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Palma at Santa Monica Proper, Santa Monica, CA

Palma at Santa Monica Proper

4.8 (291)
$30 and under
Californian
700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Palma is an intimate, inspiring space lined with windows and original art, offering thoughtfully designed areas for all-day dining, coffee, or quiet conversation. Settle into one of the carved-out niches or gather around the monolithic bar featuring a mural by local artist Ben Medansky. Enjoy a meal or snack accompanied by small-batch spirits or expertly crafted cocktails. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared without seed oils, bringing freshness and balance to every bite.

Additional information

  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Cross Street
    Wilshire and 7th Street
  • Parking details
    $20 plus tax for for the first 3 hours; $3 every 20 minutes thereafter
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea at Palma

    Multiple dates available
    Featured in "The 15 Best Afternoon Teas in Los Angeles" in TimeOut & TastingTable - Saturday & Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. Settle into Palma’s art-filled lounge and savor seasonal teas, sweet & savory light bites, and a glass of bubbles. $85 Afternoon Tea | $105 Afternoon Tea with endless bubbles Note: afternoon tea culinary creations contain nuts, gluten, and dairy - no substitutions are possible at this time to ensure quality & consistency of our dishes.
    Afternoon Tea at Palma photo

What 291 people are saying

Palma at Santa Monica Proper reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Westside

    Innovative

  • Westside

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palma at Santa Monica Proper offers a "special vibe" with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The elegant atmosphere and "fun vibes" make it a perfect spot for a memorable meal. Guests rave about the "beautiful restaurant" and "great atmosphere," with standout brunch options like avocado toast. Overall, a delightful experience.
291 Reviews
  1. SusanC

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t really write reviews…However lovely the staff is, they are under staffed. Went for Mothers day tea. Was very clear in the reservation that one person had specific allergies & then again told the server. The whole tea was calibrated to the one persons dietary needs which basically altered every single bite for the tea. The manager did her best to accommodate & bring the missing condiments, but could not adjust because the tea items are made off site. Attention to detail was lacking there, which had a domino effect. Also, I tried leaving a few messages to speak with someone prior to the reservation & emailed with not one response. A 15% discount was given on the bill, but these errors were on the part of the restaurant, so I’m not particularly satisfied. The wait time between requests for milk, to go containers & the check were far apart. The room is so beautiful, the food was could probably have been great, the staff were nice, but the experience was bad. I would only go there for a cocktail as a result

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  2. Aran VIP

    San Diego24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simple and elegant, refined and friendly it separates itself from other local spaces by creating a special vibe with amazing food and attention to detail. A place to relax enjoying friends while it feels like someone special is just around the corner!
    Palma at Santa Monica ProperResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review Aran. We are delighted you enjoyed refined and friendly space during your visit. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  3. Beatrice

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ein tolles Hotel, sehr geschmackvolles und entspanntes Ambiente, sehr freundliches Personal und leckeres Essen. Wir kommen wieder!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A gorgeous place to stop by for an easy dinner with fun vibes. We took our newborn and shared a meal and a few drinks and it was so much fun. It was super loud because they had a DJ. We also were expecting more people to be there, but it was pretty mellow on a Saturday evening.
    Palma at Santa Monica ProperResponded on 17 March 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a rating and feedback. We are glad to see you enjoyed your experience and hope to welcome you and your family back soon! Your note supports us in creating a better environment for all of our guests and are greatly appreciated. Wishing you a lovely week ahead, Palma at Santa Monica Proper Management

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    Palm Springs1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere with a DJ, good music, the upscale interior design, good food and drinks, and above all, excellent service from the staff and the manager (Paul)
    Palma at Santa Monica ProperResponded on 17 March 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a rating. We are glad to see you enjoyed your experience and our team! We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Yoonie VIP

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Avocado toast for breakfast was the best choice. We added some smoked salmon.
    Palma at Santa Monica ProperResponded on 25 February 2025
    Hi Yoonie! Thank you for taking the time to write us a note. We agree, the avo toast with smoked salmon is a brilliant move. Hope to see you again soon.

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  7. Lilia VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was so sweet and dinner was delicious. I will be returning soon!!

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  8. Caroline VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have gone here over a dozen times, and it’s the best vibe and great place to be. Food and service, excellent.

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  9. Pauline

    Los Angeles59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent afternoon tea experience. Beautiful room, great service, the food presented beautifully and was delicious. Table was a bit small for the food trays. Tea comes with bubbly which to me is unnecessary but good deal overall. We will definitely go again.

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  10. Joan

    Denver1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for tea but service was not great. Waiter never came back to check on if we needed anything. Had to go look for wait staff to help us. Food was good but too many sweets,

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Palma at Santa Monica Proper is rated 4.8 stars by 291 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
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700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wilshire and 7th Street
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 07:00–23:30 Fri, Sat 07:00–00:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    $20 plus tax for for the first 3 hours; $3 every 20 minutes thereafter
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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