Red O Santa Monica is now open! Mexican inspired prime steak & seafood menu by Rick Bayless, Bravo’s Top Chef Master. View photos of their launch event by Venice Paparazzi

Venice Paparazzi rolled out the red carpet for Red O Restaurant Santa Monica’s grand opening event on July 31, 2015. View event and red carpet photos below!

About Red O Restaurant: Red O is a world-class restaurant collection which strives to deliver superior cuisine and service in a stunning vacation inspired atmosphere. Offering a unique combination of prime steaks and seafood using authentic Mexican sauces prepared with ingredients that are primarily sourced from local farms using sustainable practices to create dishes of un-paralleled flavor and quality. Red O’s team of friendly employees create a welcoming atmosphere that parallels the luxury resort interiors of the restaurant. Red O also features an impressive bar and lounge, where you’ll find their specialty cocktails, an extensive tequila list and an award winning wine list.

The Chef – Rick Bayless
While many people know Rick Bayless from winning the title of Bravo’s Top Chef Master in 2009, others may recognize him from either one of his eight award winning cook books or his highly Public Television Series, Mexico – One Plate at a Time. Rick has also received other glowing distinctions including winning James Beard awards for: Midwest Chef of the Year, National Chef of the Year, and best American Chef of the Year.

Rick and the Red O team launched the highly acclaimed Red O Restaurant on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles in May 2010, and in 2013 opened their flagship location in Newport Beach. Red O Santa Monica opened Aug. 1, 2015. For more info, visit www.redorestaurant.com

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07/31/15 RED O SANTA MONICA’S GRAND OPENING PARTY

Red Carpet and photos by Venice Paparazzi

In this photo: CEO and Founding partner Rick Teasta and wife Misty.

In this photo: Team Red O. COO Jason Miranda, Director of Training Wine and Spirits Dan Oliver, Newport GM Franco Checchini, Manager Karen So, and Regional Operations Director Jeffrey Davis.