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1. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge
4.4
Awesome(920)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Monica
Booked 76 times today
Experience the "Joie de Vivre"At LouLou, food, entertainment, fashion, and art converge into a unique, one-of-a-kind destination.LouLou’s carefully crafted menus showcase French Mediterranean flavors with a classic California twist, while honoring the generosity of artisanal and homemade ingredients, as well as local organic produce.A carefully selected wine list offers a tasteful array of wines from both France and CaliforniaNever bowing to the ordinary, whether it’s a legendary brunch, after work cocktails, elegant dinner, or corporate event, LouLou will always deliver an experience to remember.Ample parking is available in the building. We are located on the rooftop level. Suite 300
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2. Tar & Roses
4.9
Exceptional(4277)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Monica
Booked 14 times today
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!
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3. Blue Plate Taco
4.7
Exceptional(980)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Santa Monica
Booked 56 times today
Blue Plate Taco is a coastal Baja-meets-Santa Monica destination on Ocean Ave. We are dedicates to creating all our food from scratch including the agua frescas and margaritas from the bar, the tortillas are made by hand fresh all day, and our salsas are made daily. The entire menu is fresh, light and delicious. We hold most of our tables for walk-ins so if you don't see any reservations, don't fret! We'll get you seated after a short wait while you're admiring the Pacific and taking in the famous Santa Monica pier.Reservations are limited to 90 minutes, we hold reservations for 15 minutes.
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4. Massilia
4.7
Exceptional(843)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Monica
Booked 13 times today
Massilia is a Marseille-inspired brasserie with culinary influences from the South of France, Italy, Spain & North Africa. SUN – THURS Bar open til 11pm / Kitchen open til 10pm | FRI + SAT Bar open til 12am / Kitchen open til 11pm | MON – FRI Enjoy 50% off all craft cocktails & wines by the glass from 11am – 6pm
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5. North Italia - Santa Monica
4.6
Exceptional(1522)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 42 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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6. Kappo Miyabi Santa Monica
3.9
Excellent(73)
Price: Very Expensive
• Japanese • Santa Monica
Booked 5 times today
Kappo (かっぽう / 割烹) means cooking food with knives and fire. In simple Japanese terms, means cutting, chopping and cooking food with knife, and so on. And means boiling, cooking food with fire. So the combination of these two Japanese characters are a different expression of cooking with a knife and fire. Kappo is a dish that is improvised by the customer's order and can be enjoyed at the counter or at the table just in front of the kitchen without much formality. From now on, Kappo will be held in Miyabi restaurant, Santa Monica. Miyabi (雅) is one of the traditional Japanese aesthetic ideals, meaning "elegance," "graceful" and "courtliness". There are a lot of complexities of Japanese cuisine, including not only food, but also visitors, music, and order of food. So, there is a burden because of the needlessly cumbersome, expensive, and unnecessary formalities, and we focus on foods that are only used to show off the cooking skills of the chefs and customers.
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7. Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
4.9
Exceptional(1140)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Santa Monica
Booked 16 times today
Sushi Roku combines the finest, freshest fish from pristine waters around the globe with the kind of artistry that can only be provided by a mature sushi chef ensuring superlative traditional sushi, together with a splash of California innovation. Sushi Roku is a pioneer of contemporary sushi, incorporating diverse, non-traditional ingredients from Latin America (e.g. jalapeños) and Europe (e.g. olive oil) into its edible works of art. This unique culinary experience that bridges past and present is the result of an eagerness to embrace new ideas and a profound respect for tradition. Sushi Roku’s bold and diverse menu also offers an array of hot and cold specialty appetizers and an extensive selection of exotic entrées. Delivery Available through ChowNow.RobataBar, located behind Sushi Roku features robatayaki style skewers, tapas style sashimi dishes, and sushi.
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8. Shoreside
5.0
Exceptional(2)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Santa Monica
Booked 4 times today
Welcome to Shoreside Santa Monica, your quintessential indoor-outdoor coastal dining destination, located just steps from the iconic Santa Monica Pier. Under the direction of Executive Chef Todd Bohak, Shoreside presents a locally inspired coastal Californian menu that highlights the vibrant, sun-soaked flavors of Southern California. With a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere, Shoreside blends timeless beachside charm with contemporary California cool. Enjoy cocktails poolside, gather with friends for a shared meal, or unwind in the evening in our cozy lobby lounge. From golden-hour dinners to lively weekend brunches, every visit is a celebration of flavor, community, and the beauty of Santa Monica’s coast. Come discover Shoreside Santa Monica, where locally inspired cuisine, premium drinks, and coastal ambiance come together in perfect harmony.
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9. Ye Olde Kings Head- Santa Monica
4.5
Awesome(284)
Price: Moderate
• American • Santa Monica
Booked 6 times today
Ye Olde Kings Head in Santa Monica, California has been open for over 40 years. It has developed an amazing reputation as among the most recognizable, finest British pubs in the USA. We have a casual comfortable dining room with Fireplace in the cooler months and an outdoor heated patio where patrons can sit and enjoy the restaurant’s delicious food. There is also a Private Dining room available and Afternoon Tea is served Mon - Sat 11.30am-4pm. (Private room also available for Baby & Bridal Showers)Ye Olde Kings Head in Santa Monica provides patrons with the look and feel of Britain right in California. It has something that will appeal to everyone and offers a traditional British Breakfast and British favorites such as Fish & Chips, Bangers and Mash and Shepherd’s pie, along with some healthier options, Salads, Curries and Vegetarian dishes. Come taste Britain in the heart of Santa Monica.
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10. Tu Madré - Santa Monica
new
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Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Santa Monica
Booked 6 times today
Welcome to Tu Madre! Born from a happy accident with a fried chicken taco, we’ve reinvented the taco game in LA. Dive into our world of daring flavors, where ahi tuna meets tortillas, and margaritas come in dazzling flights. Join us for memorable moments, from first dates to grand gatherings, and savor the legacy of the mother of all tacos. At Tu Madre, we turn the ordinary into extraordinary, one taco at a time. Join the fiesta!

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