Wally's Santa Monica

4.7

124 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

Experience Santa Monica’s favorite location for fine food and wine. Wally’s Santa Monica is a hybrid concept that encapsulates the finest food, beverages, and gourmet foods to provide a one-stop shop for everything delicious. From chill afternoon apps and cocktails, to decadent caviar service—whether you’re in a tuxedo, or just coming from the office—our vibe is ideal for any occasion that calls for enjoying great food and drinks. You can explore our peerless selection of rare spirits, extraordinary seasonal menu, over 100 wines available by-the-glass, and shop the gourmet counter for specialty meats, cheeses, and artisanal chocolates.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, French, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(424) 293-5500
Website
https://www.wallywine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Alan Martinez

Location
214 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401-1202
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Wally's Prix Fixe Lunch
Multiple dates available
Join us at Wally’s Santa Monica for an exciting new lunch experience, featuring our two or three-course Prix Fixe Menu. For just $29 (two courses) or $35 (three courses), you’ll enjoy a curated selection of fresh and seasonal flavors crafted by Executive Chef Alan Martinez. Select from a variety of delicious options for your starter, entrée, and dessert to create the perfect meal, or explore our special à la carte items to customize your lunch. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely afternoon with friends, our prix fixe lunch has something to suit every taste. We look forward to welcoming you to Wally’s for an unforgettable midday experience
Weekly Tasting Series - Castello di Perno
$35.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 15, 2025 only
12:00 PM
Join us for an exclusive Castello di Perno tasting on Saturday, March 15th, at Wally’s Santa Monica! Discover the elegance of Piedmont wines with special guest Julianne Fimbres from Tamari Imports, as we explore the unique flavors of this renowned Italian region. Enjoy expertly curated wine pairings alongside a selection of artisanal cheese and charcuterie. This special tasting will feature an exceptional lineup of Castello di Perno wines: 2020 Castello di Perno Nascetta, Langhe 750mL 2018 Castello di Perno Barbera, Nizza 750mL 2020 Castello di Perno Nebbiolo, Langhe 750mL 2019 Castello di Perno Barolo 750mL 2018 Castello di Perno 'Castelletto' Barolo 750mL We look forward to sharing this special experience with you—see you there!
Weekly Tasting Series - Champagne and Caviar
$45.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 22, 2025 only
12:00 PM
We’re thrilled to invite you to a Champagne & Caviar Tasting Experience on Saturday, March 22nd, at Wally’s Santa Monica! Explore the beauty and diversity of Champagne and caviar pairings, complemented by a curated selection of artisanal cheese and charcuterie. This exclusive tasting will feature an exceptional lineup of Champagnes: NV Philipponnat Royal Reserve Brut 750mL NV Pierre Trichet Blanc de Noir 'La Puissance' Grand Cru Verzay 750mL Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé 750mL Charles Heidsieck 'Brut Reserve' 750mL NV Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle 26th Iteration 750mL We can’t wait to share this experience with you—see you there!

Winter Hummus
roasted butternut squash, vadouvan spice, confit garlic, pumpkin seed salsa macha, wood oven cut pita strips
Daily Soup
local farmer’s harvest vegetable soup, vegan base
Paul’s Endive Salad
golden belgian endive, green apple, toasted walnuts, chailerocher, honey citron vinaigrette
Avocado Toast
forked mashed hass avocado, lemon dill crème fraiche, olive oil, crispy capers, petite herbs

Entrée

Chicken Salad de la Mancha
escarole, chorizo, quince paste, piquillos, almond, olive, toasted-garlic + burnt-lemon dressing, manchego
Cresta de Gallo
crushed tomato-garlic sauce fresca, black peppercorn, grated parmesan, fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil
French Omelette Roulée
mushroom, parsley, shallot, cheese
‘Petit’ Steak Frites
8oz wanderer grass fed skirt steak, pomme frites, bearnaise

Dessert

Apple Tarte Tatin
homemade vanilla ice cream
Warm Double Chocolate Chip Cookie
pistachio gelato

À La Carte

Yellowtail Crudo$30.00
Ginger beet marinated cured Yellowtail, Cara cara blood orange, ice plant
Wood Oven Baked Brie$30.00
french baguette, farmer brie, truffle honey, truffle butter, shaved truffle
Wagyu Tartare$32.00
hand-cut wagyu rumsteak, shallot, parsley, cornichon, quail egg, pomme maxim, oregano toastine
Wally’s Hero$19.00
genoa, mortadella, capicola, prosciutto, provolone, tomatoes, greens, pepperoncini, mayo, mustard, olive oil, balsamic, ciabatta roll. add spicy aioli
Grilled Cheese$19.00
aged gruyère, gouda, shallot chutney, country bread add turkey or french ham +4, add bacon +3
Pastrami Reuben$22.00
russian aioli, sauerkraut, gruyère, hoagie roll
New Zealand King Salmon$26.00
flat-grilled, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, side salad
Moroccan Cauliflower$18.00
pan-roasted mixed cauliflower, ras al hanout, date purée, almonds, sultanas
Truffle Frites$24.00
grated parmesan, truffle oil, shaved truffle
Spicy Lobster Alla Vodka$45.00
maine lobster, housemade squid ink rigatoni pasta, spicy lobster vodka sauce calabrian chili breadcrumbs
Spaghetti Caccio e Pepe$37.00
black pepper, thai basil + green tomato jam, pecorino romano

Lunch

Purple + Blue Salad$22.00
roasted beets, blueberries, grapes, red cabbage, pickled cucumber, buffalo milk blue cheese, pistachio, balsamic + olive oil
Burrata & Citrus$24.00
fresh burrata, dried peach, apricot marcona almond, sumac-citrus cherry vinegar, reduction, local honey toasted wheat sourdough
Caesar Salad$20.00
white anchovies, cherry tomatoes, shaved radish grilled zucchini, cured yolk, aged parmesan
Niçoise Salad$35.00
rare seared bluefin tuna, haricot vert, fennel, tomato, fingerling potato, artichoke, pickled onion, olives, hard boiled egg, solanova, lemon basil vinaigrette
Truffle Pizza$35.00
porcini truffle purée, truffle oil, buffalo mozzarella, wild arugula, shaved truffle
Spicy Salami Pizza$24.00
calabrese style salami, housemade tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, chili roasted red onion, honey
Buffalina Pizza$23.00
tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, sweet pickled chili, italian basil
Pizza au Fromage$20.00
housemade marinara, shredded mozzarella
Wally Burger$37.00
half pound wagyu meat, arkansas smoked gouda, heirloom tomato, caramelized onion, wally’s sauce, lettuce, housemade pickle, hand cut frites
NY Prime Steak Frites$45.00
10oz wanderer grass fed ny steak, glazed cipollini onion, bearnaise, house cut frites
Boeuf Bourguignon$32.00
slow-braised red wine sauce, mushroom, mashed potato, diced bacon, “briche dip”

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Californian
Westside
Hot spot
Westside
Great for fine wines
Westside
Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wally's Santa Monica offers a lively atmosphere with an "incredible selection of wine" and "delicious food." Guests praise the "phenomenal cheese options" and "spicy lobster pasta." While service can be inconsistent, standout reviews highlight "amazing" staff and exceptional sommelier guidance. Ideal for wine aficionados and social gatherings, though it's "very loud."

124 Reviews

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Colin
Los Angeles2 reviews
1.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Dreadful! They took our booking for 1pm - we arrived and were told we had 5 minutes to order and had to leave by 2pm. They had a private party booking but didn’t tell us, happily took our 1pm booking and kicked us out. Never again!!!
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Darren VIP
Los Angeles1 review
2.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Don’t sit at the kitchen bar. We were forgotten. When you’re forgotten the food doesn’t taste as good. Poor service was not the servers fault, rather just understaffed for such a busy night.
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jan VIP
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wally’s is EPIC. Dining in a world class wine store adds incredible theater to your experience. The food, bread, cheese, and menu mix is inspired. A must stop when in LA. The truffle fries and exceptional. Try Wally’s HERO.
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Tomas
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, ambiance, and service. Definitely going back as soon as possible!
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Toni
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went for the champagne & caviar tasting and had an amazing experience. When I arrived I was greeted warmly and given a little explanation on what to expect. Once I arrived to the tasting area the sommeliers were helpful. I will definitely be back.
Wally's Santa MonicaResponded on February 13, 2025
Thank you, Toni, for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Champagne & Caviar tasting and felt warmly welcomed from the moment you arrived. Our team takes great pride in providing knowledgeable and attentive service, and we're glad they made your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Lavae
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love these guys! Best place for wine and bites. One of my go to’s
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Carmen
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service and great selection of wine and champagne!
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Savannah
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hostesses was just completely aloof and not customer service driven. We paid the prix fixe for the fundraiser event. We wanted a table to eat at after and they looked at us like we had two heads. There was plenty of space and absolutely no reason why they couldn’t seat us. We put ourselves on the waitlist and when we went back to check the hostess said “you didn’t want to be on the waitlist”. I’ve worked in hospitality for years…. All I can say is What in the world. We spoke with a manager who was really sweet who got us menus and let us eat where we were. If you have people spending money at your restaurant…. I don’t understand why you can’t accommodate them. Waitress was great, event was good, manager who helped us was great.
Wally's Santa MonicaResponded on February 13, 2025
Thank you, Savannah, for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the event, your waitress, and the help from our manager. We apologize for your experience with our hostess team, as it doesn’t reflect our commitment to excellent service. We appreciate your insights and hope to see you again soon.
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Anne
Los Angeles98 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I went to a wine tasting so can’t really rate the food from the restaurant. They had some cheese - very good. Lasagna and arancini also good. Wines unfortunately not great. Folks pouring not as knowledgeable about the wines as I would think they would be.
Wally's Santa MonicaResponded on February 7, 2025
Thank you for joining us for a wine tasting! We're glad you enjoyed the cheese, lasagna, and arancini. We’re sorry to hear the wines weren’t to your liking and that the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. Your feedback is appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back for another visit soon!
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Joyce VIP
Los Angeles111 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks, great food. Their pizza is always great. Their hamburgers probably one of the best in the state!
Wally's Santa MonicaResponded on January 22, 2025
Thank you for your amazing review! We’re so glad to hear you love our drinks, food, and especially our pizza and hamburgers. We look forward to serving you again soon!
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FAQs

Wally's Santa Monica does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Wally's Santa Monica also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 293-5500.

Wally's Santa Monica is rated 4.7 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

214 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401-1202

Additional information

Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, French, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Alan Martinez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.wallywine.com/
Phone number
(424) 293-5500

Wally's Santa Monica

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Wally's Prix Fixe Lunch

Weekly Tasting Series - Castello di Perno

Weekly Tasting Series - Champagne and Caviar

First

Winter Hummus

Daily Soup

Paul’s Endive Salad

Avocado Toast

Entrée

Chicken Salad de la Mancha

Cresta de Gallo

French Omelette Roulée

‘Petit’ Steak Frites

Dessert

Apple Tarte Tatin

Warm Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

À La Carte

Yellowtail Crudo$30.00

Wood Oven Baked Brie$30.00

Wagyu Tartare$32.00

Wally’s Hero$19.00

Grilled Cheese$19.00

Pastrami Reuben$22.00

New Zealand King Salmon$26.00

Moroccan Cauliflower$18.00

Truffle Frites$24.00

Spicy Lobster Alla Vodka$45.00

Spaghetti Caccio e Pepe$37.00

Lunch

Purple + Blue Salad$22.00

Burrata & Citrus$24.00

Caesar Salad$20.00

Niçoise Salad$35.00

Truffle Pizza$35.00

Spicy Salami Pizza$24.00

Buffalina Pizza$23.00

Pizza au Fromage$20.00

Wally Burger$37.00

NY Prime Steak Frites$45.00

Boeuf Bourguignon$32.00

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