LouLou Santa Monica Marks Four Years With Summer Menu and Events

LouLou Santa Monica is celebrating its fourth anniversary with the launch of a refreshed Summer 2026 menu, an expanded lineup of weekly experiences, and special holiday programming. The French Riviera-inspired rooftop restaurant, located above Santa Monica Place, is marking the milestone as it prepares to enter its fifth year of operations while continuing to position itself as a destination for dining, entertainment and private celebrations in Southern California.

Restaurant Marks Four Years in Santa Monica

Since opening four years ago, LouLou Santa Monica has developed its reputation as a venue for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, corporate gatherings and weekend brunches. Situated above Santa Monica Place overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the restaurant combines French Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with California influences, live entertainment and rooftop dining experiences.

As part of its anniversary celebrations, the restaurant has introduced a refreshed Summer 2026 menu alongside seasonal programming designed to attract both local diners and visitors throughout the summer months.

Summer Menu Highlights Mediterranean-Inspired Dishes

The newly introduced summer menu focuses on shareable dishes inspired by Mediterranean flavours and seasonal California ingredients. Featured menu items include Truffle Risotto, Salmon Pizza, Classic Beef Tartare and the traditional French dessert Île Flottante.

According to the restaurant, the menu has been designed around communal dining, encouraging guests to share dishes during social gatherings, celebrations and group dining experiences.

Fourth of July and Weekly Experiences Expand Guest Offering

LouLou will celebrate Independence Day with a special Fourth of July Brunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. The holiday buffet will feature BBQ Pork Ribs, Mini Cheeseburgers, Half-Shell Oysters and additional seasonal dishes. Guests will also have access to DJs, live performances and FIFA World Cup matches shown on a large screen. The brunch is priced at $55 per adult and $45 per child.

The restaurant's regular weekly programming continues throughout the summer, including Golden Hour on Tuesdays, Jazz A Go Go on Wednesdays, Tulum Thursdays featuring Afro-tribal house music and live percussion, Saturday Rosé Brunch, and Pardon My French! Brunch every Sunday with live entertainment and a French-inspired buffet.

For weekday lunch guests, LouLou is continuing its Déjeuner Chez LouLou promotion, offering a 20% discount from Monday through Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for customers who mention the promotional password "I LOVE LOULOU."

Private Events Remain a Key Business Segment

Private celebrations continue to play an important role in LouLou's operations. The restaurant regularly hosts birthdays, bridal showers, engagement parties, anniversaries and corporate functions in its rooftop venue.

Corporate clients that have previously held events at the restaurant include Netflix, Amazon, Google and Savage X Fenty, reflecting its growing presence in Los Angeles' private events market.

Looking Ahead to the Fifth Year

As it enters its fifth year, LouLou Santa Monica plans to continue its focus on combining dining, entertainment and hospitality through seasonal menus, themed brunches, holiday events and private celebrations. The upcoming calendar includes Fourth of July festivities, Bastille Day programming, weekend brunches and private event bookings throughout the summer.

Located near the end of historic Route 66, LouLou Santa Monica has been recognised by Tasting Table as one of the "Best Brunch Buffets in America." The restaurant says it remains committed to creating experiences that bring guests together through food, music and social occasions while continuing to build on its French Riviera-inspired identity in Southern California.

Sources: Hospitality Career Profile.