The Misfit Restaurant + Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

1. The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

8.8
225 Santa Monica Blvd (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 349 tips and reviews

Matthew L.Matthew Lee: The crispy lobster nik niks are a must. The baked mac and cheese with pancetta is great as well.

Jon M.Jon Menager: Bomb dot com. Delicious food and good happy hour prices. Try the Tri-Tip Sliders and the Baked Mac & Cheese and thank me later. 💁🏼

OliverOliver: Their fried chicken is something i crave all the time. Mac n cheese delicious and the mixed drinks are the best!!!

The Grilled Cheese Truck is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

2. The Grilled Cheese Truck

8.2
(Gre. LA Metro Area), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · West Los Angeles · 105 tips and reviews

Matthew N.Matthew Nelson: The three cheese melt is great, add bacon, and a parmesan bacon crust and it becomes Godhead!

marx a.marx alabanza: grilled cheese with bbq pulled pork and mac n cheese... brilliant!!!

Sally S.Sally S: OMG! Love a simple grilled cheese sandwich! So Yummy!!! Sharp Cheddar,tomatoes, grilled red peppers & buttered squash on french bread. :9

Upper West is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

3. Upper West

8.3
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews

Jordan V.Jordan Vadnais: The burrata is amazing and unique. Apples, berries, and croutons give it amazing flavor and texture. Get that, the Tawook, and a Honey Rye cocktail or 2 and call it a meal.

MaryMary: Mushroom ravioli and burrata = so good!!! :)

Naz H.Naz Hash: Carpaccio, burrata, ahi tuna tacos, filet mignon, grilled cheese...wow!

Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

4. Forma Restaurant & Cheese Bar

8.7
1610 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 29 tips and reviews

Natalie K.Natalie K: The cheese wheel pasta is So good. As is the grilled seafood.

Jason M.Jason Mow: Excellent pasta and huge cheese menu. The daily pastas tossed in the cheese wheels are awesome.

Connie C.Connie Chiu: Amazing cheese selection! Love the tortellini (tossed in forma) and the gnocchi with that slight burnt edge. The braised beef ravioli is pretty good. Burrata is 👍🏽

Blue Plate Oysterette is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

5. 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

Katy M.Katy MacQuoid Chapel: Must get the ahi sandwich (+ lobster mac of course) best sandwich in LA - maybe west coast.

Michael E.Michael E: Lobster Mac n' Cheese and Fish Tacos were both delicious. Amazing salt water taffy as well!

Lauren C.Lauren Craig: Really cute! Lobster rolls, Mac n cheese, an the key lime pie are must haves!!

Stella Barra is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

6. Stella Barra

8.6
2000 Main St (btw Bay St & Bicknell Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · Ocean Park · 108 tips and reviews

MelanieMelanie: Pizza with the goat cheese app! And their cookies are amazing!!

NavinNavin: Give this a shot: shaved mushroom white pizza with gruyere, melted onions, black truffle, torn parsley, rosemary and thyme

Rachel K.Rachel K: The burrata with grilled grapes is the perfect way to start. Try the TBN2 cocktail with a white tea and egg white foam topper.

BOA Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

7. BOA Steakhouse

8.8
101 Santa Monica Blvd (Ocean Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 104 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Food blogger Lori or Loriculwell.com recommends BOA for its “warm bread, great wine, amazing steaks, mac and cheese, candlelit ambience, and the fact that the people who work there are so darn nice.”

Radim S.Radim SVOBODA: Absolutely valid recos below: goat cheese baklava is a must, so are Truffle Cheese Fries. When still hungry, get the Petite fillet mignon - you WILL be in heaven! I was.

CarmenCarmen: The goat cheese baklava is the best appetizer ever

Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

8. Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery

8.9
1517 Lincoln Blvd (btw Broadway & Colorado), Santa Monica, CA
Deli · West Los Angeles · 337 tips and reviews

Michelle L.Michelle Lynch: this is the best deli on the westside for cheese, olive oils, gourmet items AND...hot freshly baked bread until 7pm!

Lydia A.Lydia Ammosova: Two fantastic vege options here include the Eggplant Parmesan (ask for extra sauce!) & the Spinach Souffle! Both located in the hot bar!

Nina M.Nina Mo: the godmother works, caprese w prosciutto and the ready made baguettes w prosciutto (if long wait). Love the market! The exploratore cheese, hot sauces, fresh bread, creamy balsamic, truffle oil..yum

Tar & Roses is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

9. Tar & Roses

8.7
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Erin L.Erin Leonard: No hard alcohol. Try the cheese board with a nice bottle - delish!

Laura B.Laura B: Everything is good here! The cheese plate was fantastic, the whole fish was amazing!

Ashley C.Ashley Chan: Come here for a delightful platter of charcuterie, cheeses and bruschetta (the duck confit one is great). Getting the platter, other small dishes and the strawberry tart will guarantee a good meal.

Milo and Olive is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

10. Milo and Olive

8.9
2723 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Bakery · 131 tips and reviews

AlastairAlastair: The mocha tart made with Valrhona is to die for, as are the heirloom tomato panzanella with burrata and the garlic knot. Lovely, efficient and enthusiastic staff. Super place for dinner!

Abigail K.Abigail Koffler: The Parmesan rind minestrone is one the best vegetarian soups I've ever had. Don't miss it!

LAistLAist: Milo and Olive are offering a butternut squash pizza that comes with caramelized onion, fontina cream, thyme, and aged balsamic. Read more.

Cora's Coffee Shoppe is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

11. Cora's Coffee Shoppe

8.2
1802 Ocean Ave (at Pico Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Santa Monica · 104 tips and reviews

Derek F.Derek Fromson: Nice outdoor patio near the beach. Good drip coffee. Healthy breakfast options. Try egg white, feta, arugula omelette (can sub cheese), veggie frittata, burrata caprese omelette, or huevos rancheros.

Jinnie L.Jinnie L: outdoor patio seat is so pretty♥ burrata caprese omelette, smoked salmon brnedict, and orange pancake!!! YUM!

LosLos: The Burrata Caprese Omelette is amazing.

Andrew's Cheese Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

12. Andrew's Cheese Shop

8.0
728 Montana Ave (at Lincoln Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Cheese Store · Wilshire-Montana · 7 tips and reviews

tiffany s.tiffany srisook: All the cheeses are awesome although beware of Andrew cause he's Intense. I suggest holding a private grilled cheese dinner party. Awesome!

DAN C.DAN COX: Don't even waste your time ordering. Just let Andrew choose something delicious. Then, go home, pop a bottle of something nice and think about how lucky you are! (And eat the cheese!)

DanielDaniel: Don't let the mountain of cheese make you overlook the sandwitches to-go that Andrew prepares. Extraordinary

Manchego is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

13. Manchego

8.4
2518 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Ocean Park · 35 tips and reviews

Rebekah S.Rebekah Sheldon: Goat cheese and fig tapas...amazing!

Renee T.Renee Tringali: Melted Brie and fig tapas.... Delicious!!!! Bring your own bottle (s) of wine :) no cork fee!

Jasmeet G.Jasmeet Gill: Amazing food, BYOB. Get anything that combines meat and cheese. No corkage fee!! Oh the meatballs are amazing

FIG Santa Monica is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

14. FIG Santa Monica

8.6
101 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairmont Miramar Hotel), Santa Monica, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 80 tips and reviews

Robbie S.Robbie S.: Get "Eric's Stash" cheese dish, the bleu cheese dates, and of course...the bacon wrapped bacon.

Tiffany S.Tiffany Strobel: Ricotta pancakes and chicken and apple sausage are amazing!!

Marco M.Marco Moreno: Can't go wrong with: black cod (fish), pork shank (meat), Eric (for cheese), or whatever John Paul or Tavis mix up for drinks!

Farmshop is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheese in Santa Monica.

15. Farmshop

8.7
225 26th St, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Brentwood · 69 tips and reviews

Jamie R.Jamie RAGE: The goat cheese and herb scone is to die for! Sweet tooth? Get the hazelnut chocolate danish! For breakfast, the french toast cannot be beat. It's the best price on the menu, & a sweet/savory delight!

Los Angeles magazineLos Angeles magazine: A smart cheese list is dominated by California artisans. As at breakfast, the pastries are irresistible. Read more.

Rachel L.Rachel Lightfoot: Farm to table restaurant and market. An egg, cheese, and pastry lovers' fantasy.