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Best Restaurants in Santa Monica

81 restaurants analyzed · Los Angeles

Santa Monica has one of the Westside's broadest dining scenes, with over 370 restaurants ranging from beachfront fish tacos to high-end New American tasting menus. Italian, Mexican, and California-coastal restaurants are all well represented. Third Street Promenade and Montana Avenue are the main dining corridors, and weekend brunch is practically a civic institution.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Rustic Canyon A · Restaurant, Californian
• Vito Restaurant A- · Italian restaurant, Bar
• Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica A- · Italian restaurant, Cheese bar
• Blue Daisy A- · Brunch restaurant, Cafe
• Sushi Kanpai Santa Monica A- · Sushi restaurant, Japanese
• Santa Monica Seafood Market & Cafe A- · Seafood restaurant, Seafood market
• SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa A- · Sushi restaurant, Japanese
• The Penthouse A- · Restaurant, Californian
• Tar & Roses A- · Restaurant, New American
• Water Grill A- · Seafood restaurant, Raw bar
• The Upper West A- · New American restaurant, Bar & grill
• The Brixton A- · Gastropub, American restaurant
• Snug Harbor A- · Diner, Breakfast restaurant
• BOA Steakhouse A- · Steakhouse, Seafood
• Cobi's A- · Southeast Asian restaurant, Thai influences
• Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar A- · Italian cafe and wine bar, Brunch
• Fia Restaurant A- · Californian restaurant, Brunch
• Blue Plate Taco B+ · Mexican restaurant, Taco restaurant
• George's Burgers B+ · Burger joint, American
• UOVO Santa Monica B+ · Italian restaurant, Pasta bar
• Meat On Ocean B+ · Steakhouse, Seafood
• Back on the Beach Cafe B+ · Beachfront cafe, Breakfast
• R+D Kitchen B+ · American restaurant, New American
• Solidarity B+ · Polish restaurant, Eastern European
• Farmshop B+ · Restaurant and market, Breakfast and brunch
• Fritto Misto B+ · Italian restaurant, Pasta restaurant
• The Curious Palate B+ · New American restaurant, American restaurant
• Lunetta B+ · Restaurant, Brunch
• Bru's Wiffle Santa Monica B+ · Brunch restaurant, American
• Hillstone B+ · Restaurant, New American
• Sol Agave B+ · Mexican restaurant, Brunch
• Blueys Santa Monica B+ · Brunch cafe, Coffee shop
• Milo & Olive B+ · Italian restaurant, Bakery
• Cha Cha Chicken B+ · Caribbean restaurant, Jamaican-influenced
• Colapasta Restaurant B+ · Italian restaurant, Pasta
• North Italia B+ · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant
• Ye Olde King's Head B+ · British restaurant, Pub
• The Counter B+ · Burger restaurant, American
• Chez Jay B+ · American restaurant, Steakhouse
• HiHo Cheeseburger | Santa Monica B+ · Burger restaurant, American
• Manchego B+ · Tapas bar, Spanish restaurant
• JINYA Ramen Bar - Santa Monica B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese restaurant
• The Cloverfield B+ · Brunch restaurant, American restaurant
• Bruxie B · Fast casual chicken and waffles, American
• Shake Shack Santa Monica B · Fast casual burger restaurant, American
• Urban Skillet B · Halal burger restaurant, Hot dogs
• Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe B · Bar & grill, Seafood
• Pita House Inc B · Mediterranean restaurant, Middle Eastern
• Holy Cow BBQ - Santa Monica B · Barbecue restaurant, Takeout
• Calif Chicken Cafe B · Chicken restaurant, American
• Library Alehouse B · American restaurant, Brewpub
• Society Kitchen B · Brunch restaurant, American restaurant
• Habit Burger & Grill B · Burger restaurant, Fast casual
• Tender Greens B · Health-focused American, Salads
• Hurry Curry of Tokyo - Santa Monica B · Japanese curry restaurant, Casual dining
• Bodega Wine Bar B · Wine bar, Coffee shop
• El Pollo Loco B · Fast-casual Mexican chicken, Catering
• Crimson B · Mediterranean restaurant, Cafe
• Peet's Coffee B · Coffee shop, Cafe
• Il Forno B · Italian restaurant, Trattoria
• O'Briens Irish Pub B · Irish pub, Sports bar
• LA Puglia B · Italian restaurant, Southern Italian
• Bruno's Italian Restaurant B · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant
• Rae's Restaurant B · Diner, American restaurant
• 1212 Santa Monica B · Restaurant, Bar
• Mel's Drive-in B · Diner, Breakfast restaurant
• Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant B · Mexican restaurant, Family-run
• Sweet Maple B · Brunch restaurant, American
• Sonny McLean's Irish Pub B · Irish pub, Sports bar
• Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse B- · Brazilian steakhouse (churrascaria), Steakhouse
• Tocaya Modern Mexican B- · Fast-casual Mexican, Tacos
• Santa Monica Brew Works B- · Brewery taproom, Beer bar
• Kafe K B- · Cafe, Breakfast
• Co-opportunity Market Santa Monica B- · Grocery market with deli and hot bar, Organic market
• Tacos Por Favor B- · Mexican restaurant, Casual
• CAVA B- · Fast-casual Mediterranean, Healthy
• SaMo Pizza B- · Pizza restaurant, Italian-American
• Sunny Blue B- · Japanese quick-service, Takeaway
• The Courtyard Kitchen C+ · Restaurant, Brunch
• blossom vietnamese C+ · Vietnamese restaurant, Noodle shop
• Annenberg Community Beach House C · Beach cafe and event venue, Public pool

Top Cuisines

• American — 38 restaurants
• Italian — 7 restaurants
• Mediterranean — 5 restaurants
• Japanese — 5 restaurants
• Mexican — 4 restaurants
• Cafe — 3 restaurants
• New American — 2 restaurants
• Modern American — 2 restaurants
• Irish — 2 restaurants
• Latin American — 2 restaurants

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