Tapas Restaurants near Santa Monica, CA

“If I have more STARS I’ll give them more than 5!!!! BRAVO! Simply the BEST PIZZA EVER! BEST PESTO SAUCE!!! Amazing and beautiful restaurant near the Santa Monica Ocean boulevard; artfully decorated, Great Sevice! Cozy! This place is insanely a Great Gem near the Ocean, #dreamypizzalovers“

“We accidentally went to Xuntos last night and discovered that we loved it! The host and waiter were super friendly and helpful, not to mention patient with all our questions and our slowness to make decisions. The atmosphere and decor was cozy and both down-to-earth and elegant at the same time. Most of all, the food was fantastic! We loved everything we got. It was a bit pricey and also noisy in the dining room, but we'll definitely go back!“

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

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

“Went there for a little date on Halloween and didn’t disappoint. I had the mushrooms and my partner the duck, both were very delicious.
I think some more classy better quality cutlery and candle holders would help the place reflect the fancy vibe they want.
There’s lots of parking space around“

“The creamy pasta is my favorite.“

“This is a very cute restaurant and the food is fantastic. The servers were all very friendly. I highly recommend the chilaquiles, it is not a very large portion as I typically would expect of a dish like chilaquiles, so if you’re sharing, order at least one per every two people. It has a very pleasant citrus taste to it and the chips are great. The egg pizza (add bacon) is fantastic. The combination of flavors between the runny egg yolk, caramelized onions, bacon, and cheese all blend magnificently together. I also had the Noa’s cauliflower, which was good but not as amazing as the previous dishes, however that didn’t stop me from eating all of it. The chefs French toast is a bit eggy, but makes a nice sweet finish to brunch. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be eating here again.“

“Great Food, Disappointing Service — A Missed Opportunity

Saltie Girl has a well-earned reputation for exceptional food, and in that regard, it delivered. Every dish that came out of the kitchen was flavorful and beautifully presented — the oysters, in particular, were a standout.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the service.

After ordering a bottle of wine, it took over 20 minutes for our server to return, only to inform us that the manager would be retrieving the wine. Another 10 minutes passed before she reappeared — not with the wine we ordered, but with a different, more expensive bottle. Rather than apologizing for the mix-up or offering it at the original price as a courtesy, the switch was presented matter-of-factly. A gesture of goodwill here would have gone a long way.

To make matters worse, our oyster order was mishandled — not once, but twice — with incorrect counts and missing varieties. For a restaurant that charges premium prices, these details matter. Guests expect not only excellent food, but also attentive, polished service to match.

In the end, the meal was delicious, but the experience left a bitter aftertaste. I truly hope management takes this feedback seriously and invests in training their staff. As much as I enjoyed the food, I won’t be returning until the service rises to the level of the kitchen. Dining here should feel seamless — not like a constant series of corrections.“

“I highly recommend the avocado butter for brunch! It is beyond delicious. We had women’s brunch event for church at their location and the service was impeccable. The food was great. Give this place a try. I will be coming back for dinner“

“What a fantastic dining experience! We were so well taken care of, and the food was amazeballs! Definitely top of my list as my new favorite seafood restaurant. Elijah, the bartender was awesome and Katie went out of the way to make sure we had a lovely time. What an evening… I highly recommend this place.“

“The food is phenomenal!! Everything is amazing“

“Amazing dinner! There were six of us, we ordered a Pitata to share, two appetizers, two sides, and four regular sized entrees for sharing.

It was the perfect amount for us all. Could have eaten more, just because it was outstanding...but for portion control, we did well.“

“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!“

“Great food and service (Amanda did a great job), I love their double r 20 oz cowboy’s rib eye and I like the ambiance it is very cozy.“

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

“I think this place is underrated. I stopped by here for dinner with friends and the atmosphere was chill enough, but loud enough to enjoy. The food (wings and burger) was really, really good, music was pumping and the place just felt comfy. This place gives off great vibes, so I definitely recommend checking it out.

This may be a GB Packer bar too“

“We enjoyed everything about our meal from start to finish.“

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

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

“心の居酒屋です🏮 モツなべなど　博多メニュー充実“

“autentic italian restaurant !! délicius food... enjoi 😉“

“We loved the authentic noodles and warm hospitality. Our lovely server also recommended me to drink the Tenth degree ginjo instead of regular sake, which I liked a lot.“

“We've been frequenting this restaurant for over 2 years now. Sometimes on a weekly basis for months in a row!!
We absolutely love the fresh sushi, service and chef! I am adventurous and try different things on the menu frequently... and have loved it all!!

Parking: Generally there's always a spot available on the street upfront (meters free after 8 PM), or free parking on the side street.“

“I love this place! The food is fantastic! And I’m a regular for a reason 😉“

“Excellent choices of food.“

“Traditional Japanese izekaya. Daily specials. A definite must try.“

“Overall a nice stay: friendly staff, nice updated facilities, free ♿️ valet👌-3 to 4 blocks from beach. Very expensive at $500 per night, used the 2 $10 free tickets at bar for 2 drinks and still owed $8.36. This was the host hotel and stayed 2 nights Fri/Sat July 22-23, 2022, with hamburger & soup in room, total $1100. T.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Food and cocktails where very good. Service was fast and the server never let our waters run out.
Happy hour goes till 7pm which is an hour longer than most !
The Atmosphere is nice, looks like a fancy restaurant but is much more hip.
Food/drink quality was great, I had the shrimp pizza which had great flavor and the crust was the perfect texture.“

“Great wine different flights to sample. You can even buy bottles“

“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!“

“Beautiful view, great service and nice selection of drinks“

“I was looking for vegetarian Japanese curry along with a larger Japanese menu and found this gem! We ordered a variety of foods - starters, salads, curry, sushi, and desserts. Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was exceptional. Next time, I’d make a reservation!

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian curry was awesome! They also have vegetarian rolls.“

“Good breakfast burrito. I added steak and it came with sauces on the side and included chips. Everything tasted great. The burrito is a good option to split between two meals, decently heavy, and good flavor especially with the green salsa or the chipotle sauce. Kinda pricey came out to $18, but if splitting it with another person or into 2 meals, not a bad option.“

“Food is great, i liked the short rib fried rice, the beans as side, the three cup chicken . Food arrived quick and the server was very kind and professional.
I was disappointed because of some kid’s nostopping screaming, i think the restaurant manager should have kindly said something to the kid’s parents because it s very annoying for the other guests.

Parking: Big parking lot“

“I haven't been able to try this restaurant since it reopened and I had just the time to do so today. All the dim sum was great, just no BBQ pork buns 😂. The dumplings were thin skinned and tender and tasted similar to what I had in China and the waiters were friendly!“

“Kai is an amazing chef. The food is flavorful and everything that you need. He has an a lovely variety of selections. The environment is inviting and positive. The staff is courteous, professional and friendly. The music is just what you need to enjoy a day or night out with your friends, colleagues, family, etc. I'm definitely coming back!!“

“Very solid place with lots of good options. My only complaint is I generally find myself wanting some of a few dishes instead of all of one dish. So it's fantastic for large groups, but less good with 2-3 and not great for solo dining.“

“These Burgers are bomb, the service is great, drinks a ++, and the icing on the cake is the gentleman playing all genres of music, on his guitar, AMAZING talent! Live music makes a whole bunch of difference!“