1. La Monarca Bakery
8.3
1300 Wilshire Blvd (at Euclid St), Santa Monica, CA
Bakery · 37 tips and reviews
Jessica Dimmer: Cafe Oaxaca is awesome and the croissants are delishy
Anastasia Giorgiova: Everything I tried is great: soy chai latte, corn cheese & jalapeño trenza croissant (warmed up), & a Mexican wedding cookie (just like my mom used to make)!
Samantha Rogel: Cafe guaymas and a queso & Guava croissant is the best!
2. Café Crêpe
1460 3rd Street Promenade (at Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Creperie · Downtown Santa Monica · 135 tips and reviews
Raul: Probably the cheapest beer you can get in the area, menu is good, crepes are great and the staff is friendly. You only get 15 minutes to chill after you finish your meal, location is really good also.
Sangeeta: A nice place to hang out with gal-pals after shopping! Decent savory crêpes. But the place can be noisy sometimes-something to consider if the idea is to relax and have a quiet meal.
Chris K: Best brie, avocado, prosciutto crepe!
4. Mélisse
1104 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
French Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Dëva Holik: Simple elegant fusion French cuisine. The plates are well balanced and the food is fresh. A must try for anyone who enjoys French food. Great spot for dates.
LAist: If you want to swim in the luxury of caviar and truffles, Mélisse is just the place. Josiah Citrin's French restaurant is the epitome of dining for when you have a hunkering to be treated like royalty Read more.
@JaumePrimero: market inspired elevated french cuisine. Be adventurous and order the 4-course!
5. Café Noir
2518 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
French Restaurant · Ocean Park · 14 tips and reviews
AskMen: French pastries and delectable dishes, including Moroccan lentil salad and Lamb pork belly, makes it an ideal place to charm your it girl of the moment.
Charles Edge: If you like the style of Mucha and rich sauces, this is the place for you. Mmmm. Escargot...
BlackboardEats: Try the lamb neck, ricotta gnocchi, hen of the woods, artichokes, pea shoots, and spring garlic yogurt at Madame Chou Chou - the playful and modern Santa Monica spot. Read more.
9. The Dining Room
7.6
1301 Ocean Ave (at Arizona Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 5 tips and reviews
Jess Park: Try the Tuesday Night Special - farmers market salad, coq au vin, cobbler and a glass of wine - for just $20!
Dr Michael Lange: One of the best and most nutritious breakfast I have had. Vegetable omelette and salad was amazing. Great view and great service however be prepared to spend $100 for 3 for breakfast.
Shara: I love the club sandwich with fries! It's so good! The bartenders and wait staff are the best.
11. Cadet
2518 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
French Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
LA Weekly: Entrees come with a kind of Euro-banchan: thick sourdough crepe, horseradish butter, carrot salad, wood-roasted tomato and more. Read more.
M M: Rabbit meatballs, Uni Tartine, cocktails, beet & bacon salad - everything was good.
LAist: The Nordic food movement has really taken off, with one of its most ubiquitous dishes called smørrebrød, showing up in countless restaurants. The best tartine we've seen is the white anchovy here. Read more.
12. M Street Kitchen
2000 Main St (at Bicknell Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Ocean Park · 278 tips and reviews
Alex Grossman: Best English Muffins, ever. An the open faced Croque Monsieur I just had was pretty damn good as well.
Sara: Delicious croissants, and their oatmeal and coffee is a yummy way to start the day
Jinnie L: nice brunch/lunch spot ;) the commuter sandwich, croque madame, hash benedict, n brown sugar coated grilled bacon!!!!!! also their carrot hummus & edamame hummus are very delish!!!
Maya N.: Empanadas are delicious! The crepes de leche were a bit too sweet but the creme brûlée was JUST right!
paisley: Empanadas were tasty-- you get 2 per order. Lobster bisque was good. Skirt steak & grilled veggies were my friends' favorite recommendation. Cucumber martini was my personal fave. View of the crepes
Michael Quoc: Best empanadas ever. The ham and cheese empanada was awesome. Overall the food is really good here, highly recommend it.
Sheena Burbridge: Best roast beef croissant sandwich! Loaded with fresh veggies and very filling.
Sheena Burbridge: Try their roast beef croissant sandwich! Amazing!
gina mom: They have cronuts! And a HUGE selection of basically everything: croissants, coffee, hot dogs, sandwiches, juices, fresh fruit... You name it!