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Chinois on Main, Santa Monica, CA
Award-winning

Chinois on Main

4.8
4.8
2361 Reviews
$50 and over
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Wolfgang Puck's second restaurant opened in 1983. A unique blend of Chinese and French fusion explodes with flavors unheard of before. Imitated but yet never captured to this day this fusion of flavors keeps you craving and coming back for more. The food is served family style, creating a fun sharing experience that brings people together. The trend setting open kitchen where you can sit and eat while you watch the dance of the chefs working in unison. ***If you are interested in reserving our dining counter please make a request while making a reservation since seating is very limited***

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 392-9025
  • Website
    http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3654
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rene Mata
  • Catering
    Chinois on Main offers off site catering complete with full bar, wait staff, and decor.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a brand new private dining room with a built in sound system and plasma TV Screen.It accommodates up to 50 people.

Menu

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What 2,361 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Chinese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chinois on Main, an LA staple, is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Known for its fun atmosphere and impressive dishes like Shanghai Lobster and Peking Duck, it offers a delightful dining experience. While some find the ambiance noisy, the "phenomenal" menu and attentive staff keep guests returning.

2,361 Reviews

  1. eric

    VIP

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! Been coming here for 25 years and it’s in my top three all time restaurants!

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  2. Tirso

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wolfgang Pucks finest gem!! The best seats are the counter.. wonderful to watch the chefs create amazing dishes! The flavors are outstanding. A must experience

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  3. Sharon

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service! Our favorites were the Chinese chicken salad, short ribs, and the eggplant. 

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  4. nancyb

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so delicious, especially the whole catfish & the Peking duck! Very fun evening.

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  5. Jane

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    272 reviews

    3.0

    272 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was innovative and delicious but catfish was hardly enough for 3 of us-not a good value!! Duck pancakes and veggie fried rice were good as was rock shrimp and fried calamari appetizer. Apple dessert was perfect for our birthday celebration! Noise level was awful. Our waiter was unprofessional and unhelpful. We waited 40 minutes for our main courses!!! Need I say more??!?

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  6. andrea

    Los Angeles

    60 reviews

    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    A staple beautiful resteraunt lovely experience best with groups to share

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  7. Julie

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful restaurant with a wonderful staff, and consistently excellent food. I’ve been dining there for 25 years. The best Chinese chicken salad, delectable duck pancakes/crepes, crab cakes, vegetable rice, beef, and dessert! Our server Cheryl was superb!

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  8. MARY

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expensive but worth every penny! Chinois never disappoints!

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  9. Russell

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is Epic!!! Lobster and Beef were wonderful! A west coast favorite

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  10. Jimmy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we are regulars with Bella and her fine crew of bartenders , waiters , servers and excellent Chef and his staff. always a fun evening , always great good , atmosphere. over 40 years on Main St. was packed last night. we were happy to see Chinois rocking. see you next week Bella.

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FAQs

Chinois on Main does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Chinois on Main also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 392-9025.

Chinois on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 2361 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chinois on Main

2709 Main Street, Hill, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rene Mata
  • Additional
    Banquet, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3654
  • Phone number
    (310) 392-9025
  • Catering
    Chinois on Main offers off site catering complete with full bar, wait staff, and decor.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a brand new private dining room with a built in sound system and plasma TV Screen.It accommodates up to 50 people.
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