Santa Monica · Los Angeles County, CA
Where to eat in Santa Monica
Scout analyzed 64 Santa Monica places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food.
Places analyzed
64
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.1 hr
Scout-verified spots
Downtown
Calabra
Food & Drink
Élephante
Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.
Ocean Park
Urth Caffe Santa Monica
Bustling cafe offering a vast menu of American eats, plus a variety of organic coffee drinks.
Downtown
Espresso Cielo
Espresso & locally made pastries offered in a sunny coffeehouse with large windows & sidewalk seats.
Ocean Park
Kavahana
Food & Drink
Chez Jay
Steaks, seafood & stiff drinks served in a nostalgic dining room known for celebrity sightings.
Sawtelle
Bonsai Coffee Bar
Food & Drink
Water Grill
Sophisticated seafood restaurant with extensive raw-bar options & a menu updated daily.
Food & Drink
The Surfing Fox
Ocean Park
Dogtown Coffee
Cafe with a surfer-skater vibe serving local coffee blends plus vegan & gluten-free menu choices.
Wilshire Montana
Primo Passo Coffee Co
This casual coffeehouse features indoor & outdoor seating, plus a chic, glass-heavy space.
Wilshire Montana
The Penthouse
Perched atop Huntley Hotel, this trendy American eatery is famed for cocktails & panoramic views.
Food & Drink
The Albright
Rustic-chic re-do of a veteran fish house on the pier with local fare, craft beer & communal tables.
Mid-City
Fia Restaurant
Cocktails, handmade pastas & seasonal fare in a stylish but relaxed space.
Mid-City
goodboybob Coffee Roasters
Modern espresso bar with sandwiches & pastries, within Tool’s virtual reality studio complex.
Downtown
Tar & Roses
Moodily lit, buzzy spot with seasonal American small & large plates, plus an ample wine & beer list.
Wilshire Montana
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
Sleek sweet shop for creative donuts, from sweet flavors to savory breakfast versions, plus coffee.
Wilshire Montana
FIG RESTAURANT
Farm-to-table restaurant inside the Fairmont Miramar Hotel with a pewter bar & communal table.
Wilshire Montana
La La Land
Bright, stylish small-chain coffee shop with light bites, outdoor seating & an upbeat theme.
Food & Drink
The Lobster
Veteran restaurant presenting classic seafood such as Maine lobster against a scenic ocean backdrop.
Food & Drink
Ivy at the Shore
Flower-adorned spot frequented by celebrities serving inventive drinks & Californian cuisine.
Downtown
1212 Santa Monica
Vintage-chic, 2-story restaurant & lounge with world-inspired eats & creative cocktails & infusions.
Downtown
LouLou Santa Monica
French-inspired meals, brunch & cocktails served in a cosmopolitan venue with ocean & sunset views.
Downtown
The Curious Palate
Locally sourced American meals offered in cool digs with craft beer & kombucha on tap, plus a patio.
No reservation needed
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