Ma'kai Restaurant & Lounge

Nice ocean view. Happy hour special was good

Nice pub vibe, good service and tasty food.

I came here during a brief visit to the Santa Monica Pier. Got the fish & chips and white sangria, it was delicious!! Michaela (our server) was kind and attentive. Definitely recommend for dinner when visiting the area!

We had time to spare so a 45 minute wait for our food wasn't too terrible. Disappointed that a table who sat down 10-15 minutes after we placed an order, got their food before us by 15-20 minutes.

Hopefully next year for the holidays they might be able to properly staff for the day. Having a full menu advertised outside of the building versus sitting down to see a very limited menu would change the experience of the customer.

This place is great! Service was outstanding. My family of 5 went there on a Sunday at 7:00 P.M. and requested a table outside. We were fine with a wait but it ended up only being about a 5 minute wait for them to clear the table. The waitress checked on our table often, another person came by with water frequently, and the food was so yummy! We had calamari, grilled chicken sandwich, sweet potato fries (AMAZING), fish & chips, kale salad, and grilled fish tacos. We all greatly enjoyed our food. Also...there isn't a better view of Ocean Ave. and the sunset!

Last thing I'll say about the amazing service, when a group of four requested a table outside, the staff literally moved tables and chairs outside to accommodate them. Who does that?! Above and beyond. Highly recommend!