Charcoal in View
Enterprise Fish Co. centers the room around an exhibition kitchen. Guests can watch seafood cook over charcoal while the fire pit keeps the patio bar warm after sunset.
The setup puts heat at the center of the visit. Plates leave the kitchen with a direct, open-kitchen pace, and the charcoal work gives the dining room a clear focal point. The patio bar sits beside that action, so the indoor and outdoor sides of the space feel connected without losing their own purpose.
A visit here is shaped by what happens in sight. The cooking is part of the room, not hidden behind it. The fire pit belongs to the patio bar, and the whole layout gives the restaurant a strong sense of place on Kinney St.
The open line of sight matters from the first seat assignment. A table near the kitchen keeps the cook line in view, while a place by the patio bar puts the fire pit close at hand. Guests who stay longer can watch the room shift from lunch to evening service without moving from the same chair. That direct view of the charcoal work is the point of the room, and it stays present through the meal.
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Good to Know
- Planning your visit
- Accepts reservations Reservations are accepted, so guests can book ahead for dinner, brunch, or a larger table.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are all listed, so guests can plan a fully accessible visit from arrival to departure.
- Payment
- Debit cards · Credit cards Debit cards and credit cards are accepted, so guests can pay at the table without preparing another method.
- Children
- Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu Good for kids, high chairs, and a kids' menu make this an easy stop for families with younger diners.
- Who comes here
- Family friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly The restaurant is family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly, so mixed groups can plan a meal in a place that lists both.
About Enterprise Fish Co.
Enterprise Fish Co. sits at 174 Kinney St in Santa Monica. It is a seafood restaurant with an exhibition kitchen cooking seafood over charcoal. The patio bar has a fire pit. Seating is available inside and outside, and the space includes table service, a bar on site, Wi-Fi, and wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, toilet, and car park access.
The kitchen covers lunch, dinner, brunch, and dessert. Happy-hour food and happy-hour drinks are part of the day, along with late-night food, small plates, comfort food, organic dishes, and vegetarian options. The menu includes seafood, American dishes, and bar service, with dishes such as calamari, grilled Spanish octopus, yuzu hamachi crudo, grilled artichoke, crispy Brussels sprouts, heirloom beets with burrata salad, and lobster bisque with puff pastry. Beer, cocktails, wine, spirits, coffee, and alcohol are served.
The restaurant accepts reservations and offers delivery and takeaway. It is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and good for kids. High chairs and a kids' menu are available. The dining room also supports all-you-can-eat service and has a fireplace. Sport is available on site.
Enterprise Fish Co. identifies as Asian-owned, Black-owned, Latino-owned, LGBTQ+ owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned. Debit cards and credit cards are accepted. The address places it in Santa Monica, and the patio bar gives the room a clear place to gather before or after the meal.
Ways To Dine
The restaurant supports outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway and reservations. Each option changes the visit in a different way. A table on the patio keeps the fire pit and bar close. Delivery brings the kitchen’s seafood out of the room. Takeaway works for a quicker stop. Reservations give guests a set plan before they arrive.
Accessibility is built into the visit too. The entrance is wheelchair-accessible. Seating is wheelchair-accessible, and the toilet is accessible as well. Those details matter from the moment someone comes through the door and stays through the meal.
The service mix suits different plans without changing the focus of the kitchen. A quick pickup, a sit-down dinner and a reserved table all start from the same address and the same charcoal-fired room.
A guest choosing takeaway can leave with the order once it is packed, while delivery shifts that handoff offsite. Reservations help a larger table settle in together before service starts. Outdoor seating keeps the meal in open air, and the accessible entrance, seating and toilet support a smoother visit for guests who need them.
Kinney Street Details
Enterprise Fish Co. sits at 174 Kinney St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States. The address places it on Kinney St in Santa Monica, with the restaurant’s own bar and patio setup setting the tone before the meal begins.
The restaurant carries a 4.4 rating across 681 reviews. Happy hour is part of the draw, along with a beer selection that gives the bar more than one way to pair with seafood. The room also gets credit for cordial staff, and the space works for a large party without losing its shape.
Those details point to a place that handles both casual stops and bigger gatherings. The address, the bar and the charcoal kitchen all sit under one roof, so the visit starts with a clear location and ends with the same.
Large parties need room to settle, order and wait together, and this address supports that kind of arrival. Happy hour gives the bar a defined window for drinks, while the beer selection adds another choice beside the meal. Cordial staff matters when a group arrives at once, since the first exchange sets the pace for the table and the rest of the visit.
Charcoal-cooked seafood meets a patio bar with a fire pit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What meals does the restaurant serve?
The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night food. Guests can plan an earlier meal, a midday stop, or an evening visit with drinks and dessert. The same place also lists happy-hour food and happy-hour drinks, so timing changes the kind of order on the table.
Does the restaurant take reservations?
Reservations are accepted. Guests can book ahead for dinner or for a larger group, which helps set the timing before arrival. That works well for a planned evening when the table needs to be ready at a set hour.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Debit cards and credit cards are accepted. Guests can settle the bill with either card type after dining in or taking food to go. That makes checkout simple for a meal at the table, a drink at the bar, or a pickup order.
Is the restaurant accessible for wheelchair users?
Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are all listed. Guests can plan for an accessible route from the parking area to the table and restroom. That matters most for visitors who want the whole visit mapped out before they arrive.
Is this a good place for children?
The restaurant is good for kids, and high chairs and a kids' menu are available. Families can sit down for a meal without bringing extra equipment for younger children. That makes it easier to plan a family lunch or dinner with children at the table.
What kind of drinks are available?
The bar serves alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, spirits, and wine. Guests can pair a drink with seafood, small plates, or dessert, then stay for table service or move through happy hour. The setup gives people a clear choice between a quick drink and a full meal.
