Restaurants in Santa Monica
The Best Restaurants
Truxton's American Bistro
1329 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404This was absolutely the best experience. Everyone was very nice and attentive. This was my first time eating here after hearing so many great things about this...
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- Superb477 Reviews4.7
Tar & Roses
602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401During our week long visit, this was by far our favorite meal and restaurant! The waitstaff were extremely helpful and entertained our questions and made...
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- Superb814 Reviews4.6
The Upper West
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405My son wanted a somewhat formal dinner while we visited LA and Upper West was recommended. The food was fantastic and the service was top notch. We ordered the...
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- Superb609 Reviews4.6
La Vecchia Cucina
2654 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405I have been to la vecchia twice now and both times I have been very pleased. Food has been awesome. Every dish is tasty and comes out scolding hot. The service...
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- Superb471 Reviews4.6
HiHo Cheeseburger
1320 2nd St Ste. B, Santa Monica, CA 90401HiHo Cheeseburger is elevated comfort food. The price point is on par with shake shack. For the food: Hiho cheeseburger is similar to In-N-out Animal Style,...
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- Superb405 Reviews4.6
Pita House Inc
1908 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405Amazing eatery in Santa Monica. There is costco there as well so if you plan on shopping. The wifi was good, seating and vibe was awesome. It was clean, lots...
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- Superb201 Reviews4.7
THE Curious PALATE
395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica, CA 90401If I remember correctly, they opened in 2015. Seven years later, I finally walked in for a late lunch/early dinner. Maybe, I just wasn't curious enough....
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- Superb274 Reviews4.6
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
1345 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401I don't eat sushi. I don't like the fishiness odor of raw fish. But I will eat theirs, any day. FRESH, like butter in the mouth. But with much less...
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- Superb269 Reviews4.6
Piccolo Santa Monica
2127 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405A new neighborhood gem! Went for the first time on Saturday night and back again on Tuesday night with a friend from out of town. The most friendly servers and...
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- Superb419 Reviews4.5
Solidarity
1414 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401We've been to Solidarity twice on our many visits to Santa Monica (we are from Chicagoland) and it's always been awesome. Great food, friendly staff,...
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- Superb242 Reviews4.6
Golden Bull Restaurant
170 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402So me and my best friend came by for a quick bite to eat and all I can say is I wish we had a bigger appetite! The whole menu sounded delicious! We ended up...
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- Superb378 Reviews4.5
Fritto Misto
620 Santa Monica Blvd A, Santa Monica, CA 90401Great place go in person. Every time I've been there in person this has been a true excellent experience. Everything al denté, seafood fresh, all...
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- Superb363 Reviews4.5
Lunetta All Day
2420 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405We always have A delicious meal at lunetta. The ricotta pancakes - friend chicken - salmon all delicious. Oh almost forgot the fries pure evil! Also your...
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- Superb682 Reviews4.4
Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar
1610 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403Unless you are ready for an expensive and fattening habit, absolutely do not order tortellini. Italy itself has nothing comparable. The bolognese is out of...
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- Superb323 Reviews4.5
O'Briens Irish Pub
2226 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403O'Briens is the best, local, simple, non-pretentious bar in Santa Monica. You can pop in on a Friday afternoon and have a few drinks with the regulars....
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- Superb208 Reviews4.6
North Italia
1442 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401We loved North Italia. Had a great corner table in the spacious dining room with lovely GH high ceilings. We were there quite early so elected to order off of...
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- Superb606 Reviews4.4
The Brixton
2827 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405Honestly the most underrated bar food I've ever had. We arrived on a Friday night around 6 PM, got a table to comfortably fit 10 (not too busy) and...
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- Superb303 Reviews4.5
Colapasta Restaurant
1241 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401An establishment where food done the "classic" way for hundreds of years and brushes back the constant need in society to be "innovative"...
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- Superb198 Reviews4.6
Kappo Miyabi Santa Monica
702 Arizona Ave Suite BB, Santa Monica, CA 90401This place is so good! I'd definitely return to try more things on their menu! Servers are attentive and very nice too Worth every penny! Best sushi in...
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- Superb192 Reviews4.6
Society Kitchen
2901 Ocean Park Blvd #123, Santa Monica, CA 90405Such a delicious breakfast! We are visiting from the Bay Area and I wish we had this place back home! Wonderful flavors, great staff, cute outdoor setting made...
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- Superb275 Reviews4.5
Bruno's Italian Restaurant
1652 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401"Mushroom & Pepperoni Pizza": (cook extra 3min please (:-) +10 "Chicken Vesuvio (sautéed w/garlic, herbs, gravy & artichoke hearts):...
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- Superb256 Reviews4.5
The Place To Be
2510B Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405I was visiting friends from New York and we went here and had an incredible breakfast. I had the Paris omelette with mixed green salad with fresh baguette...
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- Superb174 Reviews4.6
Rae's Restaurant
2901 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405Love this hidden, old school gem! It is cash only, so come prepared. I always find easy street parking and like to sit inside when I can. The interior is a...
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- Superb238 Reviews4.5
Chinois On Main
2709 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405Hands down the best meal I’ve ever had, and I frequent Michelin restaurants. The oysters were lightly dusted with a powder that made them taste meaty and...
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- Superb398 Reviews4.4
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401Loved this place! We are staying very close to this restaurant and saw that it was considered one of the most popular spots in Santa Monica so we had to check...
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- Superb362 Reviews4.4
Interstellar
109 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401Everything was REALLY good - bought the:1) Chilaquiles which was made with red sauce instead of green sauce but it was still really tasty.2) Chicken &...
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- Superb197 Reviews4.5
American Restaurants
American in Santa MonicaSociety Kitchen
2901 Ocean Park Blvd #123, Santa Monica, CA 90405Such a delicious breakfast! We are visiting from the Bay Area and I wish we had this place back home! Wonderful flavors, great staff, cute outdoor setting made...
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- Superb275 Reviews4.5
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401Loved this place! We are staying very close to this restaurant and saw that it was considered one of the most popular spots in Santa Monica so we had to check...
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- Superb362 Reviews4.4
Birdie G's
2421 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404It was my second time and I enjoyed a lot. I like their food very much. Refreshing California cuisine. We had a half chicken and asparagus salad and something...
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- Superb311 Reviews4.4
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Santa Monica
Ocean Park Pizza
2727B Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405What a great find. Outstanding homemade food. Great owner, ask for Gary.We had the Ocean Park Pizza Combo, it was fantastic. We ate inside. Wow they have a lot...
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- Superb109 Reviews4.5
SaMo Pizza
1711 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405This restaurant is great for pizza and pasta lovers. They have a tremendous service that you can really appreciate, and the taste of their pizza and pasta are...
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- Superb176 Reviews4.3
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Santa Monica
King and Queen Cantina Santa Monica
1401 Ocean Ave Ste 104, Santa Monica, CA 90401Getting there, we were seated right away. Our server Alvaro was great! Everyone he recommended was amazing!! Also, when getting our tomahawk steak at our...
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- Superb228 Reviews4.4
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Santa Monica
dan modern chinese - santa monica
1403 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401Authentic tasting Chinese food right in Santa Monica. Highly recommend spicy pork soup dumplings and baby bok choy. MUST try the crispy dumplings. They take a...
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- Good112 Reviews4
Lee's Chinese Fast Food
1610 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404Stopped in here for a quick lunch with some colleagues. Like most places, you can only pick up your food. It was pretty tasty. They have two menus one is a...
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- Good90 Reviews3.8
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Santa Monica
Wetzel's Pretzels
380 Santa Monica Pier Ste 8, Santa Monica, CA 90401I call this superb place from time to time since I like the special air that is exist in this place. The staff is awfuly cordial and experienced. The service...
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- Average39 Reviews3.1
Carl's Jr.
2727 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404Nyki who took my drive through order was the best! I wish all drive through order takers were as sweet and friendly as her. She should train everyone in the...
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- Good173 Reviews3.4
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Santa Monica
Blue Plate Oysterette
1355 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401Delicious drinks, oysters, and lobster rolls!! We came here for dine out LA and enjoyed some oysters with salsa verde, hot and cold lobster rolls with old bay...
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- Superb338 Reviews4.3
Santa Monica Seafood Market & Café
1000 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401We stopped in after having breakfast in the area. I wanted to show my mom the fresh fish… secretly hoping she’d get inspired to make dinner at my house....
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- Good297 Reviews4.2
Lobster & Beer Santa Monica
530 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401Looking for a quick pick up option and found this place close to closing. I got a lobster roll and a bowl of clam chowdaah..( I grew up in New England) I have...
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- Superb49 Reviews4.6
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Santa Monica
Thai Vegan
2400 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405I am not vegan or vegetarian, but I love this place and have never had a bad meal here. They don't do any sort of fake meats or substitutes, they just...
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- Good249 Reviews4.1
Bangkok West Thai
606 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401Great service and the pad Thai, spring rolls, and mango sticky rice were delish! Came here with a friend and loved that they had two small tables outside for...
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- Good207 Reviews4.1
Indian Restaurants
Indian in Santa Monica
Samosa House, Santa Monica
2301 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405Delicious Vegan mango Lassi But no Vegan Chai...Why is that ? Change this one thing and get one more happy customer. Yes I would go back but I need more vegan...
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- Superb220 Reviews4.3
Italian Restaurants
Italian in Santa MonicaLa Vecchia Cucina
2654 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405I have been to la vecchia twice now and both times I have been very pleased. Food has been awesome. Every dish is tasty and comes out scolding hot. The service...
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- Superb471 Reviews4.6
Piccolo Santa Monica
2127 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405A new neighborhood gem! Went for the first time on Saturday night and back again on Tuesday night with a friend from out of town. The most friendly servers and...
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- Superb419 Reviews4.5
Fritto Misto
620 Santa Monica Blvd A, Santa Monica, CA 90401Great place go in person. Every time I've been there in person this has been a true excellent experience. Everything al denté, seafood fresh, all...
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- Superb363 Reviews4.5
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in Santa MonicaGolden Bull Restaurant
170 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402So me and my best friend came by for a quick bite to eat and all I can say is I wish we had a bigger appetite! The whole menu sounded delicious! We ended up...
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Meat On Ocean
1501 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401This is the second time eating here and the food wad consistently great. I had the steak both times. It was cooked to a perfect medium temperature. The...
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- Good937 Reviews4.2
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Santa Monica
Mendocino Farms
631 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401Mendo is the real MVP when it comes to large lunch orders! They make them on time (sometimes earlier if you ask nicely) and have the nicest staff who always...
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- Superb230 Reviews4.3
Firehouse Subs Lincoln Plaza
1902 Lincoln Blvd B, Santa Monica, CA 90405Impressed with the friendly customer service here!!! I'll for sure be back. Didn't expect such positivity from a sub place. Eddie made me feel like I...
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Jersey Mike's Subs
1447 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401The customer service levels fantastic.The lady farzana was nice and polite and Friendly and knowledgeable staff.my sandwich was yummy and the employee behind...
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- Good115 Reviews3.7
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Santa Monica
Calif. Chicken Cafe
2401 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403Best place for lunch! Pedro the store manager was very pleasant talking to and made sure my order was correct and on time. Definitely coming back. Thank's...
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- Good241 Reviews4.2
Wing SZN - Santa Monica
820 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401Recently took an LA trip and I stopped by my old stomping grounds in Santa Monica. Love seeing Wing SZN in all the places I visit because these wings are just...
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Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Santa Monica
Sunny Blue
2728 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405I don't know why I haven't reviewed this place. I come by when I'm in the area and craving omosubi, which is almost often hahah. The omosubi is...
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- Superb260 Reviews4.4
Shunji Japanese Cuisine
3003 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405I honestly wish I could give a 4.5 but it doesn’t deserve 5 stars. Damn close but not quite. The Michelin is deserving based on the chefs service and...
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- Superb172 Reviews4.4
Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in Santa Monica
Viet Noodle Bar (Pico Blvd)
3221 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405Organic chicken pho was light with plenty of chicken and rice noodles, with fresh cilantro, greens. It felt light and fresh. The turmeric seasoned fish...
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- Superb175 Reviews4.3
Cafe at the Shores
2720 Neilson Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405I first discovered Cafe at the Shores in 2016 through Aqua Surf School. This delicious, affordable & healthy cafe would provide lunch to over 100 kids...
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- Superb10 Reviews4.9
Blossom Vietnamese
2821 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405The menu has a few choices and service quite efficient. The place is nice and the food is good. What else do you need ?Good for classic vietnamese dishes such...
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- Good230 Reviews3.8
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Santa Monica
Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe
1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Super friendly staff. Food was great including a good selection of choices. Location tough to beat-right at the end of the pier and great...
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- Superb275 Reviews4.3
West 4th and Jane
1432 4th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401Good, but I have a few suggestions.First, Delirium Tremens should be a staple. Never remove this from your menu. I mean, I can get it in a bottle at the store,...
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- Superb154 Reviews4.4
Ashland Hill
2807 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405Cute spot! Just bumped into this place and decided to stop for brunch - very casual and friendly vibe. I ordered the chicken tahini bowl - which was intriguing...
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- Good253 Reviews4.2
Diners
Diners in Santa MonicaRae's Restaurant
2901 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405Love this hidden, old school gem! It is cash only, so come prepared. I always find easy street parking and like to sit inside when I can. The interior is a...
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Snug Harbor
2323 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403So many pluses- The patio in the back is perfect for a group. (Heat lamps, if needed) The French toast is a favorite. Pancakes are light and fluffy. Fruit is...
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- Superb136 Reviews4.5
Patrick's Roadhouse
106 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica, CA 90402Visually fun and rustic. The decor is retro hodge podge yet charming. The food is delicious (well the breakfast food) we didn’t have dinner or lunch. Wait...
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- Superb293 Reviews4.3