Curious Palate is one of The 11 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Santa Monica.

1. Curious Palate

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

Glen H.Glen Hutloff: Loved the gazpacho and the soft shell crab sandwich.

Dennis T.Dennis Turpitka: Lobster roll,soft shell crab

Andrew G.Andrew Gervacio: Toad in a whole for breakfast great happy hour for draft beers as well love this spot

Tar & Roses is one of The 11 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Santa Monica.

2. Tar & Roses

8.6
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Shereen- r.Shereen- rue lulu reviews: We weren't sure what translates as the no1 restaurant on trip advisor. Let me tell you, the chef is a magician, brilliant blend of tastes... Get the soft shell crab& The squash with zucchini flowers.

Susan T.Susan Tran: Decided to come here on a whim and had an amazing meal. Enjoyed the English peas, lamb belly, bone marrow, hanger steak, trumpet mushrooms and the affogato for dessert. Will be coming back again soon!

Michael K.Michael Kane: Has some decent appetizer veggie options but lacks entrees for vegetarians. They were out of the only two they offer tonight

The Lobster is one of The 11 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Santa Monica.

3. The Lobster

8.2
1602 Ocean Ave (at the Pier), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 133 tips and reviews

JoseJose: A table by the window is the way to go. The Soft Shell Crab, and Scallops w/ Pork Belly are terrific but it's all a out the delish lobster. Amazing!

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!

Nonstop Sushi & Sake Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Santa Monica.

4. Nonstop Sushi & Sake Bar

8.1
2645 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Lee S.Lee Simpson: Amazingly good all you can eat sushi deal. Some of the baked rolls are a touch intense for my liking - stick to the hand rolls.

eifeheifeh: Decent sushi in Santa Monica. Nothing fancy, but definitely good to satisfy a craving. All-you-can-eat lunch deal is pretty good for $20.95. Service was good.

Katja H.Katja Haack: Great AYCE for 27,95$ Dinner and 21,95$ lunch. Fresh and extraordinary Sushi.

Sushi King is one of The 11 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Santa Monica.

5. Sushi King

8.4
1330 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Brenda Y.Brenda Yen: The seabass misoyaki, dynamite (no mushrooms since I'm allergic lol) and spicy tuna roll are the best dishes here! Good portions, good price and quality fish!

BaumBaum: Maybe not Asanebo or Sushi Sushi, but Saito san has been around one of the original five of LA sushi scene. Ample portions, good prices. BTW never let sushi linger on your plate. Eat immediately.

Tyler C.Tyler Crowley: Seabass misoyaki ROCKS!!

Eat My Sushi is one of The 11 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Santa Monica.

6. Eat My Sushi

7.8
2915 Main St (Kinney), Santa Monica, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Ocean Park · 16 tips and reviews

TiaTia: Sublime sushi! Friendly social vibe. Happy servers. Try From Dusk Till Dawn with vampire sauce. Delish.

BJ F.BJ F.: Pretty solid and decently priced. Try the spicy garlic edamame.....umm hello, it's TDF!!

Kabir A.Kabir Affonso: BYOB from across the street. Definitely has some interesting combinations of rolls.

Water Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Santa Monica.

7. Water Grill

8.6
1401 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 103 tips and reviews

Meech W.Meech Wells: Had amazing Malaspina oysters and the Alaskan Halibut! Don't forget to have some of the Aussie Mollydooker as well. Jay was a great server, chill environment. 8/10

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The new location offers an iced shellfish platter that serves five called “The King”: whole Channel Island sea urchin, whole lobster, whole crab, and a gathering of shrimp, oysters and clams.

Les G.Les Gee: Appetizer shellfish sampler! Crab, oyster, mussel, prawn, clam, scallop, lobster, snail! Outstanding!

Tsukiji Sushi Sen is one of The 11 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Santa Monica.

8. Tsukiji Sushi Sen

7.3
2915 Main St, Santa Monica, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Ocean Park · 3 tips and reviews

Maria C.Maria Celeste: The simple rolls are delicious, the fish is fresh. The special rolls are very big! Got the mango special and it was quite tasty.

Maria C.Maria Celeste: The fresh fish sushi rolls!!! Mango special is great

Megan I.Megan Irvine: Great sushi! This was a perfect stop for a late lunch.

Barneys New York is one of The 11 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Santa Monica.

9. Barneys New York

395 Santa Monica Pl (Btwn. 4th Street & 2nd Street), Santa Monica, CA
Department Store · Downtown Santa Monica · 5 tips and reviews

Sandee R.Sandee Reyes: Tica is the best sales girl here. She's so helpful and great!!

Salvador F.Salvador Flores: awesome place.. Perla is so helpful!!

Behzod S.Behzod Sirjani: Shop with Eny. She's friendly, helpful, and knows the products really well.

Mon Roll House Sushi is one of The 11 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Santa Monica.

10. Mon Roll House Sushi

7.8
1509 4th St (Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 16 tips and reviews

THAT D.THAT DAMN: I love the Dynasty Roll. Great customer service. Awesome miso soup!

Lauren H.Lauren Hawkins: Good sushi but no liquor license, only negative

FrankFrank: The baked lobster roll is amazing and the Gyoza's are the best you'll ever eat.

Kimuya Sushi Sports Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Soft Shell Crabs in Santa Monica.

11. Kimuya Sushi Sports Bar

2830 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404, Santa Monica, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Nick D.Nick Darken: Fantastic sushi. The tuna sashimi comes in slabs. Jessica roll is amazing with warm tempura prawn inside. Cucumber salad is fresh and simple. Just excellent all round.

Morgane C.Morgane Cattin: Baked sushis are the best

Andi G.Andi Gingerich: Amazing Happy Hour deals and the sushi rolls are of the highest quality! A great local spot!