BOA Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

1. BOA Steakhouse

8.7
101 Santa Monica Blvd (Ocean Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 104 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Koehler: The Kobe burger is in the running for best burger in Santa Monica

Rauda M. A.Rauda M. Al-Qubaisi: Caesar salad along with the Japanese Wagyu steak and herbal butter is out of this world. A MUST!

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Food blogger Lori or Loriculwell.com recommends BOA for its “warm bread, great wine, amazing steaks, mac and cheese, candlelit ambience, and the fact that the people who work there are so darn nice.”

Cora's Coffee Shoppe is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

2. Cora's Coffee Shoppe

8.1
1802 Ocean Ave (at Pico Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Santa Monica · 104 tips and reviews

Guillermo S.Guillermo San Martin: Try the kobe burger!

EaterEater: The lovely wrap-around patio suits the plates coming out of the kitchen, like a Wagyu steak and eggs plate, artichoke tarragon omelette, vegetable frittata, and blueberry buckwheat pancakes. Read more.

Jordan E.Jordan Ender: Vegetable frittatas and orange pancakes with blueberries are the way to go. Make sure to ask for the jams too.

HiHo Cheeseburger is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

3. HiHo Cheeseburger

8.6
1320 2nd St Ste B, Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · Downtown Santa Monica · 26 tips and reviews

S. Raziq M.S. Raziq Mohideen: The beef is halal! I can finally say I've had a Wagyu beef burger 😋

Avneesh K.Avneesh Kohli: This is the best thin-patty burger you’ll find anywhere (I recommend the double, triple is too much), and the fries are perfection. Love the off-brand local colas they serve as well.

Winnie K.Winnie Khoo: Fave: HiHo Double, Fries, iced tea, Pie - Banana Cream, Key Lime

Sea Salt Fish Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

4. Sea Salt Fish Grill

8.0
508 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Denise "Niecee" G.Denise "Niecee" Garciano: Don't feel like seafood? Try the Loco Dog: a wagyu beef hot dog topped with crispy onions on a soft hoagie bun

ChristinaChristina: Got the mahi-mahi w/ garlic butter and the fish tacos... Both are amazing!!! Ahh finally, a legit fish grill place with reasonable prices in Santa Monica :)

T🏖️T🏖️: My new favorite restaurant in SM.

Shaka Shack Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

5. Shaka Shack Burger

7.7
1701 Ocean Park Blvd (17th Street), Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · Sunset Park · 35 tips and reviews

Joseph C.Joseph C: Another Great Find! Must try their Kobe Burger 🍔 with Sea Salt Fries🍟! FTW 🌎! Insanely Good Eats🍴! Not too busy 😁, Great Chef🎸, Awesome Owner & Family👪, Cool Hawaiian decor🏄💙👍

Amy S.Amy Salko Robertson: Never brought a guest who left disappointed. Amazing burgers. One of a kind.

gia j.gia jordan: Grass fed burgers and fresh baked (not fried) fries.

Sushi Roku Santa Monica is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

6. Sushi Roku Santa Monica

7.3
1401 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 82 tips and reviews

TJ T.TJ Taylor: Wasnt too spectacular. Kobe beef dumplings weren't seasoned enough and crunchy spicy tuna roll with avacado was just ok. Nice atmosphere though. (1 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

ConnorConnor: The yellowtail appetizer and wagyu on hot stones are incredible.

RaنeeمRaنeeم: You're must try Softshell crab,seaweed salad, and for dessert try Bubbies mochi ice cream heaven 😍

Uovo is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

7. Uovo

8.6
1320 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 17 tips and reviews

Niki Katherine H.Niki Katherine Holmes: Some of the best pasta I’ve had outside of Italy! If you like cacio e pepe, give theirs a try— simple perfection.

Alfred P.Alfred Poll: Pasta was amazing

Thales F.Thales Fc: Authentic Italian pasta

Planet Blue is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

8. Planet Blue

7.7
800 14th St (Montana Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Boutique · Wilshire-Montana · 2 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Great selection of chic boho tops and dresses. -Akiko Cook, Launch My Line

Lady G.Lady Golf: Fab clothes

Manchego is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

9. Manchego

8.4
2518 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Ocean Park · 35 tips and reviews

Renee T.Renee Tringali: Melted Brie and fig tapas.... Delicious!!!! Bring your own bottle (s) of wine :) no cork fee!

Jasmeet G.Jasmeet Gill: Amazing food, BYOB. Get anything that combines meat and cheese. No corkage fee!! Oh the meatballs are amazing

Meg F.Meg Farmer: BYOB tapas. Do the bacon wrapped dates for sure. Super intimate, great date spot.

The Dining Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

10. The Dining Room

7.7
1301 Ocean Ave (at Arizona Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 5 tips and reviews

Dr Michael L.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.

SharaShara: I love the club sandwich with fries! It's so good! The bartenders and wait staff are the best.

OldLadyMan T.OldLadyMan Tornãdo: First class staff and our selections were #totsbrillzamaze

Lobby Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

11. Lobby Lounge

7.7
101 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairmont Miramar), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel Bar · Wilshire-Montana · 9 tips and reviews

Morgan N.Morgan N: Sitting by the koi pond is enjoyable (not to mention distracting) for the dogs. Carnivore flatbread and meatballs are a must. Delicious burger, great food altogether.

Tom H.Tom Hall: Great Hang. Beautiful outdoor area. Expensive. Worth it.

Antonius M.Antonius Maximus: The outside seating is the best. Sit by the water and watch the koi and turtles.

FIG Santa Monica is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

12. FIG Santa Monica

8.3
101 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairmont Miramar Hotel), Santa Monica, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 80 tips and reviews

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: Fig is a comfortable, airy farmers market-driven restaurant that never takes its diners too far from a comfort zone of baby kale salad, spinach-leaf lasagna, and red quinoa with chard and apples. Read more.

AskMenAskMen: The fact that 90% of the produce FIG uses is locally & organically grown can’t be ignored. Give it up for Chef Ray Garcia’s emphasis on keeping things fresh. Read more.

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

The Ivy at the Shore is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

13. The Ivy at the Shore

8.2
1535 Ocean Ave (Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 85 tips and reviews

Paul G.Paul Gregory: Where to start! The blackened prime rib is to die for! The crab cakes, tuna tartar , and grilled veggie salad with scallops.. Mmm but save room for the apple tart tartin.. Heaven!

DaliaDalia: Really bad service comparing to the one in robertson.

Justine  E.Justine  Ezarik: Used to be good.. I think. Super overrated. Never get the fish and chips - it was a fried massacre of random seafood that all tasted like fried nothing.

The Penthouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

14. The Penthouse

8.4
1111 2nd St (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 101 tips and reviews

Dress for the DateDress 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.

Max G.Max Gladwell: Best bathroom view ever

ToryBurchToryBurch: There are few places with a better view of the Pacific—and those brilliant sunsets—than this restaurant.

California Pizza Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Kobe Beef in Santa Monica.

15. California Pizza Kitchen

7.7
210 Wilshire Blvd (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Santa Monica · 23 tips and reviews

Clean Bay R.Clean Bay Restaurant Program: This CPK is a certified restaurant of the Clean Bay Restaurant Program, helping to reduce stormwater pollution in Santa Monica Bay! Learn about or find more certified restaurants at Read more.

Rory R.Rory Rosenstein: I got shot down when I asked about free appetizers

AngelAngel: Their pastas are awesome