A beautiful seaside seafood restaurant located inside the Shutters Hotel in Santa Monica. This restaurant is as close to the water as you can get without being on the pier. Inside is very bright and open with large ceilings and a very large fireplace that acts as great centerpiece. The best parking option would be valet at the hotel, but we live very close by so we just took a Waymo. Our server was very polite and everything that we ordered came out very fast. The restaurant was not very crowded for our 7 PM Saturday dinner so it was extremely quiet and was a great romantic setting. For my dinner, I started off with the Blue Prawns and thought they were great. I really liked the spices and felt it was a great starter. For my entrée, I chose the Branzino and thought it was fantastic. It was cooked perfectly and was packed with lemon flavor and had zero bones. Overall, I really enjoyed it. For dessert we chose the Caramel Gela option and thought it was a great sweet end to the meal. I think this would be a great option if you are staying in the hotel or if you are a local here in West LA like we are. It is especially great for a date or dinner with friends or family. I would recommend. read more

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1 Pico is a beautiful restaurant inside Shutters. We started off with the burrata appetizer and the asparagus soup. The burrata was delicious but I was not a fan of the asparagus soup. For dinner I ordered the cacio e pepe with sausage. The pasta was creamy, rich and paired perfectly with a crisp glass of white wine. read more

We stayed at Shutters for the weekend for my husband's work meeting. A lovely beach feel through the hotel. We had passed hor d'oeuvres & a lovely dinner buffet. Beer & wine was included, but I got the Gin & Jam cocktail. It was delicious, bartenders helped me choose. read more

1 Pico - Cheers - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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This place is bussin. Very good for a date night. The service was great and the food was even better. It's got a great view of the beach and pier and it has a very beautiful fire place. Definitely recommend making a stop here if you are in Santa Monica! read more

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Excellent service from Jameson, Nacho, and Gerardo! The restaurant was very nice with the most beautiful view of the beach and the food was delicious! We were greeted by some of the nicest valet attendees I've ever met, Julius and Chris. They definitely deserve to be recognized! 9-29-2024 read more

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We have always liked 1 Pico so when our son asked where my wife wanted to go for Mother's Day she said here. The food and our server were excellent (as always), but 2 other incidents ruined the night for us. Firstly a busser backed into my wife's chair, and apologized, so no big deal, but then another dropped a tray and silverware down her back. He also apologized but went on to explain it was because he had a weakness in his wrist, and how is that our problem? Two different managers then came by the table to ask if my wife was okay, which she was not, but what do you say? Now home and she is still mad! Ruined our Mother's Day! read more

The food, service, and ambiance are superb! The views of the beach and sunset are spectacular. The only problem is the noise level is deafening! But maybe there are quieter times as we were there at 3pm for about 3hours for THANKSGIVING dinner. However all of the staff are superb and I look forward to going again on a non-holiday. read more

Overall, a solid 4. Ambiance - This is what you call an upscale LA beach scene, with an elegant oceanfront dining experience that offers an upscale yet relaxed atmosphere, perfect for both intimate dinners and special occasions. Service - We were first seated by the window, but it was too sunny, so we asked to be moved. The server was very attentive, friendly, and accommodating to our needs and moved us to the table I wanted. Food - We had side dishes as appetizers. The cornbread is a must. It was soft, mildly sweet, and buttery. The corn and shishito peppers had a little kick, which I loved. The Iberico pork chop was one of the best pork chops I have ever had. However, the veal Milanese was just okay. It had a great crunchy texture, but it lacked seasoning. I highly recommend One Pico if you want to experience elegant oceanfront dining read more

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I used to love going to 1 Pico. I felt special but not any more. I still walk over to 1 Pico for day drinking since there are not many options for cocktails by the beach. Good: - Great Beach View. - Great Cocktails. Not So Good: - Service is not consistent. Not attentive when they are busy with tourists during the high season. - Menu items are limited. For example, they serve mostly breakfast items only until 3pm on the weekend. The kitchen closes 3 - 5:30pm - Food taste not fresh any more. Please bring back the delicious flat bread with caviar. read more

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I went to this restaurant for a birthday celebration with a couple of my girlfriends and we absolutely loved it Not only is the ambiance and overall setting beautiful, it also has a great direct view of the beach! The food was delicious and the service was incredible! The valet attendants (Pierce especially) were so welcoming and accommodating. We got the pleasure of meeting the chef (Chef Vittorio) and he was so polite and very considerate. He suggested a few dishes including the scallops which were the best I've had!! In all, I would 100% recomend this place for a night of celebration or anything at all!! 5 stars in the books!! read more

The food was top notch and Nick made our experience of celebrating our 11 year anniversary extra special. A wonderful experience, highly recommend! read more

Incredible food! Seafood out of this world !!!!! We had service without asking. Fabulous wait staff! We could look out the window and see the sun set over the beach and ocean, it was beautiful. We had a lovely dinner. My muscles with linguine was perfection! read more

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Celebrated my anniversary here and had an amazing time. They knew it was a special occasion and seated us at a secluded spot with an ocean view. We loved our server who was so friendly and helpful, but also knew when to give us space to enjoy our evening. The ambiance was perfect with big bright windows (you can ask them to lower the shade by your table), quiet music, and a very coastal feel. Parking is valet, so remember to bring cash to tip. Food and drinks were all wonderful. My boyfriend said the Filet Mignon was perfectly cooked and is one of his favorites he's had. The Seared Scallops paired extremely well with the sauce drizzled on top. Couldn't stop eating the French fries, which seemed to have a unique taste. We think there's something special about the oil it was fried in. Rum Old Fashioned and the Lemonade in The Shade were strong drinks, but also good. read more

1 Pico - Filet of Angus Beef - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Overall, I enjoyed my weekday dinner at 1 Pico. The portion sizes weren't as small as I imagined and the food was good too. It wasn't the best, but it was decent. The scallops were good, but I particularly enjoyed the brussel sprouts it came with. The lamb chops were a bit tough, but I'm usually not a lamb chop eater so maybe that's how it should be?? I came on a Wednesday so it wasn't very crowded, which I prefer during times like this (Covid-19). The service was excellent as well. A great place to bring out of towners!! 1 Pico isn't somewhere where I'll come regularly, but more for a special occasion and to enjoy the view. read more

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Quite elegant place to have a dinner. Great views. Lovely for a date or a business meeting. Food is delicious and timely served. Service is polished. This time we had our own bottle of Bordeaux they served. They have live music ( call to verify the time) in the lobby and very comfortable sofas for an extra cocktail. read more

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I joined some friend for brunch at One Pico. Reservations seemed to be suggested which we had. We were appreciative to sit by the window with ocean view. As a local, it's still beautiful. Our server, male, brown wavy hair originally from IL, was super friendly and helpful. There were so many options. He helped us choose some good items. He suggested the Benedict choices as well as the burger and the savory crêpe. The interior is gorgeous just as you would imagine for a beachfront hotel. Soft blue and beige hues. Comfortable chairs. Large windows. we ordered two different eggs, Benedict options that included the lobster, prosciutto, and Canadian bacon. I opted for the salad which had the curly endive and two poached eggs. I added a side of grilled chicken. We also started with the watermelon salad and one blue gin cocktail and cappuccinos. Immediately after we were seated, we were served a fruited banana nut bread I believe. It was delicious. Our waters were kept refilled. The cappuccinos were delicious. My salad tasted OK overall. I think the dressing lacked a little seasoning or flavor. I noticed salt and pepper was omitted off the table. I should've asked for some. The side of grilled chicken I believe was an airline style chicken breast with the small drumstick bone. Again, it lacked any flavor, but it was some good additional protein. Although the two poached eggs were plenty. The grilled bread was delicious. Both my companions enjoyed the eggs Benedict. The server checked back multiple times. Definitely a destination place. The prices for beachfront restaurant are obvious. Valet parking is $14 in front. The location doesn't open until 11 AM. I probably would come back and try other items or take people from out of town.. read more

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If you're not staying at the hotel, you can forget about decent service. The ambiance is nice, if you're into a motel looking situation, but definitely not worth the attitude of the staff. Our waiter changed like 3x, we had to ask for plates, might as well have went to the kitchen & cooked our own food too. Definitely won't be back, especially when Terrazza's right next door, now that place is a vibe. read more

My friends took me here for birthday brunch and it was fabulous, from the really nice view to the yummy food. Ordered a glass of rose at the bar. Bartender was fun to talk to while we waited for our party to get there. Once seated we decided to order a few things to share. Burrata and prosciutto as an appetizer- I love Burrata and I pretty much order it anywhere i go and it's available; this was pretty basic but good and refreshing The kale Caesar was really good - just enough dressing but not overdone, chicken was tender and moist Wagyu Burger cooked perfect, the sun dried tomato really took it up a notch (now I'm going to try that at home!); could I tell it was wagyu and/or did the meat taste any different? nope Lobster club stole the show - big chunks of delicious lobster on bread with a little avocado and a tasty aioli - so good! Service was great and who doesn't like a wonderful view of the ocean while you dine and enjoy time with friends! It's a pricey lunch but you know what you're paying when you come here. read more

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Thanksgiving Dinner with exceptional service, delicious traditional food and beautiful views of the beach and sunset. The chef accommodated an allergy so well. Staff at the front were also very friendly. Even the valet was run exceptionally. Overall exceptional experience. Will definitely return. Thank you. read more

Compliments to the chef! The food was excellent once again. I highly recommend this restaurant for its food and beautiful view of the ocean and Santa Monica Pier. This is a high end romantic restaurant good for a nice date night. Our waiter, Tim, was so great with taking care of us and had good knowledge of food allergies and options. The fillet mignon was cooked perfectly, the Truffle polenta was amazing and the flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce was perfect! I took off one star because the female hostess was not very professional and had an attitude when talking with us and other couples throughout the night. Hopefully she will be moved or retrained. Kindness and professionalism are not too much to ask. All in all, one of our favorite restaurants. read more

1 Pico - Flourless cake with raspberry sauce - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Really fantastic dinner here starting with the ambiance, wait staff and delicious food! Perfect evening with a view of the ocean and Santa Monica Pier in the distance. Highly recommend the 1 lb. pork served with three delicious sauces. Large enough to share and perfectly seasoned. Can't wait to return! read more

1 Pico - Kurobuta Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Food was not very good. The baby leeks were absolutely terrible. My tuna was good but not for $72. The cut I was given was very thin, it was laughable. the plate was very sparse for $72, with only a small dollop of puree. The gin fizz cocktail was not good. The halibut was slightly overcooked and dry. The side broccolini with the halibut had no flavor. Service and ambiance were good, but no way we would recommend 1 Pico to anyone. read more

1 Pico - Baby leeks cooked to hell - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Shutters is a very special hotel in Santa Monica. It's one of the few luxury ocean front hotel experiences around and their restaurants have the most incredible views. This is why you go here - the food maybe not so much... at least not at the price point. I have the luxury of eating at some of the best restaurants in LA, so my bar is very high. Will the view give you goosebumps? Hell yes! Will you have a nice special dining experience? Most likely. Will the food blow your mind? Maybe not. We had a business dinner here the other night, I have to say I left, not so impressed. It's expensive but the food just doesn't hit the mark for me. What we ordered: Appetizers: Crispy Wrapped Summer Squash, Blue Crab Tartine, Grilled Blue Prawns - the winner here was the prawns, the biggest loser aka maybe take this off the menu was the crab - completely tasteless Entrees: Caesar Salad add Chicken (what I got, Roasted Half Jidori Chicken - riddle me that Batman), Lobster Spaghetti - I really have no words because the server simply chose something he considered better for me. It was good, I'll give him that, but definitely NOT what I wanted. Deserts: Brownie Sundae and Chocolate Soufflé - eh Other than the misorder, the service was great. Would I come back for a celebratory meal, probably not, but for drinks, 100%! read more

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This is long, long overdue. Years ago I had my first official date with my girlfriend at One Pico. So I wanted to propose to her on the beach outside and then have a celebratory dinner at the same table where we had our first date. I want to give a special shout out to manager Owen Edson who was able to find the exact table and reserve it for us. Long story short, she said yes and we ended up getting legally married on the beach there the following year. Aside from the sentimental importance of this place, the service and the food are fantastic. We always love going there and cannot say enough great things about One Pico and Shutters. read more

Incredible views, but also impeccable service. Mary recommended some amazing gems off the wine list, and bartender Art was extremely attentive. Food is solid especially since they have multiple options for different price points... from bar snacks to expensive steaks to share. Will be back again soon! read more

Food was not worth the money. Great service Save your dollars. Pretty but the food was average. read more

Our waiter was incredibly rude. I've never experienced such horrible service in my life. My friend and I asked questions about what a specific dish was and the waiter scoffed at us and said in a very mocking way, "you don't know what that is?" The whole time it felt like he kept talking down to us and was super arrogant. Totally ruined the rest of our night there. We both felt it was due to our race (we're both Asian women) because we noticed he had a different attitude and was nice to the tables around us (non-Asian customers). He barely came to our table to check in on us, so we were there for 2.5 hours total because we had to wait 30-45 min for the next dish to come after finishing eating each course. Furthermore, we were the ONLY table that didn't have a heat lamp on and we could barely get his attention to ask because he never came by to us. What a shame because the food was delicious and the outside dining area was beautiful. We were looking forward to coming here for a while, but we both left feel horrible and could stop thinking about how much it felt like we were being treated differently due to our race. read more

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We went to One Pico at Shutters on the Sand during AFM! We've eaten at both restaurants and have never been let down. Service was spot on. Food was awesome! The views are unforgetable! An the ambiance for privacy is perfect! Go! Get a real feel for California at its finest. read more

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This place was such a let down! I booked this place for my husband's birthday dinner, thinking we would be oceanfront I had reasonable expectations since I know oceanfront restaurants don't always have the most amazing food since they're relying on their location to get customers. However while this restaurant is on the beach, there is no outdoor seating. We were seated quite far from the windows closest to the ocean so didn't get much of a view. Now on to the food...we really felt nickel and dimed. The entree ($40-80) comes with no sides or sauces. It's just a protein, which would have been okay if it was spectacularly prepared which it wasn't. Two of our fish were overly blackened. The sides were the best part of the meal but again not worth what we paid. There are much better options in Santa Monica. We felt incredibly short changed and won't be back. read more

Great food and an amazing view. Took my mom here for Christmas dinner and the menu was fantastic. Had the spinach artichoke soup and wagyu steak. The soup was delicious, creamy artichoke with sautéed spinach and shaved truffle. Wagyu was very good, definitely not A5 wagyu but I didn't expect it to be at that price. The sauce was delicious, took one star off only because my 'as rare as possible' steak came out pretty solidly medium. The Christmas menu came with dessert, so had the cannolis - thought they were nice, though I'm not much of a cannoli person so had no strong feelings either way read more

1 Pico - Spinach and artichoke soup - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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The food was absolutely wonderful. Really delicious. Absolutely wonderful location and ambiance. The problem I had was with our waiter. It was a Wednesday night past 8:30 pm and very calm. He was being uncomfortably rude to the man helping him out by cleaning and pouring water. Even saw him tightly grab his forearm at one point to "get him out of the way". It was just very classless. On top of all that the guy was doing nothing wrong! Just pouring our water or helping out. He was mumbling for him to leave now and get out of the way as if no one could hear him. It's a shame because I loved this place, if it weren't for the constant uncomfortable confrontations, It would have been perfect. Really hope that something is done and this poor guy, who looked hispanic and to be learning, finds a kinder person to guide him through! read more

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First off the view is impeccable. How can you not like eating as you watch the waves roll in. From the moment we sat down until we walked out with our stomachs full was a true pleasurable experience. My wife enjoyed the Focaccia and Buratta appetizer as I devoured the Blue Grilled Prawns. My daughter would not allow us to eat it all as she filled her plate before we would make it disappear. Our main courses were even better than the appetizers. The Salmon was cooked perfectly with amazing flavor. The pasta and sort ribs (Short Rib Pappardelle) were delightful. As well as the Rib Eye Cap melted in our mouth. Thank you for great service and wonderful food. read more

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A birthday celebration ...RUINED We went to one pico at shutters hotel to celebrate a birthday as we have many times before. But this time it was different. We were five people and ordered 4 pasta with short rib ragu . It was Uber salty and I sent my dish back ...it was not eatable. Everyone complained but felt embarrassed to send their dish back The waiter took my dish off the bill and gave two free desserts.....he was embarrassed But The evening was ruined and the bill was over $400 ......before the tip Please think twice before going to one pico at the shutters hotel in Santa Monica. There are too many wonderful Resto's in Santa Monica less expensive The management took no responsibility .....I called the manager twice left messages he never returned my call. read more

Beauty, friendly timely service, can not be beat.:Our server was aware of our needs with out us telling her. Smiles all the time!:Food, oh yum! Variety mouth wattering of brunch offerings: who can beat the ocean? 10+ read more

I am so glad I came in to 1 Pico! Such a relief to have a great place for a solo woman diner in Santa Monica for business to come and enjoy. I started with the crab croquettes, and wow, just so much crab packed into it. There were 3 croquette and a lovely aioli. Totally shareable. Then I had the scallops, 5 of them. perfectly cooked and a choice of 3 sauces to accompany the scallops. So glad they didn't serve it in a pool of sauces. I loved the clean, fresh grilled approach: salt pepper olive oil, BOOM Delish! I also ordered the Mary's Heirloom chicken because I had never heard of heirloom chicken. Heirloom tomatoes. Yes. But Heirloom chicken? I had to have it! So juicy. What a big portion! And again, letting the natural beautiful flavors shine. So much food! So much fun! I had no idea how large the portions were. I mean 5 scallops and a real half a chicken The hostess Katie was all smiles and sat me at such a great table. I had beach view. And saw the sunset. Also happy there was a wide variety of wine by the glass. And not just local wines. TGFM! Thank G-d for Mary! She helped me navigate all the wines. She really got my wine vibe and picked Cotes de Bordeaux, which I wasn't event looking at and boy, was she right. My waiter was very super attentive, and if I wasn't so full I would have had dessert. I saw then passing by and they all looked great. Til next time 1 Pico. I have a big smile, and some leftovers to remember you by! read more

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My go to place for a nice dinner by the beach! Amazing food and ambience throughout the year. Highly recommended.

The food was exceptional and so was the service. I absolutely loved the aesthetic. The waiter Tim made it an overall great experience. I can't wait to go back. read more

1 Pico - New American Near Me - Santa Monica, California

All seating is outdoors and they are all wearing mask which is good during COVID The food was delicious we are actually going again tonight. The crudo was so good we ordered it twice in once night. We loved the sea bass the food came out quickly so the temperature was so nice. They are fast busboys. Anything you needed super accommodating. Nice for a romantic dinner date or to look Bouijee with your friends. read more

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I've lived in Los Angeles for 32 years snd have been to a lot of restaurants, but this place tops them all. From the minute I pulled up to the restaurant, I was treated like royalty. i happen to be a nobody, according to Los Angeles standards, but at One Pico, I was queen for an afternoon. The food was beyond amazing and when we were handed the bill, the waiter said, I noticed you were celebrating a birthday so i comped the dessert. I was floored. We were discreet about celebrating, so i'm not even sure what he saw. Oh, and the view of the ocean is wonderful as well. read more

Came here for Valentine's Day and it was really really nice. The inside was going to be a long way even though we had a reservation but I kind of get it because it was Valentine's Day. So we ate outside on the patio which I actually preferred and they had plenty of heat lamps. The service is good. The prefixed menu was all very good as well. I thought it was a nice romantic time. It was near the beach but since I came late I couldn't see the view. They have valet parking in the front which I recommend because there isn't much parking elsewhere. There is a parking lot nearby but it closes early and you must pay for that one as well. Very nice fine dining experience. read more

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