La Playita is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Santa Monica.

1. La Playita

8.1
3306 Lincoln Blvd (at Ozone Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Taco Restaurant · Ocean Park · 27 tips and reviews

Julius W.Julius Weil: Shrimp cocktail , shrimp tacos. Best tacos in Santa Monica/Venice you can totally do dinner for under$10. Great food as real as it gets. Leave a tip.

Jorge M.Jorge M: Love the cocktail shrimp

Dalit T.Dalit Troyce: I grew up eating from taco stands all over mexico. First place I found in LA that I feel like I'm back there. AMAZING ceviche and seafood tostadas. Amazing.

Santa Monica Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Santa Monica.

2. Santa Monica Seafood

9.1
1000 Wilshire Blvd (at 10th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Santa Monica · 101 tips and reviews

Andriana (.Andriana (Gluttony Is The New Black): Everything is great. My faves are the Shrimp Cocktail, Ahi Tartare, Lobster Roll, Roasted Halibut and Crab Louie. Incredibly fresh and just lightly dressed to bring out the natural flavors. Yum!

Anna H.Anna Herrington: This is the freshest seafood in town! Great service and yummy wine!

H A TH A T: I don't like it

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Santa Monica.

3. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

8.5
301 Santa Monica Pier Bldg 9 (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 219 tips and reviews

Jay H.Jay Hartwig: Jumbo shrimp, blackened shrimp, Cajun shrimp, shrimp cocktail, popcorn shrimp…

Clean Bay R.Clean Bay Restaurant Program: Bubba Gump 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.

Dayana .Dayana 👑🎀💋: If you are looking for the best shrimps in town, that is the place u wanna visit ! Any kind of shrimps. Love this place 😍😋also the specialty drinks r yummyy

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

4. Hotel Shangri La

7.6
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.

The Dining Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Santa Monica.

5. 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 Shrimp Cocktail in Santa Monica.

6. 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.

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

7. 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.

Lares is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Santa Monica.

8. Lares

8.4
2909 Pico Blvd (29th St), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Natalie G.Natalie Guerra: Definitely one of the most authentic Mexican Food places on the west side. The setting is great and the food is even better. I recommend the Chicken Chipotle, margaritas & the breakfast!! ❤️

Troy D.Troy Devers: Make sure to ask for the house spicy salsa with your chips, fantastic!

Steve R.Steve Raymond: Order the carnitas, best on the west side.

The Galley Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Santa Monica.

9. The Galley Restaurant

7.9
2442 Main St (btwn Mills & Hollister), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Ocean Park · 60 tips and reviews

Offbeat L.A.Offbeat L.A.: The oldest bar/restaurant in Santa Monica, opened in 1934. One of the few cool, authentic places left in the neighborhood.

Dress for the DateDress for the Date: Check out the new bar menu. All looks fantastic, and well thought out. Loved the vegetarian tacos.

Captain R.Captain Ron: Planning A Party? THE GALLEY is the ideal choice parties big and small. We'll customize the menu and make sure the night is one you and your guests will remember! Read more.

The Huntley Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Santa Monica.

10. The Huntley Hotel

8.2
1111 2nd St (at California Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Wilshire-Montana · 71 tips and reviews

Colleen H.Colleen H: Rooftop bar on weekdays. Go for the magic hour. Nice rooms. Thin walls. Delicious views.

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

BOA Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Santa Monica.

11. BOA Steakhouse

8.6
101 Santa Monica Blvd (Ocean Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 104 tips and reviews

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.”

Omar A.Omar Alkassim: If u didn't order the "truffle cheese fries", u r haven't try BOA restaurant 😪

Brad H.Brad Hall: Get steak. If you order a salad, the steak bogey man will follow you for seven years.

Rae's Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Santa Monica.

12. Rae's Diner

7.8
2901 Pico Blvd (29th Street), Santa Monica, CA
Diner · 42 tips and reviews

LAistLAist: This is an old-school diner with old-school prices. It's your typical greasy-spoon, but we're especially big fans of the biscuits and gravy. The line can get long on weekends Read more.

Knickybocky ..Knickybocky .: Pretty sure at least one hooker's been murdered here.

LA Home & StyleLA Home & Style: Classic unspoiled original diner.

The Ivy at the Shore is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail 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.

Del Frisco's Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Santa Monica.

14. Del Frisco's Grille

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

Kyla H.Kyla Houge: One word VIP. The VIP cocktail is very very good. Usually crowded. Recommend sitting at the bar if you are in the social mood. Can't go wrong with any of their food

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 Lobster is one of The 15 Best Places for Shrimp Cocktail in Santa Monica.

15. The Lobster

8.1
1602 Ocean Ave (at the Pier), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 133 tips and reviews

Russell A.Russell Adams: Excellent wine by the glass, food is delicious and the view on a cool, cloudy & rainy day at sunset is to die for.

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.