In 1979, at the age of 25, Michael McCarty founded Michael's Santa Monica, a restaurant credited with being one of the early pioneers of California cuisine. With its market driven plates that utilize local produce and hyper-seasonal ingredients. Throughout the years, Michael's has spearheaded the restaurant's evolution, bringing in a veritable who's who of culinary talent that includes opening Chef Jonathan Waxman, Nancy Silverton, Brooke Williamson, Sang Yoon, Mark Peel, and Miles Thompson among many others. Along the way, he authored 'Welcome to Michael's: Great Food, Great People, Great Party!', which recieved a 2008 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award nomination in the entertaining category. Michael's features modern art treasures, as curated by McCarty and his wife Kim( an artist herself) , and boasts award winning winelists, which includes the latest vintages from McCarty's own Malibu Vineyard.

It's the perfect venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and more!