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Top Restaurants for Groups in Santa Monica, CA
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![Patio at Papille Gustative in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPatio
30 guestsPapille GustativeSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAPatio, a private outdoor space at Papille Gustative, is a sheltered garden-style terrace that extends the restaurant's dining outdoors. Design: The terrace shows rustic-chic detailing: timber decking, wooden planter dividers
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![Entire Restaurant at Sogno Toscano Santa Monica in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $80
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Restaurant
120 guestsSogno Toscano Santa MonicaSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CASogno Toscano Santa Monica is an intimate Italian restaurant defined by a compact, informal layout and approachable table service. Design: The dining room pairs marble-top bistro tables and black cross-back chairs with warm
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![Entire Venue at Shores Kitchen - Santa Monica in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $375
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsShores Kitchen - Santa MonicaSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAShores Kitchen - Santa Monica is a casual American restaurant characterised by a plant-filled, cozy dining room and an approachable menu of pizzas, burgers and seasonal dishes.
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![Indoor Area at Z Garden Mediterranean Cuisine in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
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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![Full Buyout at LouLou in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
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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![The Cove at Lunetta in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Cove
75 guestsLunettaSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAThe Cove is a private outdoor space in Lunetta that serves as an informal, lounge-style garden terrace centered on relaxed, low-slung seating. Design: The Cove arranges potted greenery and timber screening around turf underfoot,
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![Full Buyout at Papille Gustative in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $2000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityFull Buyout
65 guestsPapille GustativeSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAIf you want to enjoy all of our spaces, we offer a Full Buyout of our cafe. This option allows you to enjoy our outdoor patio, main dining room as well as a private room.
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![Patio at Sogno Toscano Santa Monica in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
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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![South Deck at LouLou in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySouth Deck
30 guestsLouLouSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAIdeal for: Groups of friends or colleagues seeking a relaxed, social setting for seated dining or informal standing receptions.
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![The Restaurant at The Galley Restaurant in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
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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![Ocean Deck at LouLou in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $9000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityOcean Deck
100 guestsLouLouSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAThe Ocean Deck offers a mix of sofa and table seating that can be rearranged for dining or mingling. Ideal for: Social groups seeking a relaxed, casual gathering that mixes seated dining and standing reception.
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![Restaurant at The Lobster Restaurant in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA]()
from $50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
50 guestsThe Lobster RestaurantSanta Monica, Los Angeles, CAThe Lobster Restaurant is a seafood-focused American restaurant centered on lobster and coastal dishes. Venue highlights: The Lobster Restaurant's in-house catering provides adaptable menus that accommodate extensive vegan,
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FAQs about Top Restaurants for Groups in Santa Monica, CA
Booking costs of group dining restaurants 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 group dining restaurants 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 |
Smaller group dining restaurants usually fit up to 45 guests seated. Here are some great options in Santa Monica, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Private Room at Papille Gustative, rated 5/5 - dining room for 24 guests
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. -
The Front Room at Upper West - dining room for 45 guests
Venue said: Upper 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... -
Entire Venue at Sake and Izakaya Takuma - restaurant for 35 guests
Venue said: A compact neighbourhood Japanese izakaya restaurant that centres on sashimi and small plates served in an informal, food‑led setting. Design: The interior pairs light timber surfaces and white-painted walls with exposed ceiling...
Cheap group dining restaurants in Santa Monica start from $30 per person or $2000 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Patio at Papille Gustative, from $30 per person (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: Papille Gustative (Taste Buds in Latin languages) is a "farm to table" concept cafe-restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Our specialty menu is based on organic, locally sourced produce, exquisitely prepared, -
The Front Room at Upper West, from $2000 minimum spend per event (up to 42 guests seated)
Venue said: Upper 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... -
Indoor Area at Z Garden Mediterranean Cuisine, from $30 per person (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: The space includes wheelchair access and accessible toilets, and on-site counter service supports food and drink orders. Ideal for: This indoor area suits small groups seeking a casual, seated meal and relaxed, social gatherings.
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