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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

 
 
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

 
 
Italian14/20
 
2538 San Vicente Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
310-260-4900
  
 Sophisticated takes on Italian favorites draw an upscale Westside crowd to this popular neighborhood trattoria. Read GAYOT's Amici Brentwood Restaurant Review

 
 
Sandwiches/
Fast Food/
Salads
Quick Bite
 
1340 Lincoln Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-394-5576
  
 Roast beef may dominate the menu, but Arby's has more on offer than just sandwiches. Read GAYOT's Arby's 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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
Italian12/20
 
2301 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-453-5442
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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
  
 Old-fashioned American food cooked with a surprisingly sophisticated touch in a chic but homey storefront. Read GAYOT's Blue Plate Restaurant Review

 
 
Small Plates/
Wine Bar
No Rating
 
Santa Monica Place
226 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-752-2701
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 A wine bar and small plates spot located in the Nordstrom at Santa Monica Place. Read GAYOT's Blue Stove 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

 
 
Mexican/
Latin American/
Small Plates
14/20
 
1445 Fourth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-1655
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 Funky and colorful spot for Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger’s Latin American cooking. Read GAYOT's Border Grill 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

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

 
 
Burgers/
Fast Food/
Breakfast
Quick Bite
 
395 Santa Monica Pl.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-260-1935
  
 Visit the King for fast-food favorites and signature offerings. Read GAYOT's Burger King Restaurant Review

 
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