It's a nice looking dinning room with good food, service and a close up view of the ocean. It costs but you do get what your paying for and it's nice to take a walk on the beach ...
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More than just a place to see and be seen, One Pico Restaurant at Shutters on the Beach is a place where you can relax in a soothing, seaside setting and enjoy delicious food made from the best, freshest ingredients that California has to offer. Our setting on a prime coastal stretch of sand in Santa Monica offers majestic views across the boardwalk and out to the shimmering Pacific Ocean. One Pico has emerged from its own makeover, culminating the reinvention of Shutters, and has become a superb dining option. Our enhanced decor, courtesy of designer Michael S. Smith, is outmatched only by our stunning ocean vistas.Our new market fresh menus, created by the talented Chef Michael Reardon, offer innovative choices for lunch, dinner, and brunch. One Pico is sure to charm guests looking for the very best seaside restaurant experience.
The Scene As the formal dining room of the exclusive Shutters on the Beach hotel, this warm, upscale restaurant offers a wraparound view of the beach and Santa Monica Pier. The soaring open-beam ceiling, limestone fireplace and exceptional service lend a tone of effortless elegance, bringing a splash of East Hampton to the Pacific.The FoodThe California-Mediterranean menu offers predictable dishes of the moment (think seared ahi tuna and steamed mussels) enhanced with some inspired innovations. The traditional American rack of lamb is seasoned with earthy Moroccan spices, while corn chowder is jazzed up with smoked shrimp. Although the panoramic sunset view makes dinner a good bet, the best meal is Sunday brunch. Homey favorites are updated with gourmet ingredients. Zesty tomato soup is made with Roma tomatoes and served alongside diminutive grilled cheese sandwiches. A delicately cooked frittata with fontina cheese, tomato and basil brims over with tender rock shrimp.