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Lobster & Beer Santa Monica
Seafood restaurant
👍 I didn't want to have to go all the way to Malibu for a lobster roll. So I went here instead. I got the Connecticut roll, warm with butter and a fries.
The service was very friendly. I appreciated the chill vibes and friendly welcome I got when entering the premises. I felt welcomed there and never...
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4.60 (202 reviews)
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Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe
Bar & grill
Kitschy beach-view sports bar with a long history providing pub grub, draft beers & outdoor patios.
$ $$$
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
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BOA Steakhouse
Restaurant
Bustling operation serving up innovative Japanese fare & drinks amid modern decor.
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4.50 (944 reviews)
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Chez Jay
Steak house
Steaks, seafood & stiff drinks served in a nostalgic dining room known for celebrity sightings.
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4.50 (935 reviews)
6
Water Grill
Seafood restaurant
Sophisticated seafood restaurant with extensive raw-bar options & a menu updated daily.
$$$ $
4.40 (2.2K reviews)
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Blue Plate Oysterette
Seafood restaurant
Upscale-casual eatery for simply prepared seafood & a wide-ranging raw bar with views of the water.
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4.40 (1.2K reviews)
8
1 Pico
Seafood restaurant
Californian fine dining & brunch in an upscale hotel setting with a fireplace, bar & ocean vistas.
$$$ $
4.40 (244 reviews)
9
Crudo e Nudo
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 We popped in without a reservation on a busy night with minimal hopes of getting a spot but we were able to eat at the bar top outside no problem. They had a set menu due to being a holiday, which worked great for us, we LOVE share plates and trying new things. The food was so good, I’m genuinely bl...
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4.40 (209 reviews)
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Le Great Outdoor Restaurant
Restaurant
👍 Had a fabulous evening with very close friends. A bit far from our normal range but it was worth the drive. The new location is in a very trendy arts district and it does get busy, you may need to search out a space to park. The venue is easily accessible you will need to recognize their process....
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4.40 (123 reviews)
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The Lobster
Seafood restaurant
Veteran restaurant presenting classic seafood such as Maine lobster against a scenic ocean backdrop.
$$$ $
4.30 (2.4K reviews)
12
The Albright
Seafood restaurant
Rustic-chic re-do of a veteran fish house on the pier with local fare, craft beer & communal tables.
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4.30 (2.3K reviews)
13
The Galley
Steak house
Nautical stalwart with porthole windows, patio seats & happy hours, plus a menu of seafood & steak.
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4.30 (663 reviews)
15
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Seafood restaurant
Family-friendly chain for seafood & American fare served in a fishing boat-themed setting.
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4.20 (5.6K reviews)
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Rusty's SM Pier
Seafood restaurant
Casual surfboard-bedecked bar/grill on the pier offering seafood, bar eats & live bands on weekends.
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4.20 (676 reviews)