# Introducing Santa Monica's Newest Restaurant: La Monique A first look at La Monique, a jewel-toned French and Riviera-inspired restaurant inside the oceanfront Oceana Hotel in Santa Monica, designed by renowned Martin Brudnizki. - Canonical URL: https://www.opulist.app/articles/introducing-santa-monicas-la-monique-restaurant - Markdown URL: https://www.opulist.app/articles/introducing-santa-monicas-la-monique-restaurant.md - Published: Sat Apr 11 2026 18:02:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) - Updated: Sun Jun 28 2026 19:32:41 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ## Categories - Restaurants - Bars & Cocktails ## Tags - None listed ## Venues Mentioned - None listed ## Related Collections - None listed ## Article Introducing Santa Monica's Newest Restaurant: La Monique Categories: Bar, Restaurant | Published: Oct 10 | Written By: Sara Bacon Incredibly excited to introduce you to Santa Monica's newest jewel-toned gem: La Monique set inside the oceanfront, ivy-covered Oceana Hotel, opening October 11th. Designed by the renowned Martin Brudnizki, this intimate space is dripping in layered textures, saturated hues, reflective surfaces, and captivating art. It feels like stepping into a chic and private living room and settling in for a night of decadent food and cocktails to match. The stunning and glowing bar serves as the focal point of the room, and each table provides its own tucked-away experience with no shortage of visual inspiration in any direction you look. The gilded bathroom is especially notable - with lacquered gold walls, mirrors in multiple directions, and marble covering multiple surfaces. Fresh flowers are found throughout the restaurant, making the space feel homey and cared-for, and adding to the overall intimate feel of the space. The food and cocktails are French and Riviera inspired, adding to the experience of being transported somewhere magical and incredibly special while dining and drinking here. An overall gem, and now on Opulist when searching for restaurants in Santa Monica. Enjoy this visual gallery of this stunning space, and make sure to give it a warm welcome once it's open starting this weekend. Book your reservation here. La Monique 1 La Monique 5 La Monique 6 La Monique 7 La Monique 9 La Monique 2 Website | Reservations | Oceana Santa Monica Tags: Restaurant, Bar, Romantic, La Monique, Date Night, Santa Monica, California, Oceana Santa Monica, Art, Martin Brudnizki, Colorful, Pretty Bathroom ## FAQ ### What is the best new French restaurant in Santa Monica? La Monique is Santa Monica's newest French and Riviera-inspired restaurant, opening October 11th inside the oceanfront Oceana Hotel. The intimate restaurant features jewel-toned interiors designed by renowned Martin Brudnizki, with layered textures, saturated hues, and a stunning glowing bar as the focal point. ### Do I need reservations for La Monique in Santa Monica? Yes, reservations are recommended for La Monique and can be booked through OpenTable. The restaurant is an intimate space with tucked-away tables, making advance reservations advisable to secure your preferred dining time at this new French restaurant inside the Oceana Hotel. ### Where can I find a romantic restaurant with beautiful bathrooms in Santa Monica? La Monique inside the Oceana Hotel features one of Santa Monica's most stunning restaurant bathrooms, with lacquered gold walls, mirrors in multiple directions, and marble surfaces. The entire restaurant is designed for romance, with jewel-toned decor, fresh flowers throughout, and intimate tucked-away tables that feel like a chic private living room. ### What hotels in Santa Monica have good restaurants? The oceanfront Oceana Hotel in Santa Monica houses La Monique, a new French and Riviera-inspired restaurant designed by Martin Brudnizki. The ivy-covered hotel's restaurant features a glowing bar, jewel-toned interiors with layered textures, and serves French cuisine with cocktails to match.