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Santa Monica
0.6 miles from Santa Monica State Beach
PRICE RANGE
£16 - £63
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
American
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

I do not know what kind of hiring practices this place has. I regularly visit the Penthouse and many have been very cool who work there; Eddie, Roy, Conrad, Peter, the blonde female with a ponytail, Kam, Juan among others. Well, I ran in to...3 employees from Penthouse at another restaurant who used their familiarity with me as a customer-to hang out with me and sit next to me. And they used that access to ROB ME while I was in the bathroom. This is not a made up story- it is on the CCTV at the establishment. I could not believe it even after I was told about the footage until, under duress a few days later, they returned half of my stuff , damaged. I had to tell them it was on CCTV etc as of course they denied it at first. I cannot overstate the violation of trust not to mention the complete pain in the neck of dealing with creeps in order to try retrieving $1000 of cash and clothing they took from me. That’s a lot of stress and I don’t enjoy strong-arming basically child criminals just to get some items returned. I would absolutely not trust the employees there- they still work there and who knows what they do to the customers at their own place? Maybe ask It’s a nice place but don’t even think about leaving your phone on the bar or anything.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 2 February 2024

I had so many questions about your hotel and your penthouse, However the hotel operator was so polite and helpful. I believe her name was Sabrina or Sara, she was the best. I enjoyed the food and everyone was very sweet and kind. Definitely recommend...this hotel to anyone. Thank you for the hospitality.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 2 February 2024

This is a great restaurant. We had Thanksgiving dinner for 20 people and everyone had a wonderful time and a wonderful meal. The food and service were excellent. Mandy Amini helped us arrange this gathering, and she was very helpful and accommodating. I hope we...can do this again.. It’s one thing to not to have to cook on Thanksgiving, but to have a fantastic meal with a lot of choices and variety is a special pleasure. Thank you The Penthouse at the Huntley.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 10 January 2024

High end rooftop dining and cocktail. simple menue but has something for everyone. sides meant to be shared. Seafood tower wasnt as good / plentiful as Ive had elsewhere, but was still high quality. Very good wine and cocktail list amazing views of the bay...at sunset.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 December 2023

We spent two hours at the bar with our friends on a Saturday night and had a great experience. The views are spectacular and the service and cocktails wonderful. We had the oysters and chicken and beef sliders which was just incredible. We will go...back and try the restaurant next which looked delightful as well.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 24 October 2023 via mobile

We stayed at The Huntley Hotel and visited the Penthouse for breakfast. The views of the beach and pacific are second to none. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The breakfast offerings are varied and the food was fresh and delicious. The only down...side was the cost- the food, service and setting are great but the prices are really high!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023

It's the worst experience I've ever had.They took so long to come over and take my order.No one came to see how we were doing at all.We were not given any plates for the food.I wouldn't return or suggest it to anybody I know because...of the poor staff communication.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 12 August 2023 via mobile

The food was very poor. It was over cooked and had obviously been standing in the kitchen for a long time. The decor where we were sat in the “private dining area” was more like that you might find in a cheap roadside eatery. In...my view a restaurant to be avoided.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 July 2023 via mobile

I was staying at the Huntley and thought I’d pop up to the penthouse for a drink. The concierge suggested it was a great venue with super views. He wasn’t wrong. The bar staff were very nice not pretentious or stuck up which can often...be the case in these types of venues. I was feeling a bit peckish and saw truffle pasta on the menu. Being a fan of this I thought I’d try it. OMG WOW. It was off the chart fantastic. Just perfect. Enough truffle to give the flavour but not too much to make it over powering. There was also a hint of lemon which gave it a great after taste on the pallet. The pasta was cooked to perfection. Sorry to go on about this but I would say that if I never eat truffle pasta again then I’ll be happy because I got to try this at the Huntley.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 14 May 2023

Had a lovely weekday lunch for 4 at The Penthouse and thoroughly enjoyed all of it. Service was spot on, and all of us loved our food. Two of us had the chimichurri turkey sandwich, which had a wonderful mix of flavors on excellent toasted...bread. Although a bit messy to eat gracefully, I ate almost all of the generous serving without mishap and enjoyed every bite. Even on a gray day, the views over the beach and the city are great - and the one from the picture window in the ladies room is worth the trip to the loo!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 17 April 2023

I recently stayed at the Huntley and ate at the, Penthouse it was mediocre food. I love cooking and enjoy good food as I’m sure many do. The Spa Omelette: can I go into the kitchen to help the chef add flavour? Salt, pepper, garlic...to start The Salmon for dinner: Terrible! Not worth $46. All they did was sprinkle, everything bagel seasoning on it. Pasta: yummy but super small portions Service: was okay, no table check in but otherwise it was fine. Amazing views and yummy cocktails.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 16 February 2023

Excellent food - I had the Shakshuka,Eggs which was fantastic. This is one of my favourite dishes, and I wasn't expecting much at a hotel restaurant. I was wrong. The seasoning was exceptional and it was garnished with pea sprouts and lemon zest that really...elevated it. #highlyrecommendedMore

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 15 February 2023

Our second V Day at Penthouse was awesome. They accommodated us with our favorite table with the spectacular view. The food (crudo, octopus; fillet, tagliatelle; bruluee, red velvet) was terrific. The drinks (Tanqueray martini, cocktails, wine) were perfect. The service by Kate was the Best....She made the evening work perfectly...a treasure. The only negative was that the tagliatelle could have been served hotter. We did send it back for a heat up and received it in short order. On a busy day like V Day for a restaurant, a little slip can be forgiven. I hope we get to make this our V Day tradition.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 9 January 2023 via mobile

Me and my wife have been all over the country and this place has absolutely the best breakfast we’ve ever had. Close second would be mon abi in Vegas but this place is amazing. You need to try the blueberry pancakes.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 4 January 2023

I had 25 people at the Penthouse for my son's rehearsal dinner, and it was absolutely incredible! From the beginning planning stages to the epic event, everything was beautiful. Mandi Amini and Diane Nomura were responsive to my many questions and calmed the nerves of...this mom who wanted everything to be perfect. And it was....PERFECTION! The food, the atmosphere, and the servers that evening provided impeccable service. Their attention to detail, worked with our flow of toasts, etc, they even helped manage an unexpected guest politely, all the while keeping me on budget with the flow of wine! The bridal party and family were so impressed! It was the best lead into the most important day in our family's life. Thank You!!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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The Penthouse at the Huntley Hotel is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5