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Cobi’s
Cobi’s is a fun Santa Monica dinner spot for natural wine and Southeast Asian curries. Weekend brunch on the patio is also good to know about.
Manchego
Manchego in Santa Monica is a romantic Spanish restaurant on Main Street that's been a go-to date spot for years. The food is fuel for small talk.
Xuntos
Xuntos is a Spanish tapas spot in Santa Monica that's perfect for an impromptu dinner with lots of chit-chat and vermouth.
Bun & Mi
Bun & Mi is a tiny Vietnamese counter spot in Santa Monica that’s easy to miss, but you don't want to miss their incredible bánh mì sandwiches.
The Georgian Room
The Georgian Room is an old Hollywood steakhouse and piano bar hidden beneath The Georgian Hotel.
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
This historic hotel in Santa Monica is a great place for afternoon tea.
Where To Eat Lunch In Santa Monica
Outsmart the crowds and have lunch at one of these great Santa Monica spots.
Sogno Toscano
Sogno Toscano is a daytime Italian spot in Santa Monica with delicious sandwiches and strong espresso.
The Westside Hit List: The Best New Restaurants On The Westside
The best new spots to check out in Venice, Santa Monica, Malibu, Sawtelle, and more.
Tre Mani
Tre Mani is a lunchtime collab between Santa Monica's Ghisallo and Jyan Isaac. Their Roman schiacciata are some of the best sandwiches in LA.
Shirube
Shirube is a modern izakaya in Santa Monica with excellent small plates that make even a quick meal feel special.
Pasjoli
Pasjoli is a fancy French restaurant in Santa Monica that's worth a splurge for a special occasion.
Bludso’s
Bludso’s second location in Santa Monica serves the same great BBQ as the original spot. Bring a hungry group.
Where To Eat After Hitting The Beach
A beach-by-beach guide so you know exactly where to eat after your day in the sand.
Le Great Outdoor
Le Great Outdoor is a completely outdoor restaurant in Santa Monica that feels like a backyard barbecue.
Erewhon Santa Monica
With bad parking and influencers lurking in every corner, Erewhon Santa Monica is as ridiculous as they come.
Bar Monette
Bar Monette is an eclectic small-plates restaurant that you should treat like a pizza place.
Interstellar
Interstellar is the best cafe near the Santa Monica Promenade. The Korean-owned spot serves excellent burritos, katsu, bulgogi, and more.
Jonah's Kitchen + Bar
Jonah's Kitchen + Bar in Santa Monica is a questionable choice for food, but a decent one for drinks on a pleasant patio.
LouLou
LouLou is a clubby rooftop inside the Santa Monica Place mall for cocktails and French-ish small bites.