the penthouse restaurant

thepenthouserestaurant and lounge at the huntley hotel is situated above 18 stories and has beatiful views of the santa monica shores. on mondays-fridays, from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm, they have a sunset happy hour , when they offer a $7 lounge dining menu and

thepenthouserestaurant is an perfect place for perfect breakfast. i had enjoyed my breakfast here last week with my friends. i will definitely visit here again.

thepenthouseis a very stylish and beautiful restaurant across the street from the beach. fortunately the clouds parted and we were able to enjoy a delicious meal with a beautiful view of the beach. i had a great grilled cheese and short rib sandwich. this was a combination i've never had and thoroughly enjoyed the meal.


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atop the hip huntley hotel, thepenthousedoes not disappoint with either food or the view. on a clear day from the right table you can see the waves hitting the sand at santa monica beach and the skyscrapers of downtown in one view. the massive bar is like a huge semicircular spaceship and a fun place for drinks. cocktails are quite good, especially the "dream" one which was quite spicy. the various cuts of steak are cooked nicely. vegetarian options are fewer; the eggplant dish was tasty and filling. table service is attentive and courteous. where thepenthousereally needs to improve is the host and hostess. they are not particularly friendly or welcoming. and once you give your name, give no direction on where to wait, leaving guests to figure it out for themselves.

having lunch at thepenthouseat the huntley was a no-brainer. inside and out, the property is exquisite and fancy. chic, modern, and clean, the food was almost out shined by the beauty of this property. typically, i would not choose such a fancy, and such a far place. fortunately, the dine la menu was hard to pass up. once i entered the roof top property, which should be the “penthouse” of the hotel, i was shocked at the view. from almost every window, you can see the ocean or los angeles. luckily, i was seated at the corner where i had views of downtown los angeles and the pacific ocean. it was such an amazing view as i enjoyed my lunch. even though we had reservations, we needed to wait for our table at the bar. it may all be part of the business, but i feel like restaurants make patrons wait at the bar so that we buy overprices drinks. well, call me a sucker. i was bored and sat at a bar. naturally, i ordered a cocktail. not having breakfast made me yearn for some coffee. in hind s

with its awe-inspiring sweeping 360-degree views of the santa monica california shoreline, its lavishly-appointed ultra chic beachy motif, and fine contemporary american culinary treats crafted and meticulously presented by executive chef seth greenburg, thepenthouserestaurant & lounge has evolved into one of the city’s most loved destinations for charming and romancing locals and those from afar in a trendy and seductively inviting atmosphere. located on the eighteenth top floor of the sophisticated 240-room huntley hotel in beautiful santa monica, california, thepenthouseoffers patrons expansive shoreline views from the venue’s innumerable windows providing views from the coast of malibu to the shores of palos verdes on a clear day.   there’s no better way to get to thepenthousethan taking a ride in the glass-enclosed elevator, which showcases the waterfront and beaches of santa monica.  above are a few  photos of the incredible view before reaching the top floor. innovative im

...it was fabulous. panoramic views over the beach also helped. good views make food taste better. it's a scientific fact. not having eaten much in forty eight hours, the best way to start a meal is with a cocktail. thepenthousehas its own mixologist, and the thyme and cucumber amnesia is delightful. it is "handpressed hothouse cucumbers and fresh thyme mellowed with copious amounts of aviation new western dry gin, freshly squeezed lime and white cranberry juice." yes. for starters, we thought we'd have woodfired flat bread with tomato, torn basil and fresh mozzarella. for only $10, we were expecting something small to fire up our appetite. on the contrary. it w

enjoy sunrise to sunset views of the beach, mountains and urban skyline at the top of santa monica’s highest hotel. thepenthousebar/restaurant/lounge sits on floor 18 of the huntley hotel. open both to hotel guests and non-residents, its spectacular panoramic views attract a vibrant and eclectic crowd of local and fellow tourists. thepenthouseis an inside venue but with huge windows and a skylight filling the space with light. windows open letting in the fresh ocean breeze. open fires are lit in the cooler months. we enjoyed beach views at breakfast and watched the sun set over the mountains in the evening. the quality of the breakfast matches the quality of the views. extensive options, generous portions and sides/special requests to meet every need. eggs come 16 different ways, from huevos rancheros to crab benedict and black truffle omelet. plus some la style and nutritionally powerful, egg white options. we went low on  health, but high on flavor with

lovely evening. my wife took me to thepenthouserestaurant for my birthday dinner. it had been on my wishlist for a while so i was pleasantly surprised. maybe i'm oldschool but i guess i almost felt overdressed in a sportcoat and slacks. anyway we were seated at what i feel may be the best seat in the house which gave us a 180 degree view of my birth city l.a. very nice. we ordered drinks, apps were their crispy duck confit and the crabcakes both dishes were pleasant and light a nice start. our main dishes were the braised spare ribs and the colorado rack of lamb with a side of the twice baked potatos. all dishes were well made and enjoyable to the palate. we finished off the meal with their berry cobbler and the taramisu and a couple of cappacino'. the meal was enjoyable and the service pleasantly attentive. include the view to the equation and it makes for a lovely evening. we'll be back...

nice surprise. really enjoyed my recent dinner at the penthouse. from the valets to the server, service was excellent throughout the hotel. atmosphere is trendy without being snooty. the view is simply amazing, especially at a sunset seating. the food was top notch. had the open face grilled cheese which is served with a fried egg on top as a starter. adventurous, unique, and tasty. all other selections from the new york steak to the beef wellington special (some table side prep) were excellent. a nice surprise, sorry i've missed thepenthousebefore but will certainly be back.