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Sam's by the Beach


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4.0 of 5 stars 11 ratings
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#12 of 317 restaurants in Santa Monica
  • Cuisines: Mediterranean, Californian
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Address: 108 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
  • Phone:  (310) 230-9100

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5 of 5 stars
creatinginterest   1 contribution
St. Louis
Aug 10, 2009

We're vacationing here for 5 days and on our last night here, decided to go for an intimate dining experience with distinctive menu. Wow, what a discovery! For appetizer, we ordered Sam's Trio, a plate of hummus, babaganoush, and tabouleh with pita bread. It was the most tasty babaganoush I've ever had, and the tabouleh was right up there, as... more

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5 of 5 stars
kerenLosAngles   1 contribution
Los Angles
Jul 1, 2009

Just got back from the most amazing dinner. The asparagus soup (no cream) was outstanding. They gave us little appetizers with cheese and spinach that were delicious (and I don't even like spinach). I had the cornish hen & my husband had the boullabues (not sure about the spelling) and they were both great. I could not finish all my... more

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5 of 5 stars
TheAdventureDad   1 contribution
Los Angeles
Apr 28, 2009

We road our bikes to Sam's from Pico/Fairfax area, and it took us a lot longer than expected. We kept calling to say we're running a little late, and a little later, and each time they'd cheerfully say, "No problem!" And it was a Saturday night! When we finally arrived, one of the staff offered to store our bikes in... more

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5 of 5 stars
thelon   1 contribution
pacific palisades
Jul 10, 2008

I've enjoyed meals at Sam's on several occasions during the past month, and each was a dining experience to savor. By far my favorite place to spend and evening in L.A.: quiet, refined, warm, and unpretentious. Sam has been present on each of my visits and his personal attention as well as the care of his staff is something that... more

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5 of 5 stars
TristenLA   1 contribution
la
Dec 14, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This is by far one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in LA. The food, the service, the ambiance are all extraordinary!!! Great menu with exotic dishes…… this is truly an LA jewel. we loved every dish we tried, we can’t wait to go back. more

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2 of 5 stars
GourmetLA   1 contribution
Los Angeles
Nov 13, 2006
1/3 found this review helpful

Friendly simple decor. Good service. The food was poor. Meat was tough, poor quality, should not have been served. Main course served barely warm. Sauces best described as pungent, overwhelmed the taste of the meat. We would never return, not even for a second chance. more

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5 of 5 stars
kenmar   1 contribution
Los Angeles
Sep 13, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Superb food, great sevice. Makes excellent use of fresh local ingredients. Soups are to die for. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
los angeles, california
Jul 22, 2005
3/4 found this review helpful

My wife and I live in Santa Monica Canyon, filled with all of its trendy restaurants. But this stands out for its caring service, its distinguished food, great wine list, and it boosts a great martini as well. The fish is fresh, coming directly from the Downtown LA fish market, and the simplicity of the food, combined with the finest... more

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Sam's by the Beach Address

108 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Tel: (310) 230-9100
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.