Santa Monica Whaler

"Such a cool spot right on the beach. Amazing food, great staff, live DJ, can’t ask for more. We got the lobster roll & the crispy fish tacos & both were amazing!! Those tacos are truly to die for!!"

"Sat at the bar it’s a gamble who’s going to make you a tasty strong drink amongst the bartenders. First bartender made really weak too sour or too sweet, second bartender was more experienced. Service can be slow. Vibes were good."

"Love this place! So nice service and food realy good. The view is unmatched! Thanks for this experience!"

"Great restaurant with a view of the beach! The salad with chicken I had was fresh and had a great flavor. Another at our table had fried fish and liked it. The waiter was friendly and the service was fast. A place I would go back to when in town."

"Walked into the Whaler after a business meeting last week at the perfect time. The restaurant just opened, every table was available, and every TV was playing a different NCAA tournament game. We chose our table near the bar and grabbed a draft beer, a delicious Elysian IPA. We intended to stop in for a quick drink but really enjoyed the vibe and music and saw all the delicious food coming out of the kitchen. After a brief glance at the menu, we decided to try the Whaler burger and we definitely weren't disappointed. The burger was piled sky high and seasoned very well, we added a side order of fries that went quicker than the burger. After we demolished our burgers we enjoyed another drink and before we left, took a quick self guided tour of the restaurant, including hanging in the 'game room nook' at the far end of the bar. Not only is the nook a great place to have a seat and enjoy some table games or games on the TVs, the nook is adjacent to one of the two outdoor patio areas. Had it not been so cold and gloomy we would have definitely sat outside and enjoyed the view. Overall we were impressed with the meal, staff, and vibe of the Whaler, we'll see you in a few days for another NCAA tournament game!"