Restaurants near Santa Monica Airport

251 restaurants available nearby

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1. Élephante - Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1318)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 209 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

2. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2160)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 47 times today

Chef Raphael Lunetta and Emilio Cuyuch chef driven neighborhood diner with rustic California dining room and bar. Lunetta serves great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines that we enjoy drinking with our family & friends.We buy the freshest ingredients we can find. We cook seasonally because that’s what is fresh and best. We support local farmers and businesses whenever we can, because the best flavor naturally follows. Menus for Lunetta are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal ingredients based on the abundant product available on the California Coast. Our full bar features classic as well as craft cocktails using the finest in artisan spirits, mixers and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our comprehensive wine list highlights small California producers and artisan winemakers from around the world.

3. Gjelina

4.6

Exceptional(2248)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 177 times today

Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 8 a.m. until 11pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina*A 20% Mandatory Service Charge is added to your check. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to your service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them.

4. Felix Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(2617)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Venice

Booked 92 times today

Felix Trattoria embodies a philosophy of seasonality, warm hospitality, and the deeply rooted culinary traditions of regional Italy, lead by Chef Evan Funke, who is a culinary storyteller, a custodian of Italian tradition, and a master of the old world techniques of handmade pasta.

5. Vito Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1592)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 20 times today

Vito Restaurant is celebrating over 44 years of delighting its customers with the best in fine Italian cuisine. As a family-owned-and-operated restaurant located in Santa Monica, California we are dedicated to providing exquisite food and impeccable service to create the perfect dining experience. Step through the front doors and begin your journey to the heart of Italy. Ernesto has been our Chef for over 32 years. He continues to Wow us and our guests as he cooks every meal with love and unmatched flavor. Our signature dish, Spaghetti Della Casa, is a guest favorite and often called the best pasta dish you've ever tasted. Vito is proud to offer customers an outdoor dining experience. Santa Monica is one of the most beautiful Cities in the Nation and our weather is usually fantastic. If it's a little cool, we have heaters to keep you comfortable. Come experience it for yourself, nightly starting at 4:30pm.

6. Baltaire

4.7

Exceptional(2844)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brentwood

Booked 109 times today

Baltaire is a modern restaurant with a classic touch, offering high-quality steaks, exceptional seafood, and healthy, light fare options in Brentwood. Our spacious dining room opens to a beautiful outdoor terrace, and we have an inviting lounge where you can enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and listen to live music. Come and experience a re-imagined steakhouse at Baltaire.

7. Fia

4.6

Exceptional(2501)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 38 times today

Hidden inside a lush, secret garden in the coastal enclave of Santa Monica, Fia is the first collaboration between hospitality trailblazer Michael Greco and celebrated Chef Brendan Collins. A venue designed by acclaimed designer Matt Winter ~ Fia is an urban oasis, where Greco's service mantra is rooted in a dedication to hospitality... Service, Service, Service. Collins' craveable menu delivers on flavor & execution, highlighting the freshest seasonal ingredients, inspired by California & Italian Coastal Cuisine, that will satisfy all. Add to the equation, carefully crafted cocktails, and old & new world wine list. Maximum reservable table size is for eight persons, see Fia website for event/catering inquiries. Weekend Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas & Margaritas (2 hour time limit per booking)We do not allow dogs (excepting certified service animals)We allow one special bottle for a $45 corkage as long as we do not carry that same bottle in our award winning wine cellar.

8. Zinqué - Venice

4.6

Exceptional(841)

Price: Moderate

• French • Venice

Booked 42 times today

zinqué is a beloved neighborhood hotspot & all-day restaurant serving French-inspired dishes, small plates, craft cocktails & a uniquely curated wine selection. Inspired by the zinc countertop bars & cafés of Paris, many of its customers consider it a second home—a place to work, linger & socialize. Open from 7am till late, the space transforms from a European-style bistro & café, serving full breakfast with La Colombe coffee drinks & its famous Le Bowl for lunch, to full service dining at night. Live music, guest DJs, art workshops & wine tastings also make it a favorite community hangout. (zin-kæ)

9. Upper West

4.8

Exceptional(2671)

Price: Moderate

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 16 times today

**Contact us today to schedule your next event! We can accommodate parties of 10 to 150 guests**Upper West's ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors unique to them. The bar offers Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday from 4:30-7:00pm serving refreshing craft cocktails, handcrafted beer. The dinner menu is always evolving and includes ingredients sourced locally from the Santa Monica Farmers Market as well as local farmers such as Weiser Farms and Niman Ranch. Upper West is the perfect place to book large events for 20 or more guests and is an excellent private party venue for hosting corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday festivities, rehearsal dinners, and more.

10. The Rose Venice

4.5

Awesome(2951)

Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 57 times today

The Rose is an iconic restaurant in the heart of Venice, serving locals and travelers alike since 1979.The Rose presents modern California cuisine that is globally influenced and seasonally driven by local farms. The menu is complimented by a thoughtfully curated wine list, highlighting boutique producers focused on self sustainable practices. The bakery celebrates American classics, as well as some of the original Rose classics, re-conceptualized with their innovative techniques. The sprawling space has indoor and outdoor dining areas including ample patio seating, a full market and bakery, coffee bar, and 40-foot craft-cocktail bar. If you're unable to find a reservation at your desired time don't worry, we always reserve some of our service areas for walk-in traffic for all services.

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Daphnevip
Los Angeles •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always wonderful at Lunetta!! Delightful outside patio, delicious brunch items-hard to make the choice!
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LunettaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Johnvip
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
There was a beautiful table, generous cocktails, and a delicious dinner. But the topper is that I did not finish my dinner; it was beautifully packaged and placed in a black take-out bag for me. I forgot the bag when leaving the restaurant. I was walking down San Vicente, and I heard someone calling my name. It's Quentin, our waiter, bringing me my leftovers. Amazing, above-and-beyond-service. Baltaire is in my top five restaurants in LA. Quentin, thank you again.
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BaltairePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brentwood
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4.7
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Maycol
Phoenix / Arizona •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Like always top notch. We with my cousin and her best friend from visiting from Canada and I asked for a table by the balcony and they were able to accommodate us perfectly. We had a great time and enjoyed the fantastic view. You can’t go wrong with Élephante. Outstanding!
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Élephante - Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.5
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Samvip
Los Angeles •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I can’t believe we never been to Felix before tonight the food the service. The ambiance was all wonderful. Loved it will be back.
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Felix TrattoriaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Venice
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4.7
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Jordanvip
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Best lunch in LA hands down. Steak banh mi sandwich is amazing pizzas etc
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.6

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251 restaurants available nearby

1. Élephante - Santa Monica

2. Lunetta

3. Gjelina

4. Felix Trattoria

5. Vito Restaurant

6. Baltaire

7. Fia

8. Zinqué - Venice

9. Upper West

10. The Rose Venice

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