Santa Monica Restaurants

Took my husband for his birthday. He doesn't usually like trying new places, but I surprised him and he thoroughly enjoyed himself. The food was great; nice sized portions and interesting flavors. It was a great evening. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/17/2018

As long as you don't look at the prices you will love Capo. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/13/2018

Vitos continually is a go to restaurant when I want a good meal and great service. This restaurant is a classic. Waiters are in suits and ties and treat guests with care and kindness. Fish dishes are fresh and yummy. Pasta dishes can use a bit more pizzazz but good. Try the sand dabs, rack of lamb, or Dover sole if it is on the menu. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/11/2018

Amazing, cozy, fabulous, great service, great view. Reminds me of authentic New York dining in soho More

OpenTable Diner - 09/13/2018

Great sushis, very fresh and very tasty, very good service. I have been there numerous times and will keep going! Totally recommend it. More

OpenTable Diner - 08/28/2018

Tortellini pasta was amazing! Short rib ravioli was also super tender! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/13/2018

Their fish and rigatoni gorgonzola would be my death row meal. Service and ambience are always impeccable. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/12/2018

Superb food, could be better on wine selections, and add a couple of cocktails, loved their jabugo More

OpenTable Diner - 09/13/2018

Wonderful night great dinner amazing service. Highly recommend. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/13/2018

My wife and I have dined here on numerous occasions and have enjoyed it each tome. There is no equal to this restaurant in the area. The tasting menus are exquisite. I recommend this place to anyone who appreciates great food and outstanding service. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/11/2018

We've been eating at Locanda Portofino since 2002 and it never disappoints. The food is always excellent and the wait staff is very helpful. The wine list is superb. Although the location in a strip mall is surprising, the restaurant itself is welcoming and enjoyable. We highly recommend Laconda Portofino! More

OpenTable Diner - 08/24/2018

Always good food and excellent service. Consistent and love seeing the familiar faces of the staff for years. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/13/2018

Superb service, location, menu and of course....food. Especially the filet center cut. One of the finest steaks I've ever had. One the best restaurants amongst an area of great resturants . More

OpenTable Diner - 09/14/2018

The kitchen was extremely slow! Other people who came after our party received their food before we did & while the server was polite he didn’t offer an explanation which would have been nice. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/08/2018

Our waitress was a dream. We had to split the check 5 ways using Cards and Cash. She was very accommodating! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/15/2018

Food is great, a bit rich for my taste, but flavorful and plentiful. It can be loud, so if you want a quiet place for conversation this isn't it. But it's a great menu and scene, great service, lots of fun. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/17/2018

Beautiful location. Very good food. Fun vibe. Recommend More

OpenTable Diner - 09/15/2018

We loved this place!!! Nearly everything we tried was excellent: chicken kapama, spanakopita, gigantes, lemon broccoli, lamb shank, hummus, baklava, galactoboureko, and a date cake dessert. My 8-y-o loved everything (including the broccoli), except the lamb, which he did not try. The Greek salad and the roast potatoes were very good, just not quite as nice as the rest. Staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. If you like Greek or other Mediterranean food, you should definitely try this place. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/15/2018

Great service and excellent food. Staff is so friendly and accommodating. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/14/2018

Everything was great. We sat in the bar-lounge area near the fireplace. We shared an appetizer (grilled octopus) and one of the specials (halibut). Both were stellar. Staff was attentive and friendly. This place is a keeper. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/15/2018

Hands down my favorite restaurant in LA! Fun, upbeat vibe and incredible veggie tacos - what’s not to love?! :) More

OpenTable Diner - 09/15/2018

Through several menu changes, the food continues to shine. I love all the small plate options and the attention to detail. The back patio is perfect for happy hour or larger groups. Also, the wine selection is good and the cocktails even better. The Caviar and skirt steak were top notch my last visit. There is also an extensive veggie based menu. The entrance is a little hard to find on the side of the building, but discovery is part of the charm. Lastly, the attached parking lot is so nice as parking nearby can be a challenge. Go and enjoy. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/10/2018

Great place for pizza and drinks. Bar and overall atmosphere very cool More

OpenTable Diner - 09/07/2018

Food, service, and especially the ambiance all excellent! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/17/2018

Food was delicious and fresh. The service was excellent and the server's recommendations were terrific. Very nice ambiance to the restaurant. Good wines by the glass. Again, the server's recommendations were quite good. Lots of parking on Wilshire and on aside streets. We will definitely go back. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/15/2018

So many choices for a lovely lunch - and yet I find myself returning again & again! Everything is ALWAYS nothing short of perfect! Never feel rushed, exquisitely taken care of, the food is wonderful & the view - what can one say? Look out on the sea and the bike path... enjoy your companion, let your worries go and LTD!!! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/18/2018

Again, enjoyed friendly, impeccable service and delicious dishes! The salad verde was a great start, and the lasagnette a perfect blend of flavors (and a great size for a small eater like me). If you get a chance, definitely go to Valentino! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/11/2018

Wanted to try umami burgers while travelling in US with my friends from Europe. The overall experience was great, the service was very fast and the food - the burgers we had, we agreed were among the best each of us had ever had. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/12/2018

Excellent Steaks. Great wine. Great Service. Look forward to my next visit! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/17/2018

Excellent service. Good food. Excellent value especially how expensive Santa Monica restaurants can be. More

OpenTable Diner - 07/27/2018

Our go to spot when entertaining or just out to grab a delicious meal! Always a treat! More

OpenTable Diner - 08/10/2018

Great fresh oysters & mussels. The lobster was perfect and our server Mark was great. The GM William was also very attentive. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/11/2018

Great food and excellent Reasonably priced Italian wines. Eileen was our server and she was wonderful. Definitely will go back! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/12/2018

Had a great experience over two hours with excellent waiter. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/15/2018

Came in for the bottomless mimosas. The chocolate chip pancakes and the classic were amazing. Over all, had a great day. I recommend this place to everyone More

OpenTable Diner - 09/01/2018

Great food, friendly service, and fabulous view, what else needs to be said. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/12/2018

Happy hour from 5pm to 6pm daily 50 off almost everything including bottles! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/17/2018

I love this restaurant. Very laid back . Food is delicious and well priced, the wait staff is always pleasant and accommodating and the environment is just perfect. What else do you need? Nothing! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/15/2018

Huevos rancheros over hash browns are AMAZING! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/15/2018

I can't really attest to the noise level as we dined at 5 PM with a toddler so we were the only diners for quite awhile. I had the Tabla Iberica (SP). It was a special that night. Way too much pork. It could easily have been split with an additional side. The avocado and tomato salad is delicious. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/16/2018

Really great meal, amazing ambiance highly recommended. Every dish was superb 👍 More

OpenTable Diner - 09/15/2018

We always enjoy this restaurant for the food ambience and waitstaff. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/07/2018

Great options for vegetarians/vegans (imposes. The onion rings were so good! More

OpenTable Diner - 04/29/2018

This place is great for a casual dinner or a date! Delicious food, good drinks, and Manning lighting. More

OpenTable Diner - 08/25/2018

Nice varied menu with a large wine list. The food, service and location were all great! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/12/2018

Kirsten, our waitress, was awesome. If only all servers could be as good as she. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/14/2018

Great service and great food! Everyone and everything was amazing! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/16/2018

From the Margaritas to the appetizers to the solo guitarist and service - very nicely done! Great date spot! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/15/2018

Always good but a little too noisy in the front.. Great sand dabs More

OpenTable Diner - 09/15/2018

Love the new decor. Very bright and cheerful. The service is always great! Food is hit or miss but I must say the burgers are always the best. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/11/2018

Food was great, service was excellent, a great place for a meal. Would go there again. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/04/2018

very good ..............................would go again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/14/2018

I have been going to Ye Olde Kings Head in Santa Monica for many years. It is a treasure! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/08/2018

Right in front of the Santa Monica pier so it’s nice to take a walk around after dinner. Wagyu beef, cotton cake and chocolate lava cake are amazing!!! Absolutely worth a try. On the other hand, baked cod and lamb chops are way tooooo salty. Services are mediocre and it can get kinda loud sometimes. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/14/2018

The food and service at the Daily Grill in Santa Monica was quite good. They do not have a huge menu but most diners will find something to their taste. The regular menu burger seems a little overpriced. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/01/2018

I was greeted by a delightful hostess and I’m sorry to say I did not catch her name. Bradley, our server, was everything a server should be and more...loved him! He gets five stars coupled with the delicious white sangria, ribs, the veggie salad with salmon and the coconut cream pie! Do yourself a favor dine here! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/19/2018

The Happy Hour here is absolutely fabulously fantastic. The food is phenomenal. phenomenal. The overall atmosphere is phenomenal. The prices are phenomenal. 5 Stars for this place. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/13/2018

The outside porch is a lovely place to eat breakfast or lunch which is what we have done often. The spinach egg Benedict is very tasty but the French Toast was disappointing. Next time we plan to have the pancakes instead. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/14/2018

I took my wife for her birthday and we absolutely enjoyed this dining experience. The staff was phenomenal and the food was delicious. Our server, Ralphy (Rafael), was beyond awesome. He shared his story on how he lost his eyesight and some pointers to help us adjust to functioning in complete darkness. Dining in the dark at Opaque is a great way to bring awareness and support to blindness. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/07/2018

Really enjoyed everything about this place! Aesthetically pleasing, efficient and friendly staff, an amazing wine list and solid menu! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/14/2018

Monday night with Dave and Dream Builders T More

OpenTable Diner - 07/02/2018

Very good service, excellent cocktails, fantastic happy hour! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/11/2018

Everything we ordered (food and drinks) were amazing! Also had cream music! Definitely will go again! More

OpenTable Diner - 08/04/2018

A group of 5 of us elderly ventured for HIGH TEA. We all had the best time for the service was great and the food was delicious. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/10/2018

Unfortunately, there was a party of nine girls right behind us. Can’t predict a party when making a reservation. Anyhoo, the food was excellent. My husband had the Chilean Seabass and sooooo loved it. Cooked perfectly. I had the surf and turf from the corner menu. Steak was perfect and the lobster was divine! Not at all the experience I expected from a Mexican cuisine. Hats off to the chef and entire staff!! Will return with friends. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/08/2018

Great burgers are their specialty. Lots of creative additions to these tasty burgers. Good wine and local beer choices. The only complaint is the sides sometimes include cole slaw which was just tasteless dry cabbage on the plate. Otherwise everything was very good. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/07/2018

Excellent service and food! Will definitely recommend! More

OpenTable Diner - 08/11/2018

The food was excellent. And our service was fantastic, Jean-Michelle and Everette, gave great recommendations and let us taste the wine. Perfect fun, Date night spot! More

OpenTable Diner - 09/11/2018

Enjoyed dinner with friends in the authentic streamline moderne dining room. The menu has many choices from Asian to American, and all are done excellently. The breadboard with butter dollups was superb and such a great way to start our dining experience. View of the ocean was the topper. More

OpenTable Diner - 06/13/2018

Healthy tasty food, prepped in the kitchen and cooked right before your eyes by highly skilled chefs with lively personalities. Unique spirited environment. All adds up to an outstanding experience. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/17/2018

I love the outdoor patio of the Viceroy abc everyone working there is very nice and friendly. Food is good. More

OpenTable Diner - 09/01/2018

Locanda del Lago has something that's hard to find: a quiet table in a corner. Yet, given virtually every restaurant's nearly pathological need to play music at a competitive volume, it's not as quiet as it could be. But it is, to be fair, quieter than most. That's important when you've gotten together with people to catch up on what's going on in their lives. The service was particularly attentive. That may have been because we were unfashionably early, and the restaurant was, maybe, half full. Of course, with such light attendance, it was hard to understand why food, including uncooked appetizers, took so long to arrive. When it did, it proved to be satisfyingly tasty, well prepared, and more than ample; there were three of us, and two took half of their dinners home. More

OpenTable Diner - 08/27/2018

Mother’s Day brunch, low key. Tostada was interesting but the Ruben was a hit. More

OpenTable Diner - 05/13/2018

Excellent service, great food and a fun place to eat after an afternoon on the pier! More

OpenTable Diner - 08/10/2018

Fun place with great menu. Something for everyone!! Service was a little off which was surprising because it was not crowded More

OpenTable Diner - 02/26/2018

Burgers N Brews is a new restaurant serving gourmet burgers and hand picked brews in a unique venue. Conveniently located on Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica.More

For the past 20 years, Sunnin has specialized in catering to your cravings for authentic Lebanese food in the greater Los Angeles area. More

A unique blend of lavish and laid back, our indoor cabanas are the ideal spot for creative work space during the day, small gatherings, celebrations, and happy hour in Santa Monica. These semi-private cocoons combine the vibrant atmosphere of the Casa del Mar lobby with the personal energy of your own intimate affair. Best of all, bottle service is available for a flawless evening by the sea.

Sundy through Thursday $250 and Friday though Saturday $500. Food and Beverage minimum applies per cabana, prior to taxes and gratuity. Bottle service and private bartender available upon requests. Please contact restaurant for details.More

P.F. Chang's is a restaurant concept that honors the 2,000-year-old Asian tradition of wok cooking and believes in making food from scratch every day in every restaurant. With a Farm to Wok™ food philosophy at its core, P.F. Chang's chefs hand-roll dim sum, hand chop and slice all vegetables and meats, handcraft every sauce and wok-cook each recipe, every day in every restaurant using wholesome, fresh ingredients. With roots in Chinese cooking, the culinary landscape at P.F. Chang's now stretches across Asia with diverse, culturally inspired recipes including hand-rolled sushi, Vietnamese-style soups and bowls, traditional Chinese dim sum, wok-fired chicken and beef entrées, and family style noodles and rice. All made from scratch every day.More