The Penthouse
Hello, gorgeous: In a town where looking good is king, the Huntley Hotel's 18th floor restaurant with 360-degree views is nothing less than a royal stunner.
(310) 394-5454
1111 Second St
(at California Boulevard)
Santa Monica,
CA
90403
34.0188
-118.5015
Neighborhoods: Wilshire Montana, West LA
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The Penthouse
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Featuring contemporary American cuisine with bold global influences, The Huntley Hotel introduces The Penthouse, a breathtaking new restaurant and ultra lounge, where beach cabanas and open skies meet silver bars and open flames. Famed designer Thomas Schoos has teamed up with executive chef Seth Greenburg to manifest a new visual celebration of the senses. Drawing inspiration from the foods of France, Spain and beyond, Chef Greenburg presents a menu utilizing seasonal ingredients sourced from the Santa Monica farmers markets combined with unique ingredients from across the globe. Including innovative dishes such as oysters on the half shell with Serrano ham and sherry vinegar or steak tartar and beef capriccio with crispy capers and truffle-grilled cheese, The Penthouse offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a playful lounge menu.
The Editor
Mar Yvette
Citysearch
Situated on the top floor of the Huntley Hotel, this all-day destination treats guests to panoramic views of the Pacific and beyond--on a clear day you can see as far south as LAX and as far east as Downtown L.A. Yes, it's hard to keep your eyes off of what's outside, but the clean, mostly white interior is a close runner-up. The handiwork of designer Thomas Schoos (best known for his work on Koi and TAO New York/Las Vegas), the space is a study in textured surfaces that beg to be touched: A smooth glass countertop anchors the central wraparound bar; an indoor mother-of-pearl fireplace accents chocolate leather wingback chairs and a fiery-colored shag rug; silver-gilded branch sculptures hold flickering votives and plush seafoam-hued velvet seats make sure visits are comfortable. Just as enticing is executive chef Seth Greenburg's broad menu, which focuses on modern fare with global influences. Starters like the house-cured charcuterie platter and frisee salad served with pancetta and organic egg prove that complex layers can be achieved in the simplest form, while entrees like butter poached black sable and clams in chorizo broth feature ingredients from the Santa Monica farmers' market.
User Reviews
lmac22
May 11, 2009
There's no denying that this place is beautiful and the view is amazing especially on the ocean side. I was really looking forward to having brunch here for a special occasion but was very disappointed. The food was very mediocre and really overpriced for the quality and taste. The service left much to be desired. We had to ask to order. We weren't even offered bread until after our appetizers arrived (30 min after sitting down). I'd stick to this place for the night time bar scene. At least then you get the view, the crowd and the drinks for your money's worth.
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DenaG
November 19, 2008
Great place to meet for drinks especially for a date or with out of town friends. The views are amazing, try to head over before sunset. Sunday bruch offers spectacular views on a clear day. The food is good and I've gone during brunch and had a work lunch there. Its typical hotel restaruant food fare. The cocktails are good but you go to the Penthouse for the atmosphere and view.
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swellison
November 08, 2008
This restaurant has an excellent location, in the top floor of The Huntley Hotel, and the food was very good. Unfortunately, the staff keeps dishing out billing discrepancies. At first, the waitress gave us a bill with several drinks from the bar, which were not ours. Then, we asked her to split the bill down the middle and she couldn't get that right. After calling the restaurant several times to resolve the problem, I was met with cold and unhelpful service from the manager - and to this day, I'm still waiting for an overcharge of $15 to be reversed on my card. Not a lot of money - but it's about principles. This is a nice restaurant, and I shouldn't have to spend a half hour trying to get them to charge me only what I agreed to. I will have to report the Penthouse charge on my card as fraudulent - and it is.
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What to Drink:
The wine list includes a broad range of American and international selections, many reasonably priced--personal bottles are welcome for a $25 corkage fee. There's also a list of specialty cocktails like the cucumber squeeze.
Where to Sit:
Grab a cozy curtained cabana in either the lounge or restaurant for a more private retreat--and still be mesmerized by the view. They're available on a first come, first served basis.
The Extras:
Weekend nights are definitely a scene; if you prefer a more quiet experience, try a weeknight or stop by for breakfast, lunch or the weekend brunch.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Carte Blanche, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Celeb Hangout, View Dining, Date Spot, Hotel Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Group Dining, Fireplace, Bar Scene
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- Penthouse Restaurant
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Featuring contemporary American cuisine with bold global influences, The Huntley Hotel introduces The Penthouse, a breathtaking new restaurant and ultra lounge, where beach cabanas and open skies meet silver bars and open flames. Famed designer Thomas Schoos has teamed up with executive chef Seth Greenburg to manifest a new visual celebration of the senses. Drawing inspiration from the foods of France, Spain and beyond, Chef Greenburg presents a menu utilizing seasonal ingredients sourced from the Santa Monica farmers markets combined with unique ingredients from across the globe. Including innovative dishes such as oysters on the half shell with Serrano ham and sherry vinegar or steak tartar and beef capriccio with crispy capers and truffle-grilled cheese, The Penthouse offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a playful lounge menu.
