The Galley

4.3 (765)

$30 and under

Seafood

2442 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Romantic

The Galley is where the locals in Santa Monica have been going since 1934. It's one of the few restaurants where celebrities go and are treated like everyone else. Tourists love the patio and everyone enjoys the cozy booths inside where the Christmas lights are on year round and everyone looks 10 years younger. Whether you like steaks, fresh fish, chicken,shrimp, lobster or pasta, you will not walk away hungry. Even our hamburgers and homemade chili are second to none. The best part about The Galley is the service. Our servers realize we are in the “be back” business and we try our hardest to make sure our guests come back. We are open seven nights a week pouring stiff drinks. How many restaurants have been around for 86 plus years. Come by and you will see why this restaurant is truly a landmark!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.thegalleyrestaurant.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Whatever special touches your evening requires, THE GALLEY is the ideal choice for everything from a quiet, candle-lit birthday dinner to a large anniversary party or corporate event. Captain Ron can customize your menu with a variety of unique and creative items. The Galley’s seafaring interior includes four quaint dining rooms, comfortable candle lit booths, the large South Seas Bar and outdoor patio complete with sea shells, fishing net and water fountain.

Location
2442 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Area
Santa Monica
Cross Street
Hollister
Parking Details
Metered parking in large lot behind the restaurant, as well as metered street parking.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

New England Clam Chowder
- CupUS$5.50
- BowlUS$7.50
Soup of the Day
- CupUS$5.50
- BowlUS$7.50
Filet Mignon Chili
cheese and onions served on request
- CupUS$6.50
- BowlUS$8.00
Kosher Hot DogUS$6.50
with steak fries
- Add Filet Mignon Chili, Cheese, and OnionsUS$7.50
Galley Beef or Turkey BurgerUS$8.00
with steak fries
Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$8.50
with steak fries

Galley Salads

famous galley dressing, balsamic vinaigrette, caesar, blue cheese, and lemon vinaigrette

House SaladUS$5.50
mixed greens, tomato, cucumber with famous galley dressing
Caesar SaladUS$7.50
crispy romaine topped with galley croutons
- With Grilled ChickenUS$9.50
- With Salmon or ShrimpUS$12.50
Salmon SaladUS$12.50
blackened salmon served on a bed of romaine lettuce and topped with grilled vegetables in a home-made lemon vinaigrette
Filet Mignon SaladUS$12.00
marinated filet mignon, sliced and served over baby spinach, tossed with mushrooms and thinly sliced red onions in a home-made lemon vinaigrette

Sunday Drink Specials

Bloody Mary
Mimosa

Brunch Specials

Spinach & Mushroom OmelettUS$9.50
with guacamole & salsa
Huevos RancherosUS$9.50
served with mexican rice and pico de gallo
New York Steak & EggsUS$13.50
served with steak fries
Galley Crab Cake SandwichUS$13.50
served open-faced on toasted sourdough with tomatoes and a spicy tomato cream sauce

Seafood

Fried CalamariUS$8.50
with tartar,cocktail, and cilantro scallion sauce
Fish 'N' ChipsUS$8.50
with malt vinegar, tartar sauce, and cocktailsauce
Fresh Dungeness Crab CakesUS$9.50
with zesty plum wine sauce, served with julienne vegetables
Fresh Fish Special of the DayUS$12.50
with rice and vegetable

Captain Ron's Favorites

Tacos - Filet Mignon, Chicken, Fish, and VegetableUS$7.00
any 2, served with guacamole and salsa
Galley Beef, Turkey, or Crab Cake SlidersUS$8.00
any 2, with steak fries
Homemade Spinach and Mushroom RavioliUS$8.50
with spicy tomato cream sauce
Pasta MarinaraUS$8.50
sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and italian spices

Reviews

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4.3

(765)

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
2.9Value

Noise • Moderate

765 Reviews

BG
BeGr Gold
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is great and the setting is awesome. The Galley is old school circa 1934 but will never not be an awesome place to grab some drinks and something good to eat.
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Vicki
Los Angeles20 reviews
2.0
Dined on 4 February 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We have been eating at the Galley for over 25 years. For the first time in all those years, the food came cold and the service was awful,. They were completely understaffed, the waitress was actually running around trying to accommodate her clients, We needed a fork, water refilled, grandsons Sprite came after the meal, no dressing on the salad. We celebrate my husbands birthday there on the 3rd of February for more than 20 years…. The bill was $750 and was definitely not worth it. Sad to say, we won’t be going back!
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OT
OpenTable Diner Gold
London15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. More of a dive bar than an elegant venue, it’s been around since the 1930s. Great staff. The menu is an excellent steak house style menu with lots of emphasis on fish too. Drinks are well made and reasonable, which attracts regulars like myself who have come for decades. Unfortunately their signature special sherry dressing is no longer made the way it was in the past, the BS story on the menu notwithstanding.
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lalanative Gold
Los Angeles25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 January 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Galley is a dining experience you cannot have anywhere else in LA. I go back over and over because it’s nostalgic, homey and unchanged by time or trends. It just feels like home. It’s a gem.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 January 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Disappointed in the filet , as it seemed very dry inside with a weird texture.
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Km123 Gold
Los Angeles58 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 January 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a good mainstay for seafood and drinks.
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MarkGregg
Los Angeles129 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 January 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood bar and restaurant with friendly staff and great food and drink
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ChrisG Gold
Atlanta42 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 January 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome local spot! Enjoyed the character of the restaurant and excellent food. We all really enjoyed it.
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IT890
Hawaii16 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 January 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Annual new year family celebration 🍾 Lovely
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Sharonp
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I understand this is the place that the locals go to hang out with friends. It’s very casual with an eclectic feel and the food was very good.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.thegalleyrestaurant.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Whatever special touches your evening requires, THE GALLEY is the ideal choice for everything from a quiet, candle-lit birthday dinner to a large anniversary party or corporate event. Captain Ron can customize your menu with a variety of unique and creative items. The Galley’s seafaring interior includes four quaint dining rooms, comfortable candle lit booths, the large South Seas Bar and outdoor patio complete with sea shells, fishing net and water fountain.

Location
2442 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Area
Santa Monica
Cross Street
Hollister
Parking Details
Metered parking in large lot behind the restaurant, as well as metered street parking.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

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The Galley

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Menu

Soup & Sandwiches

New England Clam Chowder

Soup of the Day

Filet Mignon Chili

Kosher Hot DogUS$6.50

Galley Beef or Turkey BurgerUS$8.00

Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$8.50

Galley Salads

House SaladUS$5.50

Caesar SaladUS$7.50

Salmon SaladUS$12.50

Filet Mignon SaladUS$12.00

Sunday Drink Specials

Bloody Mary

Mimosa

Brunch Specials

Spinach & Mushroom OmelettUS$9.50

Huevos RancherosUS$9.50

New York Steak & EggsUS$13.50

Galley Crab Cake SandwichUS$13.50

Seafood

Fried CalamariUS$8.50

Fish 'N' ChipsUS$8.50

Fresh Dungeness Crab CakesUS$9.50

Fresh Fish Special of the DayUS$12.50

Captain Ron's Favorites

Tacos - Filet Mignon, Chicken, Fish, and VegetableUS$7.00

Galley Beef, Turkey, or Crab Cake SlidersUS$8.00

Homemade Spinach and Mushroom RavioliUS$8.50

Pasta MarinaraUS$8.50

Reviews

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable