Meat on Ocean Santa Monica Review 2026: LA Steak with Stunning Views

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Meat on Ocean

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Hello, I'm Lisa, your travel blogger!

If you're traveling to LA, USA,

visiting a delicious steakhouse is an absolute must!

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The place I personally visited is right in front of Santa Monica Beach,

famous for its incredible views and atmosphere:

"Meat on Ocean".

Especially if you visit around sunset,

you can enjoy a truly romantic dinner bathed in the glow of the setting sun.

Today, I'll summarize everything for you, including:

✔️ Meat on Ocean, an LA hotspot: Location & Accessibility

✔️ How to Make a Reservation

✔️ Menu Recommendations & My #PaidByMe Review of this LA Gem

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1. Meat on Ocean, an LA Hotspot: Location & Accessibility

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📍1501 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 USA

⏰Operating Hours 11:30 - 22:00

Fri, Sat close at 23:00

☑️Break Time ❌

☑️Closed Days None

The LA hotspot I visited this time,

Meat on Ocean, is located

right in front of Santa Monica Beach.

In just a 1-minute walk, you can reach the beach,

and there are many Trader Joe's, cafes, and hotels nearby,

making it perfect for combining with your sightseeing itinerary.

You can park at the Santa Monica Public Parking lot,

but some nearby hotels also operate their own parking,

so you might want to consider using those as well.

2. How to Make a Reservation at Meat on Ocean

For the LA steak hotspot, Meat on Ocean,

I highly recommend making a reservation in advance.

Just a heads-up, the time right before sunset

is especially popular, so reservations are absolutely essential.

On weekends or during evening hours,

you'll see many American locals enjoying their steaks here.

Making a reservation isn't difficult.

✅ Simply make a reservation for your desired date and time!

Keep in mind that for sunset times or weekends,

reservations can fill up quickly, so advance booking is a must!

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3. LA Steak Hotspot Menu Recommendations

<📌Meat on Ocean Menu Recommendations>

Wine

~$33 ~

~$31

✅Just a heads-up: steak prices can fluctuate a bit daily!

In the US, many steak restaurants set their prices based on market value.

And when you order by weight, they'll serve you that exact amount of meat.

If you find yourself at Meet on Ocean and are a bit unsure about ordering,

feel free to follow our recommendations!

Four of us ladies visited, and for our steaks, we went big!

We ordered a 21-ounce (600g) Bone-in Ribeye Steak

and a massive 28-ounce (800g) T-bone Steak.

To round out our meal, we added some delicious side dishes and a fresh salad.

The sides and salad came to around ~$14.

While steak prices do vary a bit depending on the aging period and quality,

you can expect around ~$90 for 600 grams!

(Approximately ~$83)

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So, our full order was:

2 steaks, 2 sides, 1 appetizer, and 1 salad.

Four of us ladies ate our fill with that generous spread, so

if you're visiting as a pair, I'd suggest ordering 1 steak and 1-2 sides.

That should be perfect!

When you factor in the incredible ambiance and delicious flavors,

while it is on the pricier side, it's absolutely worth every penny for the experience!

4. Santa Monica's Meet on Ocean: My Honest, Self-funded Review!

First up on our table was the refreshing Caesar Salad!

It reminded me a bit of the Caesar salad you'd find at Costco – a familiar, satisfying flavor.

While it wasn't a showstopper,

it was absolutely perfect for refreshing our palates between bites.

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Our next delightful dish was the butchers bread.

It's an appetizer, and we noticed it on practically every table, so we didn't hesitate to order it ourselves!

Listen up, everyone! This is absolutely divine, so make sure it's on your order!

At ~$11, it's not the cheapest appetizer, but its sweet and incredibly soft texture truly awakens your taste buds!

And the dipping sauce that comes with it? That's the real game-changer! There's a reason it's a must-have on every single table, so please, when you visit, don't forget to order it!

If you've come to LA, you absolutely have to enjoy a good steak.

And the menu that arrived was...

T-Bone Steak and Ribeye Steak!

The size was definitely enormous.

Americans seem to eat one per person,

but the four of us shared two.

Both were tender and juicy,

and I loved that there was absolutely no gamey or unpleasant smell.

The juices were incredible.

We also ordered a side of steak,

sautéed mushrooms and mashed potatoes,

and they paired so well with the meat! It was definitely a good decision to order them together...!!

The portions were more generous than we expected,

so I remember leaving incredibly full.

By the way, there's an enooormous variety of wines,

so keep that in mind!

As we were enjoying our meal,

the sun gradually began to set.

Watching the sunset over Santa Monica Beach through the window

really let us feel that authentic LA vibe.

It's also close to the beach, so after dinner,

it was perfect for a stroll.

5. What I Found Less Ideal

Meet on Ocean is so delicious and has such a wonderful ambiance...!

While it's a fantastic restaurant in Santa Monica, LA, there is one drawback.

And that is, it's expensive.

Steak isn't cheap to begin with, but with US prices added on,

the cost can really add up.

So, about those eye-watering LA steak prices...!

For the four of us, including tip, it came out to about ~$345.

Around ~$83 per person!

That's why I chose Meet on Ocean for our last meal in LA,

and since the taste was great and the ambiance was perfect,

it's a highly recommended LA restaurant that left us very satisfied.

It's certainly not a cheap place,

so it's hard to call it 'good value for money',

but it's definitely worth a visit!!

6. Wrapping Up

If you're planning a trip to LA, USA,

spend a day at Santa Monica Beach,

and then wrap up your evening at Meet on Ocean

with a fantastic steak and wine!

If you're thinking, 'I want to have a proper steak in the US!'

then I highly recommend you add this place

to your LA restaurant list :)

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