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Rating
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
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

 
 
Café/
Italian/
Ice Cream
Quick Bite
 
1400 3rd St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-394-3400
  
 A convenient spot for a quick bite or sweet treat on Third Street Promenade. Read GAYOT's Caffe Bellagio Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza/
Italian
12/20
 
210 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-9335
  
 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

 
 
Italian14/20
 
1810 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-394-5550
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 Pared-down, orderly selection of Italian classics with a hefty price tag. Read GAYOT's Capo Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
California
14/20
 
JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot
1740 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-9700, 800-323-7500
  
 An elegant beachfront hotel dining room is the setting for a seasonal Cal-French menu. Read GAYOT's Cezanne Restaurant Review

 
 
Continental11/20
 
1657 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-395-1741
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 A dark, atmospheric and friendly maritime dive serving decent retro fare like steak au poivre and sand dabs. Read GAYOT's Chez Jay Restaurant Review

 
 
Bar/
Sandwiches
No Rating
 
217 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-576-3030
  
 Handcrafted cocktails made with ingredients from the farmers market. Read GAYOT's Copa d'Oro 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

 
 
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

 
 
Mexican12/20
 
1025 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-899-1106
  
 The Mexican cuisine mainstay draws those in search of good margaritas and a fun atmosphere. Read GAYOT's El Cholo Restaurant Review

 
 
Bar/
Gastropub/
Sausages
No Rating
 
129 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-386-1428
  
 Wash down exotic burgers and artisanal sausages with any of nearly two-dozen craft beers on tap. Read GAYOT's The Fifth Amendment Alehouse 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/
French
No Rating
 
312 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-7482
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 The second location of the Culver City favorite dishes up Fraîche classics and more. Read GAYOT's Fraiche Restaurant Review

 
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