Milo and Olive is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in Santa Monica.

1. Milo and Olive

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

Larry V.Larry Vincent: Get the mushroom grits for breakfast. Unbelievable savory goodness!

Josh P.Josh Payne: Grits and eggs. #wow

frank s.frank striefler: Loved the marinated eggplant. Also loved the brandade stuffed piquillo peppers off the chalk board

The Misfit Restaurant + Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in Santa Monica.

2. The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

8.9
225 Santa Monica Blvd (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 349 tips and reviews

Rachel M.Rachel Mercer: Arrive early and grab a seat at the bar before it gets too crazy. Fabulous array of Happy Hour drinks. The fried grits are a must.

D K.D K: Lobster sliders, curry cauliflower, mushroom carbonara, cocktails - all delicious!!

Jacob R.Jacob Rokeach: You have to try the chocolate chip cookies with French sea salt. Amazeballs.

Curious Palate is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in Santa Monica.

3. Curious Palate

8.0
395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 52 tips and reviews

Ross S.Ross Sheingold: The Mac n' Cheese was the best I've had in the area. Amazing texture and taste. Haven't tried anything else on the menu, but this was a home run!

Amber R.Amber Richane: 3 words Short. rib. wrap.

Serena E.Serena Ehrlich: Get the cheesesteak sandwich with watermelon salad. Omg!

Del Frisco's Grille is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in Santa Monica.

4. Del Frisco's Grille

7.7
1551 Ocean Ave Ste 105, Santa Monica, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 65 tips and reviews

Joseph B.Joseph Babarsky: Great ambiance. Terrific tuna taco appetizer. Love the cocktails.

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: Great, Grilled Artichoke, Roasted Asparagus and Pan-Braised Wild Mushrooms. Perfect for morning vegetable takeout.

Alessandra L.Alessandra Luise: Amazing food and service! Try the tuna and the big beef, awww! Loved it!

The Huntley Hotel is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in Santa Monica.

5. The Huntley Hotel

8.1
1111 2nd St (at California Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Wilshire-Montana · 71 tips and reviews

ashley r.ashley roeber: Ask for floors 14 and above for the best view. Yogurt with granola and berries is fantastic for breakfast.

Andrew c.Andrew calman: Make sure you check out the rooftop bar

Social Butterfly ConsultingSocial Butterfly Consulting: Have drinks with someone lovely.....

Seasons 52 is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in Santa Monica.

6. Seasons 52

1501 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 27 tips and reviews

Casey C.Casey Cloud: Get the Ahi tartar and Maui tacos!!

Ryan M.Ryan McPhail: Steven the manager is super nice. And the salmon entree is amazing. Overall the food and service are consistantly good.

Ilariia B.Ilariia Belova: Very tasty fish entrees! Especially Salmon!

Fork In The Road is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in Santa Monica.

7. Fork In The Road

2424 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Ocean Park · 11 tips and reviews

Alexandra E.Alexandra E.: New little spot on Main St. in Santa Monica. The cauliflower small plate is fantastic!

Julia K.Julia K: The cheese plate was like a work of art - beautiful AND delicious (with plenty of bread, which is always a big plus)

Christopher T.Christopher T: My Yelp review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/fork-in-the-road-santa-monica#hrid:EdCIIv7juIWrB52-x2FkyA

The Lobster is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in Santa Monica.

8. The Lobster

8.3
1602 Ocean Ave (at the Pier), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 133 tips and reviews

Jessie L.Jessie Lee: Great collection of wines. The lobster cocktail has a much better value for money than the whole lobster. Amazing food, prime location and great location for sunset, but a little experience.

Justine  E.Justine  Ezarik: The clam chowder is legit. There are actual clams. ACTUAL CLAMS IN THEIR LITTLE CLAM SHELL!!! FREAKED ME OUT BUT TASTED LIKE A FRESH OCEAN!

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: Excellent crab cakes. With a great view of the Santa Monica Pier and beach.

Sonoma Wine Garden is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in Santa Monica.

9. Sonoma Wine Garden

7.6
395 Santa Monica Pl #300, Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 100 tips and reviews

Queenie C.Queenie C.: The olives are good & meaty, went well w/the bruschetta sheep's milk ricotta. The pork belly skewers are juicy big bites of flavor, & went well w/the marinara sauce. Free brownies when u check in!

Kalika Y.Kalika Yap: Order the Tempranillo

Evon B.Evon Biondi: Great wine bar/bistro while shopping!

Pizza Antica is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in Santa Monica.

10. Pizza Antica

7.5
395 Santa Monica Pl (at 3rd Street), Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Santa Monica · 51 tips and reviews

Tony B.Tony Biel: Carrot salad is great! Seasonal veggies are fresh and the chili oil adds some heat. Yum!

Gilt CityGilt City: Finishers like the hazelnut semifreddo with dark roast mocha drizzle and vanilla bean panna cotta with blackberry sauce have guests counting the seconds until dessert. (And the pizzas are sinful.)

RkqpRkqp: You won't go wrong with anything on this spots menu! Buy any bottle of wine on Tuesdays and get it for 1/2 price!!! Must have: Blackberry Basil Lemonade -- mouthwatering. Outside patio with heaters!

Border Grill Santa Monica is one of The 11 Best Places for Grits in Santa Monica.

11. Border Grill Santa Monica

1445 4th St (at Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 80 tips and reviews

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: The new happy hour tacos both Grilled Fish and Avocado are new, revamped and amazing.

Charm B. T.Charm B. Trippin: $10 quick lunch at the bar includes app, main and drink. Chips and salsa too, obvi.

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: Border Grill is the rare mainstream restaurant whose tacos don't make you yearn for a truck parked by an auto-parts junkyard somewhere in East L.A. Read more.