Capo Los Angeles

Capo sits on Ocean Avenue, just steps away from the sand at Santa Monica State Beach. This Italian and Mediterranean seafood destination holds the 2024 Wine Spectator Grand Award, a distinction that defines its cellar-first philosophy.

While the surrounding blocks near the Santa Monica Pier attract the usual heavy foot traffic, Capo remains a quiet, dressier outlier. The room runs smart, providing a deliberate contrast to the casual boardwalk energy a fifteen-minute walk away. You choose this table for the focus on its extensive wine list rather than the proximity to the tourist-heavy coastline. The kitchen leans into coastal classics, but the experience is anchored by a formal service style that feels increasingly rare in this part of town.