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 Restaurant
 
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

 
 
Italian12/20
 
2301 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-453-5442 | Menu
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 Despite the name, this is almost exclusively an Italian restaurant, with a long menu of pasta, osso buco, veal Marsala and more. Set in a historic building, the dining room is casually elegant. Read GAYOT's Bistro of Santa Monica 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

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

 
 
Pizza/
Italian
12/20
 
210 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-9335 | Menu
  
 While pizza with cross-cultural toppings is the main draw, the other dishes also merit attention at this Santa Monica location. Read GAYOT's California Pizza Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
Indian/
Vegetarian
12/20
 
1909 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-828-7060 | Menu
  
 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

 
 
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

 
 
Burgers12/20
 
2901 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-399-8383 | Menu
  
 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 | Menu
  
 The Mexican cuisine mainstay draws those in search of good margaritas and a fun atmosphere. Read GAYOT's El Cholo Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian12/20
 
601 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-2829 | Menu
  
 This friendly neighborhood trattoria serves simple, very reasonably priced Italian food in generous portions. Read GAYOT's Fritto Misto Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian12/20
 
1551 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-7800 | Menu
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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 | Menu
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 Accessible, reasonably priced regional Italian dishes are offered at this neighborhood trattoria. Read GAYOT's Il Forno Restaurant Review

 
 
Healthy12/20
 
609 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-587-1552 | Menu
  
 A founding father of the Raw Food Movement, chef Juliano Brotman oversees a menu made from raw ingredients. Read GAYOT's Juliano's Raw Restaurant Review

 
 
Thai/
Noodles
12/20
 
2906 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-396-4726 | Menu
  
 This Santa Monica restaurant offers traditional Thai dishes. Read GAYOT's Lattitude Thai Restaurant Review

 
 
Café/
Burgers/
Sandwiches
12/20
 
2300 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-450-9011
  
 A very casual little café in Santa Monica, nothing fancy. Read GAYOT's Lazy Daisy Cafe 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

 
 
Pan-Asian/
Sushi
12/20
 
1212 Third St. Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-576-9996 | Menu
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 Monsoon is an over-the-top homage to the exotically tropical and offers an extensive Pan-Asian menu. Read GAYOT's Monsoon Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
12/20
 
2031 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-453-4848 | Menu
  
 An old-school Japanese restaurant dating back over thirty years, Noma offers respectable sushi, tempura and teriyaki. Read GAYOT's Noma Restaurant Review

 
 
Irish/
Pub
12/20
 
2941 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-396-4725 | Menu
  
 Try the bangers and mash or fish ‘n’ chips at this raucous spot featuring live music nightly. Read GAYOT's O'Brien's Irish Pub & 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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