Onda is an upscale Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica from the chefs at Sqirl and Contramar that fails to live up to the hype - or its pedigree.

Colapasta in Santa Monica is your new spot for affordable pastas - because everyone needs one.

Citrin does have a few good French-ish dishes, but overall, the food at this Santa Monica restaurant isn’t worth the high price tag.

Pasjoli is an upscale French restaurant in Santa Monica where being an adult feels euphoric.

With Little Prince, Main St. in Santa Monica finally has a cool, neighborhood-y spot for brunch and dinner.

Lanea in Santa Monica is an OK cocktail bar, but what you’re here for are the Barba Kush tacos.

Mom’s in Santa Monica is not your mother’s college bar... or is it?

Bar Chloe has been around since 2007 and is one of the most reliable cocktail bars in Santa Monica.

Stout is a burger and beer bar with good food and a low-key space that provides a needed break from the chaos of downtown Santa Monica.

Birdie G’s is a comfort-food spot in Santa Monica that feels both nostalgic and completely different from anything else in town.

Fia in Santa Monica serves a wide menu of Italian-ish dishes, has a gorgeous patio, and will probably be a location in a rom-com one day.

Fritto Misto is a casual Italian restaurant in Santa Monica with a low corkage fee.

There are a whole bunch of reasons why you shouldn’t go to Chinois On Main in Santa Monica - but the most important one is that the food is terrible.

The famous Rooster food truck now has a brick-and-mortar spot in Pico-Robinson. You’re obviously here for the breakfast burrito.

JP’s Sports Bar & Grill is a great Santa Monica dive bar that’s the perfect last stop on a night out.

West 4th/Jane is a casual restaurant/bar in downtown Santa Monica with one of the best happy hours around.