1 Pico Restaurant   

1 Pico Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-587-1717
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The Scene As the formal dining room of the exclusive Shutters on the Beach hotel, this warm, upscale restaurant offers a wraparound view of the beach and Santa Monica Pier. The soaring open-beam ceiling, limestone fireplace and exceptional service lend a tone of effortless elegance, bringing a splash of East Hampton to the Pacific.The FoodThe California-Mediterranean menu offers predictable dishes of the moment (think seared ahi tuna and steamed mussels) enhanced with some inspired innovations. The traditional American rack of lamb is seasoned with earthy Moroccan spices, while corn chowder is jazzed up with smoked shrimp. Although the panoramic sunset view makes dinner a good bet, the best meal is Sunday brunch. Homey favorites are updated with gourmet ingredients. Zesty tomato soup is made with Roma tomatoes and served alongside diminutive grilled cheese sandwiches. A delicately cooked frittata with fontina cheese, tomato and basil brims over with tender rock shrimp.