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Gjelina
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(2,381)Venice - 2
Casaléna
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(1,918)Woodland Hills - 3
Bacari Silverlake
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(4,123)Silver Lake - 4
Élephante Santa Monica
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.6(1,525)Santa Monica - 5
Perch LA
Price: Expensive•French American•4.6(11,921)Downtown
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STK - Los Angeles
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.3(2,635)Westwood - 2
NIKU X
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.3(358)Downtown - 3
Bavel
Price: Expensive•Middle Eastern•4.8(5,057)Downtown - 4
Somerville
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(197)Culver City - 5
Nobu Malibu
Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.6(163)Malibu
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Meteora
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(1,150)Hollywood - 2
The Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(2,951)Beverly Hills - 3
Providence
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.9(4,408)Hollywood - 4
LAVO Los Angeles
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(1,514)West Hollywood - 5
The Terrace at The Maybourne Beverly Hills
Price: Moderate•Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service•4.6(1,606)Beverly Hills
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Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.9(35)Join James Beard award-winning Chef Dave Beran at his 38-seat fine dining restaurant in Santa Monica, where the kitchen is seamlessly integrated with the dining room. The menu, comprising 15-18 courses, showcases Chef Dave's deeply thoughtful approach to storytelling, inviting guests to embrace the experience & embark on a memorable culinary journey featuring the many inspirations of Southern California.
At SELINE, the focus is on connection, with every aspect of the restaurant— from the design to the custom plateware—built on fostering meaningful relationships.
Wine Director Matthew Brodbine presents two beverage pairing options to complement your menu. The wine pairing showcases selections from innovative, forward-thinking winemakers across various regions worldwide. The non-alcoholic pairing features a unique collection of house-made and curated beverages designed to align with the menu's progression. A carefully curated wine list is also available.Upper West
Price: Moderate•American•4.9(2,694)**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.
Piccolo Santa Monica
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(613)Chef Antonio Mure of Barrique Venice, reimagines Piccolo, his first restaurant on the west side. Piccolo Santa Monica will boast some of the dishes featured at the original Piccolo. Home made pastas with his signature Fig and Potato Tortelli, fresh fish and the Pink Ocean Trout that you must try and wild game paired with a full liquor license accompanied with phenomenal specialty cocktails and an amazing wine list!Tar & Roses
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(4,262)Tar & Roses is a globally inspired culinary experience.
Chef Andrew Kirschner has transformed his kitchen into a local and welcoming home, focused on the element of the wood fired oven to bring out the best flavor in our dishes. Coming straight from the visionary mind of our award winning chef, our menu is created with only the highest quality ingredients and fresh, local products. This attention to detail helps makes our food a perfected craft which will inspire you to be adventurous, in the most approachable and delicious way possible.
When you step into Tar & Roses, you'll feel like you are coming home. Our entire staff awaits your arrival with warm smiles and thoughtful service ~ please, come share a meal with us!
Melisse
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.9(2,005)Chef & Owner Josiah Citrin has revived his Michelin 2-Star institution with an intimate, 14-seat restaurant with Chef/Partner Ken Takayama. In a setting that blurs the line between kitchen and dining room, Chefs and service staff guide guests through a 2.5-hour culinary experience.
Collaborating with California farmers from San Diego to Napa Valley, Chef Josiah sources the most unique and exclusive ingredients available. An 8-course tasting menu is bookended by canapés, amuse-bouches and mignardise, all of which showcase global flavors using both modern and classic techniques.La Vecchia Cucina
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(2,116)La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.
Calabra at Santa Monica Proper
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(1,602)Calabra at Santa Monica Proper Hotel (One MICHELIN Key 2024) is located on the hotel's rooftop. The elevated garden terrace provides an inspiring atmosphere, with the ocean as a backdrop. Whether from the pool sundeck or circular bar, the views are best enjoyed with dinner, boutique wines, seasonal cocktails, and small-batch spirits. Serving Mediterranean & Californian cuisine with a view.
Seating arrangements for all reservations at Calabra may include outdoor dining, bar area, as well as our indoor/ outdoor covered lounge space. Be sure to dress warmly.
**Dinner reservations are for dining only. Drinks will be accommodated upon first come first serve at the bar area. Private Couch Alcoves are available with a rental and minimum spend**Sogno Toscano - Santa Monica
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(149)Our newly opening location, SOGNO TOSCANO WINE BAR, MARKET & LIFESTYLE CAFÉ, will offer an exquisite selection of the finest Italian delicacies such as pastries, espresso, cappuccino, typical focacce Toscane, and great wines. What is most unique and differentiated about our new venue is that the place will not just be your regular bar for breakfast, lunch and aperitivo, but rather a very much needed Italian marketplace. Located in one of the coolest neighborhoods of the city, Santa Monica, our groundbreaking venue will provide customers with a variety of high-quality, specialty retail food products under the single label of the already well known “Sogno Toscano” brand. Our patio is unique, spacious and charming, ready to host very interesting events such as Wine Tastings, Sip & Draw nights, live Jazz music on weekends. Get ready to experience the Italian Dolce Vita...!
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- OTOpenTable DinerHawaii •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWonderful good view nice pace great food I love it 🙏🏻🌹More infoWater Grill - Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Monica•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerLos Angeles •4 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoFirst time being there and it was great love everything we had. I would definitely return again.More infoMeat On OceanPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Monica•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerLos Angeles •5 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoDelicious food and great service, I need to go there more oftenMore infoTar & RosesPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Monica•4.8
- PPamVIPLos Angeles •9 reviews5.0Dined on 4 Mar 2025Love love love their food...and their service!!! Evelyn was great!!! Super friendly and personable...she made birthday celebration special!!! 🎂More infoNorth Italia - Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Monica•4.3
- JJerry1 review5.0Dined on 2 Mar 2025Had a great date with my girlfriend and it was her first time. She said how amazing the food was and the experienceMore infoBenihana - Santa Monica, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Santa Monica•3.8
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Discover Santa Monica
It is hard to pass up a stroll at any time of the day or night in Santa Monica, California. With the beautiful view of the ocean and the range of dining options to choose from, you're sure to have an unforgettable day. Third Street Promenade is a top choice for visitors. Those who wander through Santa Monica regularly will know that one of the most common cuisine options is Mexican. However, the neighborhood is also home to comfort food and Asian restaurants, and it does not stop there. From bar food to vegan-friendly, Santa Monica has it all and will keep you coming back for more. The one thing you might regret after eating in Santa Monica? Not saving your leftovers.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Santa Monica include Pacific Catch- Santa Monica, Élephante Santa Monica and The Penthouse Restaurant
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Santa Monica are Pacific Catch- Santa Monica, True Food Kitchen - Santa Monica and Water Grill - Santa Monica
Bottomless brunch in Santa Monica is available at Élephante Santa Monica, The Penthouse Restaurant and Lunetta
The most romantic restaurant in Santa Monica is SELINE
Restaurants in Santa Monica with a great view include Élephante Santa Monica, The Penthouse Restaurant and Water Grill - Santa Monica
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