Orla by Michael Mina

I truly had one of the best dining experiences of my life here. I’ve been to Orla several times before, usually sitting at the bar, and always enjoyed it. This year, I chose Orla for my birthday dinner with a small group of friends, and it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel incredibly special by the staff. Every drink and every dish was absolute perfection. The view was beautiful, and the atmosphere was spot-on—gorgeous lighting and music at just the right level, allowing us to enjoy the ambiance while still having easy conversation at a table of five. I had requested ahead of time if we could order the burger—normally only available at the bar—and they were so gracious in accommodating us. The burger is pure heaven and cannot be recommended enou

We really enjoyed this restaurant. The aesthetic is beautiful, and the sunset view out on the patio was beautiful. The drinks were good, but the food was excellent. We tried the Orla experience which allows you to try various items from the menu for a set price per person. We thought the price was fair with the amount of food served, and we truly enjoyed each dish. The service was great! They checked in often enough, but did not overdue it. The food came out in timely manner, and was coursed out perfectly between dishes. The dessert was just enough after enjoying a good amount of food throughout the experience. Overall we were very happy with this experience, and would recommend to anyone visiting the area. We do not have kids, but they also have a kids menu and we noticed children at the

You can always expect great service at a Mina restaurant. This location is absolutely stunning. Located in the back of the hotel lobby, with a beautiful large bar, and a charming sun room; perfect for a lunch/sunset escape. The menu was really fun, Mediterranean style fare. We loved the chili oil as a table garnish. Great place for a lunch meeting or cocktail with the girls.

We tried Orla Michael Mina restaurant — overall it was good, but nothing really “wow.” The server was very nice and very helpful, which I appreciated. The only thing I was a little disappointed about was the view situation. They have very limited tables with a view. I barely got a table with a view, but by the time we were seated it was already dark and I couldn’t catch the sunset, which was one of the reasons I wanted this restaurant in the first place. Overall, nice service, food was good — just not as exceptional as I was expecting based on the hype. I would go again for the experience but I wouldn’t consider it a must for sunset.

I brought my bestie here for a special birthday and cancer free celebration. They reserved the best seat in the restaurant for us worth a beautiful view. From the time we arrived at Valet, everyone was so personable and welcoming. The hostess greeted and seated is right away. Our phenomenal waiter Ryan made sure we had everything we needed and helped with menu selections. NOTHING disappointed us. Everything was delicious. We both agreed the lamb chops were the best we ever tasted!! The lemon drops our signature drinks were great and extra cold. The night was memorable and worth the drive to Santa Monica. Thank you Orla and chef for making this day so special.