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1. Élephante Santa Monica
4.5
Awesome(1325)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 243 times today
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.
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2. Water Grill - Santa Monica
4.7
Exceptional(5973)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Santa Monica
Booked 65 times today
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.
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3. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge
4.3
Awesome(833)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Monica
Booked 24 times today
Experience the "Joie de Vivre"At LouLou, food, entertainment, fashion, and art converge into a unique, one-of-a-kind destination.LouLou’s carefully crafted menus showcase French Mediterranean flavors with a classic California twist, while honoring the generosity of artisanal and homemade ingredients, as well as local organic produce.A carefully selected wine list offers a tasteful array of wines from both France and CaliforniaNever bowing to the ordinary, whether it’s a legendary brunch, after work cocktails, elegant dinner, or corporate event, LouLou will always deliver an experience to remember.Ample parking is available in the building. We are located on the rooftop level. Suite 300
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4. Ivy at the Shore
4.7
Exceptional(3518)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 20 times today
To our Ivy family,Starting March 21st Ivy at the Shore will be open Tuesday - Sunday until the end of summer. See you soon!
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5. Meat On Ocean
4.7
Exceptional(3401)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Santa Monica
Booked 44 times today
Meat On Ocean is a meat-centric, modern steakhouse in Santa Monica that offers both a sense of adventure and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the offerings of a world-class steakhouse, Meat On Ocean features an artisanal charcuterie bar, an exhibition dry-aging room and a variety of prime beef – from dry-aged domestic cuts to Japanese A-5. Integral to the operation is a highly trained crew of servers and butchers, who communicate directly with Guests about the beef, organically farmed chickens, house made sausages, choice seafood and more.Located on the corner of Ocean and Broadway, Meat On Ocean is steps from the action - including the Santa Monica Pier, shopping and hotels.Starting May 2024, Meat On Ocean is also your headquarters for private dining and events, with customizable spaces that are perfect for social events, corporate meetings, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions and ceremonies, with full audio/visual connectivity.
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6. Blue Plate Oysterette
4.7
Exceptional(1571)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Santa Monica
Booked 8 times today
Blue Plate Oysterette was inspired by East Hampton summer lobster bakes and mouthwatering lunches at Montauk’s favorite roadside eateries. With influences like Pearl Oyster Bar and Mary’s Fish Camp in New York, Oysterette serves lunch and dinner seven days a week with a menu straight out of the seafood shacks you find on the East Coast. Chunky, overflowing lobster rolls, buckets of steamed clams in broth so flavorful that bread demands to be dunked, clam chowder, mussels in broth, ceviche, and raw shellfish so fresh you can smell the ocean. Filling the void in the Westside restaurant scene for a casual, beachy, seafood restaurant and buzzing neighborhood vibe appealing to both surfers and studio heads.
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7. RED O Cantina - Santa Monica
4.2
Awesome(851)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Santa Monica
Booked 6 times today
What better location to enjoy award-winning cuisine and expertly crafted cocktails, than sitting directly across from the legendary Santa Monica pier? This vibrant city-meets-the-ocean destination is a local favorite. With a beautifully appointed interior and an intimate back patio, RED O Cantina is an oasis of elegance, comfort and beauty. Our culinary team and waitstaff work hand-in-hand to deliver an unforgettable dining experience to each and every one of our guests.
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8. Sushi Roku - Santa Monica
4.6
Exceptional(1141)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Santa Monica
Booked 10 times today
Sushi Roku combines the finest, freshest fish from pristine waters around the globe with the kind of artistry that can only be provided by a mature sushi chef ensuring superlative traditional sushi, together with a splash of California innovation. Sushi Roku is a pioneer of contemporary sushi, incorporating diverse, non-traditional ingredients from Latin America (e.g. jalapeños) and Europe (e.g. olive oil) into its edible works of art. This unique culinary experience that bridges past and present is the result of an eagerness to embrace new ideas and a profound respect for tradition. Sushi Roku’s bold and diverse menu also offers an array of hot and cold specialty appetizers and an extensive selection of exotic entrées. Delivery Available through ChowNow.RobataBar, located behind Sushi Roku features robatayaki style skewers, tapas style sashimi dishes, and sushi.
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9. North Italia - Santa Monica
4.5
Awesome(1479)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 19 times today
Everyone has a favorite dish at North. Every day, our Chefs start from scratch to create handmade pizza and pasta using only the best ingredients to craft inspired dishes from the garden, farm, and sea. North defines the standards for handcrafted Italian. Our menu offers a great selection of antipasti (daily soup, charcuterie, bruschetta), salads full of seasonal ingredients, and a main entrée menu driven by both traditional Italian cuisine and lighter fresh fish dishes. North is a great neighborhood spot for family and friends to meet and share a handcrafted experience. From the food to the service, at North every detail matters. Due to recent current events, we will be only open for to go sales only at this point in time. Thank you for your understanding
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10. BOA Steakhouse - Santa Monica
4.8
Exceptional(2310)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Santa Monica
Booked 5 times today
Simply put, BOA is unlike any other steakhouse. We reinvented the traditional American steakhouse to fashion a distinctly unique dining experience. That experience is bold, modern and innovative. From the seductively stylish interior to the dry-aged prime steaks, BOA’s vibrant ambiance is as alluring as the cuisine itself.

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  • Karenvip
    Los Angeles •60 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Elephante was the ideal setting today for a table outside in the sun facing the Pacific Ocean. Staff were welcoming, professional , and knowledgeable about the menu choices. So many tempting menu items. The Shrimp Appetizer was perfectly grilled with a lively, spicy sauce. DELISH! Enjoyed the pizza with Pork, Proscuito, and Honey. Thin crust with lots of flavors. The Bloody Mary came with attractive garnishes and the Arnold Palmers were expertly mixed. Tiramisu was very fresh and tasty. All in all a PERFECTO lunch. Can't wait to return.
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    Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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    4.5
  • Nathanvip
    Austin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Meat On Ocean was perfect for our birthday celebration. We selected the grass fed Ribeyes for our main courses. The steaks were done to perfection. Don't miss the amazing butcher bread. Dessert was included for our birthdays. Get a booth against the back wall for privacy and people watching.
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    Meat On OceanPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Monica
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    4.7
  • Lynvip
    Los Angeles •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 19, 2024
    Water Grill Santa Monica is the go-to for my friend Nancy and I. We had lots of delicious fresh oysters, piping hot french fries and a wonderful server named James....James was helpful, friendly and really cared that we had a perfect experience, and we did.... We will definitely be back! The gorgeous sunny day, comfy booth for two, and inspiring view of the Pacific was the icing on the cake....Thank you Water Grill!
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    Water Grill - Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Monica
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    4.7
  • Daniel
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 18, 2024
    Tyler served us at the Santa Monica location he was an outstanding server, will def be back to this location and ask for him!
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    Benihana - Santa Monica, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Santa Monica
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    4.1
  • Erick
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 17, 2024
    Quite noisy--the restaurant could use some carpeting(?) or wall coverings to reduce the noise level.
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    Ivy at the ShorePrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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    4.7

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