2025 Best Santa Monica & Malibu Romantic Restaurants in Los Angeles Area
Best Romantic Restaurants in Malibu & Santa Monica
Sometimes we all need a little help when it comes time to finding a romantic restaurant. The selections we have gathered here have that certain something—perhaps a light-speckled patio, candelit ambience, or lovely garden—that can really impress a date.Presented in alphabetical order, here are the Best Romantic Restaurants in Santa Monica and Malibu.
> Also, check out the Best Romantic Restaurants in other LA neighborhoods:
- Top 10 Los Angeles Area Romantic Restaurants
- Beverly Hills
- Downtown LA
- Hollywood
- Mid-City LA
- Riverside & Inland Empire
- San Fernando Valley
- San Gabriel Valley & Pasadena
- South Bay & Long Beach
- West Hollywood
- Westside.
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Read the full review and see a photo gallery of Beachside Restaurant & Bar. Dining by the beach on tasty California cuisine.See More
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Calabra
Read the full review and see a photo gallery of Calabra, the rooftop restaurant at the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica. See More
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Capo
Wood-fired cooking is part of the experience at this Italian restaurant, along with one of Los Angeles' best wine lists. See More
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Fia Steak
Everything tastes better when dining al fresco with views of the Southern California coastline. See More
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Movie stars and Malibu surfers rub shoulders at this family-operated Italian restaurant in the Santa Monica Canyon. See More
This restaurant and private event venue in Topanga Canyon is one of L.A.'s most romantic destinations. See More
A dramatic oceanside setting for seafood, cocktails and stunning sunsets. See More
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Michael's
Consistently inventive California cuisine in a lush garden setting that attracts local celebrities and power players. See More
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Mon Ami
Read the full review and see a photo gallery of Mon Ami, the Mediterranean restaurant with Southern California flair in Santa Monica.See More
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