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Holey Moley

4.6 (580 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Samuel O.

A very creative experience. Would recommend first-time users to set aside ample time (at least 3 hours) for the full experience at a comfortable tempo. There are 3 mini golf courses here. First one is very mediocre; the first thought that crossed my mind was that I've experienced better. The unique part of this place stood out in the next 2 courses which are both up on the next floor. It's unlike most mini golf courses bringing elements of luck, nostalgia and other games (the last course isn't really golfing). Had I known about these courses sooner, I would have skipped the first course entirely to spend more time here. There are places to sit such as couches and benches on this top floor if you feel like taking a break. There's also a karaoke room if you want to sing with your group. The food and drinks are all available on the same floor as the first course. It's very much a balcony bar vibe. The dining area goes from inside the building to the balcony giving it some al fresco feel.

Kathleen T.

Spent the night in Santa Monica and had to stop by Holely Moley! I had so much fun all the courses were so funny and interactive which was my favorite part. I've never been to any interactive mini golf bars and this is definitely my favorite! Can't wait to go again!

Cassie C.

Fun place to go for a date night or with a group! My coworkers and I came here for a team outing and had a fun time. The decor is kitschy, on-theme, and intentional. The actual indoor mini golf is only 9 holes so it's just enough to have a bit of fun without it dragging on. Our server, Elvis, aka the Big Dill, was amazing! Loved his outfit and his energy. He was kind, energetic, and helpful from the get-go. Was very on top of getting us drinks and settled in asap. He let us know when all our food was ready as we were playing (we had everything pre-ordered) and was just attentive and great overall. The food itself was pretty mediocre, but I didn't have high expectations there so it was pretty on par (golf pun intended).

Samantha D.

Had the best time at Holey Moley! Stumbled across the one at the Santa Monica Pier and popped in for a quick little game. The cashier & bartender were extremely kind and quick to get us situated. I grabbed a drink because they have daily specials and it was so fun to have my drink while i was playing golf. The interior is a bit small but overall great vibes!

Zan L.

Really unique mini golf that specializes in themed short courses. There are a couple locations around Southern California this one here in Santa Monica and one down in Irvine. They also serve drinks and food so it's a bit of a mix of indoor mini golf and drinks and food. It is a place for dates with adults, but honestly, there were a ton of kids when we went on Saturday so it felt more like a place for kids and anything else. Especially when they don't know the rules of mini golf and are trying to swing past 10+ attempts. There was a bit of a bottleneck when we played so that was our only issue. It's located inside the Santa Monica Promenade, so there is plenty of parking options in the parking structure is close by. The staff was very polite when we arrived and overall, it was a fun experience. The holes are extremely unique and overall I thought it was an enjoyable time. I wish it would've been a bit more of an adult only experience, but I guess it depends on the day and time you go.

Course on the main floor
Crystal C.

Solid experience playing golf at holey moley! There are three different courses - red, yellow and white. Each hole is pretty small - definitely not an outdoor miniature golf establishment, so set your expectations now! We did two courses on the top level (take the elevator or stairs up) and each hole was pretty creative. Definitely photo worthy which made it fun and I saw there were some seats outdoors (and a few indoors) where it looks like you can make a reservation. Downstairs when you walk in (after taking the escalator), that's the bar and another short course (you see it right at the entrance). It's a bit pricey but again, you're in Santa Monica, and just do it for the vibe and experience! Fun for a date and to try something different at 3rd street!

Nachos
Kineshia C.

This is the perfect place for a solo or double date. It's all indoors so you can golf rain or shine. We went on a Saturday and decided we wanted to delay our golfing experience to have a few drinks and eat some food. The process to update our timing was really easy. I really enjoyed the wings and the elote ribs but I would skip out on the nachos. When we did start golfing I was really impressed with the setup and the number of courses. We played every course and I thought they were all very creative and fun. It was also nice because servers would come to you to take your drink orders and deliver them right to you. Two floors of fun, a great DJ playing pop, hip hop, and some r&b, and a nice mixed crowd. Very fun and a good way to break the ice if you're on your first date. I'll definitely be back!

Bar
Brandon F.

Who doesn't love a good date night! Came with the girlfriend for some drinks and mini golf. Couldn't have been more happy! This place appears super packed (Friday night) but it moves quickly and there are multiple courses so it really isn't bad. The place is clean! The bar is organized. And there is security who checks ID and bags before you enter. Gives a peace of mind considering many people enjoy drinks while playing mini golf. The drinks we had from the bar were good! The bar tender was also able to make some drinks not specifically on the menu. I haven't had such a fun mini golf experience until I came here. I can't wait to go back! I did not have any of their food options here so I can't touch in on that, but i will next time.

Amanda H.

We had such a fun afternoon at Holey Moley! If you're visiting with kids, here's what worked really well for us. Parking: We parked in a public garage about two blocks away. We arrived around 4:00 p.m. on a Monday and had no trouble finding parking. We stayed for about three hours and paid $10. The location is right on the Third Street Promenade across from Barnes & Noble. There's a really cute photo opportunity when you first walk in, then you head upstairs via the escalator to check in. We visited on a Monday and took advantage of their Monday-Wednesday $20 unlimited golf special. With kids, this is absolutely the best value. You can also pay per course if you prefer. There are three themed 9-hole courses: White (main floor), and Red and Yellow upstairs. After each course, Hole 9 has a ball return, so you'll need to get a new ball before starting the next course. My 5-year-old's favorite part was actually using the ball vending machines--we ended up trying every color by the end of the night! We played Red, then Yellow, then White, and afterward went back to replay our favorite holes. The staff estimates about 30 minutes per course, but we took our time and spent around two hours golfing before heading to the restaurant for dinner. The atmosphere was great--fun early-2000s music, lots of seating in the restaurant, a cozy upstairs alcove, and outdoor patios on both levels. They even have servers who come to your course to take drink orders while you're playing. A special shout-out to Elvis, who was phenomenal. He was our server while we golfed and again during dinner--friendly, energetic, attentive, and just genuinely made the experience better. For dinner we ordered the Happy Hour burger with fries, a kids' cheese pizza, and a side of carrots. The food was solid--I'd compare it to Applebee's or Yard House. Unfortunately, after Elvis went on break, service dropped off significantly. We were ignored for quite a while and eventually had to walk to the bar to ask for drink refills and to-go boxes. It felt like the venue caters primarily to adults, and as a parent with a young child, we felt a little overlooked. That said, Elvis actually came and found us after his break to check if we needed anything else, which really spoke to how great his service was. The courses themselves are creative and unique, with some fun trick shots and obstacles that kept both adults and kids entertained. The only downside was that it was pretty warm inside. The air conditioning was running, but it struggled to keep up. I also think the courses are close enough together that they could feel crowded during busy evenings or weekends. Overall, we had an amazing time and will absolutely be back. If you're bringing younger kids, I'd recommend visiting on a weekday afternoon like we did--it was quiet, relaxed, and perfect for our 5-year-old. We made a whole afternoon of it with mini golf, dinner, and another round of our favorite holes before heading home.

Instagrammable patio on the 3rd level (Mar 2026)
Luke L.

Holey Moley is an indoor miniature golf and putt-putt venue with multiple locations in California (The Third Street Promenade, Irvine Spectrum, and San Francisco), Colorado, and Texas. This is basically mini-golf made for adults as the venue also includes a karaoke room and a full-service bar. [Parking]: Plenty of free public parking structures in Santa Monica and I parked at the Parking Structure 4. First 90 minutes = free and $2 up to 2 hours. [Entry]: The venue is located on the Third Street Promenade. Beginning at 8 PM each night, all guests entering the venue must be over the age of 21 and have a valid ID. [Courses]: There are three 9-hole courses with two courses on the 3rd floor and one course on the 2nd floor. [Price]: Monday - Thursday for one course (9 holes) per person = $14, 18 Holes = $22, and 27 Holes = $26. For Karaoke, Monday - Thursday = $80 per hour. I asked the staff about special offers and apparently there was a spring break special - $20 per person for unlimited rounds. [Drinks]: Happy Hour is available from Monday to Friday from 2 PM to 5 PM. $4 = Well Spirits, $4 = Beer Cans, $9 = Cocktails, and $2 off all taps. [Atmosphere]: The venue was playing a 2000s music selection and there was an Instagrammable patio on the 3rd level. Honestly, the experience would feel like a letdown if I didn't play all three courses as each 9-hole course has only one or two really unique obstacle highlights. Our party was able to complete all three courses from 8:45 PM to 10 PM. [Conclusion]: This spot is designed as a perfect date spot since (1) guests must be 21+ after 8 PM so there are no distractions from children, (2) couples can walk around and eat at the Third Street Promenade before coming here, and (3) the prices are reasonable for an easy 90-minute interactive activity. Personally, this is a one-and-done activity if I am just here by myself, but I can easily see myself coming back multiple times if I am going on additional second or third dates.

Abbi F.

A fun indoor mini-golf spot that made for an atypical & highly entertaining weeknight date night. There are 3 or 4 different courses. But the most unexpected hit of the evening was the EXTREMELY generous pours in tasty cocktails at the bar...served up in super "grammable" ways. Pro tip: if you order the bathtub cocktail, you get to keep the rubber ducky!

Corby O.

I was excited to take my wife here for some fun before our V-Day dinner and for the most part it was a good experience. While the courses are small the holes are very unique and present different challenges than other courses we've played. We did enjoy the courses and checking out the holes. We started with a quick bite, the sweet potato fries and pretzel bites were really tasty and the server was very friendly and quick so everything went well. The reasons for a few star deductions -It is a small space so with a lot of people there it felt pretty cramped at times. -The rules are posted all over the place but no one enforces them. At one point we got behind a large group playing very slowly and they wouldn't let us play through, part of the group would just advance to the next hole while the other part finished the previous, it was a little frustrating. -Another group had 3 younger kids and did nothing to control them. They were running around the course from hole to hole, hitting their balls randomly, throwing their balls into holes, ect making it hard to play especially when they ran across a hole you were actively playing. -Several of the holes with moving parts were broken and didn't move, it took away a little bit not having that extra challenge and ambiance. It was a good experienced, we'd like to go back when it's not so busy and get another feel for it all.

A fun kid's toy setup
Jay S.

I know this place opened up a while ago, but it was my first time visiting! It was a really cool concept, but it was definitely super chaotic. I don't know if it's because it was the weekend, or they were just really busy. Either way, they don't really provide much instructions and a lot of the people were very confused and wait times initially were pretty long. Also, it seemed like some groups had servers regularly going up to them, but others (like ours) were kind of ignored. I didn't get to try any of the food, but it the drinks all looked amazing! I also heard they have deals on the weekdays (except Friday) after 6pm, so I would definitely recommend trying it on one of those days if you can. This also seems like it would be a really cool spot for a company outing or some sort of group/birthday event on a non-busy day/time. I'm glad I tried it, but I don't know if I would come back unless it was one of the scenarios that I described above. Overall: 3.5/5

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There are parking structures all over 3rd St Promenade. I would recommend City of Santa Monica Parking Structure 1. I believe first 90 minutes are free.

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I promised myself I'd come back to La Monique for a full dinner during golden hour and last night I…read morefinally did, for my fiancée's birthday. She left declaring it her new favorite date night spot in LA. I have zero notes. Let's start with the basics: the whipped truffle butter is the real deal. It made me completely abandon any carb hesitations and I regret nothing. From there fig and ricotta crostini, tuna tartare, confit duck, dry aged ribeye, brussels sprouts. Every single dish a 10 out of 10. Chef David and his team have built something truly special here. This isn't just one of the best restaurants in Santa Monica or the Westside it's one of the hottest in all of LA right now, and rightfully so. The food, the ambiance, the energy all firing. Myles delivered exceptional service from start to finish, making a special night feel even more memorable. Already planning the return visit for the caviar. La Monique, you have a fan for life

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4.3(219 reviews)
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The customer service here really sold me. I'd probably give the food a 4.25, but the ambiance and…read morethe servers were truly so attentive and accommodating, this puts Edgemar above a lot of places. We came here for a birthday, plus they're in my red dining book, so I was hoping our little group would pick Edgemar, and thankfully they did! We started with the stracciatella and man, was that dish good. It was one of the two standouts. The bread is delectable and the cheese with the chili was absolutely divine. I actually think this was my very favorite dish. I will be back for this dish alone! We also shared the wontons, butter lettuce gem salad, and wonton spring rolls which were all very solid dishes. Next we had the salmon which was undoubtedly the other stand out dish. It was so good with the miso butter sauce! And the broccolini were cooked perfectly! We finished with the squid ink pasta. The shrimp on top was perfectly cooked and the pasta itself was the perfect texture with a great mouth feel. As mentioned earlier, everyone on the staff truly went above and beyond. We had an issue with our drinks, they made it right right away without any pushback. They made sure that the birthday girl felt extra special. And they even gave us a special treat at the end as well. The interior decorating is absolutely stunning. They've done a great job with furniture selection, and the wood throughout is impressive. I did have to swing around the block to look for parking, it you always have to do that in this part of Santa Monica.

We had a reservation here for our 10th anniversary. A few days before our reservation, someone…read morereached out to let us know there would be loud music playing and it might not be the best environment for an anniversary dinner. We had been wanting to try this place for a while and couldn't move the date but music was completely fine with us. The music was actually great! It was a private event indoors so we sat outside on the patio. Unfortunately, the food was only ok and the service was not ideal. No one acknowledged our anniversary, throughout the entire evening even though it was in the open table reservation notes. The shrimp and chicken dumplings were amazing. The Hamachi sashimi was very fatty and there was a few pieces we couldn't eat. The fried chicken sandwich was OK although it tasted very simple for $26. At the end of the dinner we got the bill with a 2.5% service fee + 20% auto gratuity for "event". I normally tip this much but I found so I don't mind that it was automatically included, but it was odd we paid an auto 20% gratuity for an event we were not a part of - we weren't even seated inside where the private event was taking place. Unfortunately, the three stars comes down to the fact that even though it was our 10th anniversary, there was no acknowledgment of the special day and the food was sub-par.

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4.6(214 reviews)
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We came here for a birthday celebration and truly had a great experience! Our server, Ty, made sure…read morewe were taken care of in every way and made the night feel extra special. We started with their cocktails, which were great, and had the albacore ceviche as an appetizer. It was fresh and incredibly flavorful. For our mains, we had the steak frites and sea bass. I'm very picky when it comes to both fish and meat, and honestly, both exceeded my expectations. Definitely recommend this spot for a nice date night, birthday dinner, or just a fun night out. It won't disappoint. Looking forward to coming back!

We celebrated my friend's birthday here last night and I'm so glad we decided to come here! I think…read morethe gentleman who seated us might have been the owner, he was very kind and welcoming. Our server, Murray, was so patient with us and was amazing all around. We were very indecisive and he gave us great recommendations, and was attentive, welcoming, and when needed, gave us our space to enjoy the meal. Thank you, Murray! We started with the Rye me a River cocktail and the Mezcal cocktail which were both perfect for our tastes. My mezcal drink was beautiful with a black salt rim and beautiful Smokey flavor (along with the word Chelsea spelled out on my ice cube). My friend loved his Rye me a River cocktail. For food, we started with the oysters and lobster sliders which I don't get a picture of, but they were both great!!! The lobster sliders were actually my favorite bite of the whole meal. My friend devoured the oysters, he loved them so much. We then had the boar ragu tagliatelle which was excellent. It was sweeter than most ragus that I've had, but that was my friend's favorite dish of the whole night. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly, absolutely perfectly, and the pistachio crust was delicious. We ordered steak frites and asked that the fries be truffle fries, which they kindly accommodated. So glad we asked because the truffle fries were delicious, they came with a cilantro dipping sauce that was delectable! The steak itself was cooked perfectly, and the gravy accompaniment was an excellent complement to the steak. We also got the peanut butter and chocolate turnover for my friend's birthday. Yall, it was SO good! It really exceeded my expectations. We will definitely be back! My friend was so happy with his birthday meal!! We found street parking, but they do have valet if you need it as well. The interior of the restaurant is lovely, great for a date night. They have dimmer lighting, and great booths and tables throughout the space. The bar is beautiful and has a small tv screen in case you want to watch something but it's small enough and out of the way that it's not distracting at all if you don't want to watch any sporting event.

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4.0(143 reviews)
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wow. JUST WOWWWWW!! what an amazing restaurant with delicious food, beautiful vibes and great…read morestaff! if there is anything that is a must get here it is the acorn noodles! I've never had anything like it! so tart, refreshing, savory and omg i'm drooling just thinking about it. the drinks were also super refreshing! honestly everything we got here was amazing so you can't do any wrong. can't wait to go back and try everything else!

Usually not a fan of writing negative reviews, but I think this one warrants an honest review and…read morehopefully gives others and, more importantly, the restaurant perspective on a pretty awful dinner and hopefully make improvements. 1. The steak was cooked really poorly and was very very chewy. Sauce was nearly inedible. We each took one bite and could not eat any more of it. First time ever leaving a steak dish alone, ever. I like the idea of a wasabi infused au poivre sauce but it was extra bitter and had a funky sour taste to it. 2. Kimchi was WAY too salty. I understand kimchi is salted during brining, but we each had one piece and couldn't eat any more. I lean towards a saltier palate but I just couldn't eat more. 3. The chicken wings tasted fine, but they weren't even tossed with the sauce completely. Some pieces had only a few drops of sauce. None were fully coated. I'm not sure if that's intentional, but I wanted to point it out. 4. Salad was served in a full bowl and we were instructed to toss the salad ourselves. Either the salad should be tossed with the dressing or we should have a bigger bowl? This might just sound nit-picky, so I'll just leave it at that. 5. We ordered one of everything on the late night menu, and we were told that the tuna was sold out. No problem. When the food came out, we had 2 orders of the wings come out. We only ordered one. When we asked, we found out that the server mistakenly put one order of the wings and one order of the wings combo. Honest mistake, no problem. We had everything come out except the kimchi pancake, and when we asked about it, we were told, "oh, that must be sold out too then." Maybe the kitchen had an off night? I even thought possibly it was because we went too late? But we arrived at the restaurant just past 12 and restaurant closes at 2am on a Saturday, and we didn't receive any notice of a last call in the kitchen, so I don't think that was the issue. Ambiance was fine, server was kind - just hard to get past the food. I replied to an email from the restaurant asking about our dining experience with the above mentioned and got zero response, so now I feel like this just needs to be shared to the public. Maybe the generic automated email is also telling to the laziness of the food. I'm sure their actual dinner menu is better, but what's the point if the food isn't consistent across the board? Maybe don't do the late night menu if it's going to be regarded as unimportant. Again, this is my one experience there from just the late night menu. Not sure if i want to give it another try for a while, but one bad experience usually carries more weight than good ones, unfortunately. Lastly, for a "no tipping" policy where they enforce a 20% fee to cover their operations, I should expect much better from the restaurant. Very, very disappointing. Was really hopeful for this restaurant, but here we are. Hope they do better moving forward.

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3.9(3.7k reviews)
0.1 mi
•$$$
5 years in business
Rooftop seating

Honestly, some of the best food I have ever had, but some of the worst service I have ever had…read more My friend and I put our name down to be on the waitlist and kept checking and we're consistently at fourth in the line but then randomly got a text that our table was ready so we booked it back to the restaurant. when we arrived, our table was not actually ready, but they sent us up and we had to stand waiting upstairs by the host table until people left and their table was cleared. Our server got our drink order and we immediately ordered food and he did not check on us for the entire rest of the night. The only person who remotely assisted us were the people running the food and clearing our table. As for the food, props to the chefs because everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and was also satiating. I loved the citrus and bite with the octopus dish. The artichoke pizza was phenomenal- crust was perfection. The cacio e pepe had the perfectttt amount of pepper and the bite on the pasta was just right! The restaurant itself is located in a gorgeous area that has beautiful rooftop. Perfect for celebrations or date nights.

This place definitely gets hyped up, but for good reason. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is…read moregreat, and the setting is hard to beat. It can get a little loud at times, but I'd highly recommend going around sunset when you can take in the views of the water. The whipped eggplant is an absolute must order - yes, it's really that good. Definitely get one of the pizzas as well. The cocktails are always great here too. Overall, a spot that lives up to the hype and is definitely worth a visit.

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Calabra

Calabra

3.8(464 reviews)
0.3 mi
•$$$$
Rooftop seating
Romantic vibe

Came for dinner!…read more FLAVOR (4.2/5): 1. PHYLLO BAKED FETA: Probably the best dish of the night - perfectly flakey, with a good mixture of sweet and savory from the cheese and honey. A great appetizer to order for the table. 2. HUMMUS: The hummus was delicious with the pita! Another great appetizer to share. 3. GREEK FRIES: The fries were flavorful and came with two dips. If you're a big fan of fries I would recommend. The portion size was decent. 4. CHARRED OCTOPUS: The octopus was good and tender, but I feel like the main dishes we ordered fell flat compared to the appetizers. 5. JIDORI HALF CHICKEN: The chicken was okay, a little dry despite the shakshuka sauce. SERVICE (5/5): Service was good! AMBIENCE (4/5): Fun rooftop restaurant in Santa Monica. I was seated at table that didn't have the best views, but seeing the sunset with the comfort of a heater was still pleasant. PARKING (3/5): I parked street, but they may have valet - not sure. TAKEAWAYS: I liked Calabra and would have loved to try even more of their offerings - the branzino especially caught my eye. Unfortunately I probably won't be going back because although the food is good, it doesn't justify the price point. For reference, Bestia's marinated olives appetizer is 9 dollars, while Calabra's is 16.

Quite a beautiful rooftop restaurant located in the very fancy Santa Monica. Came here as part of a…read morework dinner, so I was in a large group (12 people almost!). The beauty of Mediterranean food is that it's perfect to share with large groups. Because I had some fellow vegetarians (and veg friendly people) with me, ordering was quite fun. We almost ordered every vegetarian mezze, which included: Mezze sampler: the Muhammara was my favorite of them all and the naan was amazing. Very soft, but flavorful. Sprouted cauliflower: interesting way they made it. Golden tahini had a nice touch. Pickled vegetables: loved them Greek fries: can't go wrong with that Roasted sweet potato: surprisingly quite good and a very different palate from the fries. Baked feta: interesting, but this wasn't a fan favorite amongst the group. While our non-vegetarian colleagues enjoyed the octopus, we were nearly full with just the mezze. We decided to go ahead and order the mushroom skewers while the other side enjoyed the tomahawk. Everyone was full after all this food. The cocktails kept flowing. I stuck with just one Urfa mezcalita while enjoying the views for the remainder of the night. This lasted until dessert where plenty were ordered. I got a chocolate gelato not realizing I'd get two scoops. Sadly I could only finish one scoop. Anyhow, there are heaters all over the rooftop so that people can enjoy throughout the year. They do have to crank it up as needed, but it's there. Can't mention price much because this was work sanctioned, but it was a great decision.

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