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Santa Monica American Restaurant Reviews

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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

 
 
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

 
 
American/
Breakfast		12/20
 
1415 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-260-8877 | Menu
  
 Old-fashioned American food cooked with a surprisingly sophisticated touch in a chic but homey storefront. Read GAYOT's Blue Plate Restaurant Review

 
 
South American/
Sandwiches/
Café		Quick Bite
 
1741 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-581-2344
  
 This Santa Monica café offers a variety of salads, sandwiches and arepas (South American corncakes). Read GAYOT's bolivar cafe & gallery Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Latin American/
Small Plates		14/20
 
1445 Fourth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-1655 | Menu
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 Funky and colorful spot for Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger’s Latin American cooking. Read GAYOT's Border Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood/
Raw Bar/
American		14/20
 
1355 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-576-3474 | Menu
  
 Breezy views and a variety of New England seafood dishes. Read GAYOT's BP Oysterette Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
American/
Bar		13/20
 
3110 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-828-4567 | Menu
  
 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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
American13/20
 
2501 Colorado Ave., Ste. 190
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-309-2170 | Menu
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 Feast on kitschy American classics at the Santa Monica outpost of this establishment. Read GAYOT's Daily Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
American		No Rating
 
Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-0717
  
 Seasonal California cuisine offered in a modern dining room enhanced by ocean breezes and views. Read GAYOT's The Dining Room Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Seafood		13/20
 
174 Kinney St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-8366 | Menu
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 Fresh and local seafood including house specialties such as spicy Cajun jambalaya. Read GAYOT's Enterprise Fish Co. Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Breakfast		14/20
 
Brentwood Country Mart
225 26th St., Ste. 25
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-566-2400 | Menu
  
 The setting may be rustic, but expect Brentwood-appropriate prices for the high-quality pastries and American fare. Read GAYOT's Farmshop Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Sushi		No Rating
 
202 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-576-7558 | Menu
  
 American fare from salads and burgers to barbecue pork ribs, and sushi too. Read GAYOT's Hillstone Restaurant Review

 
 
American13/20
 
1535 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-3113
  
 Familiar American comfort fare in tchotchke-laden, beach shack setting. Read GAYOT's Ivy at the Shore 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

 
 
American/
French		15/20
 
2424 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-581-9888 | Menu
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 Josie Le Balch delivers sophisticated American-French cuisine. Read GAYOT's Josie Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Burgers/
Sushi		13/20
 
2000 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-396-9145 | Menu
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 Modern takes on American classics---morning, noon and night. Read GAYOT's M Street Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Gastropub		No Rating
 
2420 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-581-4201
  
 A little sister spot to chef Josie Le Balch's Josie restaurant. Read GAYOT's Next Door by Josie Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Breakfast		12/20
 
2732 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-399-7892 | Menu
  
 Tasty, affordable breakfasts on Main Street in Santa Monica. Read GAYOT's Ocean Park Omelette Parlor Restaurant Review

 
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