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Seafood13/20
 
1401 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-394-5669 | Menu
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 Nicely prepared fresh fish and a complementary wine list are offered in an airy atmosphere. Read GAYOT's Ocean Avenue Seafood Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
13/20
 
Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica, CA 90401
424-214-5130 | Menu
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 Located on the top floor of the Santa Monica Place, Ozumo brings fine-dining Japanese from San Francisco. Read GAYOT's Ozumo Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse/
Breakfast
13/20
 
2700 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-453-4000 | Menu
  
 With the rich looks of an old-fashioned dining car, this favorite offers USDA Prime beef with all the trimmings, plus crab cakes, Caesar salad and lobster. Read GAYOT's Pacific Dining Car Restaurant Review

 
 
Indian/
Healthy/
Vegetarian
13/20
 
1405 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-393-1467 | Menu
  
 Traditional Indian curries and vegetarian dishes on Montana Avenue. Read GAYOT's Pradeep's Indian Cuisine Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Robata/
Tapas
13/20
 
1401 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-4771
  
 Part of the Innovative Dining Group, this Santa Monica restaurant spotlights traditional Japanese grilling. Read GAYOT's Robata Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
Mediterranean/
California/
Wine Bar
13/20
 
1119 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-7050 | Menu
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 Owner Josh Loeb offers a thoughtfully chosen wine list and a home-cooking-style menu based on Californian-Mediterranean flavors. Read GAYOT's Rustic Canyon Wine Bar & Seasonal Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood13/20
 
1000 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-5244 | Menu
  
 Fresh seafood direct from the fishermen. Read GAYOT's Santa Monica Seafood Restaurant Review

 
 
Argentinean/
Italian/
Tapas
13/20
 
3021 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-452-7898
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 Close-quartered café with an Argentine-inspired menu. Read GAYOT's Santino's Restaurant Review

 
 
American13/20
 
Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica Place, Ste. 300
Santa Monica, CA 90401
424-214-4560 | Menu
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 A place to bask in the sun, Sonoma Wine Garden is a stylish space from the people behind Ozumo. Read GAYOT's Sonoma Wine Garden Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Grill/
Burgers
13/20
 
Santa Monica Airport
3300 Airport Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-397-3455 | Menu
  
 This history-rich eatery at the Santa Monica Airport pumps out an all-day dining menu. Read GAYOT's Spitfire Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza13/20
 
2000 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-396-9250
  
 In-short: pizzas as good as they get. Read GAYOT's Stella Rossa Pizza Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Small Plates
13/20
 
The Clock Tower
225 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-656-9800 | Menu
  
 The Misfit offers imaginative American fare in Santa Monica's Clock Tower building. Read GAYOT's The Misfit Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Asian
13/20
 
MTV/Lions Gate
2700 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-866-5228 | Menu | Video
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 A chic market café from the An family, serving Asian-influenced dishes. Read GAYOT's Tiato Restaurant Review

 
 
Mediterranean/
Vegetarian/
Healthy
13/20
 
Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-593-8300 | Menu
  
 A casual eatery with healthful and tasty cuisine. Read GAYOT's True Food Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
Southeast Asian/
Asian
13/20
 
3221 Donald Douglas Loop S.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-390-6565 | Menu
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 Dishes from every corner of Asia in a sleek, high-tech setting next to the runway of the Santa Monica Airport. Read GAYOT's Typhoon Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
California
13/20
 
2654 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-399-7979 | Menu | Video
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 For more than a decade, La Vecchia Cucina has enchanted diners at its location right near the Pacific Ocean. Read GAYOT's La Vecchia Cucina Restaurant Review

 
 
Polish13/20
 
1414 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-8831 | Menu
  
 Longstanding Polish favorite with a hearty and surprisingly varied menu. Read GAYOT's Warszawa Restaurant Review

 
 
Gastropub/
American/
Tapas
13/20
 
119 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-6037 | Menu
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 The beach bar vibe belies the culinary skills of Top Chef contestant Chris "CJ" Jacobson at this Santa Monica gastropub. Read GAYOT's The Yard Restaurant Review

 
 
Latin American/
Asian/
Fusion
13/20
 
Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-899-1000 | Menu
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 Modern Latin American cuisine with Asian accents from chef Richard Sandoval. Read GAYOT's Zengo Restaurant Review

 
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