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Rating
 
Indian13/20
 
2627 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-586-7469
  
 Reliable Indian cuisine at multiple accessible locations. Read GAYOT's Akbar Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian14/20
 
2538 San Vicente Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-260-4900
  
 Sophisticated takes on Italian favorites draw an upscale Westside crowd to this popular neighborhood trattoria. Read GAYOT's Amici Brentwood Restaurant Review

 
 
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
  
 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

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

 
 
Mexican/
Latin American/
Small Plates
14/20
 
1445 Fourth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-1655
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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

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

 
 
Asian12/20
 
205 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-2500
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 Figure a semi-upscale joint serving Asian-inspired light dishes. Read GAYOT's Buddha's Belly Restaurant Review

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

 
 
Diner/
Italian
13/20
 
1802 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-9562
  
 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
  
 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

 
 
Mexican12/20
 
1025 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-899-1106
  
 The Mexican cuisine mainstay draws those in search of good margaritas and a fun atmosphere. Read GAYOT's El Cholo Restaurant Review

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

 
 
Italian12/20
 
601 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-2829
  
 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
  
 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

 
 
Italian12/20
 
1551 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-7800
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 Everyone loves this sunny Italian trattoria where newspapers are available at the espresso bar. Read GAYOT's Il Fornaio Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian12/20
 
2901 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-450-1241
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 Accessible, reasonably priced regional Italian dishes are offered at this neighborhood trattoria. Read GAYOT's Il Forno Restaurant Review

 
 
Juice Bar/
Healthy
Quick Bite
 
304 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-656-2411
  
 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
  
 Neighborhood diner frequented by health-conscious customers. Read GAYOT's Joe's Main Street Diner Restaurant Review

 
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