The Penthouse at The Huntley
The scoop: An 18th-floor hotel restaurant and bar for the ocean view, cocktails, and a weekday happy hour.
- Price
- $$$
- Hours
- Breakfast daily 7–11 a.m. Lunch Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Brunch Sat–Sun 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Happy hour Mon–Fri 3–6 p.m. Dinner nightly 5–9:30 p.m. Bar and lounge Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–1 a.m. OpenTable lists later lunch, brunch, and some dinner times than the official page; use the official hours and confirm when you book.
- Best for
- Cocktails, Views, Happy hour, Brunch, Date night
- Address
- 1111 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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The scoop
The Penthouse sits on the 18th floor of The Huntley Hotel at 1111 2nd Street: a dining room, a bar and lounge, and a wide view of the coast. It's open to hotel guests and the public, from breakfast through late evening. People come for the view and for brunch; evening drinks can get expensive, and recent notes often flag slow service.
What to get
Signature cocktails on the official list run $19–$35; the Huntley Martini is $35. Weekday happy hour, Monday–Friday 3–6 p.m., drops select cocktails and house wines to $12. After 7 p.m. at the bar, a dry-aged Wagyu burger and a Nikka martini are listed together at $30. A 2025 Time Out review singled out the spicy tuna crispy rice, still on the official menu at $18, or $15 at happy hour. At brunch, diners often mention the Lobster & Black Truffle Benedict ($35). Menus change, so confirm when you go.
When to go
Reservations are recommended for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the dining room; book on OpenTable or call (310) 393-8080. The bar and lounge are first come, first served. OpenTable lists some later meal times than the official page — go by the official hours and confirm when you book. Sunset and weekend evenings are the busiest. Live jazz is listed every Thursday, 7–10 p.m., and a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.
Who it's for
People who want a dressed-up drink or meal with a view and are ready for the check. It works as a date night or a brunch. OpenTable lists the dress code as smart casual.
Kids: There's no official 21-and-over rule, and breakfast or brunch is more workable than a late lounge night. Thursday jazz and the Friday–Saturday DJ aren't a great fit with kids under 6. There's no everyday kids' menu on the regular lists.
Insider tips
- Walk in at the bar if you don't have a dining-room reservation. Happy hour is Monday–Friday, 3–6 p.m.
- Valet is available at the hotel; confirm the restaurant rate when you arrive. Nearby city Parking Structure 2 is at 1235 2nd Street: $1 for the first 90 minutes, then a daily maximum of $20 on weekdays and $22 on weekends, per the official structure page.
- On Thursday, Nov 26, 2026, a three-course Thanksgiving menu is listed at $125 a person, or $45 for children under 12, tax and gratuity not included.
Skip it if…
You're hoping for a cheap, casual drink. People often flag a steep evening check, and the point of the room is the view.