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Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Enjoy Santa Monica at its best at Ocean & Vine where breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Pier are just the beginning. Chef Keith Roberts creates contemporary California coastal cuisine from the freshest Farmers’ Market fruits and vegetables, artisan cheeses and locally-caught seafood. Offering every element of the perfect dining experience, regardless of time of day, lunch features seasonal salads, sandwiches, fish tacos and all the classic comforts. In the evening, dine fireside or out on the beautiful spacious patio while enjoying a glass of wine expertly paired with Chef Roberts’ seasonal specialties, including Lobster Pop Tart, Maple Brined Prime Pork Chop, Warm Potato Lasagna or Pacific Steelhead Salmon. Or, join us for SUSHI AT SUNSET featuring a wide variety of creative sushi, nigiri, sashimi and house rolls that combine the flavors and textures of the freshest fish with innovative techniques and house-made sauces.
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68 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 68 reviews
5 stars
(24)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(38)
- special occasion(29)
- fit for foodies(25)
- romantic(22)
- good for groups(19)
- great for lunch(19)
Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel Reviews List
Review 1 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bright spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although the hotel here is very overpriced and not that great, the restaurant was a pleasant surprise. The food was very good and the service attentive. I was disappointed with the view. I picked it to see the ocean but there is very little view of the ocean. Instead you look at the back of what looks like their power plant or something."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent Service. Very Nice Place. Would recommend it to Friends."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were there for my son's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were there for my son's 25th birthday. They had a delicious chocolate cake for him. Food was tasty. We all had a good time."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The room is nice and has a
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The room is nice and has a good view. Outdoor dining is currently not an option due to the building exterior upgrades currently under construction. No biggie.
Appetizers were quite good. But the entrees were hit or miss. The snapper that was served smoked was completely overpowered by the smoking process - it was almost inedible. Other entrees were just fine.
Service was good when we were one of a couple of tables in the place but faltered a bit as the place started filling up.
Worth a look again, but this was on vacation for me, so your mileage may vary."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2001
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Review 5 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious meals, 5 stat service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delicious meals, 5 stat service."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 6 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Very disappointed in all aspects
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very disappointed in all aspects of this restaurant. We were a party of four looking for a nice evening out. First we were seated in a table that had a view. Trouble was that the view was the scaffolding of their construction. We asked to be moved and were accommodated. The server was mia and not attentive for most of the evening. We had to repeatedly ask for water. Finally, the food was mediocre at best. I had the halibut which tasted fishy. I don't know where there pastry chef comes from because all of our desserts were a huge disappointment. I had the s'mores which was so dry I could barely cut into. I would NOT recommend this place."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
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Review 7 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food presented beautifull
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delicious food presented beautifully. We had a 5pm reservation which we thought was for dinner. Turns out they don't open until 6pm.
They did accommodate us however and were gracious. The setting is beautiful right on the beach."
They did accommodate us however and were gracious. The setting is beautiful right on the beach."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food, excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food, excellent service."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
standard SM hotel food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our server (monique) wasn't too friendly. Maybe it's because I didn't go for the drink she suggested (I can't drink tequila and she suggested a spicy margarita) and we ordered two apps (a flatbread in addition to a malibu platter), but changed our minds after a few seconds and decided to just order the platter without the flatbread and I guess these things ticked her off because she didn't come to us again except to ask if we wanted dessert and coffee."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
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Review 10 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It would have been great if
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It would have been great if we weren't seated next to a table with 6 small loud children."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 11 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic view of SM Pier
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic view of SM Pier from the outside patio. Muscle Beach omelette was delicious. French toast was deep fried, a little greasy with good flavor. Very nice waiter but service was slow."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great view, so so service & food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It is adequate to good. If you can get a table outside looking at the ocean its terrific. The buffet was fairly priced for the location. The food was nothing special, but it wasn't bad either. Presentation is fair.
Could the restaurant and the staff be better, no question. Initially the host wanted to stick us inside when there were 6 tables open outside. I am glad my friend really wanted to sit out there. It was a bit lazy on their part. Also, they offer unlimited champagne and draft beer, but they ran out of two kinds of beer. How does that happen? They ran out of Sam Adams and Budweiser Black Crown.
The restaurant had no buzz at 1 pm on a Sunday on an absolutely beautiful day in Santa Monica. Just my 2 cents."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 13 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The service was slow, the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was slow, the food was uninspiring and expensive, and the temperature in the restaurant was cold. The view was not even that great."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
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Review 14 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The experience was a great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The experience was a great one. Considering I am a Loews employee I had high expectations. Our server was very helpful, informative and friendly.
I would definitely love to come back to this restaurant and see it at sunset this time."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, scenic view
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Review 15 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Could have been a lot better.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Haven't been to Loew's for a long time. The views are incredible! We both had the $49 buffet. Even though they scrambled to get us fresh Eggs Benedict because they felt what was in the warmers wasn't edible, they were lukewarm when we received them. We kept discussing how the kitchen must be in another building from where the dining room was, because - no joke - we'd ask for water, and wouldn't see our waiter again for 15 minutes. We'd ask for champagne - same thing. Then it took a long time to get our check. I'm glad we chose the buffet, as at least that way we could get our food when we wanted it. Sorry, but there was A LOT of lag time between visits to our table. We don't know what the problem was."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 16 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I dined at Ocean & Vine restaurant twice whilst staying at the hotel. The first evening was beautifully warm after a glorious sunny day, we were seated around an outdoor fire pit to eat our meal which was so lovely and romantic. The food, sea bass & swordfish, were both delightful, and cooked to perfection.
The second evening we both had the pork chop, highly recommend, you must try it. If you dine here only once HAVE THE PORK CHOP, it was so succulent and cooked to absolute perfection. We do eat pork often, but this was the best we both have ever had, one of those meals you don't want to end.
The waiting staff on both evenings were happy and helpful."
The second evening we both had the pork chop, highly recommend, you must try it. If you dine here only once HAVE THE PORK CHOP, it was so succulent and cooked to absolute perfection. We do eat pork often, but this was the best we both have ever had, one of those meals you don't want to end.
The waiting staff on both evenings were happy and helpful."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 17 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Dining on the patio at sunset
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dining on the patio at sunset affords a great view of the Santa Monica Pier. However, the inattentive and slow service made for a frustrating dining experience. There are many more professional staffs at other restaurants in the area. I will not return to Ocean and Vine!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2009
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 18 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was very good, as
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was very good, as always, but the server we had was terrible and there weren't a lot of people in the restaurant."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2006
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Review 19 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
food is average but service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"food is average but service is very good. nice bread basket. extras and service make this venue worthwhile"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
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Review 20 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
service was fair however we
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"service was fair however we waited for 20-30 mins before we got someone's attention to take our order. food was great, everything was good, the only thing was constantly waiting for someone to assist"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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Review 21 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food and great services. Very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good food and great services.
Very nice setting with good view to the beach."
Very nice setting with good view to the beach."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 22 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Bad Experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We requested outdoor seating, but upon arrival noticed that the outdoor seating area was closed for renovation. The reservation was made in advance, but obviously not read by the restaurant. Had the request been read, I could have been contacted and would have selected another restaurant. When we arrived at the podium, we were not greeted as the host was talking to another guest, watching a profane video with sound on the other guest's phone. I mentioned that we had requested outdoor seating, so I asked for a table close to the window, of which there were several open. He seated us at the back instead. We had to request the dinela menus. The waiter was not attentive. We had to request water several times desite few tables."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2008
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Review 23 for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was surprisingly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was surprisingly good! Having been there only once before about two years ago I had forgotten how good the food was! The smoked beef tenderloin was excellent - it had to be prime quality - very tender and flavorful; I had Sonoma Duck Breast - the duck was superb! Tendered enough to be cut by a folk and beautifully paired with just a touch of black current sauce! The accompanied wheat berries were perfectly cooked and intensely flavored. Did not have dessert. The service was very attentive but not overtly intruding. The ambiance however is a little lacking - a large space with only few tables occupied, bare tables, bright lighting - needs a few minor changes to improve the atmosphere to attract dinner crowd.Will definitely go back."
Dined on 01/12/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ocean and Vine at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Based on the average of (45) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate