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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

 
 
Thai13/20
 
606 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-9658
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 Reasonably priced creative Thai fare in a rather pleasant setting. Read GAYOT's Bangkok West Thai 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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
Contemporary/
American/
Bar
13/20
 
3110 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-828-4567
  
 Even suffering through a blow-out can be fun while enjoying filet mignon and oysters at this hip So-Cal sports bar/nightclub. Read GAYOT's Busby's Restaurant Review

 
 
Eclectic/
California
13/20
 
1534 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-829-3990
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 This bustling establishment offers a menu of reliable dishes such as crab cakes with triple citrus-Chardonnay reduction and pumpkin ravioli. Read GAYOT's Cafe Montana 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

 
 
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

 
 
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/
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

 
 
American13/20
 
1535 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-3113
  
 Familiar American comfort fare in tchotchke-laden, beach shack setting. Read GAYOT's Ivy at the Shore Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican13/20
 
2909 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-829-4550
  
 Cozy, family-run Mexican place that's better than it needs to be. Read GAYOT's Lares Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian13/20
 
231 Arizona Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-3525
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 Intriguing menu featuring specialties from the Lake District of northern Italy. Read GAYOT's Locanda del Lago 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

 
 
American/
Burgers/
Sushi
13/20
 
2000 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-396-9145
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 Modern takes on American classics---morning, noon and night. Read GAYOT's M Street Kitchen 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

 
 
California/
Pizza/
Bakery
13/20
 
2723 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-453-6776
  
 Artisan-style pizzas and baked goods, along with farmers market-inspired fare, from Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan. Read GAYOT's Milo & Olive Restaurant Review

 
 
Indian13/20
 
1621 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-829-1106
  
 A solid neighborhood Indian eatery, Nawab offers an extensive menu of northern Indian specialties in a soothing setting. Read GAYOT's Nawab of India Restaurant Review

 
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