Established in 1934, THE GALLEY is the oldest restaurant and bar in Santa Monica. The restaurant has a warm, candle-lit seafaring ambiance, including authentic portholes, a captain’s wheel, the South Seas Bar, as well as an outdoor heated patio decorated with nautical decor & some of the best steaks in Santa Monica!
Whatever special touches your evening requires, THE GALLEY is the ideal choice for everything from a quiet, candle-lit birthday dinner, to a large anniversary party or corporate event.
The lighting is great for first dates or date nights. Captain Ron says the lighting makes him look 10 years younger.
For over three decades, Captain Ron has been at the helm of The Galley.
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The oldest restruarant in town
Whatever special touches your evening requires, THE GALLEY is the ideal choice for everything from a quiet, candle-lit birthday dinner to a large anniversary party or corporate event. Captain Ron can customize your menu with a variety of unique and creative items, from Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail to steak and vegetarian options. Not hungry for a full meal? Our South Seas Bar is the perfect dive bar for a drink any time of the day.
Perfect For Groups
Book a portion of The Galley or the whole restaurant for any occasion:
Book The Whole Back Patio
Brunch Meetings
Luncheons
Birthday Parties
Bachelor Parties
Bridal Showers
Rehearsal Dinners
Baby Showers
Anniversary Parties
Company Parties
Banquets
Corporate Events
Charity Fundraisers
ALWAYS A GOOD TIME
THE GALLEY’s year-round holiday lighting and nautical décor make for a fun, comfortable atmosphere for any event. You can have your party in one of THE GALLEY’s four quaint dining rooms (with candle-lit booths and the large South Seas Bar) or on our enchanting outdoor patio. No matter what your needs, your experience at THE GALLEY is guaranteed to be one you and your guests will remember. Everything has been updated except for the bar, which has been the same since 1946.
Captain Ron and his “Galley Crew” will treat you and your guests like family.