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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

 
 
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

 
 
Steakhouse13/20
 
101 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-899-4466
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 A sleek beachside sister to the Sunset Boulevard steakhouse. Read GAYOT's BOA Steakhouse 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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
French/
California
14/20
 
JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot
1740 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-9700, 800-323-7500
  
 An elegant beachfront hotel dining room is the setting for a seasonal Cal-French menu. Read GAYOT's Cezanne Restaurant Review

 
 
Caribbean/
Jamaican/
Cuban
Quick Bite
 
1906 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-581-1684
  
 Caribbean food in a casual al fresco setting near the beach. Read GAYOT's Cha Cha Chicken 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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
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