dining room. Our service was quick during peak dinner time in the summer and the food was amazing. Fish was very fresh, flaky, and light. The sauce and pico on the tacos really brightened the dish! The fish and chips were salty and flaky just how you'd want them to be. I'll be back next time I'm visiting!

    Margherita pizza
    Courtney H.

    This restaurant was located on Santa Monica pier. I had a pretty view from the top and that was nice. However, the food very underwhelming. We got the margarita, pizza and the garlic bread. The margarita pizza only has three ingredients and they forgot one of the ingredients. It was very bland and not great. The garlic bread was even a little more surprising because it lacked really anything special. You get two little pieces of garlic bread and it's more like it has a slightly garlic flavor. Our main waiter was very nice, but it did take a little while to order.

    Jamie L.

    Parking sucks. I can't say that enough. Don't even try to get in the lot. We parked on the street 20 minutes away. They had a carnival on site that we checked out. We didn't participate but watching was fun. It was cold but it was nice to look out into the ocean.

    Melanie B.

    We stopped at Seaside on the Pier for drinks and didn't realize they have a bar upstairs with outdoor seating perfect for enjoying the sunshine and a beautiful day! The bartender was amazing and gave us great service. My fiancé and I had a piña colada that was to die for, and we also shared a fish bowl drink both were delicious! We had such a good time relaxing and enjoying the people and energy around us. One of our friends ordered food and got the lobster BLT, which she devoured and said was absolutely delicious. This is a fun hangout spot if you want drinks and a great view of the pier from above!

    Rooftop
    Jasmine R.

    Came for the Happy Hour since it's six dollar all beers. I got The Fishbowl since I'm not a beer kinda lady. The hostess showed us how to get to the rooftop, super sweet. The rooftop is niceeee. Especially on the weekday between 11-2pm . It was so dead when we arrived. Our bartender/server was so sweet. She was doing it all on her own. It started getting busy almost pushing 3pm. Each table was filled. She was doing everything by herself. Props to her!!! I was waiting till a Karen came so I can have her back! Would come again to try their food, looks great.

    Chocolate Cake
    Rochelle M.

    We returned to Seaside on the Pier for lunch. Traffic and parking was tough -- we arrived 20 minutes late for our reservation. The gentleman in front was so nice to dismiss the issue and did not hesitate to accommodate our request for rooftop seating. The rooftop was at capacity. We had to wait at the bar for a few minutes until a table cleared. Our server then seated us at a nice corner table along the edge. We asked to start with the Margherita Pizza, then the Meatball Sandwich and Fish Tacos for our mains. Everything came out at the same time and disappointingly lukewarm. Flavors were good overall but could have been better if our food was served hot/fresh. The Fish Tacos could really be great -- the pineapple pico de gallo and spicy aioli are delicious. The fries though continue to be a problem here -- just not cooked well enough. On a good note -- Service was very good today, much improved from our last visit. It's unfortunate that the food wasn't as good. The views are always great but I'm not sure if we'll be back.

    Abriana B.

    Overall not a bad place to grab food! Is it a tourist spot? Definitely! But it has a great location and the food was actually good! I had the bbq bacon burger which was actually really good and my bf did the lobster burger. He had never seen lobster on a burger before so he had to get it, and he really liked it. The service was on the slower end, but pretty on brand for beach spots.

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    Joseph D.

    Came to this place off the pier as we waited for our table to be ready at Bubba Gumps. Didn't have a wait and was the only bar within view and walking distance. Was able to come in on a Sunday early afternoon (1pm ish) and was immediately sat at the bar. I'd say the bar was half full, and they had 6-7 waiters and bar tenders coming in and out of the bar. That being said, we didn't get any service or greeting until maybe 10-min after we sat. We had to ask for our own menus and flag down the wait staff and bar tenders for our orders. I get that they have an outdoor seating area that could have been packed, we couldn't see from the bar, but the inside of the restaurant looked not busy at all. I'd understand waiting because of needing to take care of the patio areas first, but at least give a greeting or drop some menus off and say "we'll get right to you" or something... The drinks we got were mid. We paid for pineapple special mixed drink and they said they were out of pineapples, but just happened to get pineapples come in after they made our drink, so the guests right next to us who came after got theirs in a pineapple. No worries at all, we preferred the glass, but at least give us a dollar or two off for not having the gimmick it came in. We were there for probably less than 40 min, 10-15 of it waiting to get helped and for our drinks (which the drinks did come out quickly after we ordered, so was a good thing. The waiting for service, not so much.) When the service ultimately came though, it was great! The guy who helped us was super friendly, very handsome and spent some time talking to us when he wasn't busy making drinks or preparing the pineapples (we never got) for other customers. I'd give this place another chance but honestly wasn't impressed my first go here. The server was the saving grace, and the location was nice. Would try to sit outside next time.

    Moscow Mule
    Liana M.

    My husband and I came here to enjoy the pier and have a quick bite. We sat upstairs at the rooftop bar and were served quickly. I wish I could remember the bartender's name because they were great! Very chatty and made the drinks strong. The fish tacos were also really good. We had a nice time chatting with other patrons at the bar and just enjoying the sea breeze and views of the pier. Really lovely experience!

    Ribeye steak with fries & green beans and the chicken Alfredo
    Javier L.

    Thank you to Joe, The General Manager, for providing us with an awesome service. Restaurant was packed for FIFA & he got my group of 8 a table, with an ocean view,immediately. Food was amazing and I will always make sure to stop by when in Santa Monica.

    07/03/25
    Jasmine A.

    Stopped by on Thursday, 07/03/25 for the first time with my friend after work. Sat on the roof top and ordered the following: - 2 shots of tequila (patron silver) = $11 each, so $22 total - 1 gambino pinot grigio = $10 - 1 blood orange margarita = $14 - 1 french fries = $4.95 SUBTOTAL = $50.95 TAX = $5.23 TOTAL = $56.18 Wasn't there too long. The fries were mediocre. There was a small bug inside my friend's tequila shot - the lady gave him another one. Overall a great vibe at the Santa Monica Pier area.

    View on 2nd floor! Lovely
    Yela M.

    Had an amazing time here at Seaside on the Pier!! We came on Saturday around 12pm for lunch & I'm so happy to finally have tried this spot! It's a beautiful 3-floor restaurant right as you walk on the Santa Monica Pier serving the best seafood, burgers, & more!! We got the catch of the day, $22, & it was yummy! I believe we got a whole fried tilapia fish with sides of French fries and garlic bread! We deliciously devoured this and will be ordering it again! It was perfectly fried, and the fish was flaky & soft. Highly recommend getting this! We also tried the big bacon burger, $17, with a side of French fries! Honestly, this burger came out bigger than expected and I am happy!! This burger was slightly under seasoned but very juicy! To end our meal, we got the chocolate cake, $7.50, & it was delicious as expected! This spot is actually pretty generous with their portions considering it's on the Santa Monica Pier & at has very reasonable prices! It is a little on the bland side, but they do provide salt & pepper at your table. Despite other reviews, I honestly would recommend trying this place out! Service was great, food was yummy & we had great views of the pier, waves, & mountains! We really enjoyed our time here & will be coming back for more!

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    The view is nice but the food and service were quite underwhelming. Slow and the food was not appetizing.

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    This place was NOT the vibe no one seemed happy to be here, staff or customers. The service was not good, and the bathroom was scary.

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    What days and times are Happy Hour?

    What time is brunch served on Sundays?

    Hello brunch is from 9am -12 on both Saturday and Sunday :)

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    We do not require reservations. We sit on a first come, first serve basis and look forward to serving you!

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