Top rated 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 291 places from Restaurant category.

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Sogno Toscano Cafe´& Wine Bar
Wine bar
👍👍 Fabulous new hot spot on Montana. Was very impressed by the details and the vibes. Felt like I was time warped to a cafe in Italy. The ingredients taste very authentic. Quaint Italian market. I am looking forward to buying their imported products and making Italian food at home.
$ $$$
4.90 (288 reviews)
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Yagul Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 Oaxacan food is an elevated form if Me Ivan food - more refined sauces and unique products (I.e. small chilies and grasshoppers). So glad we discovered Yagul Cafe. The fish tacos were delightful with hand made corn tortillas. The chili 🌶 rellenos were small (2), nicely spicy and stuffed with chee...
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4.90 (154 reviews)
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Frozen Fruit Co
Ice cream shop
Fast-casual menu featuring plant-based ice cream, sweetened by fruit, in brightly decorated space.
$ $$$
4.90 (145 reviews)
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BERBERE by T&T Lifestyle
Ethiopian restaurant
👍👍 I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. T&T have done an absolutely phenomenal job making food come to life. You can taste the love and intention put into every single dish. I stopped here while visiting Santa Monica and it was so good, we came two days in a row. The Plant Burger, Eat...
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4.90 (122 reviews)
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Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop
Breakfast restaurant
👍👍 Love this cute new place!! Chocolate cherry tartlet is amazingly delicious! Top notch coffee and croissants, cant wait to try one of their lunches. Seating inside and outside
$$ $$
4.90 (98 reviews)
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Alfalfa
Salad shop
Health-conscious cafe with a terrace & a breezy vibe, serving breakfast burritos & salad bowls.
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4.80 (188 reviews)
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The Surfing Fox
Restaurant
😐 Much like communism, the menu of The Surfing Fox looks great on paper but has some serious issues in execution. I've had over 60 different crispy chicken sandwiches in Los Angeles (and I have the arteries to prove it), and I'm sad to say that the Hot Chicken Sandwich falls in the bottom 5. First of...
4.80 (133 reviews)
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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.
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4.70 (876 reviews)
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Solidarity
Polish restaurant
Standby serves hearty Polish delicacies & glasses of vodka in an old house with an outdoor lounge.
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4.70 (625 reviews)
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Shoop's Delicatessen
Cafe
Unfussy European-style deli & grocer offering soup, sandwiches & some breakfast dishes all day.
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4.70 (525 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.
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4.70 (523 reviews)
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Sunny Blue
Japanese restaurant
Eco-conscious setting for quick omusubi (Japanese rice balls) with different fillings & sides.
$ $$$
4.70 (472 reviews)
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Colapasta Restaurant
Italian restaurant
Rustic Italian trattoria specializing in house-made pasta with a casual, beachy vibe.
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4.70 (383 reviews)
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SaMo Pizza
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 Family owned business. Great customer service. Excellent options- not just traditional flavors. Pizza was delicious! Can’t wait to go back to try their other flavors
$$ $$
4.70 (273 reviews)
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Holey Grail Donuts
Donut shop
👍👍 These are the best donuts EVER. 🍩 they are always fresh. Made per order. Soft inside, slightly crisp outside. Unique flavors. You can't just eat one.
4.70 (213 reviews)
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LA Draught
Restaurant
Casual neighborhood pub serving hearty American comfort food & an extensive selection of craft beer.
$$ $$
4.70 (95 reviews)
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Sugar Palm Santa Monica
Restaurant
👍👍 Came here for a date night with friends and we enjoy everything. Good atmosphere and food & beautiful decorations. Love the presentation of the dishes, so pretty.
4.70 (66 reviews)
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Fia Steak
Steak house
👍👍 Fia delivered one of the greatest dining experiences of my life. My wife claimed “this is the best meal I’ve ever had!” It is fine dining in a super approachable and unpretentious atmosphere. Every dish was impeccable, each with its own unique twist that consistently surprised and delighted us. The...
4.70 (64 reviews)
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Santa Monica Seafood Market & Café
Seafood market
No-frills spot offering a wide variety of fresh fish alongside an adjacent cafe & oyster bar.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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