Best Family Style Restaurants in Santa Monica

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A photo of Benihana - Santa Monica, CA restaurant

1. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

4.2

Awesome(4136)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Santa Monica

Booked 48 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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2. King & Queen Cantina - Santa Monica

4.9

Exceptional(144)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Santa Monica

Booked 5 times today

*WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME*King and Queen Cantina brings a Latin flavor to Santa Monica. Our colorful skull décor makes for a Dia de Los Muertos theme all year long. Prepare to “fiesta like there’s no mañana” with our unique menu adding an Asian infusion and an urban twist. The concept created by the owner Mr.Tempo will make you live an incredible experience from bar to kitchen to service - one of a kind. #MASCHINGON

3. Baltaire

4.7

Exceptional(2998)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brentwood

Booked 88 times today

Baltaire is a modern steakhouse and 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. Our Sunday DJ Brunch features a prix fixe, tableside bloody mary & cinnamon roll carts plus roaming caviar. Come and experience a re-imagined steakhouse at Baltaire.

4. 1212 Santa Monica

4.4

Awesome(1810)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 37 times today

1212 Santa Monica is a unique New American Cuisine restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica on the Third Street Promenade. Our menu highlights the palette and diversity of the SoCal landscape. Complimenting the food, our beverage program includes select wines and creative cocktails to enhance your dining experience.Join us for All Night Happy Hour starting daily at 5pm & Bottomless Brunch every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with bottomless mimosas for only $28. On specific Saturdays & Sunday brunches we charge a $10 Entertainment Fee for those enjoying drag shows in our Main Dining Area.Enjoy the beautiful beach weather on the patio, or indoors in our massive dining room. Plan a private event or meeting on our Balcony, Private Dining Room or Patio.

5. STK - Los Angeles

4.3

Awesome(2674)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Westwood

Booked 29 times today

Alert: As of 5/14, STK Los Angeles will move just down the street to 1100 Glendon Ave, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Your reservation is at our new location in Westwood Village. Please update your GPS—we look forward to seeing you there!STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

6. Terratory

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4.2

Awesome(6)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 6 times today

"Terratorry's ethos revolves around our local Farmers' Markets where we directly source our products, proudly along with nearby Ranchers & Fishermen providing simply the best of what California has to offer. As much as we try to keep it uber local, we are fortunate to have built relationships over the years that do expand this realm to find the best of the entire west coast. All of our ingredients are simply treated and from there we are able to create dishes that tell the story of the inspiration that is connected to these individuals."

A photo of Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle restaurant

7. Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle

4.8

Exceptional(267)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • West Los Angeles

Booked 19 times today

Traditional Japanese style BBQ Dining from Tokyo Japan.Manpuku, which means “to be happy with a full stomach” in Japanese, opened its doors to hungry customers in Tokyo more than 60 years ago.Reservation policy*We will hold your reservation for 15 min. Your reservation will be automatically canceled if you do not arrive in the time allotted.

8. Sirocco

4.4

Awesome(479)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Bel-Air

Booked 8 times today

Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel’s restaurant, Sirocco, presents a Californian Bistro style menu. Highlighting the seasonality of Southern California's ingredients, while also pulling culinary inspiration from our richly diverse home of Los Angeles. Located in Brentwood moments away from The Getty Center, stop in for a quick lunch or secluded dinner with indoor or patio dining available throughout the day.

9. The Hideout

4.5

Awesome(244)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • Westwood

“The Hideout” is the latest food and beverage installation by STK at W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills. STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

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10. West Restaurant at Hotel Angeleno

4.6

Exceptional(934)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Brentwood

Booked 8 times today

Perched atop the Hotel Angeleno and boasting unparalleled views, WEST Restaurant & Lounge will be an upscale yet unpretentious destination for Angelenos one and all. Unconcerned with the preconceived, here we move with the ease of the self-assured. Navigating effortlessly through the tapestry of social constructs that taken together form the city’s diverse, complex character. Part neighborhood hot spot, part Instagram inspiration for well-heeled travelers, West is where you can rise above it all and find that perfect bite.We are conveniently located right off the 405 Freeway and are the perfect place to relax and dine while taking in the scene of Los Angeles. Experience unparalleled panoramic views of the downtown skyline, Brentwood, and Santa Monica, straight out to the Pacific Ocean!

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PatricVIP
Los Angeles •47 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great brunch with great service and excellent food. Lots of food so bring an appetite Highly recommended any of the steak and eggs combos and cinnamon buns for dessert
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BaltairePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brentwood
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4.7
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BrendaVIP
Los Angeles •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The team was phenomenal, especially Saint! Love that you have taken over this space in Westwood. So well laid out. The food was exceptional. Definitely a new go-to!
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STK - Los AngelesPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Westwood
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4.3
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Mike
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 9, 2025
Great experience. The management was spectacular. The cook was fantastic. The service was great as the food and drinks were always on time.
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Benihana - Santa Monica, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Santa Monica
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4.2
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Daphne
Los Angeles •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 8, 2025
Everything was great me and my friends had a good time here. The Dj was excellent he had a mixture of every song/genre. The only area we were a little upset about was the Photo Booth. It needs to have a screen so we are able to see ourselves before the picture actually takes.
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1212 Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.4
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Nakia
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 9, 2025
The food at this place was much better than I expected, it was excellent. They were very generous with the alcohol and the martinis were 🔥🔥🔥 The service was also amazing and very fast. Would definitely be a return customer and recommend this place to others.
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King & Queen Cantina - Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Santa Monica
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4.9

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