Restaurant |
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| Lounge/
Eclectic/
Bar | Quick Bite |
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3110 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-450-5522
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| | Eclectic fare that ranges from tacos to wood-fired pizzas in a loungey atmosphere. Read GAYOT's 31 Ten Restaurant Review
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| Italian | 12/20 |
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2301 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-453-5442
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| | Despite the name, this is almost exclusively an Italian restaurant, with a long menu of pasta, osso buco, veal Marsala and more. Set in a historic building, the dining room is casually elegant. Read GAYOT's Bistro of Santa Monica Restaurant Review
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| Steakhouse | 13/20 |
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101 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-899-4466
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| Mexican/
Latin American/
Small Plates | 14/20 |
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1445 Fourth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-1655
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| Contemporary | 14/20 |
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1520 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-450-8600
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| | Pricey upscale American comfort food from chef Patrick Healy, served with a side of Hollywood attitude in a clubby setting. Read GAYOT's The Buffalo Club Restaurant Review
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| Contemporary/
American/
Bar | 13/20 |
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3110 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-828-4567
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| | Even suffering through a blow-out can be fun while enjoying filet mignon and oysters at this hip So-Cal sports bar/nightclub. Read GAYOT's Busby's Restaurant Review
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| Italian | 14/20 |
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1810 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-394-5550
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| Seafood | 14/20 |
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Casa Del Mar
1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-581-7714
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| French/
California | 14/20 |
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JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot
1740 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-9700, 800-323-7500
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| | An elegant beachfront hotel dining room is the setting for a seasonal Cal-French menu. Read GAYOT's Cezanne Restaurant Review
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| Continental | 11/20 |
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1657 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-1741
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| | A dark, atmospheric and friendly maritime dive serving decent retro fare like steak au poivre and sand dabs. Read GAYOT's Chez Jay Restaurant Review
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| Asian/
French/
Contemporary | 15/20 |
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2709 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-9025
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| American | 12/20 |
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Shutters on the Beach
One Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-587-1707
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| Bar/
Sandwiches | No Rating |
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217 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-576-3030
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| California/
American | No Rating |
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Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-0717
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| Mexican | 12/20 |
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1025 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-899-1106
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| | The Mexican cuisine mainstay draws those in search of good margaritas and a fun atmosphere. Read GAYOT's El Cholo Restaurant Review
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| Mexican | 11/20 |
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3360 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-450-8665
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| California | 13/20 |
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The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
101 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-319-3111
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| Italian/
French | No Rating |
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312 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-7482
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| Mexican | 11/20 |
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2526 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-450-8057
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| | Family-run Gilbert's packs in the faithful, for straight-ahead versions of Mexican favorites, home-style specialties, margaritas by the pitcher and terrific chips, salsa and pickled carrots. Read GAYOT's Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant Review
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| American/
Sushi | No Rating |
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202 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-576-7558
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