Chinois on Main

Name: Chinois on Main
Address: 2709 Main Street Hill, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90405
Telephone: (310) 392-9025
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2077 Reviews

$50 and over

Chinese

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Wolfgang Puck's second restaurant opened in 1983. A unique blend of Chinese and French fusion explodes with flavors unheard of before. Imitated but yet never captured to this day this fusion of flavors keeps you craving and coming back for more. The food is served family style, creating a fun sharing experience that brings people together. The trend setting open kitchen where you can sit and eat while you watch the dance of the chefs working in unison. ***If you are interested in reserving our dining counter please make a request while making a reservation since seating is very limited***

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(310) 392-9025

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Chinese, French
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(310) 392-9025
Website
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3654
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Rene Mata
Catering
Chinois on Main offers off site catering complete with full bar, wait staff, and decor.
Private party facilities
We offer a brand new private dining room with a built in sound system and plasma TV Screen.It accommodates up to 50 people.
Private party contact
Bella Lantsman; blants6342@aol.com: (310) 392-3038

Location
2709 Main Street, Hill, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
Hadn’t been there in many years and it was a bit disappointing from the last time I ate there. We ordered the rib appetizer and they were very over cooked and a bit dry. The pancake duck was also pretty plain and bland. The lobster and short ribs were however excellent as was the service.
KH
KieranH
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, one of our favorite LA restaurants, food is consistently great and Victor makes the best cocktails.
DM
DMBlocker
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The consistently amazing food, service and ambiance is impressive. I rarely leave reviews, but last night’s stir fry beef was exceptional exceptional exceptional. Kudos to Bella for running the best restaurant in SaMo and to the chefs extraordinaire.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Birthday dinner for my wife and good friends at one of our favorite restaurants that we haven’t been to for a while. Hector was delightful and very attentive and gracious as our head waiter. All food dishes were great but prices are breath taking. Complimentary dessert for my wife was appreciated. A bit noisy but tolerable. Overall great experience and my wife signed up for another year of me so all good!
SS
StephenS
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Fusion. All dishes interesting
m
marys
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great birthday dinner
SC
SoCalLady
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food at Chinois never disappoints. The curry sauce on the Shanhai lobster is superb--really complements the flavor of the lobster. It's an expensive treat to dine at Chinois, but it's worth every penny.
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finnishcustomer
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This restaurant is still going very strong. It has been there for years but the quality of the food is still outstanding. Classics are there on the list and also some new dishes. For quality food the prices are moderate. It is good to see that Woilfgang Puck keeps this, his first restaurant, open.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Food came out too quickly. Nothing tasted as good as it sounded on the menu. The room was old fashions and dull. The whole meal was uninspired and expensive. Definitely not the quality it used to be or the usual standard of a Wolfgang puck restaurant.
JS
JohnS
Los Angeles
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
There is no better food anywhere in LA. Chinois i I s a wonderful experience.
GV
GiveVersed
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always wonderful. Great to Bell and her devoted staff.
AA
AlanA
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I would recommend this place to anyone that enjoys fine dining. The service and food are always the best in the city.
MO
MO10DOG
Los Angeles
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
I've been going to Chinois for over 20 years. Its one of my favorite restaurants.I noticd some new servers who were not quite as sharp as usual. maybe they are new and still learning the ropes. The food is always outstanding.
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UNKNOWN
Las Vegas
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff and food are incredible! It is amazing that they have been doing it for over 40 years! I have grown up and am growing old enjoying these classics, but don't over look when they make changes... they are worth trying.
AH
AHarv
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chinos on Main never disappoints! The Nori tuna lobster spring rolls and Chinese chicken salad are my favorites. This restaurant is the most consistent restaurant in LA can’t wait to go back again. I highly highly recommend!
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jwalkermobile
New York Area
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in SoCal, a must go to.
MS
MSyummy
Los Angeles
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It never disappoints.
HS
HarlanS
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration
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Lovetoeat
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently outstanding in service and food since they opened. It is still my favorite restaurant after all these years.Bella makes sure everything is perfect!
h
harry
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience5
There was virtually no chicken in the Chinese chicken salad. Have eaten it over 100 times and the chicken in it this time was like 1/2 of what it usually is ! Very disappointed.
SB
SamB
San Antonio
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food great. And so was the bartender. Love the oysters and soft shell crabs. Will be back. Sam
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SteveL
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A regular customer and fan. As good as ever.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Service was great and some items that we ordered were good (Chinese chicken salad, Schzeuan beef and dumplings). The signature items like the duck and whole fish seemed reheated and rushed to our table.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down the best meal I’ve ever had, and I frequent Michelin restaurants. The oysters were lightly dusted with a powder that made them taste meaty and breaded, the uni sauce that comes with the tempura ahi was so good that I saved it to add to my own cooking, and the lobster was a creamy delicacy. And that doesn’t even get into the delicious desserts… On top of that, the service was impeccable. Anita was jovial and extremely knowledgeable, and we had a lovely chat over dinner. All of the staff at Chinois have been there for a long time and speak highly of the restaurant and its chef. Highly recommend this restaurant and will be back soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love chinois! Do the lobster and never look back! Ask for Anita, she’s the best server !
JK
JeffreyK
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always solid especially the Lobster Curry on fried spinach. It’s basically trapped in time as the decor is pretty much the same as it was when I use to frequent it back in the 90’s! Anita is the best waitress ever and we always request her table. For an old school night out, it’s the bomb
AP
AmandaP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the best night ever. The owners, bar staff, waiters, chefs, what can I say. This was such a special night. We will be back very soon. Love you all❤️❤️❤️
FB
FranB
Las Vegas
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food as always! Great service!
j
janie
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been celebrating special occasions at Chinois for many years. I've never been disappointed. The food is delicious, the service is excellent and the ambiance is lovely. I was disappointed to see that they shrunk their outdoor dining area. I'm still cautious about dining indoors in a crowded restaurant.
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Raja5555
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always good. Great food and people.
S
Steve
Los Angeles
102 reviews
vip
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We have been dining here for more than 20 years. Also excellent cuisine Bella has no equal Service. Always great
MO
MO10DOG
Los Angeles
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ive been going to Chinois since they opened 35 years ago. Its been updated, new art, and upgraded menu. The food and presentation are excellent and the decor was fantastic. Our dinner was as good as its ever been. They had their old favs, plus new dishes. I'm so glad they are evolving, because Ive always loved going there
AL
ALHL
Los Angeles
156 reviews
vip
5.0
156 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
our second visit this month...hadn't been for may years, but went to a friend's party where Chinois catered, n d we loved it. A friend invited us an we now invited our close friends whom we see weekly, and now it's on our top notch list!!! Ya gotta go hungry, 'cause there's lots of food and it is all delicious !!
JJ
JJVL
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
I’ve been enjoying Chinoise for 32 years. The food and cocktails are always excellent as is the service. What I don’t like is their unisex restrooms. It’s awful for a woman to see a urinal in the restroom.
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peterh
Central Coast
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chase was the best waiter ever. The bartender, victor OMG made us feel so welcomed and was so much fun. Wish I could come back tomorrow
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Protar
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chinois is a timeless classic. Its a destination whose unique cuisine captures first timers and veterans alike. You will not get Puck's Asian meets California flavors anywhere else.
M
Mila
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
It was our first time there, as we walked in, we weren’t greeted right away since the hostess’s back was turned to us and she was on her phone. We waited a bit until a server notify her to sit us. The tables were really crowded and close to each other. It didn’t feel like their description on Google being a romantic and high class vibe. We loved the appetizer. The entrees were okay. Our waitress wasn’t very attentive but we were able to ask others around if we needed something. The desserts were good. Overall, we were not very impressed and expected a little more due to the restaurant being on the high end with a bill over $300. We’ve been to other restaurants that were slightly a bit cheaper and their service and just the experience was much better than what we experienced at Chinois.
LL
LarchmontLucy
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food2service5ambience2
Amazing service. Decor hadn’t changed since 1990s but that’s ok! Food felt like a midrange chain restaurant (think Houston’s). Was a fun trip down memory lane but no need to revisit.
GK
GizemK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience1
Shangai lobster a real must try, the others are average or less
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best in the West!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Chinois on Main does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Chinois on Main also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 392-9025.

Chinois on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 2077 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 16, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(310) 392-9025

Other options

2709 Main Street, Hill, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Additional information

Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Chinese, French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Rene Mata
Additional
Banquet, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3654
Phone number
(310) 392-9025
Catering
Chinois on Main offers off site catering complete with full bar, wait staff, and decor.
Private party facilities
We offer a brand new private dining room with a built in sound system and plasma TV Screen.It accommodates up to 50 people.
Private party contact
Bella Lantsman; blants6342@aol.com: (310) 392-3038

Chinois on Main

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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What 2,077 people are saying

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

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Does Chinois on Main offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Chinois on Main restaurant rated?

Is Chinois on Main currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information