Chops, American standards & cocktails served in an old-fashioned, wood-paneled space & a patio. Based on 348 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
170 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Phone: (310) 230-0402
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Hours
| Friday | 4 PM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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4 PM–12 AM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 4 PM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 4 PM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 4 PM–2 AM |
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Reviews
eriko p
This is a review for their Happy Hour or “Golden Hour” which is Monday-Friday, 4:00pm – 5:30pm and for a few items from their regular menu. You have the option to sit indoors our outdoors. We chose indoors, which is lovely and cozy with white tablecloths, flowers at each table, and fireplace.
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Andrew Hewett
Delicious food, efficient and prompt wait staff, lots of heaters outdoors, reasonably quick food. Prices are up there but the food was great. One server just plonked the food down and parking was challenging and a little bit of a walk .. but I didn’t feel like paying 15 bucks to have them park it.
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Daisy Doggin
Nice atmosphere but pretty ridiculous in terms of prices.
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Carlo N.
We have walked passed by this restaurant for years but never had the chance to dine-in until now. Golden Bull (est 1949) is a fine dine in restaurant located along West Channel rd in Pacific Palisades. They are known serving up fine fare including steakhouse favorites, fresh seafood, and veggie-centric dishes. We came here on a sunny late afternoon as a large group to grab drinks and food after walking at the nearby beach. We were warmly greeted by a female staff and was seated at their outdoor patio on two separate middle tables. We asked the manager/lead host, if we could concatenate the two tables since we’re a large group. He adamantly said we certainly cannot do that. Furthermore, he informed us that there’s a restricted dine-in time limit. In that moment, our group felt that the mgr had to obviate the need from servicing our group. Thus, we informed them that we no longer interested and departed the restaurant. We had a high expectation from this restaurant from the start but sadly we’re very disappointed. I guess a large group such as ours was not ideal for the Golden Bull. Overall, it was disheartening experience for a first time customer.
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Iris Chen
I was there during happy hour, only a few drinks with happy hour price. Food menu has only a few things for happy hour, but very enjoyable still.
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Fred & Linda Fenton
I ordered a filet mignon “medium rare.” It came “well done” with no pink showing. The manager apologized and took 25% off the price of the steak. It was my wife’s 75th Birthday. A busboy delivered our desserts without spoons. After a long wait our server arrived to supply spoons and apologize, saying she was supposed to serve the desserts and hadn’t been told.
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Sam White
I’ve been coming to the Golden Bule for over 30 years and they have never disappointed me. The Prime rib and Tim’s service were excellent. The atmosphere remains unique. I look forward to coming back next time I’m in Santa Monica or staying with friends in Topanga Canyon.
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Riley Thompson
Great vibe, friendly servers, and our food came out lightning fast! The prime rib and mashed potatoes were excellent, and my friend enjoyed the broccolini. Can’t wait to eat here again soon! I will say that parking can be a little tricky though
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Melanie Galuten
New owners. New review. The new owners have created a great space keeping the vibe. The happy hour is an excellent bargain and the food is delicious. I almost wanted to not like it because I had been frequenting the restaurant for the past 20 years was quite attached. They have done a very good job and I will be returning. Often. . I had the flat iron steak. The fries are delicious. And the sundae for dessert was really really good. Our server was a sweet, smart., energetic young woman who speaks multiple languages. The bus boy had a great vibe and was very attentive. So great food great service what more could you want?
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Thierry Leduc
Extremely unpleasant welcome by the manager because I was bringing a fine bottle of wine that had been decanted before. Apparently you cannot bring your own bottle if it was previously open (it was closed when I brought it). Never heard of such a thing. It might be “the law” but there are nice ways and obnoxious ways to enforce the law. The food, the hostesses and wait staff were nice and professional but could not make up for the cold shower going in. I will spend my money in a more hospitable place next time.
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