Early dinner here on a hot day. There's apparently not much in the way of airflow or AC inside, so…read morewe sat outside. Their happy hour menu is very reasonably priced and we ordered the dozen oysters (chef's choice.) The waiter also took the time to indicate to us which oysters were which; even though it's the chef's selection, we got a nice even spread of several different types. The oysters were a revelation, each type different from savory, briney, sweet, delicate, but each one was bursting with freshness and truly a delight. The salmon poke was also incredibly fresh and delicious - and discounted on the HH menu! Lastly, I don't usually comment on house wine, but their house bubbly for the day was very good too!

Absolute pass. Overpriced, meh food, bad service…read more The neighborhood has so much better offerings than this. Gave this place two chances, first time the fried fish was raw, had to send it back. The other dishes were meh. Second time, the waitress had a horrendous attitude, we instead went to Broken Spanish across the street. Also Coni's seafood is great.

We came to Santa Monica Seafood for a birthday dinner, and it couldn't have been a better choice…read more Everything tasted incredibly fresh. The oysters and salmon were especially memorable--about as fresh as seafood gets. We ended up ordering far more than we probably should have, but it gave us a chance to sample a good cross-section of the menu. We started with a half dozen oysters and the mussels before moving on to the branzino, cioppino, and Yukon potatoes. Everything was excellent, and the portions were generous enough that we brought more than half of our entrées home for another meal. I'd only been to the seafood market once before, but this dinner reminded me that there's much more to this place than buying fresh fish. Since I work nearby, I've already decided to make Friday stops part of my routine so I can pick up fresh seafood for dinner on the way home. Would we come back? Absolutely. Whether you're looking for an outstanding seafood meal or fresh fish to take home, Santa Monica Seafood is well worth the visit.

The oysters were delicious, though one of them wasn't very fresh，all the others were super fresh!…read moreThe crab linguine had a rich, flavorful sauce and was packed with crab meat. And the crab cakes was amazing！ The service was thoughtful and great! The vibe was so relaxing, great for drinks and hanging out.

Coni Seafood is such a great stop if you're heading home from the airport and need a quick bite…read more This location has always served us well! Parking is a bit tight, with only one spot in the back and limited street parking, so keep that in mind. They do have a small patio outside, though, which was really nice to sit on and enjoy the breeze. Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture of the whole fried tilapia, but take my word for it--it's a MUST if you're in the mood for cooked fish. The outside is perfectly crispy while the inside stays flaky and tender. It comes with fresh cucumber and Spanish rice with corn, which is a great complement to the simplicity of the whole fried fish. But if there's one thing that sets them apart and is an absolute MUST TRY, it's the Aquachile. The balance of citrus and spice is perfect. The raw shrimp practically melts in your mouth as it soaks up all that delicious sauce. Seriously...my mouth is watering just thinking about it. We also tried the Mango Ceviche, which was good overall, but unfortunately the cucumbers were a little bitter, which threw off the flavor for me. Still a good dish, just a little mishap this time around.

Home on the couch after a satisfying meal. This place was Delish! The Ceviche de Pescado was a…read morelittle spicy but once I picked out the jalapeño it was perfect. Even a little sweet (from jicama maybe?). So good. We had the Garlic Shrimp with rice and the Sea Bass. Hot damn. So tasty. The shrimp dish could have been a little bit hotter (temperature wise) but all and all it was good. I think one server handled the whole dining room and patio on his own with a busser or two. He was awesome! Great service and big Lemonades. No alcohol at this location, but they do sell beer and wine at the Inglewood location! I've heard a lot about this place and I'm glad we finally checked it out.

Great menu all delicious. I had the Kona Kanpachi fish with grilled asparagus and Thai brussel…read moresprouts for lunch, highly recommended. The restaurant is not busy for unknown reasons and easy to get sitting.

A few weeks ago, we saw Pacific Catch was opening and knew how great the food is from the Tustin…read morelocation. This was a Saturday visit, and as mentioned in another review, "this spot is underloved!" Here are my first impressions of Pacific Catch - Santa Monica: 1/Casual and cozy with a bar & patio - nice setup; 2/Impeccable service, as we sat in a booth near the bar and the bartender is quite knowledgeable; 3/Fresh ingredients and wonderful seafood. I had the 3 Taco Lunch - Pacific Catch is flexible allowing you to mix and match: I chose a 3 taco plate with Fish/Shrimp/Steak on corn tortillas, side of black beans, and a salad. Everything was tasty and service was great. Their menu has many other options and pricing will not break the bank. Great proximity to the Santa Monica Pier and Beach! I look forward to going back soon!

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.

We came here after a long week of celebrating a family member's special event and we loved every…read moreminute of it! We parked nearby on the street at a meter and walked on over. There were already a lot of people here sitting and enjoying their meal and as soon as we walked in, one of the staff members handed us a couple menus and said that we could sit wherever we wanted. We sat by the door at a table where one end had a booth while the other had a chair. Everything looked so good on the menu, so we went for various dishes during this particular visit. We each got the highly recommended Connecticut Style Roll, which had warm lobster poached in butter, mayo, green onions, and Old Bay. We also had the Lobster Mac & Cheese and the Fried Calamari Fries, which were served with cocktail sauce. My better half had the Paloma while I ordered Sangria. What a mix! The Calamari Fries came in hot and we savored each bite after dipping a portion in cocktail sauce. The beverages along with water were also good in keeping us going in between bites of this scrumptious food. The Lobster Mac & Cheese was what we kept coming back to after trying the other options. Of course, the lobster roll was to die for and as we bit into it to take in a mouthful of seafood goodness, it was all so warm and buttery. We highly recommend all these options and this incredible joint!

Lobster & Beer is a great neighborhood spot to unwind after work or cool off after a day at the…read morebeach. It's a perfect place to watch the game with friends over a pint and a roll. I came in during an Avs and Gold Knights playoff hockey game, and there were two guys glued to the TV. I ordered takeout, and the service was friendly and attentive, making sure my order was accurate. I work in Santa Monica and have passed this place countless times, but I'm so glad I finally stopped in! I was craving a lobster roll and ordered the Connecticut Style Lobster Roll ($23.50). It came with warm Maine lobster poached in melted butter, a light swipe of mayo, green onions, and Old Bay seasoning on a crisped, buttery bun. I read online that it was their #1 seller, and now I know why - it was top-notch, and I will definitely be back. For the purists, this isn't an authentic Connecticut-style lobster roll (it has mayo), but it was one of the better lobster rolls I've had outside of New England, and I'm born and raised there. The Old Bay Cheese Fries were pretty good, too. Nice and crispy with a great Old Bay flavor, and the clumpy beer cheese dip complemented them well. I would definitely order them again. I plan to come back to try more of their menu, hopefully with a pint of beer. I want to try their lobster mac and cheese and lobster quesadilla. Lobster & Beer is absolutely worth a visit, especially for locals in Santa Monica who want a place to grab beers with friends. They have a lovely little patio out front.

Highly recommend this place! Everything we ate was absolutely delicious! I have never tried…read morePanamanian food, but this was delicious and I will definitely be back! Service was great. They were very friendly and went over everything. Especially the mission of the establishment. Ambience was chill. This is the first time I enjoyed it. Uni shot!

Run to this truck. The hype is real. STOKED they have a 2nd truck on the Westside. On Sawtelle and…read moreMississippi. Don't expect to hang out, nowhere really to sit or perch. Fine service, they hustlin. One of the best fish tacos I've had in LA. What flavors! I tried a Pibil taco also, which was incredible. Really hearty, smokey anchiote. Excellent. Great cocktail, I ordered mixed but was all shrimp. Whatever, everything was fantastic. The Mexican seafood game in LA is fire rn, and these guys are doing in really well. Epic homemade salsa choices. THE MAGIC SALSA CABINET IS FIRE. Omg I'm def obsessed.

I was one of the first customers to ever walk through the door when this wonderful restaurant first…read moreopened in Palms. The food is GREAT. However, I really need the Lobster Nachos to be put back on the menu -- or at least be available via special order. They were extraordinary.

Casual, fun, good food…read more Food 3/5 Lobster Quesadilla - My favorite, very standard, very enjoyable. Connecticut Lobster Roll - Love that warmth of the roll, however, for the price I would've loved to see more lobster packed into it. The lobster sits on the surface a little more than I'd like. A little disappointing. Service 4/5 I believe they're understaffed since both visits I noticed one staff member on the floor and a food runner. He's definitely doing his best. Ambiance 4/5 Great place to watch a game inside or chill outside.

Love this place and I bring my kids here all the time the appetizers never disappointed me and my…read morewife

The Albright is a seafood joint that offer a wide variety of food and drinks at a reasonably…read moretourist price. Customers will find great choices from this place. And. they are located at the board walk of Santa Monica Pier. I got myself a lobster roll and tuna melt sandwiches. Both are phenomenal in flavor and taste. They have spacious indoor and outdoor area with great atmosphere. To order food, you need to do it at the counter. Service was spot on. Overall, it's a nice seafood spot.

We had such a wonderful! Nike was absolutely amazing -- so kind, attentive, and welcoming. He made…read moreus feel very special and made our celebration even more memorable. Wonderful service and a beautiful experience. Thank you, Nike! We will be back! Definitely ask for him if you come here, especially for Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas and music!!!

Very nice place had a drink at the bar excellent martinis very friendly service…read more Grilled ribeye was delicious and we had it sliced by the chef friendly service again definitely would come back The desserts - medium extensive dessert menu and we're having the Camila cake looks very good