Michael's Restaurant

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1147 3rd St
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Michael’s debuted in Santa Monica in 1979. From the beginning, we have dedicated ourselves to offering our guests the finest food and wine, presented with casual yet impeccable service in rooms filled with modern art treasures. (A decade later, Michael’s opened a second location, in midtown Manhattan.) An American restaurant, Michael’s is renowned for developing a classic contemporary cuisine that constantly evolves with new ideas and ingredients. Wine aficionados and beginners alike will find a world of outstanding, intriguing selections on our award-winning wine list, which includes more than eight hundred labels from California, France, Italy, and other wine-growing regions—as well as the latest vintages from proprietor Michael McCarty’s own Malibu Vineyard. Our beautiful dining room and romantic outdoor garden patio are filled with works by some of today’s greatest contemporary artists, including David Hockney, Robert Graham, Frank Stella, Jasper Johns, Jim Dine, and Kim McCarty. Our three private rooms on the restaurant’s second floor can accommodate 6 to 40 guests, ideal for business dinners and other private social events.

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3.5573 reviews
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Sepideh R.
10/26/2025

I honestly don't understand how this place has any low ratings -- I'm genuinely surprised. I've lived in Los Angeles for years, and I can count on one hand the restaurants where every single dish...

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Shirley C.
8/14/2025

Nice atmosphere with lovely artwork throughout. Right down the road from 3rd street promenade There is a public multi level parking structure right next door plus street parking. Watch out...

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Christina T.
11/7/2025

It has taken me this long to have an adventure at this magical place. The service was impeccable, detail oriented and smiles filled the energy of the restaurant. I wan to work here because I felt...

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David L.
8/8/2025

We tried several Dine LA offerings in July/August of 2025, and this was the most disappointing. Portions were small, everything tasted good enough, but none of the entrees - Trout Almondine and...

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Julia W.
11/11/2025

Best spot in SaMo. Cocktails are just perfect, every bit of food has a story and they can tell you where each ingredient comes from. We will drive down from Santa Barbara just for the sourdough...

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