Modern Steakhouse Stiletto Opens in Santa Monica
Chef Patrick Powell introduces a new live-fire dining destination to the Santa Monica restaurant scene.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Dining Out
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Restaurateur Sean Martin has officially opened Stiletto, a modern steakhouse that utilizes live-fire cooking techniques. The venue serves premium beef sourced directly from Rosewood Ranch in Texas.
Why it matters
The restaurant emphasizes local supply chains by sourcing 70 percent of its produce from regional farmers markets, signaling a commitment to hyper-local ingredients in the Santa Monica culinary landscape.
Stiletto features a main dining room seating 100 guests and a marble bar with 38 seats. The kitchen maintains high local standards by receiving two produce deliveries every week from area farmers markets.
The players
Sean Martin
He is the restaurateur responsible for the conceptualization and launch of Stiletto.
Patrick Powell
He serves as the executive chef overseeing the kitchen and live-fire menu at Stiletto.
Barbara O'Rourke
She is the interior designer who developed the aesthetic and layout for the new restaurant.
The details
Designed by Barbara O'Rourke, the space centers on live-fire cooking methods to prepare its signature cuts. The restaurant expects to expand its capacity in the coming year to include a secondary outdoor dining area.
Timeline
Stiletto opened its doors in Santa Monica on October 21, 2026.
An 80-seat outdoor terrace is scheduled to open in summer 2027.
Culture Shift
The opening reflects the ongoing shift toward hyper-local sourcing in high-end dining, moving away from conventional national supply chains. It positions Stiletto alongside a growing number of establishments prioritizing regional agricultural partnerships over standardized industrial food sources.
Patrons can expect a seasonal menu that rotates based on the availability of produce from local farmers markets. The combination of indoor and upcoming outdoor seating provides diverse options for dinner reservations in the city.
The takeaway
When choosing a new steakhouse, diners should look for establishments that prioritize transparency in their supply chain. Supporting restaurants that source a majority of their ingredients locally can help contribute to the economic health of regional agriculture.
What happens next
Stiletto is scheduled to expand its capacity by adding an 80-seat outdoor terrace in summer 2027.
Further reading
Explore more local options in the Dining Out section for Santa Monica.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Eater LA.
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