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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
CoffeehouseQuick Bite
 
925 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-394-2222
  
 Italian-style coffeehouse on stylish Montana Avenue. Read GAYOT's Caffe Luxxe Restaurant Review

 
 
Eclectic/
California
13/20
 
1534 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-829-3990 | Menu
  
 This bustling establishment offers a menu of reliable dishes such as crab cakes with triple citrus-Chardonnay reduction and pumpkin ravioli. Read GAYOT's Cafe Montana Restaurant Review

 
 
Café/
Italian/
Ice Cream
Quick Bite
 
1400 3rd St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-394-3400
  
 A convenient spot for a quick bite or sweet treat on Third Street Promenade. Read GAYOT's Caffe Bellagio Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza/
Italian
12/20
 
210 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-9335 | Menu
  
 While pizza with cross-cultural toppings is the main draw, the other dishes also merit attention at this Santa Monica location. Read GAYOT's California Pizza Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian14/20
 
1810 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-394-5550 | Menu
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 Pared-down, orderly selection of Italian classics with a hefty price tag. Read GAYOT's Capo Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood14/20
 
Casa Del Mar
1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-581-7714 | Menu
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 Sweeping views of the Pacific accompany seafood-driven cuisine. Read GAYOT's Catch Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
California
14/20
 
JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot
1740 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-9700, 800-323-7500
  
 An elegant beachfront hotel dining room is the setting for a seasonal Cal-French menu. Read GAYOT's Cezanne Restaurant Review

 
 
Caribbean/
Jamaican/
Cuban
Quick Bite
 
1906 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-581-1684 | Menu
  
 Caribbean food in a casual al fresco setting near the beach. Read GAYOT's Cha Cha Chicken Restaurant Review

 
 
Indian/
Vegetarian
12/20
 
1909 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-828-7060 | Menu
  
 Chandni reveals the vast and satisfying variety of Indian vegetarian cuisine, ready to sample off an extensive dinner menu or a bargain-priced lunchtime buffet. Read GAYOT's Chandni Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Small Plates
No Rating
 
2460 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-828-2115
  
 A lounge-style space featuring live entertainment nightly and haute American comfort food. Read GAYOT's The Charleston Restaurant Review

 
 
Continental11/20
 
1657 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-1741 | Menu
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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

 
 
Asian/
French/
Contemporary
15/20
 
2709 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-9025 | Menu
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 Colorful, whimsical setting for a fusion of Asian and French cuisines. Read GAYOT's Chinois on Main Restaurant Review

 
 
American12/20
 
Shutters on the Beach
One Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-587-1707 | Menu
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 The view of the beach is the saving grace of Coast. Read GAYOT's Coast Restaurant Review

 
 
Bar/
Sandwiches
No Rating
 
217 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-576-3030 | Menu
  
 Handcrafted cocktails made with ingredients from the farmers market. Read GAYOT's Copa d'Oro Restaurant Review

 
 
Diner/
Italian
13/20
 
1802 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-9562 | Menu
  
 Tiny, tony Italian-inflected diner with both indoor and outdoor seating. Read GAYOT's Cora's Coffee Shoppe Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers12/20
 
2901 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-399-8383 | Menu
  
 Taking the “have it your way” mantra to the extreme, The Counter creates a safe haven for even the pickiest eater, while managing to serve up great food fast. Read GAYOT's The Counter Restaurant Review

 
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