31 Best Seafood Restaurants in Santa Monica

“Went with my daughter Saturday night and David took amazing care of us! Outside seating set the mood for a wonderful meal from smalls to dessert. Great wine recommendation as well. Overheard David speak with bus staff in a very respectful manner which added to the experience. Highly recommend and will be back.“

“Excellent food and fantastic service😊“

“Although I was a little put off by the paper plate table settings… this was by far the most delicious food I’ve had… a wildly unexpected treat! Simple yet brilliant flavors using incredible olive oil… it’s my new favorite place! Highly recommended…“

“This is a high-quality seafood market and restaurant in Santa Monica. They also carry a small selection of vegetables, seasonings, and flowers. The variety of fish, clams, other seafood, and deli items is impressive, and everything is always fresh. The deli items, such as calamari salad, Hawaiian ahi poke, and pickled herring, are especially recommended.

The atmosphere is lively, and the staff are very attentive.
Don’t miss this spot if you’re in the mood for great seafood.“

“Beyond expectations! Best meal & service in at least 10 years. I’ll be back!“

“HEY IF YOU LOVE LOBSTER 🦞 GO SPEND 26 DOLLARS FRIST AND GET THAT LOB&CHIPS SUPER BOMB 💣 AND THAT BUTTER ROLL THEY PUT THE LOBSTERS ON KICKS IN ON THE BACKSLIDE GOING DOWN YOU MOUTH REALLY REALLY GOOD 26 DOLLARS WELL SPENT SO IF YOU LOVE LOBSTERS AND YOUR N IN THE AREA GO CHECK THEM OUT (sumthing different & Affordable ) five stars 🌟flush 😄“

“Excellent service, amazing lobster 🦞 with crab rice. I just wish I was given the prices before agreeing on the upgrade. I ordered a family for 2 and CJ server offered to make it 3ppl. I was kinda surprised with my bills and how the restaurant dictate the gratuity %….Overall, I love dining in this restaurant because we were welcome and were given a great and warm reception. Thank you to the staff who made us feel special especially to CJ she was amazing. Indeed, the most expensive meal I have eaten lol it’s worth it.“

“Atmosphere, food on point“

“the service was spectacular. really fun group of servers... food = excellent - exception: chicken appetizer a little greasy/ excessively fried but everything else: salmon, hamachi, avocado fries, duck tacos, etc. was great. a little too loud at first due to boisterous group in the bar right next to our table. acoustics are not great for conversation when the bar is hopping. this is my second time and I will come back.“

“Hurtig betjening og fantastisk aftensmad 🦞🍺🦐“

“Best steak and service . Say hi to Hillary she is the best !!!“

“Asked for a view in a 3/4 empty room, was told 2 people couldn't have the corner seat. Was offered an inferior view so we left. Bad business to turn away a couple over seat preferences. We have never been to a Bubba Gump Shrimp restraunt before, will never return either. Too bad. Went across the pier to Seaside on the pier and have an excellent view.“

“Great food loved it ! We will b back“

“Brilliant service high class dining and very high quality food …“

“Had an incredible experience this evening at BOA. Mr. Ousley seated our party in the best seats! My server Mark was outstanding and his service was spot on. Clay and his whole team were On Point. The whole vibe and atmosphere was just perfect. I think I just had the best steak of my life right here in Santa Monica.“

“I will like to give a shout out to the chef. I think his name is Shawn or Sean. When we got to Santa Monica, we looked up restaurants to go have our 26 year anniversary dinner, we stayed at Hotel Delmar right across the street. We googled the restaurant menu, and decided what we were going to have. when we got there, and they brought out the menus, all what we decided to have was not on there. I was crushed. Because I had my mind set on the Halibut. I said it's ok I will just have the Ribeye, mind you I had a ribeye steak the night before. When the waiter came back, my wife asked if it's possible to get the Halibut and he said let me check with the chef. He came back later and said the chef said it's no problem. I was blown away. That was the best Halibut ( besides mine) that I have ever had. Thank you chef Shawn. From one chef to another, thank you. you made my night.“

“Celebrated our anniversary at Seline and it was exactly the experience we had hoped for. The service was incredible, the courses were unique and flavorful. The storytelling throughout was engaging and informative. We had a lovely evening with Seline.“

“My wife and I stopped in here on a whim for Wednesday lunch, and everything was fantastic! We had the poke trio, lobster tail with Thai brussels sprouts and purple sweet potatoes, pineapple right side up cake, and the spicy margarita and prickly pear cocktail. Everything was delicious and clearly made with super fresh ingredients, and our server Robert made our day with his warm, personable service and superb recommendations. Can’t praise Pacific Catch—and especially Robert—enough!“

“old school~ great food~ great host~ a treasure~“

“We had a fantastic time with Felix! The food was terrific, the service was beyond terrific! We watched the World Cup, relaxed, and had a great time. Have already started recommending this place before I could post this. We are visiting from out of town, and they made the Best tortillas we have ever had! Check this place out! Hope they open one soon in NYC!“

“The experience was amazing at Sugar Palm. The server, Alfred, was so sweet and gave us great recommendations! The steak frites were to die for but if you like more of a lighter meal, definitely try the seared ahi tuna. It was so fresh and the sauce was incredible. Their pineapple margarita was also VERY delicious! You won’t go wrong with anything on the menu.“

“Good food(easy pickup to go), nice service & a parking lot behind...Thanks. Plan to visit again soon/often“

“Loved the happy vegan bowl.“

“Had a great time. The staff friendly.“

“Great food! Beautiful view. We will definitely be back.“

“In the neighborhood, and we’re looking for some good Mexican food and we found it! Small establishment run by people who obviously care. Food is fresh and seasoned beautifully and cooked with Obvious love. Staff was wonderful you ordered a selection of tacos and every single one was spectacular. Also ordered a burrito.(I was really hungry) Which was perfect easy to hold grill around the outside crunchy and so delicious! Cannot recommend highly enough!“

“I had such a fabulous lunch yesterday at Ivy on the Shore. I reside in West Hollywood and have been to that Ivy many times, but this was my first visit to the Santa Monica location, and I don't know what took so long. Carlos and as such a personable and attentive server and really enhanced the experience. The cold seafood tower was delicious and the sangria the best (and prettiest) I think I've ever had.“

“Their famous Chicken Mattone was not edible. It was beyond dry, and I even talked to the waitress about that before ordering it--she said she would make sure it wasn't dry. However, they handled it well--took it off the bill and comped two glasses of wine. The pizza was good, but the pasta and meatballs were a bit bland. Stick with the salads and sandwiches.“

“All the food is taste very delicious, you must try them all.“

“T’s Thai Restaurant is an absolute gem in Santa Monica. I ordered chicken satay, vegetable tom yum soup, and two Thai iced teas, and every single item was outstanding. The chicken satay was perfectly grilled, tender, and paired with one of the best peanut sauces I’ve had. It was so good I had to order another. The vegetable tom yum was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and had the perfect balance of spice, citrus, and aromatics. The turmeric root gave it an amazing aroma and flavor. The Thai iced tea was rich, smooth, and the perfect complement to the meal.

Everything tasted exceptionally fresh, and the restaurant was spotless. The food was so good that I ended up ordering more because I didn’t want the experience to end. It’s clear the kitchen takes pride in both quality and consistency.

If you’re looking for authentic Thai food with amazing flavors, generous portions, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere, T’s Thai Restaurant is absolutely worth a visit. I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Awesome was a wonderful experience“