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Santa Monica Moderate Restaurants

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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
Lounge/
Eclectic/
Bar
Quick Bite
 
3110 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-450-5522
  
 Eclectic fare that ranges from tacos to wood-fired pizzas in a loungey atmosphere. Read GAYOT's 31 Ten 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

 
 
Spanish/
Tapas/
Small Plates
13/20
 
109 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-2012
  
 Joe Miller, chef-owner of Joe's restaurant, shares his take on Spanish tapas. Read GAYOT's Bar Pintxo 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

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

 
 
Contemporary14/20
 
1520 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-450-8600
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 Pricey upscale American comfort food from chef Patrick Healy, served with a side of Hollywood attitude in a clubby setting. Read GAYOT's The Buffalo Club Restaurant Review

 
 
American12/20
 
Shutters on the Beach
One Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-587-1707
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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
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 Feast on kitschy American classics at the Santa Monica outpost of this establishment. Read GAYOT's Daily Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Seafood
13/20
 
174 Kinney St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-392-8366
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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
  
 The setting may be rustic, but expect Brentwood-appropriate prices for the high-quality pastries and American fare. Read GAYOT's Farmshop Restaurant Review

 
 
California13/20
 
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
101 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-319-3111
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 A California bistro featuring ingredients from local farmers markets. Read GAYOT's FIG Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
French
No Rating
 
312 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-7482
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 The second location of the Culver City favorite dishes up Fraîche classics and more. Read GAYOT's Fraiche Restaurant Review

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

 
 
Italian/
Pizza
13/20
 
606 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-6633
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 This sister restaurant to Venice's Piccolo Ristorante features a menu of pizzas and pastas. Read GAYOT's Hostaria del Piccolo 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

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

 
 
French/
California
12/20
 
2842 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-829-6792
  
 A simple bistro with heart, Le Petit Café offers starters like escargots followed by entrées such as steak au poivre. Read GAYOT's Le Petit Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian13/20
 
1110 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-394-2070
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 High-quality ingredients meet solid, Italian recipes. Read GAYOT's Locanda Portofino Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi/
Fusion
13/20
 
101 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-434-1511
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 Ma'Kai offers a sexy, lounge-y ambience and Asian fusion cuisine. Read GAYOT's Ma'Kai Restaurant Review

 
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