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    The Courtside Lounge

    4.1 (23 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    THE COURTSIDE LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Cynthia W.

    We just stumbled upon this place as we were walking around Santa Monica. Walked in and the server was super welcoming. Sat at the bar. Lots of TVs. Sadly just saw Philly got swept by the Knicks. Wish it was a better game to watch. lol Got a Paloma spritz. Nice and refreshing. He got a course margarita and he liked it a lot. We got California nachos to share. Yummm! The short rib beef was so tender. Such a chill environment!

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    Ric R.

    Stopped to watched the Mexico vs Ecuador soccer game, Had the Korean bbq tacos they were a 10/10! Service was great and ambiance was good! Will definitely recommend

    Garcia T.

    Great atmosphere to watch a soccer match. Loved the wings. If you make it during Happy Hour...well it's even better.

    Cedrick A.

    First things first, this place is amazing. The location walking distance from the beach. The ambiance detailing the great sports lore of Los Angeles. You can tell that there was care and intentionality in how this place was curated. Though not exactly spacious in nature to host events for live games, the patio also is a nice touch. - The service was impeccable. I was greeted early and tended to often. The menu is that of a sports bar in that there isn't a lot of creativity there, but they do offer some great deals and the food/drinks are delicious. - The main quip is that a restaurant/bar called COURTSIDE didn't have BASKETBALL!! That is the only reason why I had to rate it 4 stars.

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    Erin T.

    Cute little sports bar, would recommend Tiasha. She's helpful and good at recommendations. It's super close to the beach and great for pregame. I think a wider menu/ bar variety would be better for this place but I'd come here again to get tipsy by the beach

    Jhonas D.

    Great service good poors, my bartender even noticed there was something in my glass before serving and she threw it out and got me another one. Good awareness and good ambience.

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    Keshia R.

    Stopped by this lounge with our pups on Valentine's Day for a little night cap. They had a soft opening and we were impressed with the service. We have returned multiple times since. Service was great, GM was friendly and welcoming, bartenders checked on us multiple times. We've had their burgers and wings each time and it has always been delicious! The place is spacious, clean and chill. Whether you want to grab some drinks with friends or have a nice meal with a nice cold beer after some shopping. Apparently Stacey and Nate only leave 1 star reviews on this app and that's disappointing. With so many businesses closing down in Santa Monica, we should be supporting places to stay open.

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    Came to courtside for the best wings on the Westside and Bashir was our bartender! Super friendly and helpful would visit again!

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    Nice, clean bar and decently busy on a Tuesday night. Lots of TVs for the sports games.

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    Solid spot. Great for games. Can get packed and service might suffer but staff is nice and down to help.

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    28 days ago

    Great time for the NBA Finals!!! Service and vibe were fun. Come for the happy hour for sure.

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    Great food fun hostess got to spin and took a surprise shot at the end. Food was good ambiance was a vibe

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    This place is walking distance from 3rd street promenade and Santa Monica pier.

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    Good beer! Good vibes! Good service! If you come down to Santa Monica Pier hit up this place to…read morechill have a drink and vibe with the beach attitude! You never know what might be going on in front of this bar/cafe. We watched a guy and girl do a skate board photo shoot doing some crazy tricks. If that wasn't enough I won an engraved Stella goblet with my name engraved on it just for ordering Stella Artois. That just made my day. This place has a huge back patio 3 bars. Great staff! Super friendly. You do not wait for a table you seat yourself. Someone will come with a two sided menu. Now on to the food. The food is decent. Not over the top. Pricing is about $10-$20 depending what you order. We got the salad without feta cheese with ranch, which was ok. The clam chowder that I've seen raved about I was disappointed as it did not come in a bread bowl. But it wasn't bad. Fries were the perfect mixture of crispy and soft. The magi mahi sandwich was good. I bet they got a lot of dine and dashers previously because they take your credit card up front. So don't be surprised when they ask you for it.

    Oh my gosh, I'm a new local in town and I have been coming here every Sunday. We have the sweetest…read moreserve servers in bartenders every time., George and Kirk are our favorite of all time, we will continue visiting this bar. Philly cheesesteak for the win

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    Interior
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    Blue Tide Margarita And Beyond Burger
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    3.5
    (489 reviews)
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    Popped into Coast at Shutter's for a quick and last minute meal with a friend. This hotel is super…read morecute, and despite growing up in LA, this was my first time here. Coast is located on the lower floor and eye level with the beaches pedestrian walkway. We were able to catch the sunset, which was absolutely gorgeous and made me feel like I was on vacation myself. I didn't get a chance to take a picture of the wagyu burger before my friend got into it because she was extremely hungry, but the fries were well done. I got the Chilean sea bass, and that was okay. The fish itself had a good texture and good flavor but just pairing with a few broccolinis and jasmine rice made it a little bland for me. We got the chocolate daisy cake, which was $20 for a slice. It was decent but I wasn't blown away by it, but it was my friend's favorite and she loved it. Overall, this is a cute place to grab a drink and some bites when in SM. The service was great! Our server took care of us because my friend has some specific requests for napkins. Haha

    I adore this place. Such pleasant vibes. I spent a few hours…read morehere with friends and we had amazing cocktails, vino, and catch up convos in the amazing long bar area. Come to find out, this place is one of my husband's favorites that he visited decades ago. Who knew? Staff is extremely accommodating and friendly. I'm now a fan.

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    Lobster roll + Provence Rose
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    Jameson's Pub

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    3.1
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    Jamieson is everything you want in a neighborhood pub! It's rustic, cozy and vibrant. With a…read moreversatile menu with daily specials to excellent happy hour drink specials, this is the old reliable! You can go anytime of the day and find yourself a spot inside or outside. Great place to watch sports, and even join in for a live band. Make sure to have your ID with you. The staff are wonderful and efficient - highly recommended!

    Overall, very disappointed in the experience our group had here. The general feel of the place is…read morecool; that's the best thing that could be said here. Our server greeted at the door and seemed great at first. We had immediate issues when our orders were brought out in a weird order and included items that we didn't realize would be included with it. The entrées themselves were extremely small and not worth the money; that was just including the parts that were actually decent to eat. We had some people on our group that had some food/dietary limitations that were not addressed when we ordered the food/not clearly stated enough on the menu, and when we politely address these to the server, he became very cold and rude. It took ages to get the replacement food out, and the server even tossed one of the plates onto the table and some of the food fell off of it and he did nothing to fix it. I have rarely seen experience as unprofessional and outright hostile before in an establishment like this, and to say that I was shocked with the severe understatement. To summarize: this was not a good experience whatsoever and none of us will be returning here again.

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    Guinness and a shot of Jameson's!
    Guinness and a shot of Jameson's!
    Very racist serves drinks in water cups if they don't like u.
    Very racist serves drinks in water cups if they don't like u.
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    3.8
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    Happy hour specials

    We have been to Kings Head so many times and I have forgotten to review them. We have dined there…read moreat least 10 times and for the first time we just called out order in and picked it up. The place has been around for years and most of their food is just great. It has a full bar and a separated bar area which is so cute, but gets super crowded and loud. Eat in the dinning room. The place is older and could use a refresh, but it is cute and always super clean. The service is very nice. They will take good care of you. They have a nice selection of beer on tap. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their breakfast is really tasty and they make great eggs. I don't care for black pudding so I never get it. They have great hot and cold sandwiches and wonderful salads. They are famous for their fish and chips. They are some of the best. They are perfectly deep fried and the chips are great. I also get a side of mashed because it is so good. I also had a pasty, which is not on the menu, and I was super disappointed, so I won't do that again. They used to be great. I love their hot beef sandwich and often get that for lunch. There is something for everyone here. Parking is a bear, but you might find a place on the street or their is a paid lot across the street. You can walk to the Santa Monica Pier from here or to the beach. We will be back again and again.

    I absolutely love this place ... being a Brit it reminds me of home …read more.. Right next door is the British shop ... always end up buying from there

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    British Breakfast with a Bloody Mary
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