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 long daily hours and a smart casual dress code. Cuisine, menu format, pricing, beverage program, awards, or a specific service style are not specified, 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
Timing for Palma: it opens at 7 AM daily, closes at 11:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, and 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 what is served at each part of the day is not specified.
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, and Élephante may fit different plans, but Palma should be judged only on its basics: Santa Monica location, smart casual dress code, and broad operating hours.
Who should choose it, and 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 details on cuisine, menu, drinks, price, or a specific occasion fit. For a broader look at the area, use Our full Santa Monica restaurants guide, Our full Santa Monica bars guide, and Our full Santa Monica hotels guide to compare by mood, format, and 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.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and intimate with plush seating, exotic plants, soft lighting, and a breezy lounge-like atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
Signature Pours
- Crash and Burn
- Italian Gin & Tonic
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Proper Hotel, 700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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, and all-day usability are the point.
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Unlock the full Palma guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
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, and 7 AM–11:30 PM Sunday. Quieter periods or what is served at each time of day are not specified.
Does Palma have happy hour deals?
Happy hour deals are not listed. 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?
Cuisine, menu items, pricing, or reviews are not included, so there is not enough information 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, and until 11:30 PM on Monday through Thursday and Sunday.
Is Palma good for a date?
It may work if the basics fit your plan: Santa Monica location, smart casual dress code, and long posted hours. For a different atmosphere, you may also want to compare current details for Élephante or other Santa Monica venues.
