2024 Best Santa Monica & Malibu Romantic Restaurants in Los Angeles Area

Best Romantic Restaurants in Malibu & Santa Monica

Sometimes we all need a little help when it comes time to finding a romantic restaurant. The selections we have gathered here have that certain something—perhaps a light-speckled patio, candelit ambience, or lovely garden—that can really impress a date.

Presented in alphabetical order, here are the Best Romantic Restaurants in Santa Monica and Malibu.

> Also, check out the Best Romantic Restaurants in other LA neighborhoods:
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- Beverly Hills
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- San Fernando Valley
- San Gabriel Valley & Pasadena
- South Bay & Long Beach
- West Hollywood
- Westside.

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Calabra

Mediterranean, California, Breakfast
Calabra
14/20
Read the full review and see a photo gallery of Calabra, the rooftop restaurant at the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica. See More

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Capo
14/20
Wood-fired cooking is part of the experience at this Italian restaurant, along with one of Los Angeles' best wine lists. See More

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Fia Steak
15/20
Read the full review and see a photo gallery of Fia Steak, a Santa Monica upscale steakhouse helmed by chef Brendan Collins.

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Geoffrey's
13/20
Everything tastes better when dining al fresco with views of the Southern California coastline. See More

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Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi
13/20
Movie stars and Malibu surfers rub shoulders at this family-operated Italian restaurant in the Santa Monica Canyon. See More
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Inn of the Seventh Ray
13/20
This restaurant and private event venue in Topanga Canyon is one of L.A.'s most romantic destinations. See More
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The Lobster
14/20
A dramatic oceanside setting for seafood, cocktails and stunning sunsets. See More
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California, Raw Bar, Small Plates
Michael's
15/20
Consistently inventive California cuisine in a lush garden setting that attracts local celebrities and power players. See More
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Mon Ami

Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian
Mon Ami
14/20
Read the full review and see a photo gallery of Mon Ami, the Mediterranean restaurant with Southern California flair in Santa Monica.

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