1212 Santa Monica

Spent a few days in Santa Monica with a friend and our teenage sons. Wanted to treat them to a nice dinner and 1212 did not disappoint! Food, staff, ambiance, everything was excellent! I had the mushroom risotto, it was the best one I’ve had outside Italy. Lasagna and ravioli were excellent, great wine list too.

I came here with my girls and asked for the outside lounge and for food to come fast because I was out on vacay and needed time to fit everything in my itinerary. They were AMAZING- great food, excellent fast service, and such a cute lounge with a bonfire. Thank you so much!

Isabel and her trainee were incredibly helpful and on top of all my needs. Such a great vibe, great space! And, the Benedict was delicious. Will definitely return.

I went here yesterday with my friend for happy hour, and it was so nice! Russ (Ross?) helped us at the bar and was extremely attentive. When our food arrived, he immediately made sure we got everything we ordered. He also made sure to check in a few minutes later to be sure we enjoyed our food.

The happy hour menu is very decently priced and we only spent about $80 between the two of us. We decided to sit on the far side of the bar where the counter tops are lower, and the seats are a little more comfy.

I’ll definitely be coming back!

Food ratings:
Lychee Martini: 4.5/5 (didn’t enjoy the salted rim)
Mushroom Arancini: 5/5
Chicken Sliders: 4/5 (didn’t enjoy the slaw in the burger)
Beef Sliders: 5/5
Wings: 3/5 (not crispy enough, didn’t enjoy the buffalo sauce)
Fries: 5/5
Shrimp: 100/5

Thank you David for being attentive and kind.
Your smile made our experience amazing!
Our server was very nice.

Thank you all. It’s a great place to bring your family and friends.

Music drew us in, even though we had dinner plans. Plan was to stop by for a quick drink and some oysters, but the experience was enough to plan a trip back. Was late Friday afternoon, so light crowd. We opted to sit at the bar, since it was a quick stop. Drinks were amazing. My gf asked for a specialty drink and the bartender nailed it. He’s even planing to add to the menu come spring. Pear vodka, guava, lime something. I just had a dirty martini. Added some oyster just because they sounded good and the short stop became quite the experience. Will be back to try some more drinks and a full meal next time.

Came here with a friend and ordered a sandwich and a salad. Great to eat if you want to be satiated and not full. Came on a weekday during lunch, so the restaurant was quite empty but that meant that service was really attentive and made sure our water was full. We had no complaints with a food and I especially like the salad even though I’m not the biggest salad person.

We decided to have dinner here tonight after stopping in last night for a nightcap. It’s not as busy as I would expect it to be, but we were there on a Sunday night and a Monday night. We got kind of a variety of stuff mostly off the happy hour menu to eat and every bit of it was amazing. Don’t go if you wanna be cheap, but it’s not terribly expensive. We tried the charcuterie board , chicken sliders, two different tacos, the pear and Gorgonzola salad and had a few drinks and our total was a little less than $120 before a tip. Well worth it in our opinion. We really enjoyed it and we will be back.

This upscale place is amazing after walking in the Pier. Has shops nearby. Food was amazing! The server, Anna, was accommodating. The music during the weekends are the best!

Had such a good time with my friends. Our server, Nick, was awesome, very tentative and such a vibe. The place was so busy and somehow he always found time to check on us. Ambience was really good house music, the overall experience was on brand.

10/10 stars!!! The ambiance, the music, the food, the service above and beyond. Special shout out to our server Rico, amazing person, hilarious, hospitable, and had lots great recommendations for me and my crew here from Texas. Can’t wait to come see Rico again and have bottomless mimosas for Sunday funday 🤩🫶🏽

The atmosphere is so cool and a perfect spot for brunch and dinner. We tried the crostinis and the ricotta honey and the tomato basil were my favorites. The sliders are the perfect size and great balance of flavor. If there is one thing you get make sure to try the
Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino! Our server Rico was the best, quick service and helpful!

Service at 1212 Santa Monica was exceptional. I was served by Anna. I really appreciated the hospitality. Loved the food and the ambiance. I highly recommend this restaurant.

rico was the best server so kinda and helpful! food is amazing perfect sharing portions too. the honey ricotta crostinis is too die for! everything ordered was beyond amazing 10/10 recommend!

The food is great. I was starving and the lasagna filled my tummy w homemade pasta. I loved dining al fresco on this warm gloomy day. Live romantic music. Our waitress, Anna, was attentive. Gave us our crushed red pepper flakes before our pizza got cold.

Donald made the difference!!! The place is so nice and the food was absolutely delicious!! The drink Donald recommended was amazing (drunk and famous, order it), and he surprised me with the dessert! OMG and the garlic bread, to die for. The Brussels sprouts made me happy hahaha.... thank you for making my 40th bday unforgettable.

Will was a fantastic server! He took care of our crazy party of 20 and was attentive and speedy. No errors. Super sweet!

Rico is so amazing! When my friends and I come here we try to make sure he is our server. He provides such amazing service, excellent recommendations and top tier vibes! I truly wish I had the pleasure of having him during brunch hours!!! David is also amazing and made sure our experience was off to a great start! 10/10 I recommend stopping by!

We came to the city for the first time and thankfully we chose this restaurant ;)
The restaurant it self was cozy, the music matched the vibe, and the food was so good we didn’t want to leave!
Anna was our sever for the night. she was very attentive and her recommendations were on point!
Definitely coming back 👌🏻

Amazing spot in Santa Monica !
Dog friendly patio (loud atmosphere though so if your dog is skiddish it may not be the best spot). It’s a great spot for people watching in Santa Monica right in one of the busiest streets. There is a parking structure on 3rd street that’s $2 for 2 hours.
So many options (vegan and otherwise). The drinks were on the boozier side so account for that. Service is quick and pleasant.
I normally don’t prefer pre-dressed oysters but there’s were actually delicious paired with jalapeños and grapefruit (a nice mix of spice and refreshing citrus). The Brussel sprouts are a must if you love Brussel sprouts. Their salmon and couscous is delicious with a smidge of tzatziki on the plate to dip into. Their gnocchi was perfection (just wish there were more gnocchis to tomatoes).
Overall, will be back.
Atmosphere is a bit wild / day drinking type and loud so come with that expectation (and make reservations!)