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Sunny Blue
Japanese restaurant
Eco-conscious setting for quick omusubi (Japanese rice balls) with different fillings & sides.
$ $$$
4.70 (472 reviews)
2
The Habit Burger Grill
Hamburger restaurant
Charbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
$ $$$
4.50 (529 reviews)
3
George's Burgers
Hamburger restaurant
Dinerlike comfort-chow hub dishing out big burgers, ample breakfasts & sandwiches early till late.
$ $$$
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
5
Bruxie
Chicken restaurant
Bustling counter-serve cafe dishing up gourmet waffle sandwiches, plus fries & desserts.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.2K reviews)
6
El Pollo Loco
Mexican restaurant
Fast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
$ $$$
4.40 (841 reviews)
7
Pier Burger
Hamburger restaurant
Laid-back counter-serve food stand on the pier known for burgers & fries, custard & concretes.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.2K reviews)
8
Shake Shack Santa Monica
Hamburger restaurant
Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
$$ $$
4.30 (503 reviews)
9
Chick-fil-A
Fast food restaurant
Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
$ $$$
4.20 (1.2K reviews)
10
Samosa House
Indian restaurant
Straightforward storefront in a shopping center serving traditional Indian fare for dine-in & to-go.
$ $$$
4.20 (810 reviews)
11
Fatburger & Buffalo's Express
Hamburger restaurant
Long-running LA-based chain serving burgers in several sizes, plus other classic fast-food options.
$$ $$
4.20 (516 reviews)
12
Japadog (at Santa Monica Pier)
Hot dog stand
👍👍 Awesome hot dogs. I had the okinomiyaki version as I'd spent some time in Osaka and wanted to see if it reminded me of those Kansai pancakes. It was great! The sauce was particularly tasty. My wife had the Kurabuto Terimayo dig and she really enjoyed it. The location was obviously unique and amazing...
4.20 (188 reviews)
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Subway
Sandwich shop
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
$ $$$
4.20 (94 reviews)
14
Dunkin'
Coffee shop
Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
$ $$$
4.10 (517 reviews)
15
Carl’s Jr.
Fast food restaurant
Fast-food chain known for its variety of piled-high burgers & meal combos, plus shakes.
$ $$$
4.00 (1.3K reviews)
16
Lemonade Restaurant
Health food restaurant
Cafeteria-style chain serving a seasonal comfort-food menu paired with many types of lemonade.
$$ $$
4.00 (427 reviews)
17
Subway
Sandwich shop
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
$ $$$
4.00 (156 reviews)
18
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Mexican restaurant
Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
$ $$$
3.90 (554 reviews)
19
Sbarro
Pizza restaurant
Italian fast-food chain offering thin-crust pizza by the slice, plus pastas & salads.
$ $$$
3.90 (92 reviews)