My friend recommended this place for brunch. We came in the day after Tropical Storm Hilary and the restaurant was almost empty from the warnings that schools closed and people stayed home. I'm sure on a normal day it is really crowded. We were seated next to the window where I could see the Santa Monica pier and the Ferris wheel. I ordered the White Egg Omlette (Tuscan Kale, mushrooms and tomatoes), and instead of egg whites I wanted regular eggs with yolks. The omlette was cooked perfectly and the kale, mushrooms and tomatoes were tasty. It came with potatoes, half a grilled tomato and bread (I chose English Muffin). Service was on point and it was a nice and relaxing brunch. I can see how this place gets super crowded on the weekends. read more

Stopped in midweek in the late afternoon for a couple drinks and some oysters. Both we're delicious. The service was quite warm and friendly. The view is spectacular. Would repeat without a second thought. read more

Terrazza - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

If you're looking for a place that perfectly blends a coastal vibe with upscale dining, and service, Terrazza at Santa Monica delivers on all fronts. The steak was a highlight, perfectly seared with a rich, flavorful crust and tender, juicy center. Their cocktail menu is creative yet refined. I had a mezcal-based drink with a smoky finish that paired really well with the steak. The real showstopper is the view. Terrazza overlooks the Santa Monica coastline, and whether you're there for sunset or under the evening lights, the atmosphere is unbeatable. read more

Terrazza - Santa monica beach, restaurant - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Went to Terrazza at the Casa del Mar for an anniversary dinner the other night, and boy did it deliver! Excellent food, impeccable service, and a friendly, scenic atmosphere. For starters, the valet was professional and polite, identifying me with a smile and calling me by name. The lobby, which appears to have been completely reimagined since the last time I was there, was clean and beautifully decorated with an apparent attention to detail. Finding our way to the hostess stand, they were waiting to take us to a nice table while we waited for our "sunset view" table. The bubbly they brought helped to set the mood. Once we moved to our table next to the floor-to-ceiling windows and mooned over the sun, setting over the beach, we settled down to the food portion of the dining experience. David, the man in charge, took great care of us throughout the evening, checking on our experience as he stopped by each table to offer that personal touch. Guillermo, our server, who hails from Barcelona and shared his wisdom of the menu, which, coincidentally or not, included a number of Spanish ingredients and dishes. For example, we greatly enjoyed, at his urging, the Iberican ham with pureed spanish tomatoes and Pan de Cristal, all of which are flown in from Spain. The other appetizer we got was the kompachi crudo,which was incredibly fresh and beautiful seasoned. For our mains, we enjoyed the sea scallops with faro, corn, and squash, and their famous sea bass with mini clams and asparagus in a delicate parsley-based reduction. We washed it all down with a bottle of wonderful pinot, chosen by David, and a spectacular basque cheesecake. We took an abbreviated stroll by the beach and then got our car from the valet (who seemed to be expecting us). Great venue, great service, great food, and a memorable evening. Thank you, team Terrazzo. N.B. - we were too busy enjoying everything to remember to take pictures of the food to post. You'll have to see for yourself. read more

We had a delicious fish dinner on a Monday night. Gorgeous table by the window. Fish was super fresh and simply delicious. A little caviar and potato chip starter, yummy manchego potatoes and fabulous cobbler. Eric was a highly attentive waiter! We will be back! read more

@fransisco (Pancho) went above and beyond to make sure we are happy and satisfied, after arriving 10 minutes late for our reservation and were told they have stopped serving lunch. Interestingly I have made a call and in advance and informed them please note we will be late. Long story short, we got a great service from him, great conversation and enjoyed the venue. Thanks Pancho. read more

Terrazza - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

5/5, amazing ambiance, amazing service, amazing views, amazing food & drinks -- all of the above. Our server Adrián was exceptional & so accommodating to all our requests too. The entire place is just beautiful, highly recommend read more

Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and it was a perfect choice. Great ambiance, great food, great service. Everything we ordered was delicious! read more

This is the restaurant at Casa Del Mar Hotel. It was quite the trek throughout the hotel to get the outdoor patio, which located adjacent to the beach. Service - a little slow, we specifically ordered the Mediterranean platter as a starter but they brought it out with the lunch! I ordered the Cobb Salad with salmon and it was pretty bland. Food - 3 stars Ambiance- 3 stars. A homeless guy started to harass us, and the security guards had to shoo him away. I guess that's the type of ambiance you have to deal with. read more

Terrazza - Cobb Salad with Salmon - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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So glad to enjoy brunch at this lovely restaurant! First, the location was perfect for the occasion (a special brunch with family during the holidays). We (requested & were given) a table near the window overlooking Santa Monica Beach. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of the hotel, on the ocean side of the hotel lobby, enhancing the beach views (indoor dining only). Since we booked during the holidays, the hotel lobby was beautifully decorated, but even without the Xmas decor, the lobby is a gorgeous space. So many inviting areas to sit and relax in; especially loved the series of curtained "cabanas" down one side, and the tile floors and glass light fixtures are stunning. Must have been such a pleasure to design and decorate this beautiful space. More importantly, the brunch was also a success. Dining is table service (not buffet style) and we all enjoyed our cocktails (Mimosa, Purple Love !!) and meals (croissant breakfast sandwich, poached egg plate, chef's salad, etc.) and the service was great. Prices were reasonable for the setting and quality. We were encouraged to relax and enjoy ourselves afterwards and were not rushed to leave. Such a pleasant experience! This really checked all the boxes for our adult OC family to kick off a day of sightseeing in the city. Would also make a lovely setting for any special occasion or celebration. If I lived nearby it would be on regular rotation read more

Beautiful views...classy, romantic ambiance. Impeccable service. Our meal was delicious. The wine was very good as well. Very impressed. Can't wait to visit again. My boyfriend gets extra points.... ( he made a reservation without me knowing and surprised me with a very nice lunch. ) I had never been there before, and the entire lunch was amazing. Wonderful memory. read more

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BEAUTIFUL view. Great food. Great service. Not the most up to date interior. Not a hater... just maybe not the trendiest decor..... go for the view! If you're looking for a sexy vibe.... maybe not. read more

One of my favorite rooms on the coast in LA. The lobby of the Casa Del Mar is so sumptuous and beautiful. I love this hotel! The bar and lounge are such great places to chill. The staff is always so nice. We had one lame hostess tonight, but I don't envy the job of bar/restaurant hostess in LA. It's tough. Oh well we had lovely snacks and drinks. Delicious food and the servers and bartenders were all so kind and attentive. Loved the calamari and the relaxing vibes. Really one of the best lobby hangs in town. read more

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I give four stars because the service of this restaurant is absolutely fantastic, especially my waiter, Adrian. These are real pros and they are some of the nicest people you'll ever come across and are truly happy to serve you. My only minuscule complaint is that some of the items on the menu seem a bit thrown together and are a little bit bland. While they have great french fries and chips, the sandwiches are a little sloppy and not all that exciting. The fish tacos also quite bland. I had the club salad once and it wasn't quite filling though pretty tasty. The bar does make a very good martini, but I would suggest if you're coming for the first time try visiting for a drink and a small app in the late afternoon and see how you like it. You will not be able to beat the vibe and they will treat you well, even if you're only having drinks and appetizers. read more

Overpriced almost $70 for the smallest portions of food it wasn't even the best I ever had. read more

Terrazza - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

This restaurant is located inside the Casa Del Mar hotel. They do have valet parking, the valet drivers were so great they sent us off with water for the road, incredible service. We came in the evening so I missed the sunset view and the beach but even without it the restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. Our waiters listened to everything we were saying, before we even asked him what we needed he was taking care of it. We brought a cake with us for a birthday and they were so gracious they wouldn't even let us cut it, they asked us how many cloves we wanted and took care of it for us. Onto the food, everything we ordered was great- I was too hungry to take pictures of every dish but the most memorable item for me was the corn chowder, it is out of this world creamy and light and packed with flavor. Not sure why this restaurant doesn't have more stars on Yelp but I hope this review changes that! read more

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We came here for a nice brunch and it's definitely on the nicer side! The decor is stunning, there is family style or intimate tables with a perfect unobstructed view of the beach! I'm happy to report that the food was great as well! We enjoyed the steamed mussels that comes with toasted bread for dipping which was plentiful. The salads were delicious and I enjoyed every bit of it. (Believe me, I usually don't order salads when I go out lol) the grilled chicken was a little dry for my taste but very flavorful! The salmon is PERFECT. The steak, eggs, and potatoes were also delicious and hearty. Steak was a perfect texture and juicy (the picture looks like it's well done, but it's not). It gave a slightly sweet flavor which was from the mix of sweet potatoes in the dish. Definitely a pleasant surprise! read more

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Omg what has happened to this restaurant? Post Covid I went here probably 20 times. It was fabulous! The food, the service. Anyone who came to town I took them there because the food was gorgeous. Ahhh not so anymore. It took us four asks for them to bring us a coke. OVER AN HOUR to bring apps and the Greek plate that had "fresh" pita bread... it was so hard we couldn't bite it. The vegan burger was dry and hard -oh it was mid burger that the coke arrived that we ordered upon originally being seated. The whole thing was an ugly disaster. We couldn't get out of there fast enough. I just kept apologizing for suggesting it. Like I swear this used to be an amazing restaurant I swear. read more

Terrazza - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Service and food was great! They also have great cocktail choices. Carlos was in training, but I couldn't tell. He was very patient with our group of ladies and very accommodating. read more

It's was amazing food! Everything was wonderful, from the amazing bread to the octopus to clams. The striped sea bass was unforgettable. Service was professional and friendly. Amazing spectacular view.Thank you very much. I will be back for sure ! read more

Terrazza - Clam Linguine - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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This restaurant exceeded my expectations. The entire staff from beginning to end exceptional at customer service. The location as well as the decor inside the restaurant itself was beautiful. The food was good but definitely outshined by our amazing waiter and the wonderful views. I would definitely recommend and will be revisiting. read more

We stopped at the inside bar mid morning for light refreshments. The prices were outrageous. $16 for a juice (had to ask for the glass and ice -- also this juice brand only cost $8), and $30 continental breakfast. The setting is very nice but the staff was inattentive and the menu is way overpriced. We Would not return. read more

Terrazza - Juice - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Terrazza is a restaurant inside the Casa Del Mar Hotel in Santa Monica and it has direct, unobstructed beach views. Yesterday, after a quick visit at Venice Beach and not finding anything acceptable to eat, I decided on a visit to a former frequent spot, the Casa Del Mar Hotel. It's a Spanish classically styled building formerly occupied many years ago by Pritikin Health Institute. Later, was sold and remodeled by the hotel group. Upon entry into the hotel, go up the stairs, walk straight down the walkway, pass the lounge, pass the bar and towards the big bay windows. Terrazza is a California casual restaurant that offers Italian and other popular food selections. The restaurant mostly caters to its hotel guests but is open to the public. From almost every seat, you have a clear view of ocean, Santa Monica beach and the pier. It was approaching 12noon yesterday and the restaurant was not busy, in fact there were lots of available seating. The host/waiter wanted to sit me at a smaller table off a corner? Immediately rejected his offer and walked to a bigger table, in front and center where I wanted and told him he was ridiculous, as the restaurant is practically empty, either I sit at my choice table or I leave....of course I won ;) The paper menu cover had a drawing of an old woman, looking rather witchy poo and demonic, that scary tactic worked, because I hated looking at the ugly cover, so I quickly opened the menu. Halloween prep? Selections were limited and typical hotel food of sandwiches, salads some pasta and seafood. Because we are on the beach, I decided on the fresh steamed clams and a chilled ginger beer. Not a fan of beer, but have taken a liking to ginger beer, because it tastes similar to ginger ale with a hint of alcohol, almost non existent really. The drink satisfied my thirst for the moment. The clams in a small bowl, were medium size, and the white wine broth was loaded with garlic and sprigs of spinach. A toasted rustic bread accompanied to dip into to savory broth. The clam dish and my chilled drink was sufficient for a solo lunch gazing out the window, looking at the sunny SoCal blue water, beach and people riding their bikes on the path, absolutely love living in southern California, specifically LA, with access to almost anything: mountains, beaches and city, I love it. This restaurant with this setting has been here for years. The furnishings and setting hasn't changed, all old dated, almost hideous. The killer ocean and beach views is the draw. The menu has changed, because one of my fav drinks is no longer listed; an ice blended pomegranate margarita. The bar doesn't have a blender :( Also, the menu offers little healthier vegan options. Additionally, even though the restaurant is dog friendly, no bowl of H20 was offered. Service initially was placid, but later became Luke warm. Compared to eating at a food stand on Venice boardwalk, which I would never do for my preference, Terrazza is a nice, safe and lovely casual restaurant. In the past, I had many business lunches and dinners here, so it's quiet and business professional appropriate setting. Valet parking a is partially validated by the restaurant for dining guests. During the day, the restaurant and lobby activity is sedate. Some evenings, there is live band performing current music favs. If you get a chance to catch a live performance during dinner, it's fun and a worthwhile good time. read more

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Great ambiance and live music but on Friday December 8th, female singer took over 30 minute breaks after singing only one hour and lost her audience. Long breaks are not good for patrons or the hotel. 15 minute breaks and 45-60 minutes of live music makes more sense. read more

Terrazza - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Off top ambiance is beautiful! Views are beautiful! Food was decent and service was great!

On our last day in Santa Monica we decided to head here to grab a cocktail and watch the sunset! It was a good plan. It's a stunning room with beautiful decor and prime ocean views. We chose a table with a lovely sunset view and were quickly served. We just wanted some drinks. My husband enjoyed a local beer and I enjoyed the sangria, while the kids enjoyed Shirley Temples and shared some poke. They also serve house chips complimentary which is a nice touch. Then we sat with a clear view of the ocean and sunset and enjoyed our drinks. This is a lovely elegant setting and a great place to go whether you want a cocktail or a full meal. Great location in Santa Monica. read more

Terrazza - Sangria - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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First time at this gem in Santa Monica city . Walked in I was welcomed with a huge warm greeting and warm smile By Lorena , she made me feel welcome from the moment She greeted us to the moment she led us to our beautiful table. The place was stunning loved the real indoor plants in dining Floor . My table was amazing with breath taking view , you can watch the sunset and the beautiful colored sky the view is stunning it complexity transform ur mood to more relaxing mood romantic . And Jessica was our server. She was so knowledgeable about the menu and went above and beyond in her service to give us the best experience . Even I am ketogenic diet and my boyfriend is vegetarian she was able to find. Great dishes for both of us. We started with an amazing drink she suggested to us , I did not catch the name of it but it was delicious and we got the Mediterranean platter (( baba ganouch , tzatziki. And slice of peta bread. Which was great suggestion as well fit the vegetarian and hit my ketogenic as well. And for dinner Jessica suggested and narrowed down my food to ,Seared Chilean Sea Bass Smoked Asparagus Manila Clams Leeks Parsley Sauce And my bf end up ordering the roasted mushrooms pizza. The food was Devine. My fish was seared and cooked to perfection the food was tasty full of flavors and delicious as we finished with pear cobbler I believe, by that time my second drink was sneaking up on me. Between the great welcoming from Lorena. To the tasty food and drink were served. And the great service Jessica gave us , she went above and beyond to give us the best experience . It made me want to come back w/ friends or / date night. I loved how calm , polite and informative about everything she is , and for her patient with us and helping us finding our main dish thank you Jessica and if u ever read this I'd suggest to ask for her !! Thanks terrazza for serving us great food and giving us great experience and great food and wonderful costumer service. I differently recommend this place. And I can't wait to go back to brunch time :) read more

Terrazza - The view from my table !! - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Enjoyed a lunch by the water at Terrazza. Two of us made a reservation for lunch, and we were seated promptly. I ordered an impossible burger with and a spritzer. The view was beautiful and the food was filling. Service was attentive. The restaurant is also family friendly. Nice spot for an impromptu meal, not sure if there's anything specific to recommend. read more

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We recently stayed at Hotel Casa Del Mar and we had breakfast here each morning. We had a great experience! The food is great and we tried the egg white omelette with mushrooms, french toast, scrambled eggs with sausage and drinks. We also stopped by for drinks and enjoyed the shrimp cocktail and oysters with some rose! Gorgeous view of the ocean and absolutely a pleasure eating here. read more

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Nice beach front location! That gets a 5! Came here for brunch. It's pricey but you are on the beach. Steak and eggs- Avocado toast- Eggs Benedict Everything was good read more

One of the singers that performs there quite frequently is very over flirtatious with women. My girlfriends and I were there for a small intimate bachelorette party and he crossed the line on many levels. His name was Aryk Crown I believe, and I would have assumed after my friends/bride brought up the uncomfortable behavior to Management that he would have been relieved of his duties at this very established hotel. I can tell you now we will never visit this establishment again read more

Currently sitting here for Mother's Day brunch. Service is horrendous. Been here since 12pm it's now 1:30 and we have yet to get our entrees. The waiters fill your water and drip it everywhere. The drink orders take forever to come. We had to ask our waiter about food and drinks a few times already. The restaurant isn't even packed and has many empty tables, so there should be no excuse for delayed service. For a $125 pre fixe meal at a nice hotel this service is despicable. The food portions are also very very small and only decent for the price you're paying. At least the view is nice. Will definitely not come back. read more

Me and my wife had enjoyed a beautiful evening dinner to celebrate our Anniversary. Everything to service, food, the decorative environment was great! Also, what was most amazing was the view from our table at the window. You can catch the sunset from between 6-7pm. I'd definitely dine here again. Thank you Terrazza! read more

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Came here because bars are still not a thing here in LA .. It was a mostly older crowd but this spot worked out well for my group for drinks + splitting dinner!! Overall, great service - very kind waiters and waitresses who were perfectly attentive. They have a beautiful outdoor patio with heaters so it wasn't too cold at all! My friends and I got the chips and guacamole + the seafood pasta.. yum! Would be a super fun spot to get super dressed up and have a nice dinner at sunset (: read more

Terrazza - Hahahah patio with cool lanterns - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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We were staying at Casa Del Mar for the weekend. Due to the pandemic, we decided to stay close for dinner. All employees took safety precautions-masks on, face shields, and plastic gloves. +Seated right away with a reservation +Tables were socially distanced outside +Server was friendly and attentive +Old fashioned was just right-not too sweet +French fries were perfectly crisp Reasons for 3 stars -Food was a bit bland and lack luster -They forgot our truffle fries order so we just canceled it -The food didn't justify the price. read more

This was a nice lounge. After 7pm, they begin to have live music & entertainment which was wonderful. I recently went this past Saturday and it was a lovely night. The drinks there were amazing as well. I didn't get a chance to try out any food, however everything I did get to taste & experience was great. Personally, the drink and price ratio was a little off to me however the drinks do get the job done lol. read more

It's a shame a place located within a wonderful piece of architecture as well as a stellar view has such mediocre food. I think the owners need to eat at their own restaurant and see how average the food is. read more

Terrazza - Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

If you're looking for a lively place to enjoy the view, this is one of the best places our town has to offer. Casa Del Mar, built in 1926, is a step back in in time when a hotel was another world of elegance and grandeur, unlike what we see today. Especially when the present preference in design is mid century modern. This is pure opulence. From the sweeping grand entrance , framed by the curved double stairway making one immediately sweep up in style to the lobby bar. Continue your sashay to the restaurant where you'll most likely stop in your tracks. The view from fifteen foot windows overlooking the beach is awesome. Having a toast whilst people watching is a delight. The view of the pier and it's amusement park just makes you smile. Groups and children are welcome as much as those who prefer to dine alone. I left out the fifth star because there's going to be quite a long wait for your service and food. That's not unexpected these days. Just good to know. I haven't mentioned the food, which is all around excellent, better for sunset when the menu changes. But who cares anyway when tide comes in? It's visually splendid. Make your reservation and prepare to lounge. Breathe and take it all in. As always, cheers! read more

Terrazza - The Grand entrance. - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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My husband and I came here on 11/9 for their Tapas hour. They have a beautiful oceanfront patio setup as part of their COVID regulations compliance - it's really well done. We had a beautiful view of the ocean from our table, and then a spectacular sunset. The service was impeccable, and our waitress helped us curate the perfect selections. The tapas are good, but not amazing - but you're really here for the setting. Oysters were fresh, substantial and delicious. Fantastic background music to go with the beautiful setting. During their tapas hour, drinks are half off, including bottles. All right things considered, it was a practically perfect experiences. We both had one of those moments, looking out at the sun setting on the ocean, sipping our drink, where you think to yourself "life is good" - and these days, those moments are more important than ever! read more

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The place is very cute. Location is prime. You can see the Santa Monica Beach crowd over the big windows. Food is good. We just got there for some light food. I ordered a Spanish omelet. The dish is not huge, but filling. Good ingredients. But it was a little weird to put potatoes in the omelet. Not really memorable. Cappuccino was really just okay, cannot compare with any of those modern coffee shops in LA. One thing I really don't like was the service. The guy was really rude. He kept on jumping into the table and asked us to order, and the worst part was that each time he came to the table, he stood just in between me and my friend while we were in the middle of our conversation, while he could stand on the other end of me where it was an open seat. I thought servers should be well trained at such a high end space. But it was very disappointing. read more

Terrazza - Spanish Omelette. I think it's just okay. Not much flavor. The potato in the omelette makes it heavy. - Italian Near Me - Santa Monica, California