Galley

Happy Hour:: Selected bar menu items are 50% off with $4.00 beverage minimum everyday frm 5pm to 6:30pm.
Parking:: Enter the metered parking lot behind the restaurant just south of the entrance.

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ambiance	96.25% positive	“The place was nice, food was good, served promptly, and good atmosphere.” “The atmosphere is awesome.” “Good food, great atmosphere” “The atmosphere is really fun.” “Great atmosphere - great food” “Its too bad, because the food wasn't so bad and the ambiance is pleasantly rustic.” “This place is down to earth, cool, and comfortable.” “The Galley is a fun restaurant, maybe the food isn't the best, but the service is pretty good, the atmosphere is festive, drinks are strong.” “thought with all the reviews, the "oldest restaurant", the "great atmosphere" that we were in for a fun yummy night.” “The food is wonderful, but even better - the staff and ambience are unique, fun and like a neighborhood party all the time!” “great atmosphere, and food!” “Not a good date spot or romantic environment, but if you're just looking for a tasty meal and a chill atmosphere check this place out.”
drinks	88.88999938964844% positive	“Sip martini's anonymously at the bar or slip out back to the heated patio to enjoy a quiet, casual dinner under the stars.” “The Galley is a friendly, low-key neighborhood restaurant that has fantastic burgers and a full bar.” “The Galley is a fun restaurant, maybe the food isn't the best, but the service is pretty good, the atmosphere is festive, drinks are strong.” “It's a great bar scene and the place is always packed with loyal regulars.” “Great burgers, full bar, friendly staff” “The service is so amazing, they already have my drink made before I get to my booth and then the server confirms "Ribeye, medium rare plus with peppercorn sauce on the side?” “We weren't sure what kind of wine to order, so the waitress was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.” “This is a great place for a date or to meet people at the bar.” “There are plenty of places in the area that offer good burgers, but none of them seem to have good wine or hard alcohol.”
food quality	87.20999717712402% positive	“the bartender was great, but the food below average.” “The food is good, and the service is good.” “Awesome food and even more awesome service!” “Stick to the meat, the fish is not as satisfying.” “I've never had a bad meal there and the jumbo shrimp cocktail is amazing!” “She had the New York Steak, which she really liked alot (I don't eat meat).” “She recommended a wonderful cabernet that went well with both our dishes.” “thought with all the reviews, the "oldest restaurant", the "great atmosphere" that we were in for a fun yummy night.” “We payed for quality food and got mediocre service (the busser was more expeditious and helpful than our waitress).” “The flavorful pepper steak cuts like butter and is enough for two, along with creamed spinach that leaves you craving it for days without feeling guilty.” “The place was nice, food was good, served promptly, and good atmosphere.” “Loved the peppercorn steak!” “Great food, service!” “Great food and great customer service” “great atmosphere, and food!” “Nothing fancy - just good steak for the most part.” “Not a good date spot or romantic environment, but if you're just looking for a tasty meal and a chill atmosphere check this place out.” “The food is delicious!” “Its too bad, because the food wasn't so bad and the ambiance is pleasantly rustic.” “Great burgers, full bar, friendly staff” “If you like a great big steak, this is your place.” “The food is always very good too.” “Great atmosphere - great food” “Then I had the spinach and mushroom ravioli, which was delicious!” “The coulotte steak is delicious and they let you choose what you want for your side orders.” “The Galley is a fun restaurant, maybe the food isn't the best, but the service is pretty good, the atmosphere is festive, drinks are strong.” “well, both from a can (spinach not freshly sauteed); Mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, and white rice not offered during lunch hours--how do you order fresh fish and couple it with french fries?” “The service is so amazing, they already have my drink made before I get to my booth and then the server confirms "Ribeye, medium rare plus with peppercorn sauce on the side?” “Our favorite food there has to be the steaks, and linguini with clams!” “have NEVER not finished at least half a steak and this piece of, ahem, filet mignon was inedible.” “Overpriced and sub mediocre food!” “potatoes or vegies that are delicious and very well prepared.” “One of our favorite places for a really good steak in Santa Monica.” “There are plenty of places in the area that offer good burgers, but none of them seem to have good wine or hard alcohol.” “Good food, great atmosphere” “It's truly a great home away from home, fabulous food and friendly service.” “The food was good and fresh!” “The Galley is a friendly, low-key neighborhood restaurant that has fantastic burgers and a full bar.” “The food is wonderful, but even better - the staff and ambience are unique, fun and like a neighborhood party all the time!” “You may as well order fish and chips for less than half the price.”
overall	95.0% positive	“If you like a great big steak, this is your place.” “This is a great place for a date or to meet people at the bar.” “It's a great bar scene and the place is always packed with loyal regulars.” “The Galley is a great restaurant.” “Not a good date spot or romantic environment, but if you're just looking for a tasty meal and a chill atmosphere check this place out.”
service	85.79000473022461% positive	“Great burgers, full bar, friendly staff” “When we want to go out with our little girl to a place more upscale than Islands, we find Il Fornaio and CPK to be not only very kid friendly, but nice for the grown-ups, too.” “Awesome food and even more awesome service!” “Great food and great customer service” “There are restaurants that are child friendly, believe it or not, there are ones that would prefer you left them at home.” “The Galley is a friendly, low-key neighborhood restaurant that has fantastic burgers and a full bar.” “The Galley is a fun restaurant, maybe the food isn't the best, but the service is pretty good, the atmosphere is festive, drinks are strong.” “It's truly a great home away from home, fabulous food and friendly service.” “The service is always great.” “the bartender was great, but the food below average.” “The food is wonderful, but even better - the staff and ambience are unique, fun and like a neighborhood party all the time!” “We weren't sure what kind of wine to order, so the waitress was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.” “The food is good, and the service is good.” “The wait staff is always friendly, and welcoming.” “The waitresses are very friendly.” “We payed for quality food and got mediocre service (the busser was more expeditious and helpful than our waitress).” “This is a great place for a date or to meet people at the bar.” “The service is so amazing, they already have my drink made before I get to my booth and then the server confirms "Ribeye, medium rare plus with peppercorn sauce on the side?” “Great food, service!”
value	100.0% positive	“You may as well order fish and chips for less than half the price.”

04/09/12

Stay Away from the Galley Restaurant!!

by FrankyD

I used to be a fan of the Galley and take all my friends there. It has a pretty good happy hour and drink special, steaks are pretty good too but beware, there are skeletons. I was a fan ...

until one night when my laptop was stolen after being left unattended for less than 10 minutes and the staff was unwilling to file a complete police report. The manager at the time claimed that she did not have any ID on her and she kept yawning in the police man's face.

To add insult to injury, Captain Ron, the owner of the restaurant, called me the next day .... Instead of apologizing about the situation or asking what happened, he starts blaming me! Due to the fact that the cops searched one of the employees cars because one of his employees switched his stories throughout the night.

Staff was terribly rude after paying over $100 for our meal. It is just odd that the tagline of the restaurant is "Restaurant with a Heart" when the manager rolls her eyes because she has to help file a police report. Buyer Beware!!

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06/28/11

May look like an abandoned ship, but it's a yacht in flavor

by Meat Me in the Middle

I love The Galley located on Main Street in Santa Monica. It may look like an abandoned ship from the outside, but it is definitely a yacht when it comes to quality and taste of the food and drinks.

The Galley opened in 1934, and remains Santa Monica’s oldest restaurant and bar. Owner, Captain Ron makes sure “the drinks are stiff and the friendly service is first class.”

The menu offers everything from seafood to steaks to soups, salads and everything in between. Try their famous salad with the Galley “secret recipe” house dressing – taste like Thousand Island dressing with a hint of tang and something you can’t quite place your taste buds on. Other favorites include: crab cakes, lobster tacos, clam chowder, pasta dishes and more.

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12/20/09

Does not deserve 4.5 stars

by starfish72

If you read these reviews, you will notice that the dates of the "5 star" reviews were YEARS ago and clearly do not reflect this place now. We had a terrible time there with a bartender and I was so disgusted by the behavior I will not return. As a server myself, I was just in disbelief that anyone could be so rude and still keep their job. Shame on you Captain, you obviously have become quite lazy with your employees. If I behaved that way at my job, I would have been fired on the spot. And rightly so.

Its too bad, because the food wasn't so bad and the ambiance is pleasantly rustic.

Pros: Friendly hostess, good sauces, good atmosphere
Cons: Horribly rude bartender, stay away!

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05/10/09

Fun minus the food

by LeanMean

Dinner house prices with a limited menu; sauteed spinach and canned corn were... well, both from a can (spinach not freshly sauteed); Mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, and white rice not offered during lunch hours--how do you order fresh fish and couple it with french fries? You may as well order fish and chips for less than half the price. They shouldn't offer the dinner menu if they can't really offer it. We could've gone to Monty's, Ruth's Chris, or The Palm for a similar price. If I go back, it will be for a glass of wine in the bar... seems like a fun atmosphere.

Pros: Excellent, friendly service; good dipping sauces
Cons: Overpriced, side orders disappointing, limited menu

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02/15/09

wretched squall in your tummy!

by garysinclair

Batten down the hatches! Avast mates, twas a Horrible hellish painful night indeed.

I never b*#@$ed so bad on dry land. And on valentines night too? Sick men do tell tales.

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04/09/12

Stay Away from the Galley Restaurant!!

by FrankyD

06/28/11

May look like an abandoned ship, but it's a yacht in flavor

by Meat Me in the Middle

12/20/09

Does not deserve 4.5 stars

by starfish72

05/10/09

Fun minus the food

by LeanMean

02/15/09

wretched squall in your tummy!

by garysinclair

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