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

1. Tar & Roses

8.8
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Tim H.Tim Harter: Crudo, oxtail and octopus, duck rillete bruschetta all so good!!

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.

Ai K.Ai K: Really good food and an intimate vibe at a surprisingly good price point for the area. One of my favourites during our stay. The duck breast and trump mushrooms!

Chinois On Main is one of The 15 Best Places for Duck in Santa Monica.

2. Chinois On Main

7.7
2709 Main St (at Ocean Park Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Asian Restaurant · Ocean Park · 30 tips and reviews

Paras B.Paras Bhakta: Szechuan pancakes with stir fried duck, mushrooms, & cilantro with their house syrup is unreal!

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: Menu musts: Chinois chicken salad, Grilled salmon, Whole sizzling catfish, Stir fried duck and vegetables http://bit.ly/osS1iM

goopgoop: The curried oysters, duck pancakes, and spicy miso black cod are classics. A trip here always brings a real sense of nostalgia, as this was one of the first foodie destinations in California. Read more.

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

3. Upper West

8.5
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews

Chip L.Chip Luman: Mizo glazed duck & apple meatballs paired with Anderson Valley Oatmeal Stout is amazing

Elle C.Elle Cameron: Ahi taco appetizer, duck meatballs, & Giselle crab cake are yummy! Also the watermelon mojito is delish if you like sweeter tropical drinks.

Gail H.Gail H: Cucumber martini, lamb & apple Vietnamese meatballs - perfect meal

Father's Office is one of The 15 Best Places for Duck in Santa Monica.

4. Father's Office

8.3
1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 200 tips and reviews

Amy L.Amy Lam: Gotta love the original. If you're straying from the burger, get the Liberty Duck Confit Salad.

Brooke C.Brooke Cole: Try the duck salad-- amazing!!

Dhruv B.Dhruv B: Duck salad is fantastic if you're not in the mood for a burger.

Wally’s is one of The 15 Best Places for Duck in Santa Monica.

5. Wally’s

8.4
214 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 12 tips and reviews

Chelsea L.Chelsea Lamberth: By far one of the Becker charcuterie boards I’ve ever had. The smoked duck is a must try! And a phenomenal wine list, with vibes to match.

Brett B.Brett Berson: Great wine list and cool retail format.

T M.T Man: The Bloody Mary cart is fun on Sunday’s. It perfect for a rainy afternoon. Sipping great wine choosing from a nice selection of cheeses.

Pasjoli is one of The 15 Best Places for Duck in Santa Monica.

6. Pasjoli

7.4
2732 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
French Restaurant · Ocean Park · 7 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew S: One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to around the world. Everything is incredible especially the duck press.

Christian B.Christian Borges: Do yourself a favor: get the duck breast.

Andrew G.Andrew Galdi: Amazing French Food! It's expensive (though prices include 20% gratuity so don't get too sticker shocked) but really excellent!

Solidarity is one of The 15 Best Places for Duck in Santa Monica.

7. Solidarity

8.4
1414 Lincoln Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Polish Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

OLGA L.OLGA LAZIN: The new York duck, is better than the turkey, with compote

Lydia A.Lydia Ammosova: An EXCEPTIONAL place to get your Eastern European groove on! Favorites include mushroom pierogis, the Hunter's Stew "Bigos", stuffed cabbage rolls & a cold beet borscht that is an instant aura fluff!

Eliot ♥.Eliot ♥ Phillips: You can eat on the couches now!

Capo Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Duck in Santa Monica.

8. Capo Restaurant

8.2
1810 Ocean Ave (Vicente Terrace), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 30 tips and reviews

StephSteph: Stand out dish from the tasting menu: white corn ravioli with shaved truffles. I'd also recommend the Maryland crab torta, duck slider foie gras, heirloom tomato salad and flourless chocolate soufflé.

Brittany L.Brittany Leighton: The closest thing I can find to Colombe D'Or in Provence. Amazing food amongst amazing art and a great waitstaff.

Brittany L.Brittany Letto: Highly recommend Veal Scallopini (served original way), the Branzino was so amazing & flaky/crispy, the White corn ravioli w/ black truffles was so rich & delicious! Choc soufflé & volcano for dessert

Michael's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Duck in Santa Monica.

9. Michael's Restaurant

7.5
1147 3rd Street (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 30 tips and reviews

Russell A.Russell Adams: Duck Confit & the Artichokes tonight.

HARADAWINSHARADAWINS: The house wine is grown right on Michael's vineyard home in Malibu! Don't know where else you can get something that unique.

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: Michael's has been in Santa Monica since 1979. I actually celebrated my 16th B. Day there. It has always remained a classic in contemporary cuisine. Now offering a happy hour with great bar bites..

Naresh's is one of The 15 Best Places for Duck in Santa Monica.

10. Naresh's

7.2
2420 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Ocean Park · 15 tips and reviews

Charles E.Charles Edge: Duck roll-ups and Chicken Tikka FTW!

Andrew M.Andrew McCluskey: Try the Belhaven (Scottish Beer) - the corn is super sweet and spicy - get s side order - baby back ribs, grilled vegetables, crab cakes and prosciutto pizza were other big winners.

Mark G.Mark Garza: This place has way cool music and an awesome pizza oven. A must to check out.

Lula Cocina Mexicana is one of The 15 Best Places for Duck in Santa Monica.

11. Lula Cocina Mexicana

7.1
2722 Main St (Hill St), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Ocean Park · 54 tips and reviews

DadthebakerDadthebaker: Amazing tamales and the duck enchiladas are yum

The ArtificialThe Artificial: This restaurant serves a variety of Mexican dishes and has a great bar and patio to enjoy margaritas at, after your day at the beach.

Tom H.Tom Hall: Sit in the Window. Great Margies

Rustic Canyon is one of The 15 Best Places for Duck in Santa Monica.

12. Rustic Canyon

8.0
1119 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th Ct.), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Wilshire-Montana · 86 tips and reviews

Annie W.Annie W.: Lovely duck confit

BordeauxWinesBordeauxWines: 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.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.

Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Duck in Santa Monica.

13. Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery

8.8
1014 Wilshire Blvd (at 10th Ct), Santa Monica, CA
Café · 266 tips and reviews

Ariel M.Ariel Michelle: Free non-timed parking in the back by valet. Prepare for a 10-15 min wait on weekends. LOVED the duck hash! Check out the brunch menu it changes weekly!

T🏖️T🏖️: This is the greatest restaurant in the world.

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Featured in LA Weekly's 99 Essential Restaurants!

Hotel Shangri La is one of The 15 Best Places for Duck in Santa Monica.

14. Hotel Shangri La

7.3
1301 Ocean Ave (Arizona), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Downtown Santa Monica · 37 tips and reviews

Debbie S.Debbie Spence: Ask for an ocean view and make sure you head up to the rooftop bar at sunset - stunning

Sarah B.Sarah Bird: Suite is large and stylish, although not a good layout for kids because the bathroom and bedroom are joined. We're enjoying the service, but shocked that they don't provide coffee or tea in your room.

JennJenn: Awesome boutique hotel on Ocean Drive in Santa Monica. A great place to relax. Recommend the RNR suite on the 7th floor - an amazing view of the ocean and Santa Monica pier. Awesome service, too.

Thyme Cafe and Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Duck in Santa Monica.

15. Thyme Cafe and Market

8.5
1630 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · Ocean Park · 52 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: menu musts: fried egg on pretzel croissant; challah french toast; grilled chicken and fig; spanakopita; beet and goat cheese salad. $$.

Alex G.Alex Grossman: great caps!

Rachel M.Rachel Mercer: Pricey place but a lovely locale. The Kale salad with crispy proscuitto is choice and you can't go wrong with any dessert.