Michael's Santa Monica

45 years ago Michael’s Santa Monica restaurant was created
Come join the celebration with so many alumni chefs this Sunday, 1-4pm. Benefit for
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The Great Party At Michael’s And A Garden Party At Ubuntu - Here’s What’s Popping Up - LA Weekly Michael’s Santa Monica, which opened in 1979 and helped kickstart the California cuisine movement, will celebrate 45 Years with a special anniversary tasting

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This Is TASTE 383: The Father of California Cuisine with Michael McCarty Michael McCarty is the owner of two restaurants, Michael’s in Santa Monica, which opened in 1979, and Michael’s on West 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, which followed a decade later.

So excited to have alumni chef of cooking at our 45th anniversary benefitting
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Celebrate Michael’s Santa Monica 45th Anniversary. Great Party 4/21 1-4 pm. book on Resy

Celebrate 45 years with many of Michael’s Santa Monica chefs alumni cooking 4/21, proceeds benefit book on Resy .

Today only!
Celebrating National Oyster Day 🦪

We are offering 1.5$ oyster and 7$ of rosé
4-6pm during Happy Hour 🥂
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Get excited 🪩 🎉 to try oysters fresh out of the Cape Cod waters this morning 🌊🌞

Try our new Wild King Salmon❕

Served with english pea risotto, poppy seed crust, sautéed chanterelle mushrooms and fresh peas
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Come sit in our garden or join us for our epic happy hour!
Open Tuesday through Saturday 4pm-9pm

Food for the Sole🧘‍♀️
Our Dover Sole comes with both sauteed and crispy salsify, with oyster mushrooms in a gold balsamic sauce ❕

Our South of the Border cocktail is a refreshing mid summer blend of tequila Reposado, lemon, ginger and mezcal ❕

How much do we love Chef Brooke Williamson. Will always be considered family.

Beautiful Friday in the garden at

Hamachi & Melon Crudo
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pickled padron, purple radish, shimeji mushrooms, tobiko and yuzu melon emulsion

2022 Best Santa Monica & Malibu Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Los Angeles Area 💥

“Consistently inventive California cuisine in a lush garden setting that attracts local celebrities and power players”
Rated by

“Restaurateur Michael McCarty is a pioneer of California cuisine and mentor to some of L.A.'s finest chefs, and his establishment has become a culinary landmark and local treasure.

The restaurant's adherence to a well-earned reputation for market-fresh ingredients and creativity on the plate means that the kitchen consistently turns out quality California cuisine”

Michael’s Cheeseburger with French Fries
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Summer nights at Michael’s…book your table on for a spot in the garden!

Our Summer Sangria featured on our lively happy hour every Tuesday-Saturday 4 to 6pm 💥💥💥

New dish alert ❕

Terrine de Campagne
made with wild boar and pistachio, barded with bacon

Summer at Michael’s. From 4 -6 pm Happy hour. Outdoor service.

Finally back at at the wonderful Clarke’s. We missed you.