Orla by Michael Mina

4.5

27 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Orla draws inspiration from the bustling markets of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, showcasing the richness of regional flavors and traditional cooking techniques. Embark on a culinary journey, where every bite resonates with the zest of an authentic Mediterranean dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Egyptian, Middle Eastern
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 576-3144
Website
https://orlasantamonica.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401-3214
Neighbourhood
Santa Monica
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View

Experiences

Oceanside Brunch
Multiple dates available
Indulge in a weekend brunch at Orla by Michael Mina, where exquisite flavors meet breathtaking ocean views.
Orla x My Egypt Experience Menu
US$105.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Celebrating the ingredients, flavors, and techniques from his heritage, Chef Michael Mina introduces his most personal project yet, My Egypt: Cooking from My Roots. We are excited to share dishes from this new project, inspired by the culinary journey that has shaped Michael into the chef and person he is today. Enjoy our three-course, family-style experience menu curated with our ORLA favorites along with a few dishes from My Egypt. This experience is for parties of two or more, $105 per person. Optional $25 upgrade to include a copy of My Egypt.
Sunset Sips | Happy Hour
Mar 12, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
As the sun dips beyond the horizon, Orla by Michael Mina unveils Sunset Sips—an exquisite beachside interlude where masterfully crafted cocktails and delicate coastal flavors embrace the evening glow. Launching March 12.

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Orla by Michael Mina offers a luxurious dining experience with "great food and amazing atmosphere." Located in a beautiful hotel with stunning views of Santa Monica Beach, it boasts "an impressive wine list" and "creative and delicious" dishes. Guests enjoy unique menu offerings and commend the attentive service, making it "highly recommended."

27 Reviews

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Andrea
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Kelly as our server and we loved the experience. Everything was fantastic and we will definitely be going back very soon. It’s a beautiful restaurant with great food. We loved it.
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jasmine
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A luxury experience in a beautiful hotel. The food was great. No complaints. The wine list is very impressive.
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Myasnik
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and amazing atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back.
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Mora
VIP
Los Angeles
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Small pour for a martini was $28 with nothing doe ciao about it. Crazy liquor prices
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Dean
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Purchased the New Year’s package. We enjoyed our evening. Great venue, unique cuisine, no complaints. We liked the complimentary blanket for patio dining so much that we purchased one
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Seymantha
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did their New Year’s Eve celebration. They were great! Everything from food to services. They were on top of it. Definitely felt upscale.
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Vicente
Miami
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
For nearly 400 usd, we got sat near at the bar of the hotel’s lounge, view to a wall, food was very good and orlando super friendly, not coming back for new years eve ever again. Disappointing is an understatement.
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Wootton
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect lunch. Beautiful setting, food, service. Would definitely recommend it!
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April
VIP
Phoenix
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Came on a Sunday night and service and food was terrible. We can a few weeks ago on a Saturday and had a completely different experience. Food was so expensive, couldn’t justify what we spent this time for the under cooked rubber like chicken and other dishes. Taking this off our list, sadly.
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Brion
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is very elegant with amazing views of the Santa Monica Beach. We were there for their 3 course brunch and the food was just as amazing! We will definitely be back again!
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Orla by Michael Mina is rated 4.5 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401-3214

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Santa Monica
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Egyptian, Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View

Website
https://orlasantamonica.com/
Phone number
(310) 576-3144

Orla by Michael Mina

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Oceanside Brunch

Orla x My Egypt Experience Menu

Sunset Sips | Happy Hour

Menu

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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