1. Upper West
8.5
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews
Fabian Alsultany: Roasted corn soup with falafel, simply rich and incredible. The crab cake sandwich is probably the best I have had since moving to LA. Had the chips their famous chips and blue cheese. Amazing.
Elle Cameron: The picante margarita is delicious but super spicy! You can ask for less spice and an extra splash of agave, sooo good! Love the corn soup, mussels are amazing, short rib is too notch!
John Antony: Really impressed with this place. Get yourself a Macallan Snake Bite. Almost all their food on the menu are amazing. Chicken Tawook was delicious. Enjoy the good time.
2. The Ivy at the Shore
8.1
1535 Ocean Ave (Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 85 tips and reviews
Steve Whelan: Corn chowder, crab cakes, lobster pasta, ivy gimlets, followed by the apple and blackberry crumble will do just fine.
Cathy Dare: The lobster linguini is incredible and the crab cakes are my favorite in town.
Dalia: Really bad service comparing to the one in robertson.
6. Mélisse
1104 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
French Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Joy: The egg caviar and the truffles...O.M.G. Everything was excellent here. We had an amazing time!
Los Angeles Times: The luxury ingredients and luxury prices seem not to dissuade diners who are happy to face down $175 asparagus dinners, showers of truffles and caviar, and even the standard $125 prix fixe. Read more.
Bravo: Chef Josiah Citron is a master in the kitchen and has earned Top Chef in LA for some years with very well deserved accolades. Josiah shows his professionalism with all his local ingredients, French co
7. Marmalade Cafe
7.5
710 Montana Ave (7th), Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 27 tips and reviews
Lina A.: French toast and ranchero omelette...really nice and friendly staff
Meg Farmer: Grab and go, or sit and eat. Plenty of options, but be forewarned: even the simplest egg sandwich runs 12-13 bucks.
Dedi Cesarini: great food, cute atmosphere!
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.
Alessandra Luise: Amazing food and service! Try the tuna and the big beef, awww! Loved it!
Eugene Kovshilovsky: The lamb burger or French dip are pretty good. Can't go wrong there. Deviled eggs are ok. Egg rolls remind me of Philly cheese
9. Shutters on the Beach
9.0
1 Pico Blvd (at Appian Way), Santa Monica, CA
Resort · Downtown Santa Monica · 115 tips and reviews
David De Niese: This is a really nice hotel, it has a great location by the beach and very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are lovely, they have 4-post beds and jacuzzis. Room had great view of Santa Monica pier.
Travel + Leisure: Ask the concierge for a tour of the hotel's "beach gallery," featuring pieces from such artists as David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, and Claes Oldenburg.
ToryBurch: The ultimate spot for a beachy-escape, this ocean front hotel manages to feel luxe and casual at the same time. Incredibly kid-friendly as well.
10. Areal Restaurant
2820 Main St (At Ashland), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Ocean Park · 77 tips and reviews
Chad Tovar: The food was absolutely amazing, bottomless mimosas for Sunday brunch, although service was a bit slow, still an amazing place!!
Dress for the Date: Try the Squash Blossoms with ricotta cheese and truffle honey on the Happy Hour menu. Delicious. Also on Friday's and Saturday's they have DJ's in the lounge from 10:00pm to 1:00pm.
Dress for the Date: The Crab Cakes with basil aioli and tomato relish are flavorful and mouthwatering. Superb!
11. Dragon Palace
2832 Santa Monica Blvd (Yale St.), Santa Monica, CA
Chinese Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Jason Ng: Great service - fast and very friendly. Awesome price - lunch special is under $5. I personally love the Szechuan Beef.
Bunny🌙: I love their mu shu pork & beef pan fried noodles. My bf orders sweet & sour pork which is really good cuz i have never tasted the sweet & sour sauce like that before.
Tera Trujillo: I love this little hidden jewel! Their hot and sour soup is amazing, love all of their sesame chicken and shrimp! All so BOMB.