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Best restaurants in Santa Monica

Recommended restaurants (212)

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#21
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant

Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant

Gilbert's El Indio: Santa Monica's Homey Mexican Favorite

4.4 Mexican Restaurant
#22
Colapasta Restaurant

Colapasta Restaurant

Colapasta: Rustic Italian trattoria with handmade pasta in Santa Monica.

4.5 Italian Restaurant
#23
Shunji Japanese Cuisine

Shunji Japanese Cuisine

Refined sushi bar with a Californian touch, specializing in omakase.

4.5 Japanese Restaurant
#24
Bru's Wiffle Santa Monica

Bru's Wiffle Santa Monica

Casual spot for delicious waffle dishes, from breakfast to lunch.

4.4 Brunch
#25
La Vecchia Cucina

La Vecchia Cucina

Vibrant Italian eatery near the beach serving classic pastas and pizzas.

4.5 Italian Restaurant
#26
Bruno's Italian Restaurant

Bruno's Italian Restaurant

Bruno's Italian Restaurant: A Santa Monica Local Favorite for Over 30 Years

4.4 Italian Restaurant
#27
Chez Jay

Chez Jay

A Santa Monica classic since 1959, known for steaks, seafood, and celebrity sightings.

4.4 Steakhouse
#28
Kai Ramen Santa Monica

Kai Ramen Santa Monica

Kai Ramen: Authentic Japanese tradition in every slurp.

4.5 Japanese Restaurant
#29
Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica

Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica

Stylish Italian eatery with a cheese bar and modern classics.

4.3 Italian Restaurant
#30
Hillstone

Hillstone

Stylish American dining with a spacious, modern vibe.

4.3 American Restaurant
#31
Library Alehouse

Library Alehouse

Library Alehouse: A relaxed spot with great beer and New American food.

4.3 American Restaurant
#32
Lunetta

Lunetta

Creative New American Dining in Santa Monica

4.3 American Restaurant
#33
R+D Kitchen

R+D Kitchen

Creative American Fare in a Polished Santa Monica Eatery

4.3 American Restaurant
#34
Ye Olde King's Head

Ye Olde King's Head

Ye Olde King's Head: Traditional British Pub Fare in Santa Monica

4.3 British Restaurant
#35
Water Grill

Water Grill

Iconic Santa Monica seafood with ocean views and a daily changing menu.

4.3 Seafood Restaurant
#36
J

Javier's

Upscale Mexican dining with popular enchiladas and tacos.

4.3 Mexican Restaurant
#37
Dolcenero Gelato

Dolcenero Gelato

Acclaimed Italian Gelato Made with Local Farmer's Market Ingredients

4.5 Italian Restaurant
#38
Meat On Ocean

Meat On Ocean

Upscale Santa Monica steakhouse with ocean views.

4.3 Steakhouse
#39
Crimson

Crimson

Crimson: Casual Mediterranean Eats & Coffee

4.3 Mediterranean Restaurant
#40
North Italia

North Italia

Handmade Italian Dishes and Cocktails in Santa Monica

4.3 Italian Restaurant