Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar

Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar Open for indoor/outdoor dining, takeout & delivery. Happy hour daily, lunch, dinner & Sat/Sun brunch
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Permanently closed.

Esters is a chic wine bar with some really great food, a massive wine collection, thoughtful cocktails and a beautifully curated shop in the heart of downtown Santa Monica. We’re like your neighborhood clubhouse with fun programming and a relaxing place to drink, eat and socialize. Our expert team is totally nuts about planet-friendly wines from small producers (both classic wines and “thinking ou

tside the box” wines), and our shelves are stocked with hundreds of bottles from around the world. A 2023 James Beard Semifinalist for “Outstanding Bar,” we also feature a variety of seasonal cocktails and mocktails. Inspired by our favorite bistros and wine bars in Spain and France, our “little kitchen that could” whips up an all-day menu of farmers' market-driven dishes, snacks and cheeses that pair with wine, including a daily happy hour. If you love what you’re drinking and eating, our shop is full of wines, gourmet provisions and gift boxes, so that you can share a bit of Esters with the ones you love.

11/06/2025

Did you have a first date at Esters that evolved into a long-term relationship? Did you get engaged here? Or married? 🥰 We are working on a project to celebrate all the love that has happened here in the last 10 years. Tell us your stories! Email: [email protected] 🍾🍾

10/31/2025
✨ Week one of The Market Pour Cocktail Pop-Up was a dream! ✨ From Andrew Oliveri’s () market-fresh cocktails like the pl...
09/09/2025

✨ Week one of The Market Pour Cocktail Pop-Up was a dream! ✨ From Andrew Oliveri’s () market-fresh cocktails like the plum-forward Last Days of Summer to Chef Wesley’s seasonal Hamachi Crudo with corn + sungold tomatoes, we kicked off September in the most delicious way. 🌿🌽 🍅

We’re back at it this Wednesday with a brand-new lineup of cocktails and farmers market–inspired dishes. Each week is different, so don’t miss your chance to taste what’s in season right now. See you Wednesday night! 🍹

🍹✨The Market Pour Cocktail Pop-Up is here! ✨🍹 Join us every Wednesday in September for a special weekly cocktail pop-up ...
08/27/2025

🍹✨The Market Pour Cocktail Pop-Up is here! ✨🍹 Join us every Wednesday in September for a special weekly cocktail pop-up with Andrew Oliveri () of Generous Pour, featuring 2–3 brand-new cocktails crafted from that day’s farmers market bounty. 🌿🍑🍋 Each week is a whole new lineup!

Executive Chef Wesley will also be serving up farmers market–inspired specials to pair with your drinks. Available all night, until closing (or until we run out!).

Wednesdays just got a lot more delicious—see you in September!

Head-on Prawns à la Plancha 🦐If you’ve ever wandered the markets of San Sebastián or lingered over lunch in Marseille, y...
08/15/2025

Head-on Prawns à la Plancha 🦐
If you’ve ever wandered the markets of San Sebastián or lingered over lunch in Marseille, you know this feeling. We sear these beauties à la plancha until smoky and tender, sprinkle on French sel gris for a briny crunch, and finish with a drizzle of bold Sicilian olive oil. One bite, and you’re seaside.

Life’s too short to save the good stuff. ✨🍷 On Wednesday, August 27 at 6:30 PM, we’re raiding the cellar for a decadent ...
08/14/2025

Life’s too short to save the good stuff. ✨🍷 On Wednesday, August 27 at 6:30 PM, we’re raiding the cellar for a decadent 4-course dinner by Executive Chef Wesley Barden—think caviar, foie gras, and all the luxuries—paired with some of the rare bottles we’ve been dying to open. Wine Director/Partner Kathryn Coker and Lead Sommelier Randall Middleton will be on site to guide you through every pour.

You can expect pours of:
🍾 Vilmart & Cie ‘Grand Cellier d’Or’ Premier Cru Brut, Champagne 2016
🍇 Keller, Riesling RR, Rheinhessen 2020
🍷 Domaine des Comtes Lafon ‘Les Charmes’ 1er Cru Puligny-Montrachet 2020
🍷 Clos Rougeard ‘Le Clos’ Saumur-Champigny 2017

Tickets are limited and are available at the link in bio!

Not to be dramatic, but we might be in our shellfish era. 🦪🍤 Join us? We open at 4pm.
08/01/2025

Not to be dramatic, but we might be in our shellfish era. 🦪🍤 Join us? We open at 4pm.

Charred, tender, and kissed with harissa—our Octopus dish channels the bold seafood flavors of Marseille. Served with ma...
07/22/2025

Charred, tender, and kissed with harissa—our Octopus dish channels the bold seafood flavors of Marseille. Served with market greens and a drizzle of olive oil, it’s a standout on the menu. Pair it with a glass of Bodegas Bhilar Rioja Blanco for the ultimate savory match. 🐙🥬

A crisp martini, a cucumber Smoke Show, something tall and tropical like the Mojito Royale —whatever you’re in the mood ...
07/11/2025

A crisp martini, a cucumber Smoke Show, something tall and tropical like the Mojito Royale —whatever you’re in the mood for, we’ve got the vibe. Try one alongside something chilled from the Raw Bar (the Petit Plateau is a good place to start).

Sip wine, slurp oysters. 🐚✨ Say hello to the Petit Plateau — a perfectly chilled seafood moment with oysters, scallop ta...
07/09/2025

Sip wine, slurp oysters. 🐚✨ Say hello to the Petit Plateau — a perfectly chilled seafood moment with oysters, scallop tartare, crudo, house-made sauces, fresh horseradish and lemon. Light, luxe, and built for summer sipping. Now on our new Raw Bar menu at Esters.

Even with our new raw bar, our Parisian wine bar heart remains. Take our Fish en Papillote — a classic French preparatio...
07/07/2025

Even with our new raw bar, our Parisian wine bar heart remains. Take our Fish en Papillote — a classic French preparation where whole fish is gently steamed in parchment with lemon and tarragon pesto. It’s light, fragrant, and très délicieux. 🇫🇷🐟✨

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 We’re celebrating from 1–8pm with festive specials from the Graza — Boudin sausages, grilled marke...
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 We’re celebrating from 1–8pm with festive specials from the Graza — Boudin sausages, grilled market veggies & more. Come hang with us and enjoy the holiday!

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1314 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA
90401

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