Los Angeles, CA
Best Restaurants in Santa Monica, Los Angeles.
Harry has scored 48 places in Santa Monica, Los Angeles; these ten score 80–90 on the Harry Score.
Ranked by the Harry Score — a weighted blend of Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions. No paid placements. No affiliate links.
Scores last recomputed
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3110 Main St Ste 132, Santa Monica
4.7 across 61 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; named by Michelin Guide and James Beard Foundation.
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Harry
90
Worth It
80
Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar
breakfast · brunch
1512 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
4.8 across 709 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; punches well above its price point.
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Harry
85
Worth It
80
Tar & Roses
californian · american
602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica
4.5 across 2.8k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; moodily lit, buzzy spot with seasonal American small & large plates, plus an ample….
$$$
Harry
84
Worth It
75
Piccolo Santa Monica
italian
2127 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica
4.6 across 256 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
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Harry
83
Worth It
77
Din Tai Fung
chinese
395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica
4.5 across 610 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; praised by World's 50 Best (50 Best Discovery — AE (editorial pick)).
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Harry
83
Worth It
77
Colapasta Restaurant
italian
1241 5th St, Santa Monica
4.4 across 678 Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide.
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Harry
83
Worth It
77
The Backyard
brunch · american
1657 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica
4.6 across 121 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
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Harry
81
Worth It
76
Fritto Misto
italian · pizza
620 Santa Monica Blvd #A, Santa Monica
4.4 across 3.7k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; relaxed Italian cafe with create-your-own pasta plates, plus many vegetarian options.
$$
Harry
80
Worth It
76
Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar Santa Monica
italian
1610 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
4.3 across 1.6k Yelp reviews, and Google lands in the same place; stylish, modern Italian spot featuring updated classics along with a cheese bar &….
Caveat: You're getting an experience. Whether you needed it is up to you.
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Harry
80
Worth It
73
Sol Agave
mexican
1733 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica
4.6 across 867 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; stylish, upmarket restaurant & bar presenting creative takes on Mexican classics.
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Harry
80
Worth It
75
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Questions Harry gets about Santa Monica
- What is the best restaurant in Santa Monica, Los Angeles?
- According to Harry Hungry's ranking, SELINE is currently the top-rated restaurant in Santa Monica, Los Angeles with a Harry Score of 90/100.
- How does Harry Hungry score restaurants in Santa Monica, Los Angeles?
- Harry Hungry blends ratings from Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and critic mentions into a weighted Harry Score (0–100). A separate Worth It Score ranks restaurants by value for money. No paid placements, no affiliate links.