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1. Massilia
4.5
Awesome(840)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Monica
Booked 29 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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2. Fia Steak
4.6
Exceptional(378)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Santa Monica
Booked 14 times today
Fia Steak is a modern love letter to the classic American steakhouse—and the elegant sister concept to the beloved Fia. Tucked into an intimate 48-seat setting, the restaurant offers three distinct dining experiences: the lively Grill Room, the refined Dining Room, and a serene Outdoor Patio.At the heart of Fia Steak is the Grill Room, where guests are treated to the dynamic theatrics of live-fire cooking over a wood-burning grill. Under the direction of Chef Tim Cardenas, the menu celebrates steakhouse tradition with a contemporary twist—featuring the finest cuts of U.S. Prime beef, luxurious Japanese A5 Wagyu, housemade pastas, and pristine seafood sourced from around the world. With impeccable service from a standout hospitality team and an extensive wine program offering exceptional selections by the glass and bottle, Fia Steak delivers a truly unforgettable dining experience—where every night feels like a celebration.
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3. Melisse
4.9
Exceptional(2003)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 2 times today
Chef & Owner Josiah Citrin has revived his Michelin 2-Star institution with an intimate, 14-seat restaurant with Chef/Partner Ken Takayama. In a setting that blurs the line between kitchen and dining room, Chefs and service staff guide guests through a 2.5-hour culinary experience.Collaborating with California farmers from San Diego to Napa Valley, Chef Josiah sources the most unique and exclusive ingredients available. An 8-course tasting menu is bookended by canapés, amuse-bouches and mignardise, all of which showcase global flavors using both modern and classic techniques.
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4. SELINE
4.9
Exceptional(46)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 8 times today
Join James Beard award-winning Chef Dave Beran at his 38-seat fine dining restaurant in Santa Monica, where the kitchen is seamlessly integrated with the dining room. The menu, comprising 15-18 courses, showcases Chef Dave's deeply thoughtful approach to storytelling, inviting guests to embrace the experience & embark on a memorable culinary journey featuring the many inspirations of Southern California.At SELINE, the focus is on connection, with every aspect of the restaurant— from the design to the custom plateware—built on fostering meaningful relationships. Wine Director Matthew Brodbine presents two beverage pairing options to complement your menu. The wine pairing showcases selections from innovative, forward-thinking winemakers across various regions worldwide. The non-alcoholic pairing features a unique collection of house-made and curated beverages designed to align with the menu's progression. A carefully curated wine list is also available.
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5. Water Grill - Santa Monica
4.7
Exceptional(6056)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Santa Monica
Booked 92 times today
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.
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6. North Italia - Santa Monica
4.4
Awesome(1519)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 38 times today
Everyone has a favorite dish at North. Every day, our Chefs start from scratch to create handmade pizza and pasta using only the best ingredients to craft inspired dishes from the garden, farm, and sea. North defines the standards for handcrafted Italian. Our menu offers a great selection of antipasti (daily soup, charcuterie, bruschetta), salads full of seasonal ingredients, and a main entrée menu driven by both traditional Italian cuisine and lighter fresh fish dishes. North is a great neighborhood spot for family and friends to meet and share a handcrafted experience. From the food to the service, at North every detail matters. Due to recent current events, we will be only open for to go sales only at this point in time. Thank you for your understanding
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7. Terra - Eataly
4.6
Exceptional(3777)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Century City
Booked 123 times today
Located on the third floor of Eataly Los Angeles, Terra is a rooftop restaurant featuring a wood-burning Italian grill and views of the Hollywood Hills. Named for "earth" in Italian, Terra's menu is centered around the grill, resulting in earthy dishes paired perfectly with botanical cocktails, premium Italian wines, and more.DINING EXPERIENCETo ensure the best quality service for all of our guests.
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8. Dear Jane's
4.4
Awesome(321)
Price: Expensive
• American • Marina del Rey
Booked 35 times today
What Dear John’s is to steak, Dear Jane’s will be to seafood. Seasoned chefs and entrepreneurs Hans Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin have teamed up again for Dear Jane's. Taking full advantage of the stunning marina view, the focus is on classic American seafood dishes prepared simply with the highest-quality ingredients by seasoned chefs. From Oysters Rockefeller to Shrimp Louie, Surf ‘n Turf and Crepes Zuzette, the menu hews to those of some of the most legendary seafood restaurants of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It will feel familiar and upscale, yet updated and approachable.This sensibility will be on full display with hand-mixed tartare, classic caviar service, and professionally fileted whole fish. The layout of the split-level room and spacing between booths and tables are ideal for this personalized service that is begging to come back in style in this dining room.
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9. Osteria Vera
4.8
Exceptional(1268)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Brentwood
Booked 10 times today
Call the Restaurant for Extra Availability!“OSTERIA VERA” the new true Italian dining experience.Giorgio Pierangeli, Owner and Founder of Pecorino Restaurant, has partnered with Celebrity Chef Nicola Mastronardi to bring an authentic Italian Osteria dining experience to one of the oldest and most iconic buildings in Brentwood. Osteria Vera offers a cozy yet upscale setting. The menu is a testament to Italian culinary excellence, featuring homemade pasta, regional specialties, grilled or roasted meats, pizza, and fish.Both Giorgio Pierangeli and Nicola Mastronardi are graduates of culinary schools in Italy and have honed their skills in some of the finest establishments across Italy, Europe, and the USA. Over the years, they have catered to many distinguished list of celebrity clients. They have now just teamed up to bring L.A. Osteria Vera!
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10. La Vecchia Cucina
4.9
Exceptional(2118)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 22 times today
La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.

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  • Kyle
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Amazing meal, excellent service, highly recommend
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    SELINEPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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    4.9
  • AdamVIP
    Phoenix / Arizona •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Thank you for an amazing experience. We arrived a bit early for our reservation, but you accommodated us and sat us right away at a beautiful table along the window with a view of the ocean and sunset. Our server, Roger, was incredible. Very attentive, explained the menu for us, offered great suggestions and was great to talk to. We felt like he went above and beyond to make sure our dinner was great. The food was as good as the other reviews promised. The bread is outstanding. Our soup was good (and they spilt it into two bowls for us which was really nice). The fish was flavorful and fresh. The drinks were good as well (and they had Booker’s Bourbon, which made me happy). We would absolutely recommend Water Grill to anyone visiting Santa Monica and if we are ever back in the area, I’m sure we will find ourselves back here again.
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    Water Grill - Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Monica
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    4.7
  • J. A.VIP
    Nashville •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The best experience. The food, the music, the service—all works of art!
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    MelissePrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
    •
    4.9
  • ArmindaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 10, 2025
    Food and ambiance is great. The french guys with glasses make it amazing!
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    MassiliaPrice: Expensive• French• Santa Monica
    •
    4.5
  • OpenTable Diner
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 7, 2025
    My favorite restaurant in LA. Food is always absolutely incredible, but the service and the people here are what really make the experience. Special shout out to Sean who took care of us
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    Fia SteakPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Monica
    •
    4.6

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