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Santa Monica Restaurants with a View

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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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
Seafood14/20
 
Casa Del Mar
1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-581-7714
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 Sweeping views of the Pacific accompany seafood-driven cuisine. Read GAYOT's Catch Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
American
No Rating
 
Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-0717
  
 Seasonal California cuisine offered in a modern dining room enhanced by ocean breezes and views. Read GAYOT's The Dining Room 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

 
 
Seafood14/20
 
1602 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-9294
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 A dramatic wood, glass and concrete oceanside setting for seafood or to enjoy the sunset over a drink. Read GAYOT's The Lobster 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

 
 
Seafood13/20
 
1401 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-394-5669
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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

 
 
California14/20
 
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-6700
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 Loews Santa Monica's contemporary Ocean & Vine affords great ocean views and eclectic seasonal dishes. Read GAYOT's Ocean & Vine Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
California/
Seafood
15/20
 
Shutters on the Beach
One Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-587-1717
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 Fresh and light cuisine is offered in this highly romantic, oceanside hotel dining room. Read GAYOT's One Pico Restaurant Review

 
 
Tapas/
Small Plates
No Rating
 
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-6700
  
 Tapas-style dishes, aperitifs, and afternoon tea at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Read GAYOT's Papillon Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Contemporary
14/20
 
Huntley Santa Monica Beach
1111 Second St.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-393-8080
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 The boutique Huntley Santa Monica Beach hotel draws a whole new generation to its rooftop bar and restaurant. Read GAYOT's The Penthouse at Huntley Santa Monica Beach Restaurant Review

 
 
American13/20
 
Santa Monica Place
395 Santa Monica Place, Ste. 300
Santa Monica, CA 90401
424-214-4560
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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

 
 
Sushi/
Japanese
14/20
 
1401 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-4771
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 Hip and fresh sushi by the beach. Read GAYOT's Sushi Roku Restaurant Review

 
 
Southeast Asian/
Asian
13/20
 
3221 Donald Douglas Loop S.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310-390-6565
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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

 
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