2. Tender Greens
9.1
201 Arizona Ave (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
Salad Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 161 tips and reviews
Helen Wei: Salt & Pepper Chicken with arugula salad and mashed potatoes. Tastes great as a sandwich or without the bread.
Elliott 柳: They have an excellent Grilled Octopus Arugula Salad here that is uniquely only served at this branch.
Morgan Barclay: Tender Greens is a slam dunk dinner with arugula salad, roasted corn, seared tuna, & a red velvet cupcake paired with mint lemonade. Their tagline should be, "it's not just salad"
3. Sweetfin Poké
9.0
829 Broadway (at Lincoln Ct), Santa Monica, CA
Poke Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Winnie Khoo: Fave: sriracha tuna + charred habanero, crispy onion, seaweed salad; guava green tea
Lynne 🐰 Qu: Healthy salad with delicious fish. Get spicy yuzu salmon, kelp noodles are a bit crispy.
Natalie K: Amazing for lunch. Pretty healthy & fish is very fresh
4. True Food Kitchen
8.8
395 Santa Monica Pl Suite 172, Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 263 tips and reviews
Elizabeth McKinley: Arguably the best meal I had this trip, Mediterranean salad w/out-of-this-world vinaigrette, Red Pepper Shrimp & Noodles, watermelon lemonade, melon sorbet. Watch out for sun if seated outside.
Larry Rubin: Great edamame dumplings, pomegranate lemonade and the panang curry plus de Mediterranean salad
Larry Rubin: Edamame dumplings, panang curry, Mediterranean salad, tacos, the pomegranate lemonade
5. Urth Caffé
9.0
2327 Main St (at Hollister Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Ocean Park · 354 tips and reviews
Kevin Bannon: I LOVE this place! The freshest dishes and incredible coffee. You can't go wrong with a Greek salad or a Mediterranean platter.
Jon Davis: The Greek salad is just great! Perfect mix of creamy avocado and feta cheese with greens all tossed in a simple dressing!
Julie: Espresso drinks, the caprese panini with fresh mixed greens salad, and the butternut squash pizza, all delicious! Very clean & great ambiance. Check the goodies in the water dispenser too - so cool!👌
7. Fritto Misto
8.3
620 Santa Monica Blvd. #A (7th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Westside · 125 tips and reviews
Steve McDonnell: Great bread and small garden salad w grilled chicken is a good, healthy option. You can also substitute raw or sauteed veggies for pasta. Great restaurant but not your 'classic itallian' place.
Stevo Adams: I was disappointed. This place had a lot of good reviews. The baked ziti tasted like re-heated left overs and the bread was hard as a rock. The gargonzola & greens salad was delicious though.
Sabrina: Best pasta in town and super friendly staff. Really feels like a neighborhood joint.
8. Flower Child
8.5
1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 21 tips and reviews
Mohannad Zahran: Mother bowl, grilled asparagus, grains and greens salad..... the best ,most delicious, most nourishing organic experience I've had so far! In total love with this place!
Bikabout: Delicious, fresh and healthy food in an airy, 2-story building. Plenty of gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options.
Hanna Byman: Love the Mother Earth bowl!
10. The Penthouse
8.6
1111 2nd St (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 101 tips and reviews
Adeline A.: Try the Greek Salad - Amazing
Maureen Eggleton: Fusilli with egg and broccoli, delicious!!
Dress for the Date: The Black Truffle Grilled Cheese with Crispy Onion Rings are a perfect comfort food. Pair it with a glass of wine or beer. The portion size is perfect, which makes it not over the top indulgent.
12. Sushi Roku Santa Monica
7.3
1401 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 82 tips and reviews
Raنeeم: You're must try Softshell crab,seaweed salad, and for dessert try Bubbies mochi ice cream heaven 😍
Joe Becht: Lobster Roll, fatty tuna and octopus. Seaweed salad is the best !
Rick Gledhill: Tuna jalapeño, filet w/ ginger teriyaki, Brussels sprouts awesome!
Christina Cha: Fantastic for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Love the seasonal crostini, butternut squash, chicken meatballs and arugula salad.
Claudia Campbell: Gluten free Chocolate Carrot Cake...allI can say is YUM!
Eater: A tiny, always packed bakery and cafe from the Rustic Canyon team. Expect seasonal small plates, impeccable baked goods, and some of the best pizza pies in the city. [Eater 38 Member]