Tapas Restaurants near Santa Monica, CA

“It was our 1st time there. Smaller than it looks in pics so I'd say it's a quaint place. Only a couple beer choices but decent amount of wine choices. The food is shareable which I prefer. The salads were sooo good! The 2 pizzas were sooo tasty. The bread with butter is light & airy. Sauces for the pizza crusts were a bonus.Parking: Next door lot is $25 for about 2 hours“

“Immediately in, the Hostess was informative and friendly. We felt welcome and appreciated. We had a cozy seat and ordered a few cocktails. The server was a great help when we were deciding what to order. The food came out quickly and was all quality and so, so yummy. We ordered more plates and a bottle of wine as we finished our first round. There were 3 of us and we shared and ate family style.I did feel like the prices were a little high for the amount of food you get. But we thoroughly enjoyed the service, atmosphere, drinks and food.“

“Great food and service. This place never disappoints.“

“Fantastic meal! As good or better than the old days.“

“This is a 5+++, as you would be hard-pressed to find a more creative, flavorful and truly life-changing pasta meal than at Cento. The Spicy Pomodoro Pasta may be the singularly most delicious pasta dish on earth. The lamb meatballs… to die for. The grilled octopus, OMG. Pasta will never be the same for you. The beet spaghetti? Just ask Luca… it becomes part of you. Highly recommended.“

“The stunning interior decor really transports you straight to Paris with its elegant and chic design. The food is absolutely delicious, with every dish bursting with a creative twist! The fact that they are able to achieve gastronomy to a vegetarian/vegan level is quite impressive. I don't eat sea urchin, but they were able to adapt their "Perigord Truffle Chawanmushi, Uni & Trout Roe" dish and make it with mushrooms instead. Probably one of my favourite dishes on the menu! They also have an excellent selection of wine. Oh and this is the perfect spot for a super romantic evening, but totally see this as a spot where you can celebrate your birthday with a group of friends. Highly recommend for anyone looking to experience a little slice of heaven! Dress chic!!“

“The new Spring Menu at FWD is keeping it fresh and forward. Some new bold flavors like the seabass and seared scallops are some exciting new additions. FWD has continued to be consistent with great customer service and delicious food. Our favorites are still the basics: raw oysters and their signature scallops and the crab cake. Katie Clark, assistant general manager gave us a personal opportunity, asking us for some honest feedback. It's that experience which continues to make FWD a place special.“

“AOC has always been a “go-to” restaurant for all the right reasons- food, food, food, service, service, service, ambience, ambience, ambience. I must have dined there +20 times and it just keeps getting better. And, NO, I was not paid for this review. I am particularly “gushing” with my comments this time because my wife and l are dealing with stressful external forces in our life and AOC provided a little quiet from the storm and performed perfectly in every way. One of the best meals we've ever had there. Kudos to all!“

“This was our first time at Saltie Girl. We will definitely be dinning at Saltie Girl again.The oysters were outstanding and not a bad price at $4.50 each. They had great flavor.LA Pink salad was very good with an excellent crushed maple walnut dressing dressing.The Moules Frites, probably the best I ever had, even better than in Belgium! Ipswich Claim had a wonderful coating and excellent flavor. The Fried Brussels Sprouts outstanding flavor. The French Dover Sole with the lemon, capers, butter and parsley, amazing flavor. Lump Crab Toast bold and delicious flavor.The one dish I would pass on next time is the Tins. We had one tin with Sardine In Olive Oil With Lemon and one with Hake In Green Sauce. They just lacked flavor.Service was top notch.“

“Wanted to try something new so we decided to stop by and it exceeded our expectations! We got the Patita, Sisig, garlic rice, and lumpia. The patita was extremely crispy on the outside while the inside was very soft and fell off the bone! The sauce was amazing and the garlic rice went well with the dish! The sisig was soft and flavorful but had a bit more of a soy sauce taste to it which was not something I was used to with regular sisig, but still great ! Lumpia was crispy and loved eating it with the sweet and sour sauce!“

“excellent choice. excellent service. excellent food. excellent cocktails. i can understand how the music is to too loud for some folks- but it really works with the space & the vibe. keeps the rhythm uplifted & moving forward! The fried chxn & those green beans are fkn delicious! If I lived in Los Angeles - I would be returning.“

“Excellent food and cooking! Large menu, including a lot of option for vegetarian/kosher diet. The outdoor seating was nice and equipped with heaters. Price was fair. The service was a bit long but we went on a Sunday night, so understandable. We will going back for sure!“

“Loved my cucumber mocktail and my husband enjoyed his 2 ipa beers. All the food was delicious: rabbit sausage, beet hummus (bread was a bit too toasted), potatoes brava, oxtail and octopus ???We arrived around 6p and they cranked up the music too loud at 7:45“

“Hakata Izakaya popular among Asian peopleThe store staff also spoke Japanese, so I felt comfortable.The offal hot pot is for two people, but the portion is large and it feels like the best value for money.Other than that, they also have ramen.Personally, I really like the Whimsical Sake Ate.“

“Great food, great music! Friendly owners and staff!“

“Everything that I oder was tested good. And nice servers.“

“Great food as usual and every time we come we have an excellent service. Love coming here!!!!“

“Wow, what a wonderful Brazilian excursion. Fantastic Brazilian food with a touch of Japanese fusion and vegan options. Comfortable and relaxing patio (dog friendly) and indoor dining with Jazzy music in the background. Courteous and prompt service. Overall an excellent dining experience. For brunch, we had Picanha Bowl, it was colorfully and festively presented, the medium steak was perfectly cooked. We added a fried egg which was a nice brunch touch. The Cheesy Dice was a special treat, must try if like a little fried appetizer! We asked for the pumpkin soup extra hot, they put the seeds and coconut cream on the side. It was great surprise with a hint of miso and ginger. 2 gender neutral restrooms that are clean. 3 parking spaces plus street parking.“

“Michelin rated 2021, 2022, & 2023.....this is a high end ramen shop located on La Cienega Blvd in Beverly Hills.All the noodles here are made fresh in house in the front of the shop on display.The signature #1 truffle soba reminds me of the famous truffle Michelin rated ramen in Tokyo. This is what I've had the several other times I've visited. Today I came in specifically to try their new tsukemen (dipping ramen) Ise.It's described as spicy yet sweet dipping ramen with noodles served on the side. The noodles are wide and flat....very fresh too! They also provide a side of truffle oil and green onions so you can customize your bowl. The soup was much thicker and more intense than a normal ramen broth. It coats the flat noodles very well. They also give you a pretty good portion of the pork charshu.I really like this place but it is a very expensive bowl of ramen for $38. If the price was more reasonable, I would give it a 5 star. Even with the price at $38, I still come back. Food is delicious!Parking: There is metered street parking on both sides of the street or a valet $12 right next door. They share the valet lot with another restaurant.“

“Hi Ruthie! Here's a 5-star review for your favorite Italian restaurant: I absolutely love dining at Nando! The authentic Italian food transports me right back to Italy with every bite. The ambiance is cozy and inviting. The staff is incredibly attentive and welcoming everytime we dine there. I highly recommend trying their gnocchi- it's my favorite item on the menu. Local insider tip - the family style lasagna for takeout is absolutely delicious and incredibly reasonably priced!“

“The drinks are good and friendly people. Great vibes!“

“We visited this establishment for the first time on Superbowl Sunday. I have never seen a manager go so above and beyond for his guests than I witnessed at the Den. It was crowded, but he went out of his way to find seating for us and took great care of us. He was very visible during the very crowded time and could be seen helping his staff. When we are back in the Hollywood area, we will revisit here just for the customer service alone, although the food and drinks were 5 star as well.“

“Went there for a quick lunch. Ordered $22 bento box. Decent quantity with quality food. ? friendly and professional service. The environment was good too- not a lot of people. Not the cheapest quick lunch in this neighborhood but worth the money as the food was diverse and delicious. Would come back again! ☺️“

“VERY FRESH fish and service was great. They gave my friend a big piece of quality chocolate cake and ice cream for his bday! Finally, a great sushi place near me!!! Tried them for the first time this past Friday. Nice, dimly lit, peaceful ambiance. LOVE“

“Great food, great drinks, great vibes. We sat outside on the patio with the firepit for brunch and our server was SO GREAT! Only note would me more salt on the fries but literally it's something you can fix yourself so I'll def be back“

“this place has great drinks, good food and an awesome vibe! I just love how it's hidden too. So clean and the staff is so nice. I will definitely be back!“

“Consistent, great food, feels delicious, healthy and nourishing. Menu is pretty small, which means to me that they do what they do well and dont have to wow you with quantity and diversity. Even though it's a modest menu, the choices are great. All around one of my favorites. Also, service is always great.“

“Just great. Ambiance, food and service - all hit the mark. I haven't posted in forever, but after spending the evening @ Sola, I just had to share - if you are looking for an authentic Japanese feeling, a place that you just want to be to stay and linger a bit, and then add a broad offering of varied and extremely tasty authentic dishes, look no further - this is it. I hope to be back soon...“

“Okay this is going to be a long review1-beautiful atmosphere, well done ✅2-wonderful friendly staff, well done ✅3-as a very first time customer i did my research and read many reviews before fully committing to trying out this restaurant3B- I agree with everyone who shared their opinion of “leaving here hungry”3C- the food is absolutely delicious BUT the price ratio and plate proportions are off4- have you ever heard of Grandville4B- this restaurant could be Grandville’s twin, you are so close and yet just not there5- the advertised drink menu is so short and limited but in truth the bar can make many more traditional cocktails you just have to ask- the menu should show more of these options6- overall I believe this restaurant will survive but as a business can improve and dig deeper into fully servicing a bigger presentation of the community successful vs becoming a limited community customer pleaser7- i am going to put 5 stars but i am wishing i could give 4.5 stars- really wish google offered half star options“

“A place to chill a lonely evening over a glass of brewed beer, or sit with friends for a basketball game. Once in a while.“

“One of my favorite and most visited lunch spots. I mainly come because of the food taste and quality, but I also love their large menu that also has a very large vegan section. I myself am not vegan but eat with others who are so it’s nice that we can both find something that we enjoy. Service is always really fast and the portion sizes are really large, but not too large. It’s very small on the inside so we usually eat at one of the tables outside, otherwise your best bet will be eating at the counter inside. They have a small parking lot attached but it’s $5 to park, however it’s easy to find metered street parking right out front or free street parking in the neighborhood west of Tu Madre.I usually order the Carne Asada bowl with half rice and half crispy kale because it’s my favorite of the options but today I tried the Crispy Fish Bowl and loved it as well. The crispy kale is such a great addition and pouring their homemade salsa on top is a great finish. I have also tried their guacamole and love that as well.Overall a great taco and bowl spot with an extensive regular and vegan menu. I plan to be back many times in the future.Parking: paid parking lot for $5, metered street parking, or free neighborhood parking“

“Great service! our waiter was super attentive. The food was amazing! Had the octopus as an appetizer. As a drink I tried the ocean drink which was delicious. Tried my friend's salmon which was seasoned to perfection. Ambiance is classy and the views are incredible.“

“While the ramen is quite good, try their other non-ramen offerings. Katsu curry rice is very good here (katsu pork was prepared perfectly and curry flavorful) as well as their gyudon (beef over rice). Service as fast, friendly and attentive and the dining area was very clean. Value for the meal is excellent especially for West LA! Cannot recommend enough!“

“I was looking for a cute, cosy classic LA date night restaurant when I found this place, and it was perfect. The outdoor seating area with the fairy lights and heaters was so cosy and attractive. The food was great- particularly the crab spaghetti which I just couldn't get enough of. Highly recommend for a date spot, I had a lovely evening.“

“I cannot say enough of the five star service Ernesto provided. We were waiting for the shuttle to take us to the airport. It was 10 mins late, then 15 mins late. I asked the gentleman at the front desk to inquire but he was not helpful at all. Just said he will be there. I expressed my concern that we had an international flight to catch. I was so frustrated by this front desk man's customer service I told my husband we should call an Uber. Meanwhile we already paid for the hotel shuttle. Ernesto overheard my frustration. Called the bus to find out it wouldn't be coming there was an issue. He refunded us for our shuttle we paid for and also paid for our Uber. It was Four Seasons customer service, over and beyond exceeded our expectations! You should be so lucky to have a person like Ernesto. The other gentleman needs to go back to learning customer service skills and hospitality! Go Ernesto!“

“I visited this place for the first time with my teenage daughter. The staff were very friendly and after eating a few things made me want to eat more. We ate more than usual, but we were satisfied enough that we had no regrets. I want to visit again with other acquaintances.“

“I had a great time here today. First time, just driving through. Had a couple of drinks. The staff was very friendly and did a wonderful job at the bar. I was the only white dude in the place but I didn't feel out of place at all; everyone was super friendly. Decent pour on the booze, fast service, nice place, what more can you ask for? I will definitely come again next time I'm through this area.“

“This place makes me so happy. They're kind, cheaper, and the food quality is amazing. Everyone in MDR raised their sushi prices exponentially except this place. They have great food and such kind service at the most competitive price (though I don't think any sushi is"affordable" anymore honestly). I highly recommend!!!“