Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue

Name: Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue
Address: 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401
Telephone: (310) 260-7500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

131 Reviews

$30 and under

Unspecified

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for brunch

When LA beach life calls, Sugar Palm is the answer. Viceroy Santa Monica's singular dining and nightlife destination is a sweeping, indoor-outdoor scene where laid-back vibes ripple far beyond the poolside. You'll tap into the coastal energy in each of its vibrant spaces: wraparound indoor-outdoor bar, outdoor dining terrace, modern dining room, coffee bistro, and poolside cabanas. From latte-spiked mornings to cocktail-splashed nights, you'll be inspired to unwind under the palms and let the ocean breeze find you.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 260-7500
Website
https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/santa-monica/sugar-palm-santa-monica
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Johnny Marin
Catering
Vibrant, inviting and definitely unique: Viceroy's dramatic spaces are ideal venues for stylish private parties, one-of-a-kind business meetings and truly unforgettable events in Santa Monica.

Location
1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Neighbourhood
Santa Monica
Cross Street
Pico<br />
Parking details
Valet Parking is a $7 rate for first 2 hours.
Public transit
We are in Viceroy Santa Monica hotel
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Take Out Thanksgiving Dinner
US$100.00 per person
Nov 11, 2024 - Nov 26, 2024
Price for Child is $45++. Please contact us at sp@sugarpalmoceanave.com or +1 (310) 260-7511 to place a To-Go order for Thanksgiving. We are accepting orders from 10/11/24 through 11/26/24 at 5 pm. Pick up date and times 11/27 (3 pm-10 pm) and 11/28 (8 am-12 pm). Chef Johnny Marin invites you to enjoy three-course prix-fixe menu in the comfort of your home, featuring signature dishes and Thanksgiving specialties. We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you! Please note prices are not inclusive of tax or gratuity. An automatic 20% staff charge will be added to your bill upon checkout, paid entirely to service staff.
Thanksgiving Dinner at Sugar Palm
US$100.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
The price for Children is $45++. From 5PM - 9:30PM Join us for an enchanting experience for Thanksgiving at Sugar Palm. Chef Johnny Marin invites you to enjoy a three-course prix-fixe menu, featuring signature dishes and Thanksgiving specialties. We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you! Please note prices are not inclusive of tax or gratuity. Reminders: A credit card is required to guarantee your reservation, and a 48-hour cancellation policy applies. If a reservation is cancelled with less than 48 hours, the credit card on file will be charged $50 per guest. An automatic 20% staff charge will be added to your bill upon checkout, paid entirely to service staff. For additional information, contact sp@sugarpalmoceanave.com

Offers

HAPPY HOUR! 🕐
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Daily from 3pm - 6pm, enjoy drinks and bites under the palms during our daily Happy Hour at Sugar Palm Santa Monica!
Rosé All Day
Multiple dates available
Sat - 6:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Please join us for selected $9 Glass of Rosé and $35 Bottle of Rosé every Saturday from 7am to Close. For more information or reservations, please contact us at (310) 260-7511 and/or sp@sugarpalmoceanave.com.

Apple Moody Blue Cheese Salad
Boston Bibb, Red Onions, Granny Smith Apples, Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Cranberries, Smoked Blue Cheese, Maple Whole Grain Vinaigrette
Butternut Squash Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash Puree, Creme Fraiche
*Caviar US$50.00
Add indulgence to your pre-fixed menu with 28g Tronsmontanus Caviar, Bilinis, Creme Fraiche

MAIN

Choose One

Roasted Turkey Breast
Cranberry and Rosemary Compote, Green Apple and Walnut Stuffing, Herb Gravy
Lamb Osso Bucco
Puff Pastry, Red Wine Au Jus, Emulsified Prickly Pear
Cauliflower Steak
Roasted Cauliflower, Brussels Sprout Leaves, Pumpkin Seed Pesto, Sundried Tomato Hummus

SIDES

Served family style. All sides are complimentary with pre-fixed menu and are refillable by request

Mac & Cheese
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Mashed Potatoes

TO INDULGE

Choose One

Baked Apple Streusel Pie
Bourbon Caramelized Apples, Puff Pastry, Honey Streusel, Vanilla Gelato
Pumpkin Spice Creme Brulee
Pumpkin Puree, Palm Sugar
S’mores
Graham Crumble, Chocolate Ganache, Marshmallow

A La Carte Menu Items

À la carte options are available for a more flexible dining experience.

Apple Moody Blue Cheese Salad
Butternut Squash Soup US$15.00
Roasted Turkey Breast US$45.00
Cranberry and Rosemary Compote, Green Apple and Walnut Stuffing, Herb Gravy
Lamb Osso Bucco US$65.00
Puff Pastry, Red Wine Au Jus, Emulsified Prickly Pear
Steak FritesUS$70.00
10 oz New York, Fries, Marsala Wine Jus
Brussel Sprouts US$15.00
Honey, Whole Grain Mustard, Aioli
Mac and CheeseUS$16.00
Cavatappi Pasta, 4 Cheese Sauce, Panko, Herbs
Mash Potato & Gravy US$16.00
Yukon Potatoes, Butter, Herb Gravy
Shoestring Fries US$12.00
Baked Apple Streusel Pie US$15.00
Bourbon Caramelized Apples, Puff Pastry, Honey Streusel, Vanilla Gelato
Pumpkin Spice Creme Brulee US$15.00
Pumpkin Puree, Palm Sugar
S'moresUS$15.00
Graham Crumble, Chocolate Ganache, Marshmallow

What 131 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue offers a "beautiful patio" and "delicious food" with a vibrant atmosphere perfect for special occasions. Notable dishes include the Short Rib and Lamb Chops, praised for their "hefty portion sizes." While some service issues were noted, the positive ambiance and setting make it worth a visit.

131 Reviews

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Jaymie
New York City
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was ok, the food was nothing memorable but the service and ambiance was outstanding
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Stephanie
London
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Was staying at the hotel and our dinner experience left a lot to be desired. We had a reservation but there was no hostess to great us, seat us, or check off our reservation. We seated ourselves. Ordered the cheese board which was great, and the crispy chicken which was also delicious. The rest of the meal not so much. Salmon for entree was dry. Don’t think it was overcooked, just not a quality piece of fish. Beans served with the fish needed salt and were just bland. At some point our waiter had left without saying anything and someone else started covering our table. The restaurant was pretty empty for a Friday night. We asked which dessert was best and ordered it. The flourless chocolate cake was pretty horrible especially considering how pricey the food is here. I expected a really nice dessert but honestly it was so dry , something from the bakery at Ralph’s would have tasted better. The restaurant serves a lot of the same food for lunch and dinner, not enough variety to make me want to stay at the hotel again. Definitely wouldn’t come to the hotel just to eat that’s for sure.
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Kathleen
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Sugar Palm and it was a good experience. Pretty restaurant flowing to the back patio and pool area. Had a Reuben and short rib grilled cheese sandwich, shared that was yummy. Good service.
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Alex
Connacht
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the pleasure of spending our first dinner at Maui here, and it was amazing. We were celebrating our honeymoon and the service was outstanding, everyone made sure we were having the best experience we could. It is also worth saying that this place just reopened after being the HQ for the red cross after the awful wildfires they suffered a year ago, so if you come to Maui please pass by and ask for Ford! You won’t regret it!
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Sean
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful patio, delicious food, friendly service.
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Phil
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
This is the first time I’ve ever posted a negative review. I ordered oysters and they were good. Very small but good. Then 2 entrees, the flank steak and salmon, neither had ANY flavor to them what so ever. It was incredible. It was almost a science experiment with the mission to remove all taste… I had to ask my girlfriend if it was just me… it was not… it wouldn’t be so bad if it wasn’t $45 per entree for the small portion. In my opinion, when you jump over the $30 mark it better be something that makes you say, hmmm that’s pretty darn good… They don’t have enough servers for the space and I was surprised on a Friday night with nice weather this was the case. The ambiance is very nice, but it’s obvious why the Viceroy isn’t the hopping place it used to be. *Nothing to do with the restaurant, but we then went to a comedy show right after dinner onsite at the hotel and it was awful and I mean awful. I tried to do as many supportive laughs and claps but there is a limit. We and a couple other couples left early. In all fairness the crowd was pretty bland, but for a paid event it was pitiful. I’ve seen better at a high school talent show. It’s a shame, this place has crumbled to this level. It has the makings of being a place that could be cool again. Hope they turn it around, but I won’t be going back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We only had to order our entrees twice! Had no idea we had made a reservation.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Alabama
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Very beautiful restaurant with lovely indoor & outdoor seating. Food was great with hefty portion sizes as well. The Short Rib & the Lamb Chops were fabulous. The only issue was the service. Our server left in the middle of dinner, which also left 3 other tables, stranded. The service could and should be better than it was.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there to celebrate Father's Day and had a great experience with the food, drinks, and service.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The servers were nice, poolside setting cool, drinks great but the food was absolutely taste-free (if you're lucky). Deviled Eggs looked beautiful and tasted like tires, were banished within moments and some gagging. Short-ribs perfect in texture and appearance but 100% free of any flavor, you'll want to take a covid test but it's not you, it's the chef. Oh, and abusive pricing.
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FAQs

Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue is rated 4 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

Cross Street
Pico<br />
Neighbourhood
Santa Monica
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet Parking is a $7 rate for first 2 hours.
Public transit
We are in Viceroy Santa Monica hotel
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Johnny Marin
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/santa-monica/sugar-palm-santa-monica
Phone number
(310) 260-7500
Catering
Vibrant, inviting and definitely unique: Viceroy's dramatic spaces are ideal venues for stylish private parties, one-of-a-kind business meetings and truly unforgettable events in Santa Monica.

Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue

Make a reservation

Additional information

Take Out Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Dinner at Sugar Palm

HAPPY HOUR! 🕐

Rosé All Day

$100 Per Person $45 Per Child

TO START

Apple Moody Blue Cheese Salad

Butternut Squash Soup

*Caviar US$50.00

MAIN

Roasted Turkey Breast

Lamb Osso Bucco

Cauliflower Steak

SIDES

Mac & Cheese

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Mashed Potatoes

TO INDULGE

Baked Apple Streusel Pie

Pumpkin Spice Creme Brulee

S’mores

A La Carte Menu Items

Apple Moody Blue Cheese Salad

Butternut Squash Soup US$15.00

Roasted Turkey Breast US$45.00

Lamb Osso Bucco US$65.00

Steak FritesUS$70.00

Brussel Sprouts US$15.00

Mac and CheeseUS$16.00

Mash Potato & Gravy US$16.00

Shoestring Fries US$12.00

Baked Apple Streusel Pie US$15.00

Pumpkin Spice Creme Brulee US$15.00

S'moresUS$15.00

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