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BOA Steakhouse

4.0 (1.8k reviews)
Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Seafood, Bars
Open • 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
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Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Clean & Coco Loco
Adrienne O.

About a few times a year when we travel to stay cay in Santa Monica (not far away from SB), I love coming to Boa for a few select items- their Wagyu meatballs, Shrimp Scampi, Delicious Scallops and their "Clean" Martini. Love the staff, always warm, welcoming and unpretentious. Relaxed and well designed space (love to sit in the outside/inside space). The steaks are a of course great but gotta have my fave dishes! Enjoy!!

Bone marrow. Must get
Janess B.

Boa is a must go! I can't believe they even had a happy hour menu! We ate by the bar to see their happy hour menu but only end up getting the tuna tacos, which were delish but miniature to our appetite. Fresh tuna all gone in one bite. We end up ordering the bone marrow with short rib, hamachi crudo, Wagyu meatball. It was perfect portions of food for both of us. The bone marrow with short rib is nothing to skip! Omgoodnesss that bone marrow was seasoned well and on point. Best bone marrow I've had in a long time! Short rib was so tender and went so well with the bone marrow and mini crostini bread. We definitely killed this. No one should ever miss out on this in any Boa. We even had this in Vegas and it's really their signature dish. The Wagyu meatball was also delish. Nice fatty flavor. Hamachi crudo was light, fresh, and tasty. The ultimate star of the end of the show was this sticky toffee pudding cake with salted caramel ice cream. I've had sticky toffee pudding in other steakhouses and restaurants. The best I've had was at Hell's Kitchen; however that was put to shame after having this here at Boa! The bartenders were saying that the English chef used his family recipe on this one. By GOLLY WIZ, it was absolutely exquisite! The cake was super fluffy, warm, and not dense like others I've had. It wasn't too sweet and it went so well with the salted caramel ice cream. Absolutely heavenly. This will take #1 in my book. Service here was amazing! Ryan and Mark at the bar were so nice and always checking up on us. Great customer service and very welcoming! I love how the menu had nonalcoholic options. I got the margarita nonalcoholic which actually tasted pretty decent!! Without the extra calories and sugar. Ambiance is casual/dressy. Happy hour is 5-6pm. Great options. Random Tip of etiquette: Don't ask the waiter to order off the happy hour menu for your friends coming late when it's passed 15min after happy hour. It's so tacky in a higher end restaurant. I can't believe locals do this. Don't go to high end restaurants than if you plan to be cheap. Just saying.

Yolanda W.

Went here for their Mother's Day Brunch and everything was fantastic! Great selection of food and desserts (including ice cream)! Seafood which I love! We were greeted and seated immediately since we had a reservation. They gifted each mother with a little succulent! The mimosa cart lady was a whole vibe! She looked out for us! Since this is an all-you-can-eat buffet - don't wear spanks! Sorry I did not take more pictures but I wanted to be present for the occasion since we were celebrating my 1st Mother's Day! (I'm a dog mom)

NY strip steak
Andrea G.

Went to Boa with my friend for a girls night! We really enjoyed the atmosphere. We got seated at a round booth which was comfy and cute. My friend is vegan which was a major reason we wanted to try this spot due to Boa having a vegan steak on the menu. Our waiter mentioned it had gotten taken off the menu then re added so if you're going for the vegan steak I would definitely call to make sure it's still on the menu when you're trying to go. I got the NY strip steak cooked medium. It was good but I wasn't WOW'd. I do think I had high expectations with all of the hype around Boa. Mashed potatoes were soooooo good and I enjoyed the tempura cauliflower. There's a paid parking outdoor lot right next to the restaurant.

Table side Caesar salad
Shabrin M.

My family went to Boa to celebrate my brother's graduation and we had a wonderful time! Let's start with service. Everyone was so kind and efficient, but hats off to our waitress, Leanne! She truly went above and beyond to make my brother feel special and celebrated. She brought out little virgin piña colada flutes for us to toast his achievement, and she even surprised him with a complimentary dessert to mark the occasion. Leanne was incredibly welcoming and attentive throughout the entire meal, and it was so lovely that other staff members also took the time to check in on us and chat with my brother about his graduation. The food was just as amazing as the service. The tableside Caesar salad was a really cool experience, and our steaks were cooked perfectly--everything was seasoned and flavorful. We finished the night with the cookie dessert, which was absolutely incredible. The overall vibe was really relaxed. We sat outdoors so we had ocean views and the weather was perfect. They had heaters on in the evening. Indoors was pretty packed as we were leaving but the ambiance was great. The restaurant was buzzing with conversation and people were watching the game by the bar while eating dinner. Overall, it was an amazing experience from start to finish. I can't go back fast enough!

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Kimberley H.

This was such a nice experience. The staff was so friendly and attentive. This is not a cheap dinner place so be prepared to spend. Party of 4 our bill was over $500. Food was delicious. The wine was some of the best I've ever had. My one complaint would be they offer a suggestion to enhance your milk but don't tell you there is an additional cost for that suggestion. Other than that we had a beautiful dinner. I would definitely come back for a special occasion

Caesar salad
Sophia B.

The food was decent but not worth the price in my opinion. The staff and ambiance were amazing though!

Cauliflower Tempura
Arlene N.

We have been coming to BOA for years. They have had vegan options for awhile thankfully but now they have recently added a vegan steak plate with fries which is so good! Right now they have a couple vegan options such as the cauliflower tempura, Thai curry, beyond steak, and smashed broccoli. Other steakhouses should learn from BOA and have some vegan options so we all can enjoy the food together. The service is always amazing here as well. Love that the dress code is not as strict as the West Hollywood location. It's nice to just walk around the beach in athletic shoes and come eat here after.

Caviar Cones
David N.

One of the best birthday celebrations ever! My daughter, Juana and I had a memorable evening. Our reservation found us at a charming corner table just adjacent to the lounge. We sat side by side with full people watching view. Vinny, I believe the floor captain greeted me by my first name. He was so kind and hospitable. Following behind was an our beautiful and fabulous server, Christian. Our dinner. Caviar Cones (2) Filet with bone-in Ribeye with bone-in Grill Asparagus Baked Potato and Dinner Rolls. Add my birthday Toffee Pudding topped with ice cream! Perhaps the best steak dinner ever!

Jojo H.

Back to BOA. My fave steak house in Santa Monica. Celebrated my birthday and I got free dessert, cookies and ice cream. Love it. The staffs are friendly and very attentive, they don't get into your nerves. Keeping the table clean when dishes are empty. Bone Marrow was delish.

Valrhona chocolate crémeux
Tay J.

We flew down to LA just to try BOA Steakhouse for my mom's birthday after hearing so many amazing reviews--and it beyond exceeded our expectations. We started with the Boa Fusion cocktail, which was sweet, strong, and sooo good. Then we ordered the table Caesar salad, and even for three people it was more than enough. For the main course we got the Australian Wagyu ribeye with sautéed mushrooms, paired with the Boa "boujee" twice-baked potato and Brussels sprouts. The steak was melt-in-your-mouth good--tender, flavorful, and honestly exceeded my expectations for steak anywhere. The boujee potato had caviar and crème fraîche, which I had never even thought about putting on a potato before... but now I feel like all my potatoes need to be made like this. After getting completely stuffed from dinner, we finished with the Valrhona chocolate crémeux. It was absolutely to die for--pure chocolate heaven. Start to finish everything was amazing. Service: 10/10 Food: Top tier The whole dinner really knocked it out of the park and made my mom's birthday feel special. Flying down just to eat here might sound crazy, but after this experience it was 100% worth it. I would definitely come back.

Brittney p.

Wow! The food and drinks here are unbelievable. Obviously amazing. The service is the best - Thea was so sweet and very personable.True professional with making cocktails The best Espresso Martini ever

Food-Service-Wednesday half price wine by the bottle. Going there tonight is nothing but unsurpassed pleasure. Imbibe, chomp and start over again. Jovial staff and patrons just enhance the experience. Ron H Five

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Ask the Community - BOA Steakhouse

What is dress code?

It's anything goes. Casual to business casual. Def not fancy

Is covid vaccine required or can I show proof of negative test result?

Neither is required.

Anything Kosher??? As far as red meat goes?

They have the Rabbi kosher ribeye steak available. My boyfriend and nephew had order the ribey and it's amazing

Do you guys serve halal meat?

They have Creekstone Farms beef, which is halal.

Is the meat halal?

They do carry Creekstone Farms beef steaks, which are halal.

Is this place serving the seafood platter tower?

Do you have aged meats?

Corkage fee on wine?

Hello. The corkage fee is $25 per bottle of wine. There is a maximum of 2 bottles allowed. Thank you!

Do you have any Creekstone options?

Yes! We have a 21 Day Dry Aged Tomahawk from Creekstone Farms.

How's the parking? Is there a private lot? Street? Valet only? Etc?…

Street parking is readily available close to the beach

I usually go to the West Hollywood location and I know that they are strict when it comes to the dress code. Is this location the same way? I'm treating my boyfriend to dinner but he's not a slacks kinda guy. Can he wear jeans?

Hello! We do not have a strict dress code at the Santa Monica location. Jeans would be fine. Thank you!!

Can you bring children? Do they have a high chair? I've only been to the other Boa and I didn't have kids then.

Yes. We are family friendly! We have high chairs and booster seats available. See you soon. Thank you!!

Is the patio dog friendly?

Hello, yes it is. We kindly ask to keep your furry friend close under the table or by your feet. Thank you, Benjamin Lighton AGM. Any other questions, just give us a call. 310.899.4466

Hi guys. As we are travelling from abroad I want to ask if it is a good choice to have dinner in this restaurant for new year's eve., what you think? Should I booked another…

We will be hosting a wonderful New Year's Eve party! We will be offering our regular menu and some amazing specials. There will be Party Favors & ½ off Select Bottles of Champagne for Reservations after 10PM. And of course...Complimentary Champagne… 

Do they make alcoholic drinks without the alcohol?

Yes, my son ordered a strawberry daiquiri or a drink similar to that and he is only 15.

Do they still have cotton candy on the desert menu?

Yes they do! So amazing!

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Meat On Ocean

Meat On Ocean

4.2(2k reviews)
0.2 mi
•$$$

I've been to Meat on Ocean several times and always come back, so this positive review is well…read moreoverdue. Their service is one of the main reasons I come here - they always accommodate your seat preference, be it request to be by the window, or in the shade, or in a booth. The staff is always attentive and friendly. Food: steak is great, but they also have other excellent options such as beef carpaccio, street tacos, and charcuterie. They also have one of the best kids menus which even includes filet mignon for little ones! Drinks: great selection of wines by the glass and bottle; they also have a wide selection of draft beer which I enjoyed. I believe they have a special cocktail that is suggested by the bartender as well. Last time I was there on Saturday with my 4 year old daughter and suddenly didn't feel well and was dizzy. Staff helped me tremendously by sitting me in a booth in the shade and accommodating my cold water requests. I truly appreciated how much attention they provided, thank you very much to every member of staff that worked at Meat on Ocean last Saturday over lunch. I will be definitely returning here.

We came here to celebrate my mother's birthday, but we were running late on our reservations, and I…read morewas worried that they would give our a table away. We called ahead to let the staff know we were running late and they responded with yeah that's no problem when we got there the restaurant was just about empty and we immediately knew why. On one of the most hottest days this restaurant has no central air. While the food and drinks were great, it was really hard to enjoy it being surrounded by heat. We were sitting in the middle of the restaurant so not close to where the patio is but we were all still really hot.

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Meat On Ocean - My gosh! Cheese plate crazy good! The bread is amazing! Please try.. We let the waiter choose the cheese and meat! Perfection.

My gosh! Cheese plate crazy good! The bread is amazing! Please try.. We let the waiter choose the cheese and meat! Perfection.

Meat On Ocean - 60 day porterhouse on left was da best!  30 day rib eye was okay

60 day porterhouse on left was da best! 30 day rib eye was okay

Meat On Ocean - Octopus! Very delicious

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Octopus! Very delicious

Chelsea - Best Rib eye I've ever had

Chelsea

4.6(216 reviews)
1.8 mi

Came here to reunite with some old coworkers and pleasantly surprised by Chelsea! This location has…read moreturned over quite a bit over the years, but this might be my favorite version! The dark green building exterior gives you a hint of the vibes inside as you approach it. There's valet parking or nearby metered parking. There's a small entry space and you're met by the bar right after. It's a standard size bar with attentive bartenders. The happy hour menu is for the bar seating only. The entire space itself is on the smaller side, pretty intimate and cozy. I can definitely see it as a neighborhood bar with regulars. We got some drinks at the bar and were seated at our table. The menu is the perfect size, great variety of types of apps, smaller dishes and entrees. If you're feeling ravenous or just feel like grazing there's a dish for every appetite. I got the octopus. The tatertots are not your normal cafeteria frozen taters. They're deliciously seasoned and are more like a small croquet. The octopus was also good but a bit on the chewy side. I like my octopus more soft. Still a very good dish. I definitely want to come back for the watermelon yellowtail appetizer. Looked amazing! I got the American samurai which was very easy to drink, light and refreshing. I usually don't like vodka but this was subtle and the olive oil drops gave it a beautiful scent. Lastly we ended with dessert, I got the sticky toffee with ice cream. It was good, not drenched in the sticky toffee but still flavorful and a moist cake. Our service was excellent, we were comfortable enough to spend a few hours catching up and reminiscing. Our waters kept full and we were well taken care of. Overall, a great experience, excellent food and cozy ambiance. Highly recommend!

Carl was the best! Great service Amazing food…read more Couldn't ask for a better ending to our vacation! This place will not disappoint! The sea bass had incredible flavors and so many layers!

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Chelsea - Interior is stunning

Interior is stunning

Chelsea - Escargot mushrooms

Escargot mushrooms

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Fia Steak

Fia Steak

4.3(162 reviews)
1.8 mi
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Santa Monica has a special gem…read more On a random Thursday night a few weeks ago, I stumbled in with a friend. We had a few drinks and one pasta--the Cavatelli. I just wanted something to close the night out. I LOVE PASTA! We were put on notice about their new menu, so I definitely had to come back and try it out! The Cavatelli was sweet and savory... the BEST combination! I love sweet and savory dishes, and they did that to perfection! Now let's fast-forward to this week... I was committed. After having the Cavatelli, I was ready to indulge and see what else FIA Steak had to offer! A few things I'd like to highlight before I get into the food... Ambience: It's candlelit, romantic, and gives a speakeasy, swanky, private-club feel. Whether you're there with friends or a lover, FIA Steak complements any occasion. Perfect for date nights. Decor: Iconic photography is framed perfectly against sultry, well-lit walls. Paired with the rich red tufted booths and seating, it gives that plush, rockstar look! The industrial wall sconces are so fabulous! Hospitality & Service: Everyone--including the chef--was so nice! My past two experiences have been great. Everyone seems genuinely happy, and it feels like they love working there. Sometimes a little small talk with the staff is enough to break the ice, and both visits felt so welcoming. Cocktails: I had the Mamba Mentality. It was sweet and smoky because of the mezcal! I love tequila, and I love mezcal, so if you like sweet drinks that are balanced to perfection, the Mamba Mentality is for you. They have a brand-new mixologist, and he definitely knows what he's doing. He's super creative, and you can taste the passion in the drinks! The cocktail menu is thoughtful, creative, and worth every PENNY! My husband really liked the Toma Tini with Belvedere, tomato, Dolin Blanc, and verjus. Culinary Experience: The new menu at FIA reads very well. There are about 10 different appetizers. We had the Bread & Butter along with the Miso Cured Hamachi. I don't typically eat raw fish, but it was so delicious and fresh! I would absolutely order it again. It comes with caviar, lemon, and olive oil... YUM!!!! The pastas are handmade... As I mentioned before, the Cavatelli is hands down my favorite pasta! It's topped with black truffle shavings. Of course, I ordered it again. For the steak, we had the American Wagyu cooked medium, and it was made just right! I'm not an expert at grading steak, but I'd happily order the Wagyu again on my third visit! Juicy and delicious! My husband really liked the duck. It wasn't gamey at all! That definitely encouraged more than one slice. The Japanese sweet potatoes came in clutch and really balanced everything we had. They were the perfect transition (I THINK!) into dessert. We finished with the brown butter cake, with vanilla ice cream slowly melting all over it, making every bite even softer and richer. That was one of the BEST desserts I've had in a very long time! I really have to ration out my visits because... I LOVE REALLY GOOD FOOD! As a picky eater, I fully give FIA Steak 5*'s across the board in every category Overall Culinary Experience Ambience Decor Hospitality & Service Cocktails I will definitely be back very soon!

Five stars from start to finish! Our waiter, manager, and servers were incredibly attentive. They…read moremade great recommendations from the wine, to the dishes. Our meal was delicious- cigars, bread, Caesar, ribeye cap steak, ny strip, truffle pasta, spicy pasta and the chocolate soufflé. Haven't been spoiled like this in a long time! Customer service and food were exceptional !

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Fia Steak - The indoor vibes

The indoor vibes

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Massilia

Massilia

4.3(1k reviews)
0.3 mi
•$$

Wonderful indoor/outdoor patio adjacent to cool dark-ish dining room and large bar. (Looks like…read moreit wud be awesome place to rent out for a special event!) -- They have a great happy hour drink+food menu and the full dinner menu has several dishes I really enjoy. (There's 1 main dish I didn't care for -- but can't even remember what was.) The wonderful ambiance, enhanced by friendly, attentive & fun servers (+ enticing happy hour prices) are the driving reasons I continue to return. Sometimes I bring my laptop and can do my work while comfortably enjoying happy hour....... and then I'll stay for dinner too. I live in the neighborhood and I'm appreciative of Massilia's delicious hospitality.

When mom is in town, she puts my love of LA restaurants to good use and has me book a trendy place…read morefor her and her sisters. Today, I got to join the fun and enjoy a lovely dinner at Massillia! Surprised the relatives for their 5:30 reservation. I was supposed to stay for just a drink, but I was having such a great time, I had to crash the entire dinner! 5:30 on a Friday night was the perfect time. It was chill and quiet. The restaurant itself is super relaxing and had a nice ambiance. To start, I asked the waitress to bring me a fruity cocktail and what she handed me was delicious. I totally forgot to snag the name, but it was refreshing and yummy. For food, my aunts ordered EVERYTHING! we are a vegetable loving family and definitely got lots of yum yum that reflected that: ratatouille, salad, mushrooms, calamari, mashed potatoes, broccoli, salmon flatbread, and so much more. Everything was so flavorful! I really enjoyed every dish we got! If I had to choose some absolute favorites it would be the salad and the ratatouille! Both were incredible ( along with everything else). Finished the meal off with the pear dessert and a glass of port. Yummy! Great meal with family! I'll happily be back in Massilia to have another lovely dinner.

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Massilia - Rolling fresh pita bread

Rolling fresh pita bread

Massilia - Shrimp Aguachile - Avocado

Shrimp Aguachile - Avocado

Massilia - Fresh Homemade pasta with Kale and Squash

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Fresh Homemade pasta with Kale and Squash

BOA Steakhouse - steak - Updated October 2026

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