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BOA Steakhouse

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

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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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

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.

Caesar salad
Sophia B.

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

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.

This is not a real 6666 prime steak. I've had real prime steaks.  Waste of money.
Aro H.

Last night I walked and was seated, being told that a reservation is necessary but the table was in a bad location very uncomfortable to sit. Management should have known this and not put a table in front of the patio entrance. However they did sit us a better table. Unfortunately that's when everything went bad. They switched servers and the accommodations were subpar. My appetizer was bad. That burrata was not from Italy. I've had real Italian burrata from N10 in Beverly Hills. If you don't have heirloom tomatoes don't serve me tasteless tomatoes. Tell me we don't have tomatoes shame. I was told we don't have the 6666 steak but than they had it. But the worst part was the time it took for the food to arrive. 35 minutes for two simple appetizers the table next to us got it in 10 minutes of sitting down. The 6666 steak was not worth the price. Very bland flavor and very little marbling. The presentation of the food very mediocre. Won't be returning.

Sticky Toffee Pudding!
Steven M.

My in-laws were staying in Santa Monica a few weeks ago so my wife and I went and got dinner with them. This was my first time going to a BOA Steakhouse location and it didn't take long to win me over. This place is absolutely beautiful inside and had an extremely friendly and attentive staff to go with it. The menu is pretty much what you expect from a steakhouse, offering a decent selection of steak cuts, some chicken and pork options, lots of sides, appetizers, and of course a few deserts to top you off at the end. I tried a decent amount of things so let's just break it down. Lobster Mac N' Cheese- This was definitely some of the best lobster Mac N' Cheese I remember having. The lobster itself had such a good flavour while the cheese and noodles didn't taste like generic steakhouse cheese, it had it's own distinct flavour that was absolutely delicious. Corn (Don't remember the technical name, it was seasonal)- The corn was served piping hot with a lemon and tasted very, very, very good. Original Mashed Potatoes- I'm a sucker for some good mashed potatoes and these ones absolutely did the job. Very light, Very good flavour, top notch. Centercut Filet Steak- Very solid piece of beef, cooked medium rare and had great flavour. Sticky Toffee Pudding- It's been too long since I had one of these and the wait was more than worth it. This thing was was absolutely amazing, so much flavour, and looked oh so nice. Overall, BOA Steakhouse gets a 5/5 in my book. I loved everything I ate, the staff was great, and the dark/calm environment made for a nice atmosphere. If you need a nice steak while passing through Santa Monica, BOA is the place to go.

Maya R.

The food was delicious and the plates were big / delicious. The service was okay, our server just seemed out of it and not very attentive. It's a great romantic spot very intimate, but the service could have been a little better for the price of the food.

Jazz D.

While the tables around us received amazing service, with staff being kind and attentive, our experience unfortunately fell short. Our waiter was friendly and pleasant, but the level of service we received didn't match what was being provided to nearby parties. My steak was overly charred, and no one came by to check on our meals. By the time we managed to flag down our server, we simply asked for the check. It was disappointing that dessert wasn't even offered. Overall, I had high expectations that weren't met. That said, I would highly recommend the macaroni and cheese and the spinach--they were the highlight of the meal.

Thai Chili Wings (HH)
Matt P.

First off, they offer valet parking next door by the Blue Oyster Plate for $17 with validation. I ended up parking about a block away at the parking structure. I ended up paying $5 for about 4 hours or so. The parking lot right behind the restaurant was charging $27 maximum if I remember correctly. Walked in and informed them we were her for their all night Happy Hour. Was seated immediately as the restaurant was not busy at all due to the 4th and everybody was probably at an event to watch the fireworks. Their HH menu was kind of limited and in all honesty, didn't have much that I wanted to try. Even their drinks were just ok. We did end up ordering the Thai chili boneless wings. It had good flavor and kind of reminded me of orange chicken a little bit, but the meat was dry. I thought the drinks were just ok, but for $9, you really can't complain. We ended up ordering a 14oz ribeye and this was a very good piece of meat. Just salt and pepper and it came with a peppercorn sauce that was not really needed as the steak was seasoned perfectly. The service here was great and so was the steak, I just wished their HH menu had better offerings.

Boa fresh baked cookies
Sammantha R.

Honestly, the food was really good. I really enjoyed that the petite filet mignon was perfectly medium rare just how I like it the mashed potatoes or something. You definitely should try and if you have a sweet tooth, the cookie is so soft and so warm when it's served, it should be illegal! I would've given it five stars, but unfortunately, our server was just not the friendliest.

Petite filet with onion butter
Ericka S.

Yum! We came to Boa for a work dinner and I'm so so very happy we did. Our server was a lot of fun and very informative about the foods, especially because we had a food allergy in the party. I got the petite filet with the roasted onion butter and we ordered the chipotle lime corn, sauteed mushrooms, and broccoli sides for the table. My steak was so good! I order mine medium well because I don't like it bloody, but it's still tender. It was delicious! I'd never had onion butter before and it did not disappoint. If you like onions, go for it. The sides were also great! Service was top notch here and we had a lovely time! If you can swing it, you need to try this place at least once. The dress code isn't super strict and we didn't have a reservation when we walked in (Monday when the opened).

Ribeye, rolls Mac and Cheese, Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, NY Strip

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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… Read more

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(1.9k reviews)
0.2 mi
$$$

What an excellent spot for great steaks. Everyone, from hostess(es), to bartenders, to servers,…read morewere great! Especially server, Timothy! Tasty, creative cocktails, nIce wine list, and wines by tge glass. Food was great. Oysters were super fresh, tasty, and accompanied by fun toppings. Filet was perfect, as were the Ceasar salad and Meatball starter (BOMB). Also had an excellent cheese platter! Only negative note was the chimichurri, which was more just an oil, rather than a finely chopped greens and garlic in oil. 100% recommended, and we look forward to a return visit.

From the moment we walked in, the experience was amazing. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and…read morehad such a great vibe that it immediately made us feel comfortable and excited to be there. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the entire meal. You can really tell they care about their customers and take pride in the service they provide. As for the food, everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Every dish came out fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It's hard to pick a favorite because honestly every single thing we tried exceeded our expectations. The ingredients tasted high quality, the portions were generous, and you could tell a lot of care went into preparing each plate. Even the small details stood out and made the whole dining experience feel special. What really made this place stand out was the combination of amazing food, excellent service, and the overall atmosphere. It's the kind of restaurant where you can relax, enjoy your time, and leave already planning your next visit. Whether you're going for a casual dinner, celebrating something special, or just looking for a place with good energy and consistently great food, this spot is definitely worth it. We will absolutely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.

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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

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.

My in-laws were in the area and my wife got to choose where we went for dinner, so let's insert…read moreMassilia into the mix! We had what I believe was a 7PM reservation and got seated right away on a Saturday night inside an absolutely stunning restaurant. It's on the darker side in here (which I personally like), is absolutely massive with both indoor and outdoor seating, and had such a friendly staff I now personally consider our waiter a family member and my new Uncle. The menu here has a a great selection of french dishes, pasta dishes, appetizers, and desserts to top it off (even though I was too stuffed for that). For an appetizer the table ordered the Pan Con Tomate with Prosciutto and even though it's not something I would of personally picked, I did enjoy the small amount I had. For a main course I went with one of my favourite dishes of all time, Steak Frites! Massilia did not skimp on portions here or kill you with price. The steak itself was served with an absolutely amazing chimichurri sauce and a boat load of french fries. Every aspect of the plate was incredible and for $32? Yeah, I'll be coming back in the future. The steak was served rare and was absolutely mouth watering while the french fries were crispy and had great flavour. Overall, Massilia was perfect choice for dinner and an absolute gem in Santa Monica. The atmosphere and restaurant were amazing, the staff was delightful, and the food was perfect. I couldn't recommend this place more if I wanted too, I'll definitely be back in the future!

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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

Shirubē - Sashimi 3 kinds

Shirubē

4.3(211 reviews)
0.3 mi

This was our second time coming here, and very glad we did! It's a hidden gem in Santa Monica…read more They have all day happy hour on Sunday and Mondays. Which is what brought us in both times. It's a small place, but the energy is always good. The first time we had an energetic and friendly hostess. This time we had a server named Cami (hope I spelled it right). And she was super bubbly and really on top of serving us. It was a busy Mother's Day and everything happened quickly. The food quality is really good. It's an expensive place to eat off happy hour. But I could tell the difference in even the edamame. The seated mackerel is my go to because it's super fun. The sashimi looked amazing though I didn't get any. The decor inside is nice. Ambiance is good. We'll definitely be back. And maybe one night it'll be for a nice dinner, not happy hour. But again, expensive so that's a consideration.

Cool little place in SaMo. Came here for dinner since it didn't have a wait…read more We got here around 5:30pm so we were able to get some HH items. They actually have HH on a Saturday (it ends at 6pm). Got a nice Sapporo for $5... mini poke bowl, pork belly taco, edamame, corn ribs, garlic shrimp and saba ... it was REALLY GOOD!! Some entrees I got to sample - Wagyu steak was too rare for me even tho it was supposed to be medium rare. Definitely good quality. - Fish plate ... I can't remember if it was Kama but it was delicious. Really meaty for fish.

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Shirubē - Aburi Shime Saba

Aburi Shime Saba

Shirubē - Sashimi Mori (best I've had in a long time!)

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Sashimi Mori (best I've had in a long time!)

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