Restaurants near Third Street Promenade

28 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Water Grill - Santa Monica restaurant

1. Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(5242)

$$$$

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 115 times today

Located on Ocean Avenue overlooking the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill is a true seafood destination. Family owned and operated, Water Grill focuses on first-of-the-season seafood and has delivered a superior dining experience for more than 30 years. Their devotion to quality seafood sourced in-house, is illustrated on their daily menus. Sourcing from local fishermen, Water Grill’s seafood arrives from boat to table in a matter of hours. Water Grill Executive Chefs prepare the dishes with care, allowing the fresh seafood to shine, while using high-quality ingredients to elevate the recipe. From Spiny Lobsters in the fall to Wild Salmon in the spring, Water Grill’s focus is all about local, sustainable seafood and a one-of-a-kind experience. A safe and comfortable experience, Water Grill follows all the CDC guidelines to ensure you have an amazing experience each and every time.

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2. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3792)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 66 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.

3. 1212 Santa Monica

4.4

Awesome(1521)

$$$$

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 67 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 4pm & Bottomless Brunch every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with bottomless mimosas for only $28. On Saturdays & Sundays we charge a $5 Entertainment Fee for sitting in the Main Dining Room. 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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4. LUCKY YU at Blue Plate Oysterette

4.6

Exceptional(1343)

$$$$

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 41 times today

This is Lucky Yu @ Blue Plate Oysterette.Lucky Yu is the brainchild of Jenny rush and Alex Maranslicht. Born from their shared love of the beaches and incredible fish from Baja California, and the craftsmanship and flavors of Japanese cuisine. Taking over 13 year old Blue Plate Oysterette, they've developed a concept that incorporates Alex's training with David Bouley, Nobu and Jenny's Santa Monica laidback cool. Cocktails come from Breck Lawrence, local chef-turned-bar manager with lots of homages to Japanese Nightlife. Favorites include the Gin Shiso Gimlet and a Matcha Mint Julep. The star of the menu is an array of incredible temaki - open faced handrolls reminiscent of seaside tacos from Baja but beautifully Japanese in flavor and execution.

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5. Osteria del Fornaio

4.4

Awesome(82)

$$$$

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 16 times today

Osteria is defining the idea of modern/traditional Italian cuisine. From the lineage that created the iconic Il Fornaio, Osteria combines the best of old-world Italia with modern day California. Using the freshest ingredients, making our own pastas and pizzas in house, and sourcing locally grown vegetables and herbs, we’ve created a contemporary California concept that even your Nonna could call home! Now open at 4th & Wilshire in Santa Monica, CA!

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6. BOA Steakhouse - Santa Monica

4.7

Exceptional(2210)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 20 times today

Simply put, BOA is unlike any other steakhouse. We reinvented the traditional American steakhouse to fashion a distinctly unique dining experience. That experience is bold, modern and innovative. From the seductively stylish interior to the dry-aged prime steaks, BOA’s vibrant ambiance is as alluring as the cuisine itself.

7. Orto Santa Monica

4.7

Exceptional(881)

$$$$

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 8 times today

Growing up in Italy, my family cooked at home and had the most extraordinary experiences with ingredients grown in our backyard, paired with the wines my chef/restaurateur stepfather would bring back from regions throughout Italy. I fell in love with food as a child watching my stepfather, once nominated a top chef in Italy, work in restaurant kitchens and floors. Moving to California in 1991 and subsequently to Santa Monica and experiencing the Farmers Market inspired me to start Orto - Italian for “vegetable garden” - where I meld local ingredients and organic herbs grown here at the restaurant to create traditional Italian recipes. At our bar you’ll find a cocktail list created from fresh herbs and premium spirits, and our wine list focuses on sustainable and organic producers.You’ll often find my wife and kids in the restaurant, continuing the culinary legacy of our Italian family. We welcome you with open arms and hope you’ll join us to experience our restaurant.Andrea Inio

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8. Sushi Roku - Santa Monica

4.4

Awesome(1079)

$$$$

• Japanese • Santa Monica

Booked 29 times today

Sushi Roku combines the finest, freshest fish from pristine waters around the globe with the kind of artistry that can only be provided by a mature sushi chef ensuring superlative traditional sushi, together with a splash of California innovation. Sushi Roku is a pioneer of contemporary sushi, incorporating diverse, non-traditional ingredients from Latin America (e.g. jalapeños) and Europe (e.g. olive oil) into its edible works of art. This unique culinary experience that bridges past and present is the result of an eagerness to embrace new ideas and a profound respect for tradition. Sushi Roku’s bold and diverse menu also offers an array of hot and cold specialty appetizers and an extensive selection of exotic entrées. Delivery Available through ChowNow.RobataBar, located behind Sushi Roku features robatayaki style skewers, tapas style sashimi dishes, and sushi.

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9. King & Queen Cantina - Santa Monica

4.3

Awesome(95)

$$$$

• Mexican • Santa Monica

Booked 40 times today

*WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME*King and Queen Cantina brings a Latin flavor to Santa Monica. Our colorful skull décor makes for a Dia de Los Muertos theme all year long. Prepare to “fiesta like there’s no mañana” with our unique menu adding an Asian infusion and an urban twist. The concept created by the owner Mr.Tempo will make you live an incredible experience from bar to kitchen to service - one of a kind. #MASCHINGON

A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica restaurant

10. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica

4.3

Awesome(142)

$$$$

• Japanese • Santa Monica

Booked 36 times today

Spending time with Friends and Family is what Gyu-Kaku is all about. Gyu-Kaku offers the fun of "Shared Plates" through Japanese barbeque dining experience called Yakiniku. We want our food dining experience to inspire laughter, conversation, and amazing times! You can't help it - with a personal grill installed at every table, everyone instantly becomes an expert cook. Our friendly staff aspires to lead guests through the dining experience with helpful suggestions. The sounds around you are of parties and laughter - the PERFECT choice for first dates, families, and catching up with friends. For more info, please check https://www.gyu-kaku.com/santamonica/ .

Restaurants near Third Street Promenade

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28 restaurants available nearby

1. Water Grill - Santa Monica

2. The Penthouse Restaurant

3. 1212 Santa Monica

4. LUCKY YU at Blue Plate Oysterette

5. Osteria del Fornaio

6. BOA Steakhouse - Santa Monica

7. Orto Santa Monica

8. Sushi Roku - Santa Monica

9. King & Queen Cantina - Santa Monica

10. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Santa Monica

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