2. Blueys Kitchen
9.1
1814 Berkeley St (Nebraska), Santa Monica, CA
Australian Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
Sophia S: Loved the quinoa pudding and lavender latte
Astrid Junghans: This is a hidden gem where you wouldn't expect it. With great outdoor seating, good coffee and the best papaya chia pudding!
Josef Szotten: What a fantastic place. You might have to queue on the weekend but it's worth it. Loved the summer squash pancakes and the breakfast burrito. Mango smoothie also a big thumbs up. 👍
3. Urth Caffé
9.0
2327 Main St (at Hollister Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Ocean Park · 354 tips and reviews
Chrystal Fairbanks: Omg! Try the cinnamon bread pudding with bananas....to die for! Best bread pudding ever consumed.
Gloria Chin: hello kitty lattes!!! get the breakfast bread pudding, chocolate pistachio croissant (weekend), awesome cafe w/ great brunch/breakfast things
Photographic Elements: Spanish latte & breakfast bread pudding = amazing.
7. Water Grill
8.4
1401 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 103 tips and reviews
Kaitlin Wille: Salted caramel bread pudding with salted caramel ice cream is orgasmic! 7-7-7-7!!
Meg Farmer: Great for an oyster happy hour and wine with friends. Some celeb spotting here too.
Los Angeles: The new location offers an iced shellfish platter that serves five called “The King”: whole Channel Island sea urchin, whole lobster, whole crab, and a gathering of shrimp, oysters and clams.
9. Upper West
8.5
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews
Joey Anthony: by far the best mac n cheese in la. omg. wow. blt also maybe the best one ever made. the drinks have all been good but the watermelon mojito is amazing. i also say the bread pudding if u do dessert
Dory Benami: Bread pudding yummy. Lamb Crepe double yum. A bit noisy cause of terrible acoustics so plan on shouting a bit if the restaurant is full so you can hear whoever you are seated next to.
Gail H: Cucumber martini, lamb & apple Vietnamese meatballs - perfect meal
Chris Cookson: Nice vegan ice cream, I usually go for the chocolate, coconut, banana pudding flavor but they're all great. This is an excellent place to take someone who has food allergies.
Frozen Fruit Co - Plant Based Ice Cream: Love Acai Bowls? Then try a Bowl. Our take on an Acai Bowl you get a hueap of granola topped with a smooth layer of soft serve & any 4 toppings you want. Delicious, healthy & a perfect meal.
Noura Mohammed: Loved that everything here was dairy free! The fountain outside reminded me of Barcelona, also the place was very cute haha
Megan Stluka: The garlic knot is a must for sure, also the margarita pizza is excellent. Also the desserts are delicious, specifically the pound cake and cinnamon bread pudding (special).
K P: Housemade pork belly pizza, pastas, milo chopped salad, sangria, prosecco cocktails, strawberry corn meal cake, strawberry vanilla tart, verve coffee!!
Eater: A tiny, always packed bakery and cafe from the Rustic Canyon team. Expect seasonal small plates, impeccable baked goods, and some of the best pizza pies in the city. [Eater 38 Member]
14. Rustic Canyon
8.0
1119 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th Ct.), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Wilshire-Montana · 86 tips and reviews
Bo Liebman: Ricotta dumplings and Banana pudding are great
BordeauxWines: This wine bar has an ever-evolving menu of the best of the best in food and wine. One thing remains consistent, their selection of Bordeaux, whether by the glass or bottle, is a must try.
Meg L.: Niman Ranch Burger. Dish out the extra $3 (used to be $2, le sigh) for the fried egg. You're already going big by eating an $18 burger so why not get the works? Enjoy.