Chef Andrew Kirschner's follows up Tar & Roses with a new eatery and bar open until 2 a.m.

Despite L.A.’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean, it’s rare to find a great local seafood restaurant. Chef Andrew Kirschner and his team hope to change that with the Santa Monica Yacht Club (SMYC) (opened April 2015) offering West Coast—centric species like swordfish, sardines, razor clams and giant squid, prepared using a blend of California and Mediterranean ingredients. Carnivores have something to celebrate as well: the dry-aged bone-in New York steak for one.

The cocktail program is of-the-moment too, with farm-to-glass ingredients; the fresh and bright mint julep goes well with the daily oyster selection, swordfish carpaccio or as a refreshing nightcap. Sleek and lacquered (think landlocked yacht), the smartly designed space has lots of warm woods, silver and blue accents and abstract art to set the mood.

Ideal For

Dinner, date nights, communal table dining, bar scene.

Favourite Table

Quiet table at the back.

Signature Dishes

Oysters of the day, swordfish carpaccio, seared albacore banh mi, peel and eat shrimp

Signature Drinks

Mint Julep