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1. Opaque - Dining in the Dark, LA
4.1
Excellent(410)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Santa Monica
Coming Soon! Please check back for updates or sign up for email notifications through our website!Opaque - Dining In The Dark Imagine that you are recognizing friends by their voice, sounds tell a story, aromas come alive and elegance is felt. In this era of information overload, visual stimulation has reached an all time pinnacle. But imagine, just for an hour or two that you cannot see, that you are abandoning vision in exchange for a new, more stimulating dining experience – this is “Dining in the Dark." Opaque - Dining in the Dark – will seat you in a literally pitch-black dining room where you will be guided and served by blind or visually impaired individuals that have been specially trained to serve meals in the dark, casually and comfortably offering guidance and reassurance for sighted guests.
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2. Socalo
4.6
Exceptional(870)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Santa Monica
Booked 10 times today
SOCALO is a beachy, California canteen and Mexican pub from award-winning chef/owners Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken. Located within the Gateway Hotel, SOCALO offers seasonal and organic SoCal Mexican fare with cocktails, Mexican wines and craft beers. SOCALO has been named Eater's Superb Santa Monica Restaurants and Hottest Happy Hours, LA Times' 101 Best Restaurants, Best Tacos and Best Mexican Restaurants in LA by Time Out and Thrillist.Open for indoor and outdoor dining, and counter service dining prior to 4pm (no reservations necessary nor taken). Takeout and delivery with plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available.For groups of 7 or more, please call 310.451.1655 to discuss accommodations, or visit socalo.com. We offer semi-private spaces, private banquet rooms, long communal tables, and two spacious outdoor patios.Mary Sue & Susan are the founders of Mundo Hospitality Group, including Border Grill, Pacha Mamas, BBQ Mexicana, SOCALO & Alice B.
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3. Élephante Santa Monica
4.6
Exceptional(1618)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 266 times today
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.
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4. Fia
4.6
Exceptional(2544)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 23 times today
Tucked within a lush, hidden garden in the heart of Santa Monica, Fia is a coastal retreat where exceptional food and warm hospitality meet. The newest creation from hospitality visionary Michael Greco, Fia was brought to life by acclaimed designer Matt Winter, who transformed the space into an urban oasis that feels both transportive and intimate.At the helm of the kitchen is Executive Chef Tim Cardenas, whose seasonal menu—rooted in California and Italian coastal cuisine—delivers bold flavors and refined execution. Chef Cardenas showcases the finest local ingredients, crafting dishes that are as satisfying as they are memorable.Greco’s guiding hospitality mantra—Service, Service, Service—is felt in every detail, from the personalized guest experience to the attentive, knowledgeable staff. Complementing the menu are carefully curated cocktails and a thoughtfully selected wine list featuring both Old and New World expressions.
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5. Lunetta
4.7
Exceptional(2218)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 43 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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6. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper
4.8
Exceptional(1611)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Santa Monica
Booked 75 times today
Calabra is an elevated rooftop restaurant and bar serving Mediterranean and California cuisine, prepared in an inspiring setting with the ocean as a backdrop. Whether from the sundeck, circular bar, or indoor lounge, views are best enjoyed with boutique wines, seasonal cocktails, and small-batch spirits. All dishes are thoughtfully crafted with a seed oil-free approach for a dining experience that feels as good as it tastes.
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7. Baltaire
4.8
Exceptional(2981)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Brentwood
Booked 116 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.
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8. Gjelina
4.7
Exceptional(2422)
Price: Expensive
• American • Venice
Booked 213 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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9. The Courtyard Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(145)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Santa Monica
Booked 46 times today
The Courtyard Kitchen is located in a historic landmark building on Montana Ave, Santa Monica. We are a full service bar and restaurant with 4 different dining spaces ranging from old world charm to contemporary upscale dining. We pride ourselves in our Neapolitan style pizza, vacation inspired Mediterranean cuisine and favourite American Brunch classics.
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10. Tar & Roses
4.8
Exceptional(4270)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Monica
Booked 46 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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