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1. Tar & Roses
4.9
Exceptional(4280)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Monica
Booked 41 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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2. Meat On Ocean
4.7
Exceptional(3499)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Santa Monica
Booked 61 times today
Meat On Ocean is a meat-centric, modern steakhouse in Santa Monica that offers both a sense of adventure and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the offerings of a world-class steakhouse, Meat On Ocean features an artisanal charcuterie bar, an exhibition dry-aging room and a variety of prime beef – from dry-aged domestic cuts to Japanese A-5. Integral to the operation is a highly trained crew of servers and butchers, who communicate directly with Guests about the beef, organically farmed chickens, house made sausages, choice seafood and more.Located on the corner of Ocean and Broadway, Meat On Ocean is steps from the action - including the Santa Monica Pier, shopping and hotels.Starting May 2024, Meat On Ocean is also your headquarters for private dining and events, with customizable spaces that are perfect for social events, corporate meetings, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions and ceremonies, with full audio/visual connectivity.
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3. Ye Olde Kings Head- Santa Monica
4.6
Exceptional(285)
Price: Moderate
• American • Santa Monica
Booked 10 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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4. North Italia - Santa Monica
4.7
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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5. Gjelina
4.7
Exceptional(2459)
Price: Expensive
• American • Venice
Booked 241 times today
Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 8 a.m. until 11pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina*A 20% Mandatory Service Charge is added to your check. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to your service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them.
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6. Lunetta
4.8
Exceptional(2224)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 42 times today
Chef Raphael Lunetta and Emilio Cuyuch chef driven neighborhood diner with rustic California dining room and bar. Lunetta serves great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines that we enjoy drinking with our family & friends.We buy the freshest ingredients we can find. We cook seasonally because that’s what is fresh and best. We support local farmers and businesses whenever we can, because the best flavor naturally follows. Menus for Lunetta are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal ingredients based on the abundant product available on the California Coast. Our full bar features classic as well as craft cocktails using the finest in artisan spirits, mixers and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our comprehensive wine list highlights small California producers and artisan winemakers from around the world.
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7. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Los Angeles, CA | West LA
4.7
Exceptional(236)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • West Los Angeles
Booked 36 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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8. The Waterfront Venice
4.2
Awesome(202)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Venice
Booked 37 times today
The Waterfront Venice is a California Beer Garden with views of the Pacific Ocean. Situated between Rose and Navy on the famous Venice beach Boardwalk, our food & beverage menus celebrate California with carefully selected seasonal produce from local farms.
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9. Beachside Restaurant & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(1752)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Marina del Rey
Booked 34 times today
Overlooking Mother’s Beach, Beachside Restaurant & Bar is the destination for waterfront dining in Marina del Rey. Enjoy Californian cuisine with a Latin twist in a lively setting featuring a full bar, indoor dining room, and an oceanfront patio just steps from the sand for a truly unique al fresco experience. Open for brunch, dinner, and happy hour—plus, our dog-friendly patio welcomes your four-legged friends!
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10. Zinqué - Venice
4.7
Exceptional(894)
Price: Moderate
• French • Venice
Booked 54 times today
zinqué is a beloved neighborhood hotspot & all-day restaurant serving French-inspired dishes, small plates, craft cocktails & a uniquely curated wine selection. Inspired by the zinc countertop bars & cafés of Paris, many of its customers consider it a second home—a place to work, linger & socialize. Open from 7am till late, the space transforms from a European-style bistro & café, serving full breakfast with La Colombe coffee drinks & its famous Le Bowl for lunch, to full service dining at night. Live music, guest DJs, art workshops & wine tastings also make it a favorite community hangout. (zin-kæ)

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  • Katie
    Orlando / Central Florida East •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Delicious lunch, wonderfully fresh and inventive vegetable dishes and a perfect pizza.
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    GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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    4.7
  • TanyaVIP
    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 2, 2025
    Chad is THE BEST!!! Food was excellent. Everyone so warm and welcoming. We are coming back!
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    North Italia - Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Monica
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    4.7
  • raychel
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 29, 2025
    Here’s my opinion for what it’s worth as a casual diner. Meat on ocean always delivers the best service and the food is phenomenal. Compliments to the chef and cooks who contribute to this dining experience. Your dedication shows in the flavors and presentation of the meals. The servers are just wonderful, sincere and attentive. Not to mention the drinks-if you imbibe- are exciting, delicious and well crafted. Wonderfully impressed. The location is perfect for ocean views. The art and decor is edgy but inspiring for the imagination and accurately appropriate for a steak house. The menu is concise with dining options so no room for second guessing what you ordered. We rave about this to everyone who asks. Thank you for providing the perfect experience for my mother’s 70th birthday & exceeding our expectations!
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    Meat On OceanPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Monica
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    4.7
  • PingVIP
    Los Angeles •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 28, 2025
    We come here only for their fish and chips And the sticky trifle and cream Their bus boy is excellent running all over the the place and always available to refill and clean up. Tip him please. The servers are always sweet and funny. One thing though I have noticed they stopped adding open table reservation points the last 3 times I went.
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    Ye Olde Kings Head- Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• American• Santa Monica
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    4.6
  • Joshua S
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 27, 2025
    Exceptional dining experience. Great food great Cod dish
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    Tar & RosesPrice: Expensive• American• Santa Monica
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    4.9

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