Top rated American restaurants in Santa Monica

Experience the best that Santa Monica has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 44 places from American restaurant category.

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Sweet Maple
Brunch restaurant
👍👍 Everything we had was amazing. Just the right amount of sweet to be decadent without being overpowering. We had the Thai tea crepe cake and honey yuzu basque cheesecake. I can't wait to be back!
4.80 (75 reviews)
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Tar & Roses
Californian restaurant
Moodily lit, buzzy spot with seasonal American small & large plates, plus an ample wine & beer list.
$$ $$
4.70 (876 reviews)
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THE Curious PALATE
New American restaurant
Locally sourced American meals offered in cool digs with craft beer & kombucha on tap, plus a patio.
$$ $$
4.70 (523 reviews)
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SaMo Pizza
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 Family owned business. Great customer service. Excellent options- not just traditional flavors. Pizza was delicious! Can’t wait to go back to try their other flavors
$$ $$
4.70 (273 reviews)
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Rae's Restaurant
Diner
Old-school diner serving up American eats such as classic breakfasts & chicken-fried steaks.
$ $$$
4.60 (930 reviews)
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The Upper West
New American restaurant
Loftlike hot spot with a patio & happy hours, serving New American grub & market-driven cocktails.
$$$ $
4.60 (746 reviews)
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The Misfit Bar & Restaurant
American restaurant
Creative comfort food, health-conscious fare, and handcrafted cocktails star at this hip gastropub.
$$ $$
4.50 (2.3K reviews)
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True Food Kitchen
Health food restaurant
Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.7K reviews)
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Bru's Wiffle Santa Monica
Brunch restaurant
Casual joint serving waffles in a range of breakfast & lunch dishes, including with fried chicken.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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Back on the Beach Cafe
Restaurant
Seasonal Californian cuisine with both indoor & beach seating offering ocean & island views.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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Chez Jay
Steak house
Steaks, seafood & stiff drinks served in a nostalgic dining room known for celebrity sightings.
$$ $$
4.50 (935 reviews)
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Library Alehouse
American restaurant
This casual, library-themed spot features a New American menu, patio dining & many craft beers.
$$ $$
4.50 (881 reviews)
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R+D Kitchen
New American restaurant
Polished operation with a dress code doling out elevated meat & seafood options.
$$ $$
4.50 (800 reviews)
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The Brixton
Gastropub
Stylish neighborhood gastropub for comfort food small plates, craft cocktails & beer & wines on tap.
$$ $$
4.50 (706 reviews)
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Burger Lounge
Hamburger restaurant
Modern counter-serve burger spot serving grass-fed beef, free-range turkey & quinoa varieties.
$$ $$
4.50 (366 reviews)
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The Cloverfield
American restaurant
Relaxed venue with a garden-style patio serving pizza, burgers & street tacos, plus craft beers.
$$ $$
4.50 (360 reviews)
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George's Burgers
Hamburger restaurant
Dinerlike comfort-chow hub dishing out big burgers, ample breakfasts & sandwiches early till late.
$ $$$
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
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Blue Daisy
American restaurant
Laid-back restaurant making breakfast-to-dinner American eats, including sweet & savory crepes.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.2K reviews)
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Bruxie
Chicken restaurant
Bustling counter-serve cafe dishing up gourmet waffle sandwiches, plus fries & desserts.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.2K reviews)
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Rustic Canyon
Californian restaurant
Upscale, Californian casual small plates & a unique wine list served in a stylish-yet-casual spot.
$$$ $
4.40 (669 reviews)
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