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1. Élephante Santa Monica
4.6
Exceptional(1588)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 300 times today
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.
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2. Lunetta
4.8
Exceptional(2216)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 29 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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3. Fia
4.7
Exceptional(2544)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 34 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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4. Gjelina
4.7
Exceptional(2413)
Price: Expensive
• American • Venice
Booked 221 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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5. Baltaire
4.8
Exceptional(2969)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Brentwood
Booked 146 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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6. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper
4.7
Exceptional(1609)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Santa Monica
Booked 58 times today
Calabra at Santa Monica Proper Hotel (One MICHELIN Key 2024) is located on the hotel's rooftop. The elevated garden terrace provides an inspiring atmosphere, with the ocean as a backdrop. Whether from the pool sundeck or circular bar, the views are best enjoyed with dinner, boutique wines, seasonal cocktails, and small-batch spirits. Serving Mediterranean & Californian cuisine with a view. Seating arrangements for all reservations at Calabra may include outdoor dining, bar area, as well as our indoor/ outdoor covered lounge space. Be sure to dress warmly.**Dinner reservations are for dining only. Drinks will be accommodated upon first come first serve at the bar area. Private Couch Alcoves are available with a rental and minimum spend. Reservations of 6 or more require CC on file--cancellation fee is $35pp within 48 hours**
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7. Upper West
4.9
Exceptional(2698)
Price: Moderate
• American • Santa Monica
Booked 12 times today
**Contact us today to schedule your next event! We can accommodate parties of 10 to 150 guests**Upper West's ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors unique to them. The bar offers Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday from 4:30-7:00pm serving refreshing craft cocktails, handcrafted beer. The dinner menu is always evolving and includes ingredients sourced locally from the Santa Monica Farmers Market as well as local farmers such as Weiser Farms and Niman Ranch. Upper West is the perfect place to book large events for 20 or more guests and is an excellent private party venue for hosting corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday festivities, rehearsal dinners, and more.
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8. Tar & Roses
4.8
Exceptional(4269)
Price: Expensive
• American • Santa Monica
Booked 44 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. Fia Steak
4.6
Exceptional(378)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Santa Monica
Booked 13 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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10. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge
4.5
Awesome(896)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Monica
Booked 42 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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