214 Wilshire Blvd

Quite possibly the best charcuterie I've had all year. Love coming to Wally's for appetizers but I know many come for a full on meal. The Iberico chorizo was amazing and flavorful. I went conservative with solid cow cheeses and they were tasty. The Cesar salad was good for sharing. Many people were DINING but we had reservations elsewhere. You definitely should have wine as they have a massive selection, but I went standard martini (excellent) since dinner was coming next. I love to just wander here and explore the walls of wine and other fine whiskeys. Service is solid and it's a festive atmosphere to enjoy with friends. A bit pricey but hey...YOLO. Highly recommend a reservation here and you still might wait. One day I'll splurge on dinner but a great way to warm up.

Not going to lie... I did not have high expectations for this place. After looking at the menu and prices earlier in the day before arriving.. the menu felt unnecessarily expensive and somewhat basic for what was being offered but I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy everything we ordered. Cocktails are expensive, even for LA, at $25 a drink but they are creative and so good. But let's move onto the food. We ordered a pick three cheese board, the kampachj crudo (on special), pan con tomate w/ spanish jamon (also on special), cacio e pepe and their peking duck, all to share. Both the specials we got were fantastic. The Spanish jamon is an experience and melt in your mouth delicious and I'm absolutely obsessed with the pan con tomate they paired the jamon with. The kampachi crudo was also excellent & so fresh. Beautiful presentation. But what I actually loved most was the charcuterie board... they do these so well! I wish I got a picture. Great cheese and meat options and lots of extras on the board like nuts, figs, jams & honey. The cacio e pep was great but not mind blowing. Still good though & a good version of this dish. We also ordered the peking duck (great to share) but agreed this was more like duck with asian flavors instead of authentic peking duck. But hey, don't expect the Peking duck at a wine bar in Santa Monica to be authentic. We did thoroughly enjoy this though. Service is top notch. Only grief here is it felt like they kept trying to take my plate away before I finished my food. Prices are expensive but the quality is there. It's def a fun place to go & share a bunch of things. Overall, I thought this place would be mediocre but it really exceeded my expectations across the board and all my friends agreed. I actually am really looking forward to going back for their charcuterie boards and specials as those were the star of the show, in my opinion. Great spot for a girls night out, date or just a special occasion.

WOW... just wow! ... Had a last-minute crisis and needed a private dining area. My call was taken, my urgency was noted and not 5 minutes later I was contacted. Fortunately, a private room was available, I was sent the menu options and prices, replied, got my contract and all was set! We arrived a tab bit early, I was greeted very warmly, and taken to the room so I could set some things up... -Service was exemplary -Food was abundant and delicious! Warm dishes warm, cold dishes, cold, meats fresh and moist, full of flavor! -Wine selection, of course, was HUGE -Our Vegetarian was very impressed -Servers were kind, discrete, and available for anything we needed with no attitude. -100% professional and classy Was it pricey, yes, but 1000% worth it! I highly suggest this space without hesitation for a board meeting, or any other classy private event you might have the need to host! P.S. Can't believe how overwhelmed I was that I didn't take a single photo!

The service food and ambiance here are top notch. They looked long and hard for the wine the homie wanted and tracked it down. They brought out a delicious duck and fantastic truffle fries. The ambiance is chic.

I had a great time at the Sake tasting event! Jackie took great care of us, and I also met Luz, who was in charge of the cheese section. I got to learn about Sake made in Mexico, and all of them were delicious! The charcuterie was also enjoyable and paired well with the sake. There was also a section where someone was preparing cocktails with their sake, and I had a few glasses. I'm looking forward to the next event!

Very nice atmosphere noise level was not low. Alcoholics had a good amount to choose from. The server was helpful. Things came in a timely manner. I did not care for the brussels sprouts I thought they could have been better. The fillet was cooked how I liked it. The dessert was amazing.

Excellent charcuterie and cocktails menu. Great spot for happy hour and their burger is excellent as well. Prices are a bit high but still great on occasion.

I gave this place a 4 because although is was really good, I feel like it is waaaaaay overpriced. The charcuterie board was $44 I have had boards like this and better for half that price. We wanted to get a bottle of wine to share, but they charge a $50 fee to open a bottle of wine because it is a retail shop. That's pretty ridiculous. The glasses are about $23-$30 and up. Don't get me wrong, the wine was good, the cheese was great, but the prices were just insane. We almost got the burger but it was $36 and it isn't some big ol' burger. The service was great. Chrissy was our bartender and she is fabulous. The inside is nice. You feel like you're inside a wine library. It is lovely. But, we probably won't be back until we circle back around the monopoly board, pass go and find another $200.

WHEN: Tues @7:45pm Came here with no reservations with my party of 3 and to my surprise we were handed only the food menu, haha. It's not a big deal since I prefer food anyway, just surprised since the restaurant was covered from floor to ceiling full of wine! The wine menu is quite hefty and I went for the Chardonnay. I can't say much about parking but it looks like they do valet right in front. The place is quite loud so be prepared to speak up when having a conversation within your party. The food menu is quite clear with selections for a charcuterie board: 3 items for $28 5 for $44 Certain items require additional charges. We started out with one charcuterie board of 5 items, along with these dishes, served family style: GRILLED OCTOPUS - $32 Chorizo spiced spanish octopus, roasted heirloom carrots, lime creme fraiche, black garlic mole. Tender, flavorful, and decent overall. TRUFFLE CAESAR SALAD - $30 Heirloom tomato, butter lettuce, artisan romaine moliterno truffle pecorino, shaved garlic crouton, truffle caesar dressing. Did I just order a $30 salad that didn't even come with any protein? I sure did. I think the truffle was the protein, and this salad was very good. It was interestedly presented too--like they build a structure out of the lettuce, haha. MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER - $24 Pan-roasted mixed cauliflower, ras al hanout, preserved lemon puree, almonds, sultanas. I didn't care for this, but it was fine and I just wouldn't normally order this. My friends enjoyed it. Then we decided we were hungry and ordered another charcuterie board of 5 items. I can't tell you which meats were chosen as I didn't make the order but they were all good. And for some reason while I went to the restroom, my friends decided we order one last dish: WOOD OVEN BAKED BRIE - $28 french baguette, fermier brie, truffle honey, truffle butter, shaved truffle. Very over hyped as this was bland and just tasted like buttered and toasted baguette, sliced. For that price, I do not recommend. I had a nice time, wine was ordered of coarse but I'm no wino so can't tell you my full experience on that. Service was decent, and I'd probably only come back if it was the only option to be with a certain company.

Help I'm over stuffed. Every bite was memorable. Now I need to go home and be horizontal. This Santa Monica's location at lunch isn't as packed as the BH location but it's just as lovely and stocked with fine wines from ceiling to floor. I appreciated the fact that I could hear the people next to me but frankly they didn't say much because their mouths were full of food. My fav was the truffle bolognese. Was it worth the 40 bucks plus tax? Oh yes sir! And don't forget to order the truffle pizza too. And must not forget the great service. First class till the last dish. Ciao mein.

Sarah and Miles are incredible professionals. The service is helpful but non intrusive. They are on it and are so knowledgeable about the menu and flavors. The whole staff was friendly from the host stand to the bartenders and the management. The table staff were efficient and polite. Now the food and wine. Unmatched. The diver scallops were tender and full of freshness. The oysters were the same. Bone marrow was delicious. The truffle Brie is not to be missed. Phenomenal truly. Tomahawk steak was perfectly cooked. Ambience is the best of SaMo.

The only reason for four instead of five stars is that at 8pm my friend and I could not hear each other over the table as the music was blasting and we just had to use facial expressions to tell each other the food was delicious. I got the pasta and it came with squash blossoms on top. Love that. The truffle bread is exquisite and so good that I ate the entire thing and took the most of my pasta home. This is a good thing lol The vibe is nice and don't forget to dress nice, not formal but definitely not a tee shirt type establishment either.

Wally's is the type of restaurant you'd bring a friend visiting from out of town to show them a great time because not only is the food amazing, they carry an extensive wine and spirits selection and a shop full of great products that range from very nice to super luxurious. There's a live band that plays in the evenings at least on Sundays, and the service is attentive. While I haven't tried more than a handful of items, I really believe that you can't go wrong with any of their items. The charcuterie board, burrata, pasta bolognese, steak and frites, and French sea bass are all exceptional. The cappuccino cake was a delicious dessert as well!

I finally made my way to Wally's. And now I can't wait to return to sample more food and soak up that atmosphere. From the moment I arrived I felt welcomed, the front door staff and bartender were extremely friendly. I arrived at an odd time -- 3:30p- so the place wasn't too busy (yet) and was able to take a seat at the bar since I was meeting up with some friends at another establishment nearby. The QR reader for the wine list didn't exactly work on my phone but thankfully they did have a book to select from. WOW. What a variety of options and pricing. Truly an amazing wine list. Could easily be the best glass(es) of wine I ar had all year. The food was beyond delicious-- they had my favorite cheeses and I tried duck salami (very good.) Again-- can't to return. It's worth the hype.

This place is so beautiful inside and out. I come here often and the guy at the bar named Marcelino was awesome! He was so kind and knew the menu very well. He had a great smile too. The place is huge with walls full of wine. I enjoyed the wine list and went with the selection of 3 cheese and meat you get. It comes with all basic charcuterie board sides, which i love. The fries are good. I tried some other things there but I forgot what they were called haha! Full bar as well and all cocktails were bomb.com. Service was fast considering how busy it always is. The crowd all are so social and you'll always meet at least 1 new person. From ambience, to food, to service, to wine 10/10.

I've came here a few times and the charcuterie board was pretty good. However, what stands out to me is the pizza and the cocktails the service has always been amazing and it has a very relaxing ambience.

Great meal! Food was fresh and bright. It was a real dining experience. Definitely will come back to try more things a on the menu.

Great service and wine recommendations! Ambiance is upscale / classy.. feel free to bust out those heels. A bit pricey but worth a try once in a blue moon. Highly recommend the risotto and crudo ! Hope to come back and get a charcuterie board . One thing I will say is that if you're thinking of getting the lavender Negroni.. make sure you're ok with strong / smokey flavors. I could not handle it and after one sip I had to send it back. They were lovely for accommodating me .

I love an establishment that gives you an EXPERIENCE. Exciting food, excellent service, and a upbeat ambiance is the perfect way to describe Wally's in Santa Monica. We arrived at 10pm and it looked like a party! Greeted with a friendly smile, as we noticed the vast array of wall to wall liquor and wine selections. I'm sure anything you're looking for in a drink is available here. I got excited by the second. We sat down and ordered appetizers right away, starting with the truffle pizza, truffle garlic bread with Brie, and fried Oysters that were off the hook! For our main, we had the veal chop, Carbonara, and the Wagyu Burger, which I had. The burger was tender, juicy, and flavorful. The fries were just ok, and the ketchup is seasoned with five spice. The atmosphere was jumping on a Friday night and it was packed. Definitely a hot spot with delicious food. I'll be back soon!

I usually head to the Beverly Hills location but I love the Santa Monica vibe. It's laid back and more earthy. It doesn't have the cheesy old guy sugar daddy looking for a young sugar baby vibe like it does in BH LOL!! I ordered a steak tartare and a gin sour which both came to $71!! Whooaaaaa very expensive because of the truffles sprinkled on top. I should have looked at the menu. Service is always great at Wally's. There is a lot of street construction so no valet and I got a ticket for parking at a meter you needed a permit for so park in the parking plaza and walk over. It was an expensive night but fun so def worth checking out.

Incredible ambience, just as much a star as the food, which was delicious! You can have a gourmet meal and then shop for some endless wine selections and bring home some gourmet cheeses as well!

Outstanding tartare served with perfect crisps and toast. Best wine selection in Santa Monica. Wine captains are well educated and budget minded, not just selling you the most expensive, but giving you choices that make sense and pair perfectly to your food choice. Was a bit surprised the LA look ate me scene is so strong, but the vibe from the staff makes you feel right at home. Great choice if you're looking for a great glass of wine and well prepared cuisine. Prices are not for the bargain shoppers, but there are plenty of those places on the strand.

Quality went down a lot, from food, cocktails and service. I guess it is a wine store stick to wine.

Ambiance inside is everything you'd expect from a wine bar. Feels like you're in a very nice wine cellar. There is also a small front patio. Food was amazing! And server was attentive and knowledgeable. If you only get one thing, go for the wood oven baked Brie - soooo good! The cheese and charcuterie board was excellent too - they didn't skimp on the portions.

The place is trying to be trendy and it sure looks that way, however the place is greatly overpriced and the food is not good. My party of 3 shared 3 dishes, each about $35-40. The hit was the truffle lamb Bolognese, not because it was great but because the other 2 dishes weren't good. The truffle lamb bolognese actually did not have much in common with real Bolognese and the truffle was not necessary except to keep things "trendy". The dish tasted like gravy (the kind you put on biscuits). The pizza once again have to have truffle on it, too bad they forgot to add any flavor or even salt to it. Now the worst part is the octopus. The $35-40 they brought us this tiny tentacle, then we looked closer and realized that even within this tiny "tentacle" every other piece was actually a piece of potato. The meager portion of octopus was overcooked. Will not be returning

Pretty cheap place. The food looks great but I only got cocktails here can cocktails are pretty good. it's on the third floor and it's pretty easy to get a table.! Definitely coming back here for the nice view!

Love Wally's. A great lunch spot if you are in the area. Most things on the menu are good but I prefer the sandwiches and burgers. Been here a few times and never disappointed. The decor is also really nice and if you are into wine the list has something for everyone.

If you are over 30 and looking for a lounge with great service and vibes , this is the place! Their food is excellent and worth what you spend. They have seasonal cocktails. Their wine selection is vast and beyond impressive. Go there at least once a week and take all my friends who visit me. It's couple blocks away from the ocean and can't be missed. Highly recommend!

Absolutely amazing, great ambience, very friendly staff with excellent service and they weee really BUSY!!! I had the $35 burger and boy it was melting in my mouth! Delicious but yes pricey!! To top it off the highlight was their famous espresso Martini ! One of my best venue experience since a long time.

My friend had her Birthday at Wally's, great ambience, the food was very tasty, the service very attentive and the bartenders made the night making delicious drinks for everybody.

Still a huge fan of Wally's Santa Monica, but there has been some slippage. First, the dessert menu that defined late night sweets went from 5-stars to 2-stars. They need to up their game with a pastry chef, as the lack of a good dessert menu has resulted in a reduction in my evening entourage attendance. Where we used to come every 2 nights, we now come once every 10 days (though my wallet is thanking me). They've replaced their truffle lentils with a new truffle risotto (literally use the same serving plate). This risotto is INCREDIBLY decadent. It's rich, delish, and rivals my favorite truffle bolognese. I rank this as probably my #1 truffle (affordable) dish in Southern California. Unfortunately the lentil dish is no longer, but I've been informed that you can still get it at the Beverly Hills location. The crowd has changed a bit. While it used to be classier, the popularity of the place has led to a massive influx of younger, wanna-be hipsters and well-dressed deer-in-headlights millennials. I don't mind it, but now I request seating in the back of the restaurant, where it's quieter, and still very enjoyable. I do want to shout out their baby kale salad. It's SO GOOD you won't want to share! PLEASE GET THAT DESSERT MENU UP TO PAR!!!!

Great crowd and cheerful environment. The burgers are truly amazing. Staff is very friendly too

I have been a fan of Wally's for years. On Sunday, I wanted to walk in and ask for Sambuca - and I have possibly bought hundreds of bottles. The guy in the department needed to learn what Sambuca was. I thought that Wally would educate their people better than that, especially since they sell it (I eventually found it myself - not that they guy was really wanting to help :-(

Cozy library environment and a robust wine list. Definitely not the place you ask for your best bottle of wine! Unless of course you're in the market to spend $35-$40,000 on a bottle of wine. But really, they have wine starting at $19 a bottle going all the way up to the highest price points you can imagine. But there's something for everyone. The food is also really good. The Wagyu burger is to die for. I've had it twice now and loved it both times. I've even included a photo.

The Best food , a super tasty variety and the service is amazing! Super clean and nice staff everyone is friendly I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys quality.

Cool ambiance, good service. Overpriced, but I guess that's just Santa Monica. I ordered the aloha cocktail to try and re invigorate the spirit of Hawaii in my essence(not tryna be dramatic I just miss Hawaii haha).

We only visited for drinks but the vibe was awesome and the space is really inviting and friendly. Really great place for drinks and fun time.

Quite possibly the greatest pizza in the world! Thank god I was extra patient that day and decided not to walk out after the very non caring unfriendly hostess sat us initially in a corner next to a very busy station where all of the wait staff walked to enter their orders in the computer. There were at least 10 other tables completely empty on a non busy Saturday late afternoon. A very nice waitress moved us after complaining and then the magic happened. I ordered an extremely delicious Mezcal cocktail with activated charcoal and elderberry along with a pistachio and beat salad. Both were incredible but nothing compares to the spicy salami pepperoni pizza with onions and drizzled honey. I can honestly say that I've never tasted a more perfect pizza in my entire life. This pizza should be be in the Guinness Book of World Records. I now know what it's like to be in Heaven for about an hour. Thank you!

The attitude and politeness of the waiter, bartender and the receptionist at the entrance deserve 5 stars. They are extremely knowledgeable about the menu and polite. The wine they recommended (chardonnay domaine 2017) was really successful. I deducted 1 point from the truffle bolognese. The truffle must be grated in front of the customer, otherwise it changes color by the time it reaches the table. The portion size is good but I wish the pasta was al-dente, it was doughy. The place is very nice, there are many wine options. I will go again to taste caviar and cheese.

My friend and I wanted to celebrate (nothing and everything in particular) and we decided caviar would be the way to go. We ordered the small Kristal and a prosciutto pizza to share and each had a glass of Prosecco. The pizza was bigger than expected and the perfect share. The caviar was good but we were honestly confused at first because we just didn't know what any of the accoutrements were (still not sure what the yellow/orange thing was but I think egg yolk). The waitress was largely absent but we didn't really need her. The other staff members were friendly and attentive.

Steak tartar, and cappuccino desert were absolutely phenomenal. They were so good that we ate at Wally's two days in a row. But really everything was delicious!

Went with my sister and dad for a nice treat out and what a treat it was! Everything was delicious and our server Andre was amazing. He was so knowledgeable about everything on the menu we questioned and somehow was able to give us an expert level of attention though I could see he had other tables- he was somehow always around. Oh and he also recommended the perfect wine! The food was amazing and only made better by such great service. And who was the selector tonight bc the music was on point! I usually go to the Beverly Hills location but Santa Monica is my new go to and I'll absolutely be asking for Andre when I return! Thanks for a memorable night out with my family.

We came here on after flying in from Chicago. A staff member from our hotel recommended it and I'm happy he did. Great service, ambience, and importantly good food! A lovely father, daughter dinner!

The best wine bar in the area! Let's break it down: SERVICE: 10/10 absolutely great service every time, and on all fronts from host staff, to waiters, bar tenders and food runners. WINE: 10/10 amazing selection of wines. Sommeliers are available to give recommendations and they have always been friendly and fun in my experiences. FOOD: 10/10 remarkable! Even if you take the wine away from this place, their food alone is worth trying! It's been incredible every single time at Wally's. Steak tartare - great flavors, beautiful presentation Steaks - superb execution! Highly recommend Ravioli- delicious and well executed, cooked al denté, light and not heavy or creamy Cheese board and charcuterie - absolutely great! Presentation is 10/10!! AMBIANCE: recommend indoor seating, because the interior of this place is beautiful, with wine bottles, dimmed lighting. The outdoor area has heaters but it seats on Wilshire Ave which is a busy street. You can see sunsets from here but I think indoor seating is much better! Reservations are not required.

Wally's definitely did NOT live up to the hype. The assortment and massive wine inventory was impressive. However, the food and service left MUCH to be desired. Even the seating is uncomfortable and not very inviting. So...the meal. My Negroni was perfect. (Yes, I ordered a cocktail at a wine store.) The burrata starter with watermelon, heirloom tomatoes and basil was great. However, it all went downhill from there. The salad was a huge, radicchio-filled disappointment, as was the pizza. There was barely any cheese on it and the temperature at which it was cooked was way too high. The crust was dry and crunchy. Too hard to even chew in some parts. We didn't finish it. The waitstaff kept bringing food orders without any plates for us to eat it on. The bill came out to $200. For a starter, salad, pizza and drinks. Not worth it AT ALL. Such a disappointment.

Came here for my birthday and I am so glad we did!! Did not set a reservation but they were able to seat our group of 7 pretty quickly. My favorite dish was the Duck Three Ways (I am a huge lover of duck) as it gave a variety of the different preparations of duck. The burger was also enjoyed massively. The salad we got was super pretty and delicious! Would come back here again for sure. Great spot for a dinner with friends!!

always enjoy a wine bar and their cheese board is my absolutely favorite! would recommend for pre- or post- dinner drinks!

Because I love this bar, I checked in at the stanta monica branch, a little less people than BH, there are also walls of red wine, white wine, cocktails and spirits also, the atmosphere of this restaurant is really good, and I feel all of LA's pretty boys and girls are gathered here. The classic cheese dish can be made on its own. Friend You can choose fruit, cheese and meat. It's very good. I recommend this steak

WALLY's has always been a go to destination for me in any occasion- with my girlfriends, family, or a date night! Both the Beverly Hills and Santa Monica location are beautiful and the ambiance is a vibe. Whether it's for food or drinks we always somehow end up staying for hours! Our server Sheldon was so helpful, knowledgeable about wine choices and cocktails, and made great dinner and appetizer recommendations. Always an elevated experience at Wally's!