One Pico

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Oceanfront Dining In Santa Monica
  • Beachfront Dining
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Sunday Brunch

One Pico Restaurant of Santa Monica is situated on a prime coastal stretch of sand, with majestic views across the boardwalk and out to the Pacific Ocean. One Pico has emerged from its own makeover, culminating the reinvention of Shutters and has become a great fine dining option. With a new market fresh menu created by talented ETC Corporate Chef Michael Reardon, and the enhanced d??A?cor courtesy of designer Michael S. Smith, One Pico now charms guests looking for the very best seaside restaurant experience.

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(424) 644-6802

1 Pico Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405
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The Scene
As the formal dining room of the exclusive Shutters on the Beach hotel, this warm, upscale restaurant offers a wraparound view of the beach and Santa Monica Pier. The soaring open-beam ceiling, limestone fireplace and exceptional service lend a tone of effortless elegance, bringing a splash of East Hampton to the Pacific.

The Food
The California-Mediterranean menu offers predictable dishes of the moment (think seared ahi tuna and steamed mussels) enhanced with some inspired innovations. The traditional American rack of lamb is seasoned with earthy Moroccan spices, while corn chowder is jazzed up with smoked shrimp. Although the panoramic sunset view makes dinner a good bet, the best meal is Sunday brunch. Homey favorites are updated with gourmet ingredients. Zesty tomato soup is made with Roma tomatoes and served alongside diminutive grilled cheese sandwiches. A delicately cooked frittata with fontina cheese, tomato and basil brims over with tender rock shrimp.
Rated 8.0 out of 10 by Citysearch.

25 Reviews of One Pico in Santa Monica

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A meal with a view  4 Star Rating - Very good

By Joy H. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 1,557

Enjoy an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean while dining on American cuisine. The service was exceptional and the prices are moderate. Located right off the lobby in the Shutters Hotel.

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Best Assistant Day  4 Star Rating - Very good

By LaShann S. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 1,086

My boss took me to this restaurant and I enjoyed the view and atmosphere so much I had to take my husband and friends. The food was superb and the view was magnificent. The service was what you paid for WONDERFUL.

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Coast Cafe and Bar at Shutters Hotel 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

By team_venture

I'm not opposed to spending money on a nice meal. I am opposed, however to spending money on mediocre (I'm being generous) food and slow service. My boyfriend's father took us here for a birthday dinner and I was really disappointed.

For dinner, I ordered the portabello mushroom steak and barley risotto. Well, the mushroom was over cooked, it seemed like they had warmed it up in the microwave (it had sort of a rubbery consistency) and the risotto was BARELY risotto. It was oily and chewy and didn't resemble risotto in the least bit.

We ordered coffee and dessert which took forever to come to the table and once it was there, I was disappointed again. We asked for the fruit cobbler and what they brought us was a hot mixed berry compote with what appeared to be granola on top. NOT COBBLER PEOPLE!

I thought it was sort of funny that they had chips and guacamole listed for an appetizer, but I'm glad that they did because that was the only part of the meal that was decent.

Like I said before, I don't mind shelling out the money for a really good meal, but this place is ridiculous. If the service had been really great, it would have taken some of the sting out of feeling ripped off, but the wait staff was pretty inattentive (my water didn't get refilled once and we were there for 3 hours).

If you're looking for a romantic place to sit and have a drink while you watch the sunset, this place would probably work perfectly. But if you're looking to have a nice, flavorful meal that is worth what you are going to pay for it, then I suggest you go some where else.

Pros: Nice ocean view
Cons: food, service, prices only because the food and service is sub par
Posted 09/23/08

High end hotel prices and ball park quality food 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

By FoodFoodFoodFood

Beautiful setting and so I guess little effort is made to make food worth eating. Soups are on the menu but no bread is provided. When I asked for bread, I was told I could order garlic bread. I would stay away from the seafood platter, mine tasted like everything was just defrosted in the microwave. They spent money on designers not chefs. There are better places that provide food with a ocean side experience.

Pros: Views
Cons: Food quality
Posted 09/03/08

The best of two coasts 5 Star Rating - World class

By frankatthebeach

One Pico is an incredible blend of the finest of the West Coast and the best of the East Coast. Great food, terrific service, and such a PRETTY place. Dinner on the beach - what could be better? Try the caesar salad, it was so delicious, and they have real Coke in bottles!

Pros: Location, service and food
Cons: semi-yucky parking
Posted 08/23/08

we love this place 5 Star Rating - World class

By asapg

wonderful food, atmosphere and staff. we had an amazing meal for our anniversary and will be coming back again and again. the food is amazing. thanks for a great evening cheers !!

Pros: food and atmosphere
Cons: none
Posted 12/15/07

Romantic 4 Star Rating - Very good

By ejergens

My husband and I actually got married at Shutters so when it came time for our anniversary, he made reservations for dinner here. He did tell them when he made the reservation that it was our anniversary and we requested a table with an ocean view, but didn't get one when we showed up. My husband was very upset (he is a big romantic). Other than that it really was a beautiful night for us. We knew dinner would be delicious since they catered our wedding and STILL my family talks about how good it was . The seafood appetizer for 2 is SO WORTH IT! I never had better oysters on the 1/2 shell. My husband had a great steak and I had the ahi tuna. I really love this hotel and this restaurant. If you can, get married here....it is worth the $40,000.

Pros: Ambience, location, food
Cons: we should have had priority seating
Posted 08/20/07