Best Restaurants for Groups in Pacific Palisades

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for craft beer

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26 restaurants available nearby

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1. Élephante Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(1525)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 272 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

2. Ivy at the Shore

4.8

Exceptional(3565)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 31 times today

Escape to Paradise at Ivy at the Shore Nestled near the iconic Santa Monica Pier, Ivy at the Shore offers a quintessential LA dining experience with stunning ocean views and a vibrant atmosphere. Indulge in fresh seafood like signature crab cakes, swordfish tacos, and Icelandic salmon. Explore Californian cuisine with classic dishes such as the Ivy Caesar salad, juicy burgers, and flavorful pasta. Immerse yourself in a tropical paradise with lush greenery, vibrant decor, and a spacious outdoor patio overlooking the ocean. Enjoy the renowned hospitality of The Ivy, with attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining experience. Perfect for special occasions, celebrate a romantic date night with breathtaking sunset views or enjoy family gatherings in a lively atmosphere. Impress clients with sophisticated business lunches. Make your reservation today and escape to paradise at Ivy at the Shore.

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3. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

3.8

Excellent(4127)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Santa Monica

Booked 47 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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4. The Courtyard Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(135)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 40 times today

The Courtyard Kitchen is located in a historic landmark building on Montana Ave, Santa Monica. We are a full service bar and restaurant with 4 different dining spaces ranging from old world charm to contemporary upscale dining. We pride ourselves in our Neapolitan style pizza, vacation inspired Mediterranean cuisine and favourite American Brunch classics.

5. Upper West

4.9

Exceptional(2694)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 17 times today

**Contact us today to schedule your next event! We can accommodate parties of 10 to 150 guests**Upper West's ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors unique to them. The bar offers Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday from 4:30-7:00pm serving refreshing craft cocktails, handcrafted beer. The dinner menu is always evolving and includes ingredients sourced locally from the Santa Monica Farmers Market as well as local farmers such as Weiser Farms and Niman Ranch. Upper West is the perfect place to book large events for 20 or more guests and is an excellent private party venue for hosting corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday festivities, rehearsal dinners, and more.

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6. Spruzzo - Pacific Palisades

4.9

Exceptional(114)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Palisades

Booked 1 time today

Spruzzo is a new, family-friendly, Italian-American dining experience in the Palisades. Our menu features pizza, pasta, salad, chicken, steak, and fresh seafood entrées - all prepared with the love that comes from a family owned small business. Meant to be a neighborhood spot, a typical night at Spruzzo usually involves seeing friends on the way to your table. Just up the street from Sunset Beach at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Palisades Dr., there is ample parking, a full bar, and comfortable booths both inside the restaurant and on our outdoor patio.

7. Via Veneto

4.7

Exceptional(1088)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 7 times today

An authentic, Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Santa Monica, VIA VENETO fuses organic, locally grown & sourced ingredients with the delicious, traditional flavors of Italy.

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8. Izakaya Sasaya (West Los Angeles)

4.2

Awesome(72)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Santa Monica

We offer Japanese comfort food including handrolls, yakitori/robata, sukiyaki, ramen, udon, etc. Pair that with our wide selections of bar inventories - sake, shochu, Japanese craft beer, izakaya style cocktail, etc!

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9. Brentwood Fine Wines

5.0

Exceptional(4)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Winery • Brentwood

It began with a love for wine –– doesn’t it always? Frequenting wine shops throughout California and the world, we learned a thing or two (and consumed our fair share of glasses). We learned which wines could coax out our dancing shoes on the weekend and which ones were the perfect wind-down to a busy schedule. We learned about grape varietals, flavor profiles, and that back-of-the-nose taste that precedes the perfect sip. So, what’d we do with this love of wine? We decided to open up a quality wine shop right in our neighborhood. When you’re here, you’re part of our community of wine lovers, experts, and novices in pursuit of the perfect pour. Brentwood Fine Wines is a place to gather, laugh, learn, and enjoy a glass-half-full point of view.

10. Craig's

4.8

Exceptional(1056)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 66 times today

Reservations accepted two weeks in advance.Serving American fare from upscale comfort food to vegan specialities in the heart of the West Hollywood Design district. Craig's offers covered and heating patio seating, indoor and bar seating. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins accepted and our bar features our full dinner menu.

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
I do hate how close the tables are together. We can hear everyone’s conversation so we asked to be moved and they moved us. But also good food and service.
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.6
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ChadVIP
Los Angeles •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The Ivy never disappoints. The staff are amazing and always make us feel welcome, which combined with excellent food and a great aesthetic make for a classic restaurant worth returning.
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Ivy at the ShorePrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.8
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San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I love the new redesign, and the new dinner menu is absolutely delcious!
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The Courtyard KitchenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Jerry
1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Had a great date with my girlfriend and it was her first time. She said how amazing the food was and the experience
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Benihana - Santa Monica, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Santa Monica
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3.8
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LeslieVIP
Los Angeles •74 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2025
A wonderful lively restaurant. I loved the blackberry bramble. For food I highly recommend the flatbread pizza with lamb, the charred avocado, the best seabass. The owners are very attentive and check to make sure everything is going well.
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Upper WestPrice: Moderate• American• Santa Monica
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4.9

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