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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
Café/
American/
Breakfast
12/20
 
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-393-8282
  
 No kidding---this place really is right on the beach. Read GAYOT's Back on the Beach Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Café/
Sandwiches
Quick Bite
 
Bergamot Station Arts Center
2525 Michigan Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-828-4001 | Menu
  
 This cozy little café serving breakfasts, soups and sandwiches shares a complex built around an old railway depot. Read GAYOT's Bergamot Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
AmericanQuick Bite
 
Santa Monica Pier
1615 Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-2666
  
 Wedged behind Santa Monica Pier, this casual eatery and beer bar is a favorite with volleyball players and beach bums. Read GAYOT's Big Dean's Muscle-In Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Healthy
13/20
 
1319 Third St. Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-394-0374 | Menu
  
 Do you believe in world peace and great food? The chefs here do. Read GAYOT's Bravo Cucina Restaurant Review

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
Mexican11/20
 
3360 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-450-8665 | Menu
  
 Casual Mexican food chain with many locations throughout Southern California. Read GAYOT's El Torito Restaurant Review

 
 
Bar/
Gastropub/
Sausages
No Rating
 
129 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-386-1428 | Menu
  
 Wash down exotic burgers and artisanal sausages with any of nearly two-dozen craft beers on tap. Read GAYOT's The Fifth Amendment Alehouse Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian12/20
 
601 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-2829 | Menu
  
 This friendly neighborhood trattoria serves simple, very reasonably priced Italian food in generous portions. Read GAYOT's Fritto Misto Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican11/20
 
2526 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-450-8057 | Menu
  
 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

 
 
Juice Bar/
Healthy
Quick Bite
 
304 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-656-2411 | Menu
  
 Make the ultimate smoothie with vitamin boosts at this Santa Monica location. Read GAYOT's Jamba Juice Restaurant Review

 
 
AmericanQuick Bite
 
2917 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-5804 | Menu
  
 Neighborhood diner frequented by health-conscious customers. Read GAYOT's Joe's Main Street Diner Restaurant Review

 
 
BurgersQuick Bite
 
1322 Third St. Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-394-6362 | Menu
  
 Double-fisted burgers, sauced-up chili fries and malts served by '50s-garbed staff in Santa Monica. Read GAYOT's Johnny Rockets Restaurant Review

 
 
Healthy12/20
 
609 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-587-1552 | Menu
  
 A founding father of the Raw Food Movement, chef Juliano Brotman oversees a menu made from raw ingredients. Read GAYOT's Juliano's Raw Restaurant Review

 
 
ChickenQuick Bite
 
2002 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-453-8767
  
 Chow down on grilled chicken and the sides you choose at this Santa Monica fast-food joint. Read GAYOT's Koo Koo Roo Restaurant Review

 
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