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| Indian | 13/20 |
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2627 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-586-7469
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| Café/
American/
Breakfast | 12/20 |
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Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-393-8282
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| Café/
Sandwiches | Quick Bite |
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Bergamot Station Arts Center
2525 Michigan Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-828-4001
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| | 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
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| American/
Breakfast | 12/20 |
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1415 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-260-8877
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| | Old-fashioned American food cooked with a surprisingly sophisticated touch in a chic but homey storefront. Read GAYOT's Blue Plate Restaurant Review
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| Italian/
Healthy | 13/20 |
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1319 Third St. Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-394-0374
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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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| Eclectic/
California | 13/20 |
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1534 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-829-3990
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| | RESERVE NOW! |
| | 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
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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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| | RESERVE NOW! |
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| Indian/
Vegetarian | 12/20 |
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1909 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-828-7060
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| | 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
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| Diner/
Italian | 13/20 |
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1802 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-9562
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| Burgers | 12/20 |
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2901 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-399-8383
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| | 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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| 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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| Italian | 12/20 |
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601 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-2829
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| | This friendly neighborhood trattoria serves simple, very reasonably priced Italian food in generous portions. Read GAYOT's Fritto Misto Restaurant Review
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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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| Italian | 12/20 |
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1551 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-7800
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| | RESERVE NOW! |
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| Juice Bar/
Healthy | Quick Bite |
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304 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-656-2411
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| French/
Contemporary | 14/20 |
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502 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-917-6671
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| | RESERVE NOW! |
| | Chef-owner Raphael Lunetta combines his classical French technique with international influences and local seasonal ingredients. Read GAYOT's JiRaffe Restaurant Review
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| American | Quick Bite |
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2917 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-5804
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| American/
French | 15/20 |
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2424 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-581-9888
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| | RESERVE NOW! |
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| Healthy | 12/20 |
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609 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-587-1552
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