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Best restaurants in Santa Monica

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Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung is an acclaimed Taiwanese restaurant, famous for its specialty soup dumplings and noodles.

4.4 Chinese Restaurant ✨ Featured

Recommended restaurants (212)

#1
Haidilao Hot Pot Century City

Haidilao Hot Pot Century City

Spacious Chinese hot pot spot where you cook your own meal at the table.

4.9 Chinese Restaurant
#2
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

Experience a premier Brazilian steakhouse in Santa Monica, known for expertly flame-grilled meats.

4.8 Brazilian Restaurant
#3
Yagul Cafe

Yagul Cafe

Cozy spot in Santa Monica offering coffee, fresh juices, smoothies, and Mexican staples.

4.7 Restaurant
#4
Bangkok BBQ Bowl

Bangkok BBQ Bowl

Bangkok BBQ Bowl is a mid-range takeout spot in Santa Monica offering Thai comfort food and quick bites.

4.7 Restaurant
#5
CAVA

CAVA

CAVA in Santa Monica offers customizable Mediterranean bowls, pitas, and salads for a quick, healthy bite.

4.6 Mediterranean Restaurant
#6
Tar & Roses

Tar & Roses

Buzzy Santa Monica spot for seasonal American small and large plates.

4.6 American Restaurant
#7
Desvelados Santa Monica

Desvelados Santa Monica

Desvelados Santa Monica is a Mexican restaurant serving comfort food in Santa Monica.

4.6 Mexican Restaurant
#8
The Curious Palate

The Curious Palate

Enjoy delicious, hand-made food from wholesome ingredients, plus local craft beers and global wines.

4.5 American Restaurant
#9
Santa Monica Seafood Market & Cafe

Santa Monica Seafood Market & Cafe

A no-frills, down-to-earth spot in Santa Monica offering a fresh fish market, cafe, and oyster bar.

4.5 Restaurant
#10
Fritto Misto

Fritto Misto

Fritto Misto is a relaxed Italian cafe in Santa Monica known for its craft-your-own pasta dishes.

4.5 Italian Restaurant
#11
UOVO Santa Monica

UOVO Santa Monica

UOVO Santa Monica offers fresh pasta, handmade daily in Italy and flown in for an authentic experience.

4.5 Italian Restaurant
#12
BOA Steakhouse

BOA Steakhouse

BOA Steakhouse offers upmarket prime beef and seafood in a sophisticated, stylish setting.

4.5 Restaurant
#13
SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa

SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa offers acclaimed traditional sushi and sake in a chic Santa Monica setting.

4.5 Japanese Restaurant
#14
Kafe K

Kafe K

Kafe K offers health-conscious breakfast and lunch, including salads and sandwiches, in a modern Santa Monica setting.

4.5 Restaurant
#15
KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

KazuNori in Santa Monica offers a stylish, industrial setting for fresh Japanese hand rolls.

4.5 Japanese Restaurant
#16
The Misfit Bar & Restaurant

The Misfit Bar & Restaurant

The Misfit Bar is a Santa Monica hot spot known for its unique cocktails, tasty bites, and vibrant atmosphere.

4.4 American Restaurant
#17
Solidarity

Solidarity

Solidarity serves hearty Polish delicacies like pierogi and kielbasa in a cozy Santa Monica setting.

4.4 Polish Restaurant
#18
Urban Skillet

Urban Skillet

Urban Skillet: Halal Burgers & Comfort Food

4.4 Halal Restaurant
#19
Sol Agave

Sol Agave

Sol Agave offers creative takes on Mexican classics in a stylish, upscale setting in Santa Monica.

4.4 Mexican Restaurant
#20
Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung is an acclaimed Taiwanese restaurant, famous for its specialty soup dumplings and noodles.

4.4 Chinese Restaurant