Santa Monica Restaurants
1447 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
In the early days of "event" restaurants, before there were monstrosities like ESPN Zone and Planet Hollywood, there was Benihana. Especially popular for birthday...
101 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
The third in recent chain of exceedingly clean, modern and elegantly furnished restaurants, Boa serves the spoils of surf and turf at prices guaranteed to keep the hoi...
147 W. Channel Rd., Santa Monica, CA, 90402
1810 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Clubby 16-table restaurant where meats, poultry and seafood are grilled Italian-style in a wood-burning fireplace.
2706 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, 90405
What makes a great restaurant? An irresistible vibe, terrific food, attentive, professional service and a sense of style. There's no shortage of Los Angeles dining rooms that...
500 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
1535 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
A breezy, resort-style restaurant draped with bougainvillea and overflowing with Old World colonial charm, Ivy at the Shore is known as the shorefront spot where Hollywood...
1433 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90403
Founded in 1973, Izzy's was among the first "authentic" New York-style delis to open up on the Westside. Open round the clock, it's still as popular as ever, with...
3000 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90404
Not quite what you'd expect from the name, L.A. Farm is a bastion of fine, French-infused California cuisine with a bent toward wild game. The chopped salad with vegetables...
316 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
In the past couple years, this small, French-themed cafe has expanded into a local chain that specializes in French-style sandwiches, pastries and coffee.
2911 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, 90405
Fish tacos. I know, there’s also 29 artisanal beers on tap (mostly microbrews), a congenial craftsman décor, conversation-worthy fellow patrons, business...
1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
It's a thrill walking into such a grown-up restaurant, where waiters are dressed in suits and ties and the room is full of large, festive groups. Several of the best dishes,...
1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Although the posh Shutters on the Beach hotel has a New England-esque design, its One Pico is a great place to enjoy a classic California sunset and an inventive, relatively...
1111 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA, 90403
A bit of Hollywood attitude perched atop the Huntley’s 18th floor, offering both stunning panoramic views of the Pacific and the next opportunity to watch Lindsay Lohan...
2323 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90403
Snug Harbor is a tiny box of a diner with a secret: a charming back patio.