2. Blue Plate Oysterette
8.9
1355 Ocean Ave (btwn Santa Monica Blvd & Arizona Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 149 tips and reviews
Kelly Mathews: The Old Bay Aioli with the artichokes was to die for! Being from Maryland, this is a restaurant that tastes like home. Get the Old Bay fries, also!
Krista K: The grilled artichoke is phenomenal!
Rachel K: Limited vegetarian options: grilled artichoke, simple salads, a do it yourself rice bowl of coconut brown rice + Brussel sprouts + cocktail sauce.
3. Tar & Roses
8.8
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews
Evan Samuels: Amazing food! I suggest ordering a bunch of small plates and sides. My favorites are the Jerusalem Artichokes, Balsamic Glazed Ribs, Endive and Persimmon Salad, and the Squid Ink Pasta with Octopus.
Vic Zaud: Beautiful attention to detail. Back patio room seating is nice and the ardor single seaters is a treat. Don't miss the friend Thai snapper for two - incredible. English peas and fried artichokes.
Alice Fonda: Grilled Asparagus, Baby Artichokes and Corn & Mascarpone Gnocchi what we tried and liked very much and at the end Strawberry Ricotta was what we fall for 👏
4. Fritto Misto
8.3
620 Santa Monica Blvd. #A (7th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Westside · 125 tips and reviews
Lorena: They offer Gluten/Eggless Brown Rice pasta. I love the Mediterranean (sundried tomatoes, artichokes, pesto) and the Goat Cheese salad.
Nina Mo: Fried pillows! Love the stuffed gnocci and shrimp dish w substituted pink sauce or create own pasta dish w pillows, artichoke, shrimp, capers and pink sauce. Fritto misto app and tiramisu good too.
Bianca Gonzalez: artichoke stuffed gnocci with shrimp and basil cream sauce - warm and gooey, melts in your mouth, perfect for cold night
5. Uovo
8.7
1320 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 17 tips and reviews
Connie Chiu: It’s good basic pasta (lots of options) but I don’t get the hype. We got the cacio pepe, artichoke ravioli, and tortellini in broth. All okay. Come during off hours to avoid the insane wait.
Alyssa Rozenbaum: Amazing pasta!!! Incredible feeling and flavors!! Ask for Tagliatelle al Ragu and Ravioli di Ricota with Broccolini al Forno !!!! You won’t regret!
Alfred Poll: Pasta was amazing
7. Farmshop
8.8
225 26th St, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Brentwood · 69 tips and reviews
Donna White: Crispy artichokes were delicious -- beet salad great -- poached chicken salad is amazing! Now one of my top choices!
Amber Jamal: Love their retail area, and their dinner menu is fresh & hip. Decent wine selection, nice for a date or dinner with a friend.
LA Weekly: "Farmshop's French Fries are what Fries should be." - Jonathan Gold
8. Del Frisco's Grille
7.7
1551 Ocean Ave Ste 105, Santa Monica, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 65 tips and reviews
Dress for the Date: Great, Grilled Artichoke, Roasted Asparagus and Pan-Braised Wild Mushrooms. Perfect for morning vegetable takeout.
Rachel K: Grilled artichoke is kinda old fashioned but it's really tasty. Served with a grilled lemon and a nice aioli dipping sauce.
Alessandra Luise: Amazing food and service! Try the tuna and the big beef, awww! Loved it!
9. Cora's Coffee Shoppe
8.2
1802 Ocean Ave (at Pico Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Santa Monica · 104 tips and reviews
Eater: The lovely wrap-around patio suits the plates coming out of the kitchen, like a Wagyu steak and eggs plate, artichoke tarragon omelette, vegetable frittata, and blueberry buckwheat pancakes. Read more.
Jackie Say No: Cappuccino was regular coffee with foam... no richness from coffee as you get from espresso. Buckwheat pancakes are huge and yummy. Service is great!
Nm: Egg white frittata is to die for .. Best breakfast spot in Santa Monica ..
10. Bar Chloe
8.1
1449 2nd St (at Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 28 tips and reviews
Josh Levine: get the fried artichoke
Jinnie L: Romantic bar with great decor. (great atmosphere♥) A bit pricey but fantastic drinks!
Renaissance Hotels: Try the Brooklyn – Bar Chloe’s cheeky take on the classic Manhattan cocktail – or the Classic Sazerac, served with Peychaud bitters, a soaked sugar cube and flamed lemon twist. An L.A. must-stop. Read more.
11. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
8.5
301 Santa Monica Pier Bldg 9 (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 218 tips and reviews
Brian Burtt: Open at 8am for breakfast on the weekend! The "Surf & Sun" Omlette is amazing! Shrimp, artichoke, spinach, scallions, crab meat and cheese. Be sure to visit the retail shop for goodies!
Daniel H.: Quality has suffered at this location. Non-deveined shrimp, greasy artichoke dip, lukewarm food. C'mon! Jenny would be appauled!
David Bernal: Pear and Bercy salad. Just delicious!!
14. 800 Degrees
7.7
120 Wilshire Blvd,, Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Santa Monica · 54 tips and reviews
Francisco Arias: Artichoke, green peppers, mushrooms, meatballs are legit in this place. Good pizza sauces too.
Daniel: True Napolitan protocol. Thin crust, fresh oregano (from a cute branch), fresh mozzarella. Excellent value
Alessandro Bressan: Great pizza!