Shutters On The Beach

Only the atmosphere got the 2^nd star for this place. If it wasn’t for that I would have to gave it one star only.
The reason being the combination of the speed of the service, both kitchen and drinks and the quality of the cocktail and food. They were on the low end of the spectrum.
We had to wait almost half an hour for a juice and a cocktail. The latter had hardly any alcohol content.
Later ordered a heirloom tomato flat bread which also took about half an hour to arrive. To make it worse the kitchen confused the expected heirloom tomato slices with about 20 very sour, whole cherry tomatos placed on a miserable piece of dough.
Long story short I do not recommend this establishment, its not worth a visit.

A beautiful location on the beach, and this review is only about the dining experience as I did not stay here. As a guest to a party we were personally shown to the room which was a very nice touch, as opposed to giving directions and/​or pointing right and left. The place exudes beach charm and seems upscale yet relaxed. Service was impeccable, and very professional. The view to the beach is quite pleasant and soothing. The food was all very well prepared and as a buffet the selection was broad and well rounded. I found the muffins ordinary and the Enlgish muffin of the eggs benedict hard and difficult to cut, probably as it sits and not served immediafely for a buffet selection. That was minor, however, as the majority of dishes were quite good. Parfaits for dessert were excellent.
A must go for an upscale beach resort experience.
Caution, the main entrance is difficult to find and the entry court very small. This adds to a lot of congestion for valet parking, so arrive early and be patient.

Stopped by to grab a buddy attending a conference and had lunch there. Wow. Amazing. Food is over the top. Try the burgers which are kick ass. Got to meet Chef Vittorio Lucariello and taste some incredible creations of his

One of my new favorite hotels. From the location, view, accommodations to the customer service– everything was wonderful. We stayed here over Memorial Day weekend and despite the crowded area, we did not feel like a number nor feel like anything was skimped from our experience. We visited with our toddler and were very pleased with how kid friendly everything was. Our room had little hacky sack balls, a bath toy whale and the pool even had balls for him to use. Each staff member we encountered was very courteous. Jason was especially kind and helpful. We look forward to returning for another visit very soon.

Had big hopes when checking in but was put in a room with a «great view» facing the street and a tree. Not to mention a loud guest who you could hear easily. We took this over a room that we had been upgraded in due to the promise of the front desk on its benefit. Pretty much misled.
Disappointing service element from the front desk for the amount of money paid (i.e. Extremely rude response) when we requested back our original room. Never made a real effort to accommodAte the issues– in fact– was quite rude. Rest of staff was very helpful and the lobby is cozy with nice views of the water.
In summary, having stayed at 5 different great hotels in the area at a slightly lower price point, I would have expected a bit more on every aspect of the stay.

Best service hands down awesome suite view we got one of the nicest places to stay when you are around this area. The places Is obviously pricey but it’s all worth it at the end.

This is the best place to enjoy a weekend afternoon and watch the sunset. There is a bar area where you can get an unobstructed view of the beach and enjoy some food and a glass of wine. Great place to rewind or get some work done.

Good for business meetings and brunch. I recommend the small upper balcony for more privacy.

The best service bar none. Comfortable rooms, a desk staff that really know the area. We were leaving the hotel new years day to go to the parade in pasadena, and when we opened the door, there was HOT coffee, some muffins and a paper. Who does that after only a brief conversation? Well, the staff at Shutters did.
Totally impressed.
And they make one mean Pim’s cup!
The room was lovely. I appreciated the large dep tub, and the comfortable bed. Would I stay here again?
Ab-​so-​tutely.
Oh yeah. Shutters has reciprocity with it’s neighboring hotels. Sooo you can go have dinner and still charge to your room. An unexpected perc.

Muriel is amazing! The general manager is extraordinary. I love being here! My happiest place to stay! Being here is an elegant trip to Heaven! Tim, Natalia and the lovely staff are sweet, considerate and helpful! If we ask for something and they do not have it, they somehow manifest it, these souls are are mindful, rich in care, trained impeccably but more they represent Shutters with the grace and security of being in your own home with the comfort of friends and family! They never disappoint!!! In fact, perhaps some sincere approbation and acknowledgment is overdue from me! So, give these angels a raise!

Stayed here for one night. It is literally on the beach. Watch the sunset from the pool or just lay there sun bathing all day. The poolside food selection is rather limited to your typical hot dog and fries to salads. And those are a bit overpriced.
Very relaxing place that takes you out of the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. The ambiance is very relaxed yet elegant. The staff are friendly and attentive.
The rooms are quite small but the way they decorated makes it feel cozy.

I enjoyed this location. I thought it was well appointed considering they are a beachfront property.
The lobby and restaurants are terrific and they do offer wifi service.
Their Bloody Mary is also very good.

Delicious food & waiters with a great knowledge of their wine selection.
I came with my friend for DineLA. We both ordered from the DineLA menu; I, the chicken and the tuna tartare and my friend, the short ribs and the clam chowder soup. My tuna tartare was some of the best tartares that I’ve had. The chicken was delicious, but the gnocchi was the showstopper for me. My friend’s short ribs were juicy and tender.
We asked our waiter for wine suggestions and he promptly brought back wines to complement our meals. The wine that I had, was splendid.
Will definitely be back.

I was in town for work, and was going to meet up with some family in Santa Monica. My aunt suggested Shutters. I was the first to arrive, and was basically able to choose our table right by the beach. What a view of the Santa Monica pier! Our server was wonderfully kind and helpful. He brought me soy milk after I wasn’t happy with how the almond milk was in my coffee. He was very accommodating with my dietary needs, and gave us excellent service. I had oatmeal with fresh fruit, and coffee. I would definitely return!

I have experienced better. Much better. And I had such huge expectations for this place.
The host was trying to seat us outside even if it was cold and no one else was there (did we look like idiots or something like it?). We did have reservations and it was a wait. It was very cold inside of the restaurant. This place lacks atmosphere. It’s noisy and it doesn’t have any décor.
The food was mediocre, nothing we got was hot enough and they kept running out of things and they made mistakes with our order.
Pretty lousy experience and we paid way too much for parking. LA has better places to offer restaurant wise. This is just another tourist trap!

Always a great time at shutters, food always comes witching 10 – 15 min, fresh.
One of the highlights of shutters is the sunset view while having drinks, and food. There’s always someone playing the piano in the main entrance at night, pleasant.
The service, staff, and security are all great and accommodating –
Valet service is quick and easy.
Prices are cool, all round good place be while in Santa Monica.

This place reminds me of the Moana Surfrider in Hawaii; It’s beautiful with amazing view… only this is a view of Santa Monica beach vice Waikiki. I had the Dasher; Appleton run, lemon juice, Prosecco Monietti and Angostura. It was wonderful.
So delightful and wonderfully romantic. I can’t wait to return!

The perfect beachfront, wifi-​enabled, «working from home» perch.
Being in Santa Monica and in need of a wifi spot, I really needed to figure out the best place to do work but also soak in that beautiful beachy weather. Shutters provided the perfect spot.
Sun umbrellas, full service bar, free wifi, tables, comfortable outdoor seating, view of the beach, validated parking, clean bathrooms, indoor seating when it gets too hot, what more could you ask for?

Looking for a place in Santa Monica where you can enjoy a view of the ocean (and the pier) without the noise and hustle and bustle of the tourists/​crowds? Well then search no further, this is your spot!
While I didn’t get to try any of the food, from experience, I can say that they have a nice selection of refreshing drinks, the service is stellar and the music is marvelous! The ambiance is upscale relaxing and if you choose to site outdoors, which I recommend you do (after all, you’re by the beach), you can grab a blanket if if it gets to breezy (don’t worry, they’re free or built in to the price of the drinks depending on how you look at it).
Word of advice, valet parking is available for a flat rate with validation ($ 8 as opposed to the $ 12 beach lot parking). Save yourself the trouble of looking for a spot & valet.
Palm trees, a Ferris wheel and the sea. Sounds like a perfect scene to me!

Stunning hotel right on Santa Monica Beach. The pier is within walking distance for your convenience. Rent a bike, take a walk — whatever suits your fancy.
We were recently invited to the «Beachside Room» for cocktail hour this past Thursday for a company Christmas function. The hotel lobby was cozy, chic, and beautifully decorated. Live music. We took the stairs down, went out the door, and was greeted by the ocean air. The Beachside Room was to the right, and it was a small, private area with windows facing towards the beach and a decorated tree in the corner. Every once in a while, we could catch a whiff of the ocean air. Food was light, employees were friendly and were constantly cleaning our tables and serving hors d’œuvre, and the men at the makeshift bar efficiently kept the alcohol flowing.
Classy all the way around.

Unser Honeymoon Hotel! Sehr freundliche und helle Suite mit Meersicht — auch aus der Badewanne.