Calabra is an elevated rooftop restaurant and bar serving Mediterranean and California cuisine, prepared in an inspiring setting with the ocean as a backdrop. Whether from the sundeck, circular bar, or indoor lounge, views are best enjoyed with boutique wines, seasonal cocktails, and small-batch spirits. All dishes are thoughtfully crafted with a seed oil-free approach for a dining experience that feels as good as it tastes.
Roxy Vélez
Came for the vegan burger (from a blog recommendation of best vegan burgers in LA) It’s not listed on the menu. But their burger – they make it vegan. And wow. It was SOOO DELICIOUS! The patty was excellent and they make it themselves! I thought it was an impossible patty at first but then I had to ask. They add a creamy vegan cheese and the sauce that is in the burger is just wow (tomatoes with fig?) vegan brioche obviously – I wish all non vegan restaurants did that this restaurant has done. Get informed on how to make an amazing vegan dish. This is what a vegan dish should be like. Filling. Tasty as hell.
10 years vegan so I’m picky with my vegan burgers. I’ll be back whenever I visit LA again!
– cocktail was lovely too!
Actually the side salad was th only thing that was very basic. When I’m back I’ll get the fried that sounded really goooood . I’m dure if they can do this burger, they can make the vegan version of the salad a lot more interesting too.
Anyways 10 stars out of 5
And staff was also SOOOO friendly! I’m sorry I forgot the name of the waiter. He was from Honduras. Very attentive
… moreBianca Lambert
My first job was in a hotel, so always appreciate amazing staff because I know how hard they work. Juan and Kim have made my time at the rooftop excellent! I just want to give them a little shout. You can tell Juan does NOT play about the details and it shows in the best way. Omar and Hayden we great too. You can tell this staff is a well-oiled, thoughtful machine. And my Caesar with salmon was SO good. The salmon managed to be crispy on the skin but perfectly tender.
… moreDr. Karla Hernandez DeCuir
We visited for the first time and we absolutely loved the ambiance, service and the food! Mr. Rodrigo was phenomenal and the food was fresh and very flavorful. We ordered the Baklava (?) for dessert and it was nothing like the other ones I’ve tasted before. It was amazing! I would highly recommend it. We parked in valet and it was very easy and convenient
… moreIris
This was truly the best experience I’ve had in LA so far! Incredible food, impeccable service. A special thank you to Paul, the manager and the team, who really took care of us and made the whole experience unforgettable.
… moreEduardo Paz
Me and my friends went to Calabra for sunset and had the best experience. Our server, Danil, was amazing. He went above and beyond, especially when one of us asked for a drink that wasn’t on the menu. His recommendations were spot on, and we loved the seafood tower. Overall, the service from the entire staff was excellent. Other servers checked in on us, cleared plates promptly, and brought the bill without delay. Danil’s attention and friendliness truly made our visit extra special.
… moreSarah Kim
Great space and was my go-to for pre-dinner drinks. Not sure what happened but as someone who’s been coming at least once a month, quality of service has gone down so dramatically during my last couple of visits. Took over 30 minutes to order the last time, and had hoped it had been an anomaly but ended up having to leave today. There was no one in sight to receive our order. It actually seemed like no one sitting at the bar had been able to order, so in solidarity we left with the party sitting next to us who also hadn’t been able to get an order in for over 20 minutes. It was early in the evening and not busy so who knows. No winners tonight.
… moreHebert Guerrero
I had an amazing experience at Calabra in the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica. The food is consistently great, and the ambiance—especially during the summer—is unbeatable. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed rooftop lunch with beautiful views.
I’ve also had nothing but great customer service. Ramiro, who often takes care of us, is incredibly nice, friendly, and always recommends the best food options. He’s truly one of the reasons I enjoy coming back. The pricing is reasonable, and their burger is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend Calabra!
… moreKennadi Davis
I went here the other day with my friend for the first time. It was absolutely delicious. The proper hotel is gorgeous. The views from the rooftop restaurant were incredible.
Despite it being winter and therefore “cold “, they had heaters out, which made for a very comfortable stay.
The service was impeccable, our server was very attentive and hardly let our water glasses get half-full from the host to the bar to our food experience was 10 out of 10! I’ll definitely be back
I’d highly recommend you wear a cute outfit when you go for the necessary photo ops 🙂
there are vegetarian options on the menu. And as far as accessibility is concerned, there is an elevator that can take you to the top and seating can definitely be arranged to accommodate a wheelchair. The menus are definitely ADA approved/legible.
… moreSA
A truly great place. Appallingly expensive. Yet, the food is incredible. Moreover, the service is beyond an A+.
Special mention to our server, Jimmy, who was super kind.
… moreChristos Bletsios
We had an amazing dinner. Staff was super friendly and gave us great suggestions. The Octapus is a must. Very nice interior/exterior design. Rooftop with outdoor heaters. Make a reservation for guaranteed table.
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