Best Restaurants for Groups in Santa Monica

32 restaurants available nearby

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1. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

4.1

Excellent(4072)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Santa Monica

Booked 44 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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2. Élephante Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1328)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 96 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

3. Ivy at the Shore

4.7

Exceptional(3520)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 18 times today

To our Ivy family,Starting March 21st Ivy at the Shore will be open Tuesday - Sunday until the end of summer. See you soon!

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4. The Courtyard Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(112)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 5 times today

The Courtyard Kitchen is located in a historic landmark building on Montana Ave, Santa Monica. We are a full service bar and restaurant with 4 different dining spaces ranging from old world charm to contemporary upscale dining. We pride ourselves in our Neapolitan style pizza, vacation inspired Mediterranean cuisine and favourite American Brunch classics.

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5. Mama's Boy at Winston House

4.4

Awesome(109)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Venice

Mama’s Boy is an Italian dinner club with a Southern accent, brought to you by Michelin-starred Chef Wes Whitsell. Situated inside Winston House – a popular community hub with live music and DJ sets – Mama’s Boy is the perfect start to a night out. With lively dishes that embody Chef’s Texan roots and mom’s home-cooked Italian food, the menu strikes a balance between comfort and creativity. At Mama’s Boy, he presents his most innovative menu yet: a fusion of nostalgic Italian cuisine with a Southern twist - a true ‘Spaghetti Western’. Each dish is a nod to his upbringing, a journey home where every bite tells a story of love, tradition, and the connection of family.

6. Upper West

4.8

Exceptional(2675)

Price: Moderate

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 3 times today

**Contact us today to schedule your next event! We can accommodate parties of 10 to 150 guests**Upper West's ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors unique to them. The bar offers Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday from 4:30-7:00pm serving refreshing craft cocktails, handcrafted beer. The dinner menu is always evolving and includes ingredients sourced locally from the Santa Monica Farmers Market as well as local farmers such as Weiser Farms and Niman Ranch. Upper West is the perfect place to book large events for 20 or more guests and is an excellent private party venue for hosting corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday festivities, rehearsal dinners, and more.

7. Via Veneto

4.9

Exceptional(1071)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 3 times today

An authentic, Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Santa Monica, VIA VENETO fuses organic, locally grown & sourced ingredients with the delicious, traditional flavors of Italy.

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8. The Tasting Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1923)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Venice

THE TASTING KITCHEN POP UP AT GHISALLO ! 1622 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica.Beginning Monday April 3rd continuing Monday - Thursday until the Tasting Kitchen is back and running. A menu featuring some of the Tasting Kitchen's greatest hits and also Ghisallo's award winning neapolitan pizzas. All breads and pizza dough courtesy of Jyan Isaac bread.

9. Casa Sanchez

4.9

Exceptional(945)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Los Angeles

Booked 3 times today

At Los Angeles’ Casa Sanchez Mexican Restaurant patrons will enjoy delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine, amazing cocktails as well as a live mariachi band. At this LA Mexican restaurant you can sit back on Tuesdayy- Sunday and listen to the live music or enjoy dinner and drinks under the stars on the outdoor patio. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening, out with a group, or just grabbing a quick bite you will enjoy the very diverse Mexican menu. The friendly and knowledgeable wait staff at Casa Sanchez Mexican Restaurant will assist you with anything you may need.

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10. Spruzzo - Pacific Palisades

4.6

Exceptional(111)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Palisades

Spruzzo is a new, family-friendly, Italian-American dining experience in the Palisades. Our menu features pizza, pasta, salad, chicken, steak, and fresh seafood entrées - all prepared with the love that comes from a family owned small business. Meant to be a neighborhood spot, a typical night at Spruzzo usually involves seeing friends on the way to your table. Just up the street from Sunset Beach at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Palisades Dr., there is ample parking, a full bar, and comfortable booths both inside the restaurant and on our outdoor patio.

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Lorivip
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had a wonderful experience for Thanksgiving dinner. Food was delicious and the service was fabulous. It had been awhile since we had dined there so it was good to have such an enjoyable experience.
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Ivy at the ShorePrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Justin
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Élephante is a staple in Santa Monica! They are consistently good, always delivering delicious food, good drinks and a good vibe.
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.5
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Velma
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food and Service always consistent ... very good. The NEW room is lovely, although a bit loud when full. Enjoy going to lunch with friends. Don't feel rushed.
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The Courtyard KitchenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Daniel
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
Tyler served us at the Santa Monica location he was an outstanding server, will def be back to this location and ask for him!
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Benihana - Santa Monica, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Santa Monica
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4.1
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Joshua
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Sept 2024
Next level. More people need to be coming here. Essential.
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Mama's Boy at Winston HousePrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Venice
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4.4

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

2. Élephante Santa Monica

3. Ivy at the Shore

4. The Courtyard Kitchen

5. Mama's Boy at Winston House

6. Upper West

7. Via Veneto

8. The Tasting Kitchen

9. Casa Sanchez

10. Spruzzo - Pacific Palisades

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