37 Best Steakhouses near Santa Monica

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

“They are by far the best steak I have ever had. We went there on a whim and they were booked but found a cute table for us by the fire. It was the most memorable meal with my husband. We are eternally grateful for the experience and service we received.“

“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.“

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

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

“This place was great. We really enjoyed the food, service and the entertainment. The piano player was a great touch. Went on a weekend with a reservation and got right in. You have to check in with the host stand right by the valet and they'll tell you to ring the bell by the side door down a few stairs. We had the Pappardelle Bolognaise and a wedge salad, both were amazing. The valet is really convenient but super expensive, even for LA. We'd stop back in some day for sure!“

“This place is absolutely epic! Best food in America we ate by a country mile!!! Brian and his chef Miguel went above and beyond for my fussy daughter , they delivered high class service and a few laughs as well. Everything we ate tasted incredible, so much in fact that we had to go 2 nights in a row. Thanks Meat On Ocean. A truely memorable experience.“

“Had a great time. The staff friendly.“

“Wonderful service and outstanding food.“

“I had the warmest experience at The Arthur J, from the hostess at the front door, the wait staff and the manager. I had recently lost my husband prior to my reservation and was determined to enjoy our anniversary dinner. Not only was a the food delicious, but the overall experience was beyond memorable. Thank you…. thank you. Can’t wait until I return for his birthday.“

“The food and the atmosphere are AMAZING“

“Great service and the food is very good highly recommended“

“Great night at BOA in West Hollywood. The Cajun cowboy steak was the highlight, with a bold, spicy crust that added real character without overpowering the beef. The mac and cheese was rich and creamy, and the corn was a sweet counterpoint to the heavier dishes.

The ambiance was fantastic, with a lively, stylish atmosphere that made the whole evening feel special. Our server was awesome too, attentive and friendly without hovering. I'd absolutely come back.“

“We got the Steak Night special (what an amazing deal btw) My steak was cooked perfectly, the bone marrow garlic butter was a great add on, and the mac & cheese was so good. Shout out to our server Samantha, she was attentive and friendly!“

“Great friendly service and food.“

“Absolutely Phenomenal! Ann and her staff were excellent. The food was perfect. The night was perfect. The restaurant is perfect. You get what you pay for and everything in life. This is well worth it.“

“Simply Bellisimo. Perfection.“

“As most of old Hollywood fades away silently, this one is going out with a bang! please consider stopping by, and stepping back into the days of Frank, Dino, and the rest of the Rat Pack..... you won't be disappointed.... if you can't stay, take home a fabulous TV dinner, from the menu.... again, it's not to be missed.... but don't wait too long, sadly it won't last forever, and another treasure will only be matchbooks and memories😞“

“I arrived on Wednesday evening for dinner. I ordered the 16oz ribeye with bearnaise sauce. Noted sides are a-la-cart. The steak and sauce were phenomenal! I ended off with their caramel Pot de Creme, a wonderful ending. The bartenders were also fantastic. A great atmosphere and a great place to grab a bite and hang out. The only thing to note is parking is a bear to find.“

“Beautiful restaurant and bar with tasty food and great service. I’ll be back!“

“╭━━━⚠️ 𝘐𝘔𝘗𝘖𝘙𝘛𝘈𝘕𝘛 𝘕𝘖𝘛𝘐𝘊𝘌 ⚠️━━━╮ 💥 𝙄𝙈𝙈𝙀𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙍𝙀𝙌𝙐𝙄𝙍𝙀𝘿 💥“

“Great food and would have been a wonderful dining experience. However, our initial experience upon arrival was not very welcoming. The hostess explained that we coukd be seated and served only in the bar area at one of the hi tables or the bar itself as we did not have reservations. We of course said, great no problem. Upon sitting at a hi table a server approached saying that we couldn't sit there without the hostess' approval, at which time we explained that she had done so. He refused to let it go, continued to argue with us about server assignments etc. Then he just walked away to go discuss with the hostess, who in turn came to explain weird situation and tell us that it was fine to remain at this table. The rude server continued to display attitude and disdain throughout our meal. Our main server Peter (?) Was actually very professional and attentive.“

“The bar at the Valley Inn is perhaps one of the best kept secrets in LA. Yes, it’s tiny but get there early, secure your seat and you’re in for a ride of the greatest cocktails served up by a ladies and gentlemen’s gentleman - the maker with the shaker, Bill. Seriously, make a friend of this guy and then introduce him and the bar to your favorite people - only your favorite people! The food in the restaurant is great but a tad expensive but the bar will become your new happy place. Bravo“

“Best Korean bbq in Los Angeles. 강력추천합니다.“

“THE BEST STEAK ON THE PLANET 🥩🌎 shoutout to our waitress Grace SHE GOT US FREE ICE CREAM AFTER OUR MEAL 5 STARS
(^ review by my 10 year old son who loves steak and swears this is his favorite steakhouse ever. We purposely stay at this hotel for this restaurant when we have an early flight out of LAX. Excellent food and kind service. We will definitely be back! And yes, our waitress, Grace, was lovely!).“

“Great food and the service was outstanding!“

“La viande est excellente, une offre végétarienne rare (la cheffe française en est), des légumes cuisinés de façon originale Le vin très correct et le service rapide.... Toujours un problème avec les prix mais on est aux usa...“

“Spectacular Views & Exceptional Dining at Waldorf Hilton

Gemma at the Waldorf Hilton was absolutely spectacular! The view alone is worth the visit — truly breathtaking.

This was a last-minute decision to dine, so I was incredibly lucky to secure a table at Baldi, the hotel’s Italian restaurant. The meal did not disappoint.

We started with the meatballs and chicken meatballs, followed by lobster linguine and branzino for the main course. Everything was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. The flavours were exceptional, and the entire dining experience felt wonderfully indulgent.

A memorable evening with a spectacular setting, excellent food and great service. I would definitely return!“

“We came here for a coworker's birthday. They called ahead and prepared a special menu with our names on it, along with homemade cheesecake and whipped cream. We ordered the prime rib, broccoli and French onion soup. For the price, I would rate the steak 8.5/10. The service and ambiance of the restaurant was great. Highly recommended for dates, family dinners or corporate/clients.“

“Nice place to have a fine dining !!!“

“My server was Bernadette M she was very sweet and helpful. In fact everyone at the bar was very accommodating. 5 stars !! I just wish they would open one up in Torrance or Hawthorne they have room Where they're going to tear down the Hawthorne plaza that's been abandoned for decades. 🤦😅“

“Tasty and feels like home“

“I enjoy my time at American Beauty very much.
The interior design was great, colorful with a modern American-themed vibe. An ideal place for instagramable photos!
Maybe booths, long table for 6-8 people, a L-shape cute patio, a full bar with nice lighting and many high tables.
It’s at the end of The Grove so maybe that’s the reason why it wasn’t too packed.
The food drinks are great! The staff were professional and friendly.
I would recommend this place if you are nearby!“

“Great place went on Saturday the 13th love the piano and the atmosphere. Customer service was awesome“

“Food was great rated # 1 Service well if being should I say being Shined the whole meal service Can’t they get descent help As DC“

“It's the 2nd time we dined at Ruth's Chris steakhouse- both birthdays celebrated. Firstly, the lady host was so nice and considerate to update us twice that our requested booth seat will be available soon. Upon seating, the server was friendly, explained the menu choices, and gave us enough time to choose from the menu. In spite of the restaurant was too busy with several tables having big parties, we were taken care of even the main dishes ordered were served late. The only thing we noticed is the restaurant is kind of bright with too much light fixtures on dinner time - it would be nice if it was a cozy atmosphere. But overall, host, ambiance, food and server are satisfactory at its best!“

“Great food and the charbroiled cheeseburger was outstanding....the restaurant, as one would expect, is a bit pricey but it is located inside the airport. Overall a great experience and our waitress Donna did a great job and was very friendly despite the busy crowd. My wife and I would definitely eat here again while passing through LAX.“