Seaside on the Pier

4.0
1120 reviews

About

American RestaurantBar & GrillSeafood Restaurant
Experience fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and stunning ocean views at Seaside on the Pier, Santa Monica’s premier waterfront restaurant. Located on the iconic Santa Monica Pier, we offer a coastal dining experience with fresh-caught seafood, gourmet burgers, and refreshing cocktails. Whether you’re looking for the best seafood restaurant in Santa Monica, a romantic oceanfront dinner, or a family-friendly restaurant with a view, Seaside on the Pier delivers an unforgettable meal by the beach. Join us for happy hour with pier views, weekend brunch by the ocean, or sunset dining with the Pacific as your backdrop. Planning a special event? We offer private dining and catering for beachfront events. Visit us today and taste the flavors of the coast! 📍 Located on the Santa Monica Pier 🌊 Oceanfront dining with outdoor seating 🍹 Happy hour specials & craft cocktails 🍽 Fresh seafood, burgers & brunch 🎉 Private dining & event space available

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Seaside on the Pier
250 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA
90401, United States

Hours

Reviews

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  • MM
    Maya
    May 26, 2025
    2.0
    During our visit to seaside at the pier, we experienced very low quality food and inattentive service. For a meal meant to be eaten with utensils, no one at our table received any even after asking twice. We never received water refills and between the fish and chips and lobster, the food seemed like it was rushed and undercooked. For $70+, we really expected a nicer vibe and what we got was very rushed, low quality dinner
  • SJ
    Shi Jackson
    May 23, 2025
    1.0
    Every server on every floor judged me, and I honestly felt discriminated against. I came in with my child and asked the first floor staff if I could order drinks. He told me to go up to the rooftop (third floor). Once I got there, the server immediately asked if we were all 21. I explained I had a child and was just following instructions from downstairs. He told me to go down to the second floor instead. At the second floor, I sat down and told the host I wanted drinks. He told me I had to order food to be seated. I explained I was sent down from the rooftop, and before that, up from the first floor. He looked confused and even said he didn’t know why the rooftop server said it was 21+ only clearly contradicting what I had just been told. No one seemed to have any clue what the actual policy was. When I finally got my drink, it came in a pineapple that was clearly used—no inner rind, looked dried out and old. It was not fresh, and I fully believe they reused it. Then, to top it off, the server circled the tip line on my receipt like he assumed I wouldn’t tip. After being sent in circles, judged by multiple staff members, and served what felt like trash he was right. This place is disorganized, inconsistent, and the way I was treated felt personal. I won’t be back Update: walking out I seen FRESH produce stored in the hall way outside the ELEVATOR not STORED at the proper temperature. Also I seen someone with the the same drink but hers had the middle rind and I asked for a photo so I can show as reference. They really gave me an old used pineapple and I feel sick writing this.
  • CC
    Christopher Caso
    May 21, 2025
    5.0
    Fantastic views of the ocean and the pier. Had a nice piece of fish that was cooked great. And super reasonably priced, especially for the location. I usually steer clear of places in tourist locations, but I would come back here every time in Santa Monica. Well done.
  • RN
    Richard Nord
    May 20, 2025
    5.0
    Lovely place to enjoy views on the roof top with great food
  • SS
    Seth
    May 12, 2025
    5.0
    This was my favorite place when I was homeless I brought my 5-year-old son with me on my birthday and for Halloween to also when I'm at the seaside I'm blessed when I was homeless these people carriared enough for me with good food good attitudes Adidas eating spot 100 points