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1. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4329)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 32 times today

Discover one of the best places to eat in Santa Monica! The Penthouse offers guests a dramatic 18th-floor rooftop dining experience, complete with panoramic ocean views, beach cabanas, and open sky enclaves. Sip signature craft cocktails or indulge in contemporary Mediterranean inspired California cuisine. The Penthouse provides a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience and is among the best places to eat in Santa Monica.

2. 1212 Santa Monica

4.4

Awesome(1806)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 61 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.

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3. Pacific Catch- Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(67)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 22 times today

Pacific Catch is a seafood restaurant that offers a variety of fresh, sustainable seafood dishes with Pacific flavors. The restaurant has a modern, casual atmosphere and is located in Santa Monica, California. The menu features a variety of dishes, including ceviche, poke, sushi, tacos, burgers, bowls, and Fresh Catch plates. The beverage program includes tiki cocktails and a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. The restaurant also has a full cocktail bar, dining room, and extensive sunny patio. The airy, beachy interior offers a mix of intimate booths and group-friendly tables for any occasion. Pacific Catch is committed to serving the most sustainable fish available and being a positive force in the communities it serves.

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4. Wally's Santa Monica

4.7

Exceptional(140)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 13 times today

Experience Santa Monica’s favorite location for fine food and wine. Wally’s Santa Monica is a hybrid concept that encapsulates the finest food, beverages, and gourmet foods to provide a one-stop shop for everything delicious. From chill afternoon apps and cocktails, to decadent caviar service—whether you’re in a tuxedo, or just coming from the office—our vibe is ideal for any occasion that calls for enjoying great food and drinks. You can explore our peerless selection of rare spirits, extraordinary seasonal menu, over 100 wines available by-the-glass, and shop the gourmet counter for specialty meats, cheeses, and artisanal chocolates.

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5. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica, CA | 3rd Street Promenade

4.0

Excellent(204)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Santa Monica

Booked 9 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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6. Élephante Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(1619)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 213 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

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7. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1612)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Santa Monica

Booked 85 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.

8. Tar & Roses

4.8

Exceptional(4271)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 22 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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9. Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.7

Exceptional(6063)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 78 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.

10. Massilia

4.5

Awesome(841)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 15 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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Updated on 5/19/2025

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LauretteVIP
Portland / Oregon •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The food was fresh and excellently prepared! Portions sizes were large too
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Pacific Catch- Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Santa Monica
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4.5
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Dina
Houston •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Extremely loud. Otherwise great ambiance and food.
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Wally's Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Jiles
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
I went for my birthday & it was the best! Love the view & food. Definitely recommend!!
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The Penthouse RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Monica
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4.6
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Saya
Exclusive •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
I was so happy to eat dinner at your restaurant. I wanna go there again
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1212 Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.4
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AngieVIP
Los Angeles •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 23, 2025
The experience was amazing. It was not overly crowded and we didn’t have to shout to one another while we are talking. It was very comfortable and the service was great. Very attentive and not annoying. He kept is short and simple while still checking if we needed anything. The food was delicious. Their meat was very tasty. Would def go back again. It was cute and quiet. Perfect for a cute date. ♡
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica, CA | 3rd Street PromenadePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Santa Monica
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