Palma
Wilshire/Montana Neighborhood Coalition, Santa Monica
Bar in Santa Monica, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Palma is a practical Proper Hotel pick in Santa Monica when flexibility and setting matter more than a wine-list deep dive. Choose it for an easy hotel-based drink, date, or meet-up; cross-shop Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar if the evening is mainly about wine depth and bottle discovery.
About Palma
Palma is a Santa Monica venue with verified long daily hours and a smart casual dress code. The available details do not verify cuisine, menu format, pricing, beverage program, awards, or a specific service style, so plan with those limits in mind rather than treating it as a menu-led recommendation.
A flexible Santa Monica option with long posted hours
The most useful verified planning detail for Palma is timing: it opens at 7 AM daily, closes at 11:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 12:30 AM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it easier to consider for a wide range of Santa Monica plans, though the verified information does not specify what is served at each part of the day.
If you are comparing Palma with other nearby options, keep the comparison practical. Esters Wine Shop & Bar, Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar, Rustic Canyon, Ye Olde King's Head, Élephante may fit different plans, but Palma should be judged here only on the confirmed basics: Santa Monica location, smart casual dress code, broad operating hours.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Palma when you want a Santa Monica venue with long posted hours and a smart casual standard. Cross-shop if you need confirmed details on cuisine, menu, drinks, price, or a specific occasion fit, because those details are not verified here. For a broader look at the area, use Our full Santa Monica restaurants guide, Our full Santa Monica bars guide, Our full Santa Monica hotels guide to compare by mood, format, location fit.
Located inside
HotelSanta Monica Proper HotelFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- Proper Hotel, 700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Website
- properhotel.com/santa-monica/restaurants-bars/palma
- Phone
- +1 310 620 9990
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Palma presents as a design-forward hotel restaurant that leans modern and carefully curated. Set inside the Proper Hotel with Kelly Wearstler interiors, the room trades on a crafted aesthetic rather than coastal spectacle—its identity is anchored in style as much as food. The write-up frames Palma as part of a broader shift in Los Angeles hotel dining, where restaurants inside properties are destinations in their own right. Expect a composed, contemporary atmosphere that attracts both local diners and the Proper’s crossover crowd, emphasizing considered design and hospitality over beachside theatrics.
Best For
Palma is best for diners who prioritize design-minded settings and destination dining within a hotel context. The profile emphasizes reservation-driven restaurant competition and neighborhood relevance, making it a solid pick for date nights and for guests seeking a stylish but accessible evening out. Because Palma occupies an inland Wilshire address rather than the oceanfront, the draw here is the food-and-design proposition rather than a seaside view—so it suits guests who want a thoughtfully programmed hotel restaurant experience that competes with independent neighborhood options.
Planning details
Location
Proper Hotel, 700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Esters Wine Shop & Bar, Notable alternative
- Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar, Notable alternative
- Rustic Canyon, Notable alternative
- Élephante, Notable alternative
- Ye Olde King's Head, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Palma compares in Santa Monica
For wine-led plans, Esters Wine Shop & Bar and Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar are the stronger choices because they read as wine destinations first. Palma is better for a hotel-based meet-up where timing and setting matter more than building the night around the glass.
Rustic Canyon is the better cross-shop for a food-forward Santa Monica dinner, while Élephante makes more sense when the group wants a higher-energy room. Palma is the easier, lower-friction choice for a quieter plan anchored around the Proper Hotel address.
Ye Olde King's Head serves a different brief: casual pub comfort over hotel polish. Pick it for a relaxed, value-minded outing; pick Palma when the room, location, all-day usability are the point.
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Compare Palma
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Palma | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Esters Wine Shop & Bar | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Rustic Canyon | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Élephante | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Ye Olde King's Head | Santa Monica | No published awards |
How Palma Santa Monica compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Palma?
Use the posted hours to plan: Palma is open 7 AM–11:30 PM Monday through Thursday, 7 AM–12:30 AM Friday and Saturday, 7 AM–11:30 PM Sunday. The verified details do not specify quieter periods or what is served at each time of day.
Does Palma have happy hour deals?
The verified venue details do not list happy hour deals. If specials are important, compare current information for Palma with nearby options such as Esters Wine Shop & Bar or Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar.
Is the food good at Palma?
The verified details do not include cuisine, menu items, pricing, or reviews, so there is not enough confirmed information here to make a food-based verdict. If you need a stronger dining comparison, consider checking current details for Rustic Canyon or other Santa Monica dining rooms.
Is Palma open late?
Yes. Palma is open until 12:30 AM on Friday and Saturday, until 11:30 PM on Monday through Thursday and Sunday.
Is Palma good for a date?
It may work if the confirmed basics fit your plan: Santa Monica location, smart casual dress code, long posted hours. For a different atmosphere, you may also want to compare current details for Élephante or other Santa Monica venues.
