Los Angeles - Santa Monica - Restaurants

1416 4th St., Los Angeles 90401
310-526-7121

Mercado

At first glance, you might not even realize this slick 3rd Street Promenade-proxy restaurant serves Mexican cuisine, were it not for the heaping plates of carnitas, ceviches and other Mexicali... read more

2628 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90403
310-315-5457

Ushuaia Steakhouse

Working hard to create an authentic experience in the old Drago space, Ushuaia offers natural prime steaks straight out of the wood-fired grill, replete with yummy sauces like classic chimichurri o... read more

2460 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90403
310-828-2115

The Charleston

This sexy gastrolounge manned by well-known Chef Jet Tila mixes adventurous takes on American comfort food with hand-crafted cocktails. Look for slow-roasted short rib tacos, smoked mac & chees... read more

702 Montana Ave., Los Angeles 90403
310-451-5900

Primo Passo Coffee

Even though the ritzy stretch of Montana could use another coffee shop like a hole in the head, this cafe (directly across the street from a Starbucks) is the only one pulling their espressos from ... read more

2435 Main St., Los Angeles 90405
310-450-3434

Brick + Mortar

Breathing a little life into Santa Monica's plethora of old restaurants lining Main Street is this hip, brick, leather-boothed den of burgers and pizza. Yes, they're keeping with the street's casua... read more

602 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90401
310-587-0700

Tar & Roses

Considered one of LA's more promising chefs, Andrew Kirschner brings this rustic, lovechild of a restaurant to Santa Monica. Forgoing the usual west side swankiness, this down-to-earth spot focus... read more

395 Santa Monica Pl., Los Angeles 90401
310-593-8300

True Food Kitchen

This bright, industrial-style restaurant is all about promoting a healthy lifestyle. Brought to you by Sam Fox and Dr. Andrew Weil, the global menu flaunts dishes like kale salads, turkey burgers, ... read more

2000 Main St., Los Angeles 90405
310-396-9250

Stella Rossa Pizza Bar

The handcrafted pizzas at this neighborhood restaurant go unrivaled in Santa Monica when it comes to their simple yet thoughtful presentation. Chewy, crispy crusts are topped with a classic assor... read more

395 Santa Monica Pl., Los Angeles 90401
310-899-1000

Zengo

Santa Monica Place is a mall, sure, but it's one of those new-fangled indoor/outdoor spaces that could be called 'upscale'. Fancy stores, restaurants with expensive cocktails. This is one of them. ... read more

395 Santa Monica Pl., Los Angeles 90401
310-755-6220

Xino

This indoor-outdoor addition to Santa Monica Place (snag a rooftop cabana if you can) is actually part of a chain. Upscale, but chain nonetheless. It offers nice enough renditions of dim sum and ot... read more

2700 Colorado Ave., Los Angeles 90404
310-866-5228

Tiato

Breakfast and lunch on a big open patio, or inside if you've had enough Santa Monica sun. Snag to-go from the market if you've got places to be (beach or office). California-ish cuisine, but with a... read more

2305 Main St., Los Angeles 90405
310-450-0505

Spice Station

This little number is a sensation. A spicy one, no less. We're on the second location , and it's only been a few months. Get all manner of spices, most of them ground to order. Despite the stunning... read more

3321 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 90404
310-586-1111

Upper West

Though this is a restaurant, the bar is large in both senses: 27 feet long, with just about every booze known to man (the more ridiculous and flavorful, the better). Dark wood and white walls. Not ... read more

3101 Main St., Los Angeles 90405
310-314-9999

Espresso Cielo

Dark wood fixtures, white countertops and almost-Tiffany blue accents (and espresso cups!) make this a quite elegant coffee shop. Area has a plethora of high-end coffee purveyors; this one has bean... read more

119 Broadway, Los Angeles 90401
310-395-6037

The Yard

All the food looks beautiful, from the seared scallops to the mini burgers to the chocolate porter cake. The speciality cocktails are a riot of colors, too. Pretty makes sense: chef is CJ Jacobson ... read more

1630 Ocean Park Blvd., Los Angeles 90405
310-399-8800

Thyme Cafe

Famous caterer makes sandwiches for the masses (well, the foodie masses) and they rejoice. Breakfast, light lunch, dizzying array of baked goods in this storefront with a swell address. Looking for... read more

1120 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90403
310-393-9099

N.Y. & C.

Low-key place where there might be a lot of fights in its future. Serves thin crust and deep dish, after all. It's the ultimate New York-Chicago showdown, in pizza form (though if you look carefull... read more

2127 Lincoln Blvd., Los Angeles 90405
310-396-8566

Novel Cafe

The beloved pier location closed down, but this equally artsy, almost as picturesque replacement has sprung up on Lincoln. Writers strongly encouraged, natch. Breakfast served all day; scrambles, p... read more

101 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90401
310-319-3111

FIG

There's not just a chef, there's a forager, too. The job entails visiting California farms and bringing the goods from their dirt to your mouth. Restaurant is hotel-adjacent and looks like it, too.... read more

1355 Ocean Ave., Los Angeles 90401
310-260-8877

B.P. Oysterette

It's a west coaster's understanding that lobster rolls are something ubiquitous and, somehow, cheap in New England. Here we'll make do with a $22 version. The price may not be authentic, but the be... read more

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