Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica

Elyse E. • January 24, 2018Get here early! 11:30 or 11:45 usually doesn’t have a wait. Order 4-5 hand rolls, you can always add more. The scallops and salmon are delicious!

Dëva H. • October 22, 2014Parking next door. Do the tasting menu and come hungry. Blue crab hand roll and sake - great date spot. Gets busy on weekends.

Baskie • March 3, 2017You can't go wrong. Food is really good here. Personal favorite is the Herb Crusted Albacole, grilled rare with kale salad and mushrooms.

M W. • January 23, 2013I am from the east coast and have never had Kumial Ousters from Mexico .dabbed with the fresh shaved Horseradish and Mingonette they were wonderful !

Larry R. • December 29, 2014Great edamame dumplings, pomegranate lemonade and the panang curry plus de Mediterranean salad

Julie C. • January 24, 2011The coconut shrimp sushi was incredible! Best Cesar salad ever!

Adrian P. • August 16, 2014Happy hour all day until 7pm. Get there around 5-ish as it gets pretty crazy at 6pm. The Misfit cocktail is highly recommended (it's like a Negroni)

Joshua V. • September 30, 2016I love the salads here. Best spot in Santa Monica for tasty salads. Worth checking out for sure!

Kathy S. • June 14, 2018The captain’s platter, the cheeseburgers, everything is great here. The atmosphere is eclectic and the drinks are great! Absolutely love this place.

Rita S. • January 4, 2019Try the whipped eggplant, one of the best dishes here! 🍆

Cole K. • February 9Incredibly good vibes and also good coffee.

M • July 8, 2021Brooklyn Porterhouse Steak for 2 is the Bessst! Mashed potato with sour cream & chives and garlic is the way to go 👌🏻

Niki Katherine H. • May 11, 2019Some of the best pasta I’ve had outside of Italy! If you like cacio e pepe, give theirs a try— simple perfection.

Christie H. • November 16, 2017So delicious! They have regular Greek yogurt and frozen yogurt in different flavors. Love all the toppings!

Mariana D. • March 7, 2013House of Vibe on Wednesdays! Charli 2na rocks!!!

Winnie K. • September 3, 2018Fave: HiHo Double, Fries, iced tea, Pie - Banana Cream, Key Lime

Tasting Table • August 5, 2014The pièce de résistance: The King shellfish platter ($150), baited with oysters, scallops, clams, periwinkles, shrimp, mussels, lobster, crab and urchin.

Melissa M. • August 11, 2012This place is delicious! Everything we had was cooked and flavored very well! The flan is to die for!!

Bridget G. • January 29, 2022Really good casual tacos spot. Guac, marg & fish tacos are all really really tasty.

Mohannad Z. • April 23, 2017Mother bowl, grilled asparagus, grains and greens salad..... the best ,most delicious, most nourishing organic experience I've had so far! In total love with this place!

Clean Bay R. • June 18, 2014Congrats to Bubba Gump Shrimp 4 passing their Clean Bay Restaurant Certification 4 City of Santa Monica! They're doing their part to keep the Santa Monica Bay clean! Learn more: www.santamonicabay.org

Maina K. • August 18, 2019Steaks r to die for! they make great mashed potatoes & creamed corn. Beautiful interiors & outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean, staff were good but the food took ages to arrive.

William C. • July 10, 2015One of the best Starbucks. Open with plenty of light and great service.

Jonathan C. • December 22, 2018Great selection of wines, spirits, and cheese. Food is good and service is great. A bit overpriced, though, for what you get.

Rachel R. • February 18, 2022Large space, order ahead via their app

Ryan P. • January 22, 2022They have multiple flavor options and everyone gets their own pizza!

Bilal G. • September 26, 2017Staff was friendly and nice. You can try New York and filet mignon that they were delicious. Tabi en son bide cayla tamamlayabilirsiniz . 10 numara mekan

AJ T. • 3 weeks agoModerately priced and good food. Prime people watching by the windows.

Lynne 🐰 Q. • July 22, 2017Flexible bowl or pita build, vegan friendly.

The Feast • June 7, 2011Best for prime cuts of steak, pizza from a woodburning oven and lobster risotto. They also house one of the most impressive new world wine lists in town.