3. Solidarity
8.5
1414 Lincoln Blvd (at Santa Monica Blvd.), Santa Monica, CA
Polish Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Lydia Ammosova: An EXCEPTIONAL place to get your Eastern European groove on! Favorites include mushroom pierogis, the Hunter's Stew "Bigos", stuffed cabbage rolls & a cold beet borscht that is an instant aura fluff!
Eliot ♥ Phillips: You can eat on the couches now!
Meridith Stokes: Happy hour prices on the patio are cheap.
Katy Karas: Best deserts, had the triple berry pie! Homemade taste. Hugh slices. And staff was very friendly! From really fancy to homemade, all is yummy 😋
Jessica Alexandra: Definitely try their triple berry shortcake, my favorite!
ToryBurch: The butter cream confections are delicious at this old-fashioned bakery that also serves breakfast and lunch.
8. Lares
8.4
2909 Pico Blvd (29th St), Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews
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 Devers: Make sure to ask for the house spicy salsa with your chips, fantastic!
Steve Raymond: Order the carnitas, best on the west side.
12. The Penthouse
8.6
1111 2nd St (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 101 tips and reviews
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.
Max Gladwell: Best bathroom view ever
14. Water Grill
8.4
1401 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 103 tips and reviews
L: Lobster roll, mac&cheese, mussels + fries.
Los 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 Gee: Appetizer shellfish sampler! Crab, oyster, mussel, prawn, clam, scallop, lobster, snail! Outstanding!