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The Galley


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4 of 5 stars 17 ratings
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#10 of 311 restaurants in Santa Monica
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Price range*: $20-$30
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Western!!!
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4 of 5 stars
Geraldton 160 contributions
Jul 2, 2009

Western!!! more

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5 of 5 stars
sun010 78 contributions
Gavle, Sweden
Jun 26, 2009

This place doesn't look much to the world on the outside. But the food - wow! Had the most delicious dishes, fish outstanding, seabass so fresh it just fell apart. Loved the various sides and sauces. Decoration is funny, service perfect! Come on, book a table - now! more

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5 of 5 stars
RSMGuy 79 contributions
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
May 27, 2009

My cousin and his girlfriend were in town from back East and my wife and I were taking them for dinner. We decided to head to Santa Monica and find a place that sounded good. After parking in one of the public lots we started walking. There was a small group standing outside The Galley and my wife asked them... more

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5 of 5 stars
BettysDaughter 2 contributions
New York
Apr 15, 2009

We were skeptical about stopping here since there is no view of the ocean and the atmosphere was ordinary. The food and service were anything but. Wonderful lobster tail, perfectly prepared, succulent! more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 30, 2008

Best in LA!! Most charming owner! more

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4 of 5 stars
bdt61 117 contributions
San Francisco, California
Jun 2, 2008

As we walked, inside the door of The Galley, we smelled a coffee shop feel. Normally not our style, but the tacky lights, pseudo nautical theme with young perky waitresses made us all chuckle, considering the trendy area of Santa monica. After driving past trendy hip restaurants with so claimed foodie menus, we found a refreshing nonsensical, friendly staff. The... more

Good food.
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 15, 2008

Good food. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 4, 2008

i love the galley. sawdust on the floor, what else is there to say? more

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4 of 5 stars
usaphile 10 contributions
Surrey, UK
Nov 18, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

Often go to SM with my wife, from UK as part of a California tour. Increasingly difficult to find restaurants where she can eat, as she has some problems which mean no hot spices, no onions even, and most of all, no garlic (garlic mash seems to have taken over the golden state entirely......) We were recommended to this place... more

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2 of 5 stars
HappySurfer 24 contributions
Los Angeles, California
Oct 3, 2006
4/7 found this review helpful

Years ago, The Galley used to be a favorite Seafood restaurant of mine. We hadn't been there for a number of years, and dropped in for Sunday Brunch recently. We were disappointed, and not likely to return for a number of reasons: Some of the food was very good, some terrible, portions are tiny for the high prices. The Lobster... more

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The Galley Address

2442 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Tel: (310) 452-1934
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.