Best Restaurants in Santa Monica.

fine-dining

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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wine-bar · breakfast

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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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….

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italian · wine-bar

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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taiwanese · 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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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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cocktail-bar · brunch

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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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.

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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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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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