Ingo's Tasty Diner is one of The 13 Best Places for Syrah in Santa Monica.

1. Ingo's Tasty Diner

8.2
1213 Wilshire Blvd (12th Street), Santa Monica, CA
Diner · Wilshire-Montana · 17 tips and reviews

Russell A.Russell Adams: Sunday and Monday if you purchase an entrée you can get a bottle of wine for $5 over their cost. The Beckman Syrah and the Hocus Pocus Pinot Noir are good values.

Nathan H.Nathan Harris: Everything!! Tuna tartare!! All the cocktails!! The burger! The salmon!! Incredible!!

Patricia Y.Patricia Yang: One of the best spicy bloody mary!! And do ask for the crispy prosciutto 💗💗

Bodega Wine Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Syrah in Santa Monica.

2. Bodega Wine Bar

8.7
814 Broadway (at Lincoln Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · 57 tips and reviews

Natalie G.Natalie Guerra: Great date spot and great for all you winos out there. Cheers 🍷

Alexandra E.Alexandra E.: Be careful if you're a girl and leave alone, the valet guys here are known to be creepy. Trust me, ladies... Eye out.

Melanie W.Melanie W: Sunday nights = happy hour prices all night!

104 by the Ocean is one of The 13 Best Places for Syrah in Santa Monica.

3. 104 by the Ocean

7.8
(Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown Santa Monica · 5 tips and reviews

Amy D.Amy Davidson: Super cute place with great wines. If you come on a Tuesday select appetizers are 50% off!

Desirae V.Desirae Vivian: This place is amazing, they are so welcoming and make you feel right at home! We went for a light dinner and drinks and you honestly cannot beat the location!

Miguel S.Miguel Segura: Simone and Lenka will make you feel right at home

Thyme Cafe and Market is one of The 13 Best Places for Syrah in Santa Monica.

4. Thyme Cafe and Market

8.7
1630 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Breakfast Spot · Ocean Park · 52 tips and reviews

The Taste SheriffThe Taste Sheriff: Such a great place. Prosciutto sandwich is stellar.

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!

Lobby Lounge is one of The 13 Best Places for Syrah in Santa Monica.

5. Lobby Lounge

7.6
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.

Tar & Roses is one of The 13 Best Places for Syrah in Santa Monica.

6. Tar & Roses

8.7
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Cheryl N.Cheryl Nguyen: Lamb belly is to die for. Tender and unctuous

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

Christopher A.Christopher Auyeung: You're not doing it right if you don't end your meal with the Strawberry Ricotta Crostata. It's served with honeycomb ice cream and sprinkled with thyme and black pepper.

Capo Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Syrah in Santa Monica.

7. Capo Restaurant

7.8
1810 Ocean Ave (Vicente Terrace), Santa Monica, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 30 tips and reviews

Doug H.Doug Hanshaw: Rigatoni with truffle meat sauce. Do it.

Brittany L.Brittany Letto: Highly recommend Veal Scallopini (served original way), the Branzino was so amazing & flaky/crispy, the White corn ravioli w/ black truffles was so rich & delicious! Choc soufflé & volcano for dessert

Doug M.Doug McCracken: Sweet corn ravioli is delicious

BOA Steakhouse is one of The 13 Best Places for Syrah in Santa Monica.

8. BOA Steakhouse

8.8
101 Santa Monica Blvd (Ocean Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 104 tips and reviews

Tiffany P.Tiffany Prugpichailers: Seared filet with udon and mango salad is excellent and very filling :)

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.

Rustic Canyon is one of The 13 Best Places for Syrah in Santa Monica.

9. Rustic Canyon

8.3
1119 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th Ct.), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Wilshire-Montana · 86 tips and reviews

Lisa L.Lisa Lafrance: Although it's called a wine bar, try their cocktails too, which are very creative and very good!

Meg L.Meg L.: Niman Ranch Burger. Dish out the extra $3 (used to be $2, le sigh) for the fried egg. You're already going big by eating an $18 burger so why not get the works? Enjoy.

EaterEater: Moderately priced super seasonal eats straight from SM farmers markets served in a pleasant, tasteful space. Seasonal desserts come from neighbor bakery Huckleberry. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Casa Martin is one of The 13 Best Places for Syrah in Santa Monica.

10. Casa Martin

7.4
1654 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 18 tips and reviews

Laura E.Laura Estopinal: Jalapeno Margarita is excellent with some lime squeezed in.

Johnnie B.Johnnie Bud: Unbelievable find in near the pier! Shrimp Tacos are the best!

Aaron G.Aaron G: Guacamole is very good and service is great, waiters are always very nice

The Library Alehouse is one of The 13 Best Places for Syrah in Santa Monica.

11. The Library Alehouse

8.3
2911 Main St (btwn Kinney St & Ashland Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Ocean Park · 137 tips and reviews

David H.David Heiser: Great local craft beer list. Nice, chill atmosphere.

ZAGATZAGAT: Vegetarians can find a fair amount of selections on the menu, and the back patio is great during warm weather (it’s also often quieter than the main room).

Charles E.Charles Edge: Hmmmm, do I want the fish and chips or just a stout?!?!?

The Lobster is one of The 13 Best Places for Syrah in Santa Monica.

12. The Lobster

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

Hasan S.Hasan Saricicek: Lobster is good as everyone said, oysters are also perfect! 🤤

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.

FIG Santa Monica is one of The 13 Best Places for Syrah in Santa Monica.

13. FIG Santa Monica

8.6
101 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairmont Miramar Hotel), Santa Monica, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 80 tips and reviews

Olin D.Olin Downs: Bacon wrapped bacon and honey stuffed dates are very good!

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.

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