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Wally's Santa Monica, located at 214 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, is a contemporary bistro and gourmet food and wine store that offers an exquisite dining experience. Known for its upscale ambiance and a menu that features New American entrees, Wally's is a must-visit for food enthusiasts and wine lovers alike. With a wide selection of wines, cheese, and charcuterie, this restaurant is perfect for those looking to indulge in gourmet food and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere.

Wally's Santa Monica offers a diverse menu that caters to a variety of tastes, making it an ideal spot for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Highlights of the menu include:

Diver scallops, known for their freshness and tenderness.

Truffle baked brie, a must-try for cheese lovers.

Tomahawk steak, perfectly cooked and a favorite among meat lovers.

Spicy salami pizza, highly recommended for a flavorful bite.

Conveniently situated in Downtown Santa Monica, Wally's is just a short distance from popular attractions such as the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade. This prime location makes it an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy a meal before or after exploring the vibrant local scene. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a night out, Wally's Santa Monica provides a unique dining experience that combines gourmet food with a lively atmosphere.

Contemporary bistro & gourmet food/wine store, offering cheese, charcuterie & New American entrees.

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The service is helpful but non intrusive. They are on it and are so knowledgeable about the menu and flavors. The whole staff was friendly from the host stand to the bartenders and the management. The table staff were efficient and polite. Now the food and wine. Unmatched. The diver scallops were tender and full of freshness. The oysters were the same. Bone marrow was delicious. The truffle Brie is not to be missed. Phenomenal truly. Tomahawk steak was perfectly cooked. Ambience is the best of

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Very atmospheric and beautiful place, no questions about food and drinks, they are amazing, thank you!

We reserved a table for 4, two of us came on time, two were late, but the hostess refused to show us to the table and told us to wait outside until all the guests arrived. We were very surprised, but she said that they have such a rule. Strange, but we have been here before and there was no such rule, always one of the guests is late.

Just keep this in mind, and next time we will choose a place where there are no such rules

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Celebrated a loved one's birthday here with friends!

The food is on the pricey side - but the 5-star experience makes it justified. Food, ambiance, and service were top notch.

The restaurant is unique and flooded with wine bottles all over the walls. What a fantastic collection.

Highly recommend the spicy salami pizza and the truffle brie! I would love to come back and experience the rest of the menu

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The menu has a lot of top line options - truffles, caviar, wagyu, etc. - and I'd say that the kitchen does a reasonable job of delivering these at an appropriate level of quality. The atmosphere looks to fit this standard as well.

However, we noticed quite a few gaps in the armor that brought down our appreciation of the restaurant.

In terms of atmosphere, the big issue was that the chairs are hard wooden stools with no back and our booties got a bit chilly by the end of the meal because there's not much insulation. Not a big issue but it seems a bit strange to bring a hot date to eat $300 caviar on a tiny stool.

We ordered the "two person only" scallops dish. It came with only three scallops. They were large for scallops but that's still about the size of a single New York steak, all added together.

They ran out of the desert that I ordered so, without asking me, brought an other one, dumped it on the table, and mentioned something about, "If you don't like it..." To be honest, I didn't like it. My wife did so it did mostly disappear but I wasn't given any choice and the waiter never checked. In general, he seemed too be acting like he felt like it was his job to appear snooty and disinterested.

On the whole, I'd say that it would be a good place if it didn't feel like they were trying so hard to be an upscale location to take other people to really impress them with opulence. But, given the opulent menu options, it felt like they didn't really know how to do most of the other stuff quite right.

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Nice restaurant close to Santa Monica pier.

Beautiful interior. Wide selection of wines and champagne. It’s like sitting in a wine cellar. Great atmosphere. Perfect for occasions and celebrations. There’s live performances on Monday night.

Food is decent. Truffle Baked Brie is my favorite. Entrees are mid. You may skip the surf and turf, not the best I’ve had.

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Wally's Santa Monica is a contemporary bistro and gourmet food/wine store located on Wilshire Boulevard, offering a delightful menu that includes cheese, charcuterie, and New American entrees in a vibrant atmosphere.

Wally's Santa Monica

Indulge in vibrant flavors at Wally's Santa Monica! Enjoy a unique dining experience with fresh cuisine and stunning ambiance. Reserve your table today!

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