Sandpiper at Oceana

4.7

12 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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2 people

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for scenic views

Explore Sandpiper Restaurant at Hotel Oceana, serving up creatively composed, chef-driven cuisine. Even the most refined palettes will find complete epicurean satisfaction in a selection of locally sourced artisanal offerings, made to enjoy in quintessentially Santa Monica restaurant settings.

Oceana’s intimate, exclusive culinary experiences celebrate Southern California’s bounty through sophisticated, imaginative cuisine by pairing locally sourced produce and artisanal purveyors from Santa Monica Farmers Market with an exquisite ambiance. Oceana’s Executive Chef, Alex Fregoso, marries hyper-local flavors with exquisite craftsmanship for a refined farm-to-table experience like no other. The elegant, airy interior and exterior settings meld with the nearby beach for a setting as iconic as the menu.

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Location
849 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403-1003
Phone number
(310) 393-0486
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard
Executive chef
Alex Fregoso

Italian Burrata$30.00
Pear | Persimmon | Pomegranate | Red Cabbage | Crispy Prosciutto
Tomato Soup with Gourmet Grilled Cheese$27.00
Tuscan Roasted Fennel and Tomato Soup | Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Cheese on Sourdough
Tuna Tartar$28.00
Big Eye Tuna | Crushed Avocado | Wonton Chips | Soy-Sesame Vinaigrette
Hamachi Crudo$30.00
Fresh Yellowtail | Buttermilk | Dill | Poppy Seeds
Guacamole$24.00
Salsa Roja | Tortilla Chips

S A L A D S

Chop It Up $28.00
Little Gem Lettuce | Farmer's Market Fresh Vegetables | Avocado | Champagne-Herb Vinaigrette
Seaside Caesar $25.00
Little Gem Lettuce | Cherry Tomatoes | House Sourdough Croutons | Parmesan-Anchovy Dressing

M A I N S

Vegan Quinoa Bowl $32.00
Quinoa | Garlic | Shallots | Zucchini | Broccoli | Cherry Tomatoes | Carrots | Mushrooms | Avocado | Lemon
Tuna Salad Sandwich$28.00
Ca D'oro Sourdough | Lettuce | Tomato | Daikon Sprouts
Oceana Lobster Roll$44.00
Chilled Maine Lobster | Sweet Corn Relish | Toasted Brioche Bun
Chef's Turkey Sandwich$30.00
Ca D'oro Sourdough | Smoked Bacon | Lettuce | Tomato | Avocado | Cranberry Mayo
Fried Chicken Sandwich$32.00
Buttermilk Marinated Fried Chicken Breast | Tomato | Slaw | Jalapeno-Herb Aioli | Brioche Bun
Branzino Fish Tacos $34.00
(2) Per Order | Chipotle Crema | Cabbage | Watermelon Radish | Pickled Red Onion | Avocado | Cilantro | House Tortilla Chips
Wagyu Cheeseburger $35.00
Lettuce | Tomato | Pickled Red Onion | Secret Sauce | White Cheddar
Ora King Salmon Poke Bowl $35.00
Ginger-Scallion Rice | Avocado | Seaweed Salad | English Cucumber | Watermelon Radish

D E S S E R T

Brownie Sundae$18.00
Salted Fudge Brownie | Whipped Cream | Vanilla Gelato | Chocolate Drizzle
Warmed Cookie Trio$14.00
Chocolate Chip | White Chocolate Macadamia Nut | Oatmeal Raisin
Scoops of Ice Cream and Sorbet$8.00
Vanilla Bean or Chocolate Ice Cream | Raspberry or Mango Sorbet

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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12 Reviews

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LINDA VIP
Los Angeles12 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
This restaurant is being remodeled. Initially we were shown what looked like a very plain hotel room set up with tables. This is a pretty pricy place so we declined and where offered seating by the pool. It was a cold night, but we made do with a table where the heat lamp was operative. Initially the waiter was very attentive, but that waned and finally he just disappeared. Another waiter took over. There were only two other tables of diners, so it was very quiet. I ordered a rare steak with high expectations as the price was about $100.00. It was overcooked both the first and second time they tried to get it right. Such a basic skill! Never again.
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Penny
Orange County32 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant with delicious food that was presented well. Quiet place with ocean view and excellent service. Definitely recommend this restaurant and hotel.
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Jaxkhammer
Los Angeles3 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It was a disappointing experience. There was a long wait from ordering to receiving the food and drinks, not to mention the costly parking at the hotel. The food was good, but waiting for service took away from the food experience, It felt like the restaurant was understaffed, with the waiters actually making the drinks and servicing the clientele. I wouldn't be surprised if they were actually cooking the food. Our Amuse Bouche came after our appetizers and during our salad serving. Overall, it was not a very good experience for such a beautiful venue.
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AidaK VIP
Los Angeles23 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was so inviting. Service was really nice and food was great.
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Ralph VIP
Los Angeles86 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a relaxing lunch. Wonderful service more than anything.
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AlexK VIP
New York City87 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wide variety of menu items, all of which were terrific. The service was highly attentive without being overbearing. We will definitely be back.
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BenjaminV VIP
Des Moines10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is very, very good for a hotel restaurant. Small place with distant ocean views and views of the park. Ora King Salmon was excellent on cous cous. Breakfasts are expensive but high quality.
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RyanfromRC VIP
Orange County39 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oceana and its restaurant, Sandpiper, are stunning!!! The service is top notch, the ambiance is intimate and offers ocean views, the staff ultra friendly and charming and the food outstanding!!! I’ll be back!
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Marina
Los Angeles57 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food and service were phenomenal. The chairs were too low. I saw the upgrade renderings for the new space. Exactly what it needs!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved my experience at Sandpiper, Jonathan and Bella were very knowledgeable of the food, Jonathan gave his recommendations and they did not disappoint, Marissa always made sure we were ok and enjoyed our time, could not have asked for a better experience, highly recommend 11/10 🙌🏽
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Sandpiper at Oceana is rated 4.7 stars by 12 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

Mar 14, 2025

7:00 PM

849 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403-1003

Additional information

Phone number
(310) 393-0486
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard
Executive chef
Alex Fregoso

Sandpiper at Oceana

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

S T A R T E R S

Italian Burrata$30.00

Tomato Soup with Gourmet Grilled Cheese$27.00

Tuna Tartar$28.00

Hamachi Crudo$30.00

Guacamole$24.00

S A L A D S

Chop It Up $28.00

Seaside Caesar $25.00

M A I N S

Vegan Quinoa Bowl $32.00

Tuna Salad Sandwich$28.00

Oceana Lobster Roll$44.00

Chef's Turkey Sandwich$30.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$32.00

Branzino Fish Tacos $34.00

Wagyu Cheeseburger $35.00

Ora King Salmon Poke Bowl $35.00

D E S S E R T

Brownie Sundae$18.00

Warmed Cookie Trio$14.00

Scoops of Ice Cream and Sorbet$8.00

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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