Élephante
contemporary
Faq
Banana Bread
$ 10
Green Eggs*
$ 18
Soft scramble, zucchini chips, avocado, parmigiano, salmoriglio
Chia & Granola Bowl
$ 13
Raspberry compote, fresh berries
Ricotta Pancakes
$ 18
Pistachio, whipped maple butter, caramelized banana
Eggs, prosciutto, arugula, fontina cheese toast
$ 24
Egg, guanciale, parmigiano, provolone, cream
Eggs Benedict & Rosti
$ 18
Calabrian chili jam, avocado, garlic aioli
Steak and Eggs
$ 34
5oz skirt steak, fried eggs, chimichurri, crispy potato, parmigiano
Burrata and Caviarsourcing signal
$ 45
Puccia, golden osetra, chive, extra virgin olive oil
Snacks
$ 14
Mascarpone and Prosecco Arancini
Big Eye Tuna Tartare*
$ 20
Calabrian aioli, tangerine, carta di musica
Castelvetrano Olives
$ 11
Sumac, fennel pollen, marcona almonds
$ 20
Polenta & Mushrooms
$ 40
Slow-egg, mascarpone, black truffle
20oz Bone-In Ribeye*
$ 120
Dry-aged, confit shallot, marsala jus, roasted garlic, herbssourcing signal
$ 36
10oz Skirt Steak
$ 53
Grilled allium, parmigiano, chimichurri
$ 22
Taleggio, parmigiano, lemon, hot honey
Cured pork, crushed tomato, mozzarella, chili oil, honey
$ 24
Crushed tomatoes, basil
$ 24
Cremini, maitake and oyster mushrooms, lemon cream, parmigiano
Fiori Spritz
$ 17
Cocchi Americano, St Germain Elderflower, prosecco, lemon, rosemary
Margarita
$ 20
Código blanco tequila, cointreau, lime
Cadillac Margarita
$ 26
El tesoro reposado, cointreau, lime, Grand Marnier float
Watermelon Mezcal
$ 20
Ilegal joven mezcal, watermelon liqueur, lime
Japanese Penicillin
$ 21
Toki Japanese whisky, lemon, ginger, honey
$ 22
Fusilli, pistachio, parmigiano, pistachio breadcrumb
Cacio E Pepe
$ 30
Bucatini, pecorino romano, black pepper
Squid ink pasta, chopped shrimp, tomato, chili, rosé
$ 27
Canestri, calabrian chili, basil, parmigiano; Add lobster supplement $ 30 $ 27
Tagliatelle Tartufo
$ 55
Butter, pecorino, fresh truffle
$ 20
Hearts of palm, olives, capers, tangerine, red onion
$ 18
Pork and beef, spicy tomato sauce, ricotta, parmigiano
Prosciutto and Melon
$ 24
San Daniele prosciutto, seasonal market melons, mintsourcing signal
$ 25
Stone fruit, celebrity tomato, marcona almond, aleppo, fennel pollen, basil
Little Gem Caesar*
$ 17
Brut, USA
$ 64
NV Sparkling Rosé
$ 64
V Dibon ‘Cava’, Penedés, ESP
Prosecco with orange, grapefruit, or peach juice
$ 65
Bottle of 'Prosecco' & Carafe of Juice
Cappuccino
$ 4.50
Double Espresso
$ 4.50
Latte
$ 5
Matcha Latte
$ 6
Club Soda
$ 2
Ginger Ale
$ 4.50
Pepsi
$ 4.50
Starry
$ 4.50
Redbull
$ 7
Classic, sugar-free, watermelon
Diet Pepsi
$ 4.50
Arnold Palmer
$ 5
Iced Tea
$ 5
Lemonade
$ 5
Grapefruit Juice
$ 5.50
Orange Juice
$ 5.50
Snacks
$ 14
Mascarpone and Prosecco Arancini
Big Eye Tuna Tartare*
$ 20
Calabrian aioli, tangerine, carta di musica
Castelvetrano Olives
$ 11
Sumac, fennel pollen, marcona almonds
$ 20
Prosciutto and Melon
$ 24
San Daniele prosciutto, seasonal market melons, mintsourcing signal
$ 18
Pork and beef, spicy tomato sauce, ricotta, parmigiano
Burrata & Stone Fruit
$ 25
Stone fruit, celebrity tomato, marcona almonds, aleppo, fennel pollen, basil
Burrata and Caviarsourcing signal
$ 45
Puccia, golden osetra, chive, extra virgin olive oil
Little Gem Caesar*
$ 17
Arugula & Pear
$ 22
Bibb, endive, snap peas, avocado, white balsamic vinaigrette
Fusilli, pistachio, parmigiano, pistachio breadcrumb
$ 27
Canestri, calabrian chili, basil, parmigiano
Cacio E Pepe
$ 26
Bucatini, pecorino romano, black pepper
Tagliatelle Tartufo
$ 55
Butter, pecorino, fresh truffle
$ 30
Squid ink pasta, chopped shrimp, tomato, chili, rosé
$ 27
Cavatelli, Italian sausage, pecorino, broccolini, fennel pollen
Sweet Corn Agnolotti
$ 26
Sweet summer corn, sungold tomato, basil, parmigiano
Polenta & Mushrooms
$ 40
Slow-egg, mascarpone, black truffle
20oz Bone-In Ribeye*
$ 120
Dry-aged, confit shallot, marsala jus, roasted garlic, herbssourcing signal
$ 36
10oz Skirt Steak
$ 53
Grilled allium, parmigiano, chimichurri
Veal Milanese
$ 95
Panko breaded 16oz chop, spicy salsa verde, wild arugula
$ 22
Taleggio, parmigiano, lemon, hot honey
Cured pork, crushed tomato, mozzarella, chili oil, honey
$ 24
Crushed tomatoes, basil
$ 24
Cremini, maitake and oyster mushrooms, lemon cream, parmigiano
Punch Bowls
120
Make Any Bright & Refreshing or Draft Cocktail a Punch Bowl
$ 120
Aperol Spritz
$ 17
Aperol, prosecco, sparkling water, orange
Agrumi Ranch Water
$ 18
Don Julio Blanco tequila, sparkling water, fresh lemon, lime, orange & grapefruit
Melon Granita Slushie
$ 17
Mount gay rum, honeydew melon, limoncello, lemon
Watermelon Colada Slushie
$ 17
Patrón silver, lime, watermelon, coconut
Paloma
$ 18
Maestro dobel tahona tequila, grapefruit, lime, pink grapefruit soda
Italian Pilsner
$ 10
Hazy IPA
$ 10
0.0 Lager
$ 10
Estrella galicia non-alcoholic
Martini
$ 21
Ketel One vodka or Tanqueray gin
Negroni
$ 21
Sipsmith gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange oils
Old Fashioned
$ 20
Traditional: off-hours bourbon
True Grit
$ 21
Rye, amaro chiot, bruto americano, walnut nocino, lemon oils
Classic
$ 20
Choice of: grey goose vodka, maestro dobel diamante tequila or ilegal reposado mezcal with espresso & vanilla
Lavanda Earl Grey
$ 20
Ketel one vodka, espresso, earl grey, lavender
Cannella
$ 20
Maestro dobel diamante tequila, caliente, espresso, cinnamon
Mocha
$ 20
Ilegal reposado mezcal, cafeto, espresso, créme de cacao, vanilla
Flight
$ 56
All 3 of the classic options or all 3 of the flavored options
Custom
$ 30
Patrón reposado tequila, espresso, vanilla
NV ‘Prosecco’
$ 64
Èlephante, Napa Valley, USA
NV Sparkling Rosè
$ 64
V Dibon ‘Cava’, Penedés, ESP
Ruby’s, Veneto ITA
$ 17
2024 Orange Wine
$ 17
Giornata 'Orangotango', Paso Robles USA
umani ronchi ITA
$ 60
giorgio lombardo ITA
$ 17
Adriano, Piemonte ITA
$ 76
2023 Chardonnay
$ 23
Cobb’s H Klopp, Sonoma, USA
Rotating selection
$ 60
Carpinetti, Lazio ITA
$ 64
2024 Pinot Noir
$ 18
tenuta hans rottensteiner, alto-adige ITA
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
$ 23
Auctioneer, Napa Valley, USA
adelaida, USA
$ 112
2023 Super Tuscan
$ 30
Montepeloso ‘Eneo’, Toscana ITA
“Classic” Spritz
$ 14
Noot non-alcoholic aperitivo italiano, bubbles, grapefruit peel
Hibiscus Cucumber Spritz
$ 11
Hibiscus tea, cucumber, lime, sparkling water
Watermelon Mint Spritz
$ 11
Watermelon, lime, fresh mint, sparkling water
Lemon Ginger Spritz
$ 11
Pressed ginger, lemon, honey, sparkling water
Pomegranate Lemonade
$ 9
Fresh lemon, pomegranate juice, orange blossom
Redwing Spritz
$ 14
Red Bull watermelon, lime, watermelon, mint
Zero-proof organic “gin” made with gentian root, citrus peel, juniper
$ 9
Acqua Panna / San Pellegrino
The Élephante
19
Martini
$ 21
Ketel One vodka or Tanqueray gin
Negroni
$ 21
Sipsmith gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange oils
Old Fashioned
$ 20
Traditional: off hours bourbon
True Grit
$ 21
Rye, amaro chiot, bruto Americano, walnut nocino, Lemon oils
Aperol Spritz
$ 17
Aperol, prosecco, sparkling water, orange
Agrumi Ranch Water
$ 18
Don Julio Blanco tequila, sparkling water, fresh lemon, lime, orange & grapefruit
Melon Granita Slushie
$ 17
Mount gay rum, honeydew melon, limoncello, lemon
Watermelon Colada Slushie
$ 17
Patron silver, lime, watermelon, coconut
Paloma
$ 18
Maestro dobel tahona tequila,
Classic
$ 20
Choice of: Grey Goose Vodka, Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila or Ilegal Reposado Mezcal with espresso & vanilla
Lavanda Earl Grey
$ 20
Grey Goose Vodka, espresso, Earl Grey, lavender
Cannella
$ 20
Maestro Dobel Diamante Tequila, caliente, espresso, cinnamon
Mocha
$ 20
Ilegal Reposado Mezcal, cafeto, espresso, créme de cacao, vanilla
Flight
$ 56
All 3 of the classic options or all 3 of the flavored options
Custom
$ 30
Patrón reposado tequila, espresso, vanilla
Italian Pilsner
$ 10
Lager
$ 10
Birra Menabrea 'Bionda' (bottle)
Hazy IPA
$ 10
0.0 Lager
$ 10
Estrella Galicia (non-alcoholic); Bottle $ 64; Bottle $ 64; Glass $ 17; Bottle $ 68; Glass $ 17; Bottle $ 68; Bottle $ 60; Glass $ 17; Bottle $ 68; Bottle $ 76; Glass $ 23; Bottle $ 92; Bottle $ 60; Bottle $ 64; Glass $ 18; Bottle $ 72; Glass $ 23; Bottle $ 92; Bottle $ 112; Glass $ 30; Bottle $ 120
"Classic" Spritz
$ 14
Noot non-alcoholic aperitivo italiano, bubbles, grapefruit peel
Hibiscus Cucumber Spritz
$ 11
Hibiscus tea, cucumber, lime, sparkling water
Watermelon Mint Spritz
$ 11
Watermelon, lime, fresh mint, sparkling water
Lemon Ginger Spritz
$ 11
Pressed ginger, lemon, honey, sparkling water
Pomegranate Lemonade
$ 9
Fresh lemon, pomegranate juice, orange blossom
Redwing Spritz
$ 14
Red bull watermelon, lime, watermelon, mint
Acqua Panna
$ 9
San Pellegrino
$ 9
Cappuccino
$ 4.50
Double Espresso
$ 4.50
Latte
$ 5
Matcha Latte
$ 6
Custom Espresso Martini
$ 58
patron el alto, espresso, vanilla
Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 301 venues in Los Angeles, CA and could score 189 of them. Positions are counted against those 189.
v1.7.4 15.9/100 = sourcing 5.2/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 3 distinct, attribute 3 distinct [class=graded-spec x0.00, class=species-name x0.00, class=wild-capture x0.60], buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 10.7/18 (capped at 35% of the 5.2-point evidence base).
protein
San Daniele Prosciutto
Named region“San Daniele prosciutto, seasonal market melons, mint”
on the menu · source ↗
Prime
Attribute“options Branzino Salsa verde butter sea beans, lemon Bone-In Ribeye Steak Confit shallot and roast garlic, marsala jus, and herbs Prime Skirt Steak Grilled allium, parmesan, chimichurri Diver Scallops Citrus butter, caviar chiver Grilled Chicken Calabrian chili”
on the menu · source ↗
seafood
Cantabrian Anchovies
Named region“Cantabrian Anchovies $ 8”
on the menu · source ↗
Gulf shrimp
Named region“appetizer Mascarpone & Prosecco Arancini Caciocavallo, melon passato Big Eye Tuna Tartare Calabrian aioli, tangerine, carta di musica Gulf Shrimp Garlic herb butter, lemon gluten free Mains Select 2 mains Breakfast Pizza Egg, guanciale, parmesan, provolone,”
on the menu · source ↗
sourcing
osetra
Attribute“Puccia, golden osetra, chive, extra virgin olive oil Whipped Stracchino Cheese”
on the menu · source ↗
Diver Scallops
Attribute“Salsa verde butter, sea beans, lemon Diver Scallops”
on the menu · source ↗
Dry-aged
Attribute“Dry-aged, confit shallot, marsala jus, roasted garlic, herbs Grilled Chicken”
on the menu · quarantined-not-a-signal · source ↗
See the week▾
| Sunday | breakfast 12am – 1am · breakfast 9am – 12am |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10am – 12am |
| Tuesday | 10am – 12am |
| Wednesday | 10am – 12am |
| Thursday | 10am – 12am |
| Friday | 9am – 12am |
| Saturday | breakfast 12am – 1am · breakfast 9am – 12am |
Hours checked Aug 24, 2026 · source ↗ · checked 41 days ago, so we're not calling it open or closed — anything over 14 days can have changed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on the restaurant's own site ↗link checked Aug 24, 2026
Authority & awards
- The surprise at Santa Monica's hot spot Élephante? The carb situation is on point ↗
Los Angeles Times
National authorityBill Addison · Aug 14, 2019
“Review; initial Tavily search snippet was thin, full article recovered via direct Tavily extract. No sourcing content found in the full text.”
- MICHELIN Guide 2026: Selected ↗
MICHELIN Guide
Award
Lifestyle coverage
- Elephante - Review - Santa Monica - Los Angeles ↗
The Infatuation
National lifestyle“Review; no sourcing content in the cached extract.”
- Elephante Restaurant, Santa Monica ↗
Gayot
National lifestyle“Restaurant-guide profile/review; no sourcing content in the cached extract.”