Top Rehearsal Dinner Restaurants in Santa Monica, CA
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from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Front Room
42 guestsUpper WestSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAUpper West is the perfect Santa Monica private party venue to host any of your corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners and more. We offer three different options for private parties depending on the
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from $1800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGallery Room
32 guestsLunettaSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAThe Gallery Room at Lunetta is an elegant indoor space that accommodates up to 32 seated guests, offering a warm and modern atmosphere. The room features sleek wooden furniture and is beautifully lit to enhance its inviting
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from $23000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPenthouse Restaurant Buyout
160 guestsHuntley Santa Monica BeachSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAThe Huntley Santa Monica Beach flaunts a variety of Santa Monica event venues that are perfect for big parties. The huge indoor and outdoor space of over 5,000 square feet will provide your event or wedding an unobstructed
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from $5500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Restaurant
45 guestsThe Galley RestaurantSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAThe Restaurant — Dining Room in The Galley Restaurant — a compact dining room defined by timber‑panelled booths and a narrow, intimate layout. Design: The interior uses timber‑panelled booths, varnished wood tables and low
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from $27000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Buyout
215 guestsLouLouSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAChoose from one of our 3 open-air deck space options, our private dining room, or a full restaurant buyout to fit your specific event needs. A vast array of luxury amenities and Endless entertainment options.
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from $2500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityShoreside Dining Room
50 guestsThe Shore HotelSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CABest for: Corporate receptions and client entertaining, small wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners, and multi-night group bookings. Location: Ocean Avenue oceanfront, sitting directly on the beachfront promenade and giving
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from $5950
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPenthouse Skyline Area
80 guestsHuntley Santa Monica BeachSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAEighteen floors above Santa Monica Beach, The Skyline is a semi-private area in our iconic Penthouse Restaurant. The Skyline turns out to be an ideal setting not only for marriage proposals but also for formal dinners, goodbye
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from $30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityIndoor Area
40 guestsZ Garden Mediterranean CuisineSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAThe Indoor Area is a Dining Room in Z Garden Mediterranean Cuisine and features street-facing front windows. Design: The dining room presents red-painted walls, dark wood paneling and a mix of communal wood tables and simple
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from $30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Room
24 guestsPapille GustativeSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAThe Private Room is a Dining Room in Papille Gustative that pairs compact proportions with a rustic-chic character. Design: The room has painted brick walls, metal-framed windows and simple plaster finishes that create a
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from $80
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPatio
50 guestsSogno Toscano Santa MonicaSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CABest for: Private dinners, intimate celebrations, wine-tasting evenings. Location: Montana Avenue is a tree-lined shopping and dining street in Santa Monica.
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from $6000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Dining Room
95 guestsUpper WestSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAThe Main Dining Room is a Dining Room in Upper West and is a loftlike dining space defined by exposed timber roof trusses and a high vaulted ceiling. Design: The room pairs dark wood tables and leather seating with globe
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from $4430
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEast Deck
40 guestsLouLouSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CALoulou Santa Monica is a French & Californian restaurant that combines food, music, entertainment, fashion, and Art into one destination. The restaurant is located close to the Santa Monica Beach.
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FAQs about Top Rehearsal Dinner Restaurants in Santa Monica, CA
Booking costs of rehearsal dinner venues average $5000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Santa Monica, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $2500 | to $8000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $30 | to $50 | per person |
| From $59 | to $100 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find rehearsal dinner venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Santa Monica, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average $100 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 50 and 70 guests | prices average $4430 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 80 guests | prices average $8000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for rehearsal dinner venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average $4430 minimum spend per event | typically between 35 and 70 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average $3323 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 75 guests |
| Terrace | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 70 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 50 guests |
Cheap rehearsal dinner venues in Santa Monica start from $2000 minimum spend per event or $30 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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The Front Room at Upper West, from $2000 minimum spend per event (up to 42 guests seated)
Venue said: Want a fun Santa Monica private party venue? The festive dining experience at Upper West is now available for private parties, celebrations, business meeting. -
Indoor Area at Z Garden Mediterranean Cuisine, from $30 per person (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: Design: The dining room presents red-painted walls, dark wood paneling and a mix of communal wood tables and simple wooden chairs. A compact counter area and framed artwork punctuate the space. -
Private Room at Papille Gustative, from $30 per person (up to 24 guests seated)
Venue said: The space is wheelchair accessible and served by accessible toilets. Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, seated dinner or tasting in an intimate, informal setting.
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