Santa Monica restaurants you'll love
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Must-try Santa Monica restaurants
Tacos 1986 Santa Monica
135 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica
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Horchata | $3.50 |
16 oz fresh horchata | |
La Ranchera | $0.50 |
Our House Salsa made with Fresh Tomato, Chile Serrano and Garlic, Gluten Free. | |
Adobada Mulita | $4.75 |
5" Handmade corn tortilla, melted cheese, marinated pork, onion, cilantro, guacamole and mild salsa morita topped with handmade corn tortilla. |
Vamos. Vamos.
2917 Main St, Santa Monica
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Guacamole and Chips | $14.00 |
fresh avocado, lime, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno + a blend of seasonings and spices, served with la princesita corn tortilla chips *vegan/vegetarian/gluten free* | |
Vamos Vamos Salad | $18.00 |
gem lettuce, crispy tortilla, black beans, corn, pickled jalapeno, honey chipotle vinaigrette *vegetarian/gluten free* | |
Esquites | $8.00 |
seasoned corned off the cob with chipotle crema, hatch green chile, sour cream aioli, lime, cotija cheese, micro cilantro + jalapeño *vegetarian* |
Lady & Larder - 828 Pico Blvd.
828 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica
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Garden Society | $18.00 |
Mom's Hummus, Zab's Original Hot Sauce, Shredded Weiser Carrots, Beylik Family Farms Cucumber, Wong Farms Heirloom Tomato, Valdivia Farms Radish, County Line Harvest Beets, Kenter Canyon Arugula, Schaner Farms Shaved Red Onion, Pepperoncinis on Bub and Grandma's Bread | |
Submarina | $19.00 |
Hobb's Turkey, Uplands Pleasant Ridge Reserve Cheese, Kenter Wild Arugula, Shredded Gems and Radicchio, Heirloom Tomato, Kaylin and Kaylin Kosher Pickles, Pepperoncinis, Schaner Red Onion, Mayo and Mama Ro's Dried Oregano on Bub and Grandma's Bread with a Kosher Pickle Spear | |
Hot Girl Salami | $12.00 |
Shaved Varzi & Coro Salami, Wilder Sweet Hot Mustard, Duke's Mayo, Uplands Pleasant Ridge Reserve Cheese, Shaved Red Onion and Kenter Canyon Shredded Lettuce on Clark Street French Baguette |
HEAVY HANDED - SANTA MONICA
2912 Main Street, Santa Monica
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Fries | $4.00 |
shoestring french fries twice-fried in beef fat. | |
Heavy Fries | $9.00 |
Shoestring french fries twice-fried in beef fat topped with caramelized onions, American cheese, heavy sauce, and house made bread & butter pickles. | |
Heavy Sauce | $1.00 |
our signature sauce - sweet, tangy, made in house! |
El Cholo - Santa Monica
1025 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica
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Quart of Margaritas (Serves 4) | $48.00 |
Fajitas-Beef | $25.95 |
Fajitas-Shrimp | $26.95 |
FRENCH FRIES
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
225 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
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The Smash Burger | $17.00 |
double patty. tillamook cheddar. red onion. pickles. lettuce. tomato. secret sauce | |
Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $14.00 |
cabernet gastrique. lebni | |
Hand Cut Kennebec Fries | $10.00 |
house-made honey mustard. |
Blueys Santa Monica
1814 Berkeley St, Santa Monica
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Chopped Kale Salad | $12.00 |
Chopped black kale, lemon, oil, Parmesan, toasted bread crumbs. (bread crumbs or cheese can NOT be removed) | |
Whirley Bowl | $17.00 |
Gluten-free. Chimichurri dressed cauliflower rice, market fish, slaw, avocado, yogurt tartar, cabbage slaw and hand chopped salsa. | |
Pedro's Burrito | $16.00 |
falafel or chicken, avocado, romaine, pickled onion, cabbage slaw, tomato, garlic sauce, pistachio dukkah |
Rock'n Pies Pizza
1120 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
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Small Rock Wings | $10.50 |
Buffalo, sweet & spicy BBQ, garlic Parmesan served with carrots & choice of ranch, blue cheese or marinara sauce. | |
20" Appetite For Destruction | $28.00 |
Pepperoni, sausage, bacon & balsamic reduction | |
Large Rock Wings | $16.50 |
Buffalo, sweet & spicy BBQ, garlic Parmesan served with carrots & choice of ranch, blue cheese or marinara sauce. |
Groundwork Coffee Company - Main Street - 2908 Main Street
2908 Main Street, Santa Monica
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Daybreaker | $9.00 |
A breakfast sandwich with a Groundwork twist: Fried egg, applewood smoke bacon, gruyère cheese, braised kale, our famous harissa hot sauce, house-made english muffin | |
Burrito Bite | $5.00 |
Perfect for those on the run: Whole grain tortilla, soft scrambled eggs, avocado, sharp cheddar, house made pico de gallo, chipotle aioli | |
Flat White 12 oz | $5.75 |
Farmshop Santa Monica
225 26th Street, Santa Monica
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-RIBOLLITA SOUP- | $16.00 |
tuscan kale, iacopi beans & cravero cellars parmesan | |
-SMASHED YUKON GOLD POTATOES- | $13.00 |
shishito peppers, chermoula, fresh horsradish & red veined sorrel | |
-ROASTED WEISER FARMS CALLIOPE EGGPLANT- | $16.00 |
pomegranate seeds, pepita dukkah & colatura agrodolce |
Chaumont Santa Monica - 2929 Pennsylvania Ave suite #144
2929 Pennsylvania Avenue, Santa Monica
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Pain Suisse | $6.50 |
Pain Suisse | |
Peach tart🍑 | $6.50 |
Apricot tart | |
Tuna Melt Sandwich | $16.00 |
Tuna, cheddar, tomatoes, parsley, spicy mayo, lemon, mint, olive oil, baguette bread |
Layla Bagels
1614 Ocean Park, Santa Monica
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The Pre Jam | $12.00 |
seasonal fruit, cream cheese, honey | |
Sammi’s Egg Sammy | $14.00 |
scrambled egg, aged cheddar, arugula with chermoula | |
The Laika | $17.00 |
smoked salmon, tomato, cucumber, pickled onion, capers with herb cream cheese |
PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES • SUBS
Vito's Pizza - 2455 Santa Monica Blvd
2455 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica
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Pepperoni Slice | $4.75 |
red sauce, cheese, pepperoni | |
Cheese Slice | $4.50 |
red sauce, mozzarella | |
Breadsticks | $7.95 |
Garlic oil, parmesan |
BBQ • SANDWICHES • FRENCH FRIES
Holy Cow BBQ - Santa Monica - 264 26th Street - Santa Monica Ca - 310.883.6269
264 26th St, Santa Monica
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Baby Backs | $0.00 |
Rubbed and smoked Tender Baby Back Ribs | |
Kettle Beans | $0.00 |
Deliciously tender and smokey baked beans | |
Corn on the Cob | $4.95 |
Sweet Corn, husked, fire-grilled, and brushed with butter & salt |
PIZZA
Ghisallo - Santa Monica
1622 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica
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Fungi & Truffle | $22.00 |
Parmigiano crema, fontina d'aosta, carmelized onions, ricotta, market mushrooms | |
Cacio e Pepe | $21.00 |
parmesan crema, pecorino romano, ricotta, roasted garlic, black pepper | |
Margherita | $18.00 |
pomodoro sauce, basil, extra virgin olive oil, fior di latte, parmesan |
Cafe Ruisseau - Santa Monica
2834 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica
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GF Lemon Loaf | $4.50 |
A zesty and refreshing pastry that is bursting with the bright, citrusy flavor of fresh lemons, and has a moist and tender texture that will melt in your mouth. The gluten-free option makes it accessible for everyone to enjoy without compromising on taste or texture. | |
GF Banana Loaf | $4.50 |
A perfect pastry that is for anyone who loves the rich, moist taste of banana bread but needs a gluten-free option. Our Gluten-Free Banana Loaf is moist, flavorful, and packed with the sweet, fruity taste of ripe bananas. | |
Plain Croissant | $4.00 |
A classic pastry that is both flaky and buttery, with a perfectly crisp exterior and a soft, tender interior. This pastry is perfect for any time of day, whether you're enjoying it for breakfast, a midday snack, or as a sweet treat with your afternoon coffee. |
Alfalfa
2309 Main Street, Santa Monica
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Iced Latte (16 oz) | $4.50 |
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with your choice of milk over ice | |
Cobb Salad | $13.00 |
alfalfa mix [kale, romaine, butter lettuce], thick cut smoked bacon, avocado, free-range hard boiled egg, crispy shallots, corn, grape tomatoes, local mozzarella cheese, red wine poppy vinaigrette | |
Hot Coffee | $2.50 |
Intelligentsia's signature Illumination blend with notes of caramel and stone fruit |
CALZONES • SOUPS • SANDWICHES • PASTA • PIZZA • SALADS • SEAFOOD • GRILL
Rosti Tuscan Kitchen - Santa Monica
931 Montana Ave, Santa Monica
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Antipasti Salad | $13.00 |
Shredded Romaine, Salami, or Roasted Turkey Breast, Black Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Garbanzo Beans & our Fresh Thyme Vinaigrette | |
POLLO AL MATTONE CHICKEN | $15.50 |
Rosti’s Famous Brick-Pressed Chicken Marinated In Our Own Blend of Fresh Tuscan Herbs & Grilled Under an Italian Mattone Brick. | |
Grilled Vegetable Chopped Salad | $13.50 |
Mixed Greens, Grilled Veggies, Goat Cheese and our Homemade Lemon Herb Vinaigrette |
Modern Bread & Bagel - Santa Monica
1511 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica
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G'Day Mate | $10.50 |
Fried Egg, Avocado, Harissa Aioli | |
B.E.C. | $10.50 |
Homemade Vegan Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar Cheese | |
Bagel & Cream Cheese | $5.95 |
Gluten Free. Choice of bagel, choice of cream cheese. |
LA Puglia
1621 Wilshire BLVD, Santa Monica
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Emilio | PACCHERI AL RAGU | $28.00 |
Canule with Beef Ragu. | |
Patty -Capunti con Salsiccia, Cicorie e Pecorino | $26.00 |
Fusilli with Beef Sausage, Dandelion and Pecorino Cheese. | |
Nu Fiuru | $19.00 |
Spicy Salami, Artichokes tapenade, Stracciatella, Mixed Greens |
Trejos Santa Monica
316 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica
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Spicy Shrimp Bowl | $15.50 |
Sautéd shrimp in our spicy diablo sauce served with pickled onions, fresh grilled corn, farmers market beans, spanish rice, verde slaw, pico de gallo, and topped with avocado crema. | |
Fried Chicken Burrito | $14.00 |
Crispy fried chicken thighs, chipotle crema, farmers market beans, spanish rice, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla. | |
Beef Barbacoa Burrito | $15.00 |
Slow braised beef barbacoa, crunchy corn tortilla strips, farmers market beans, spanish rice, 3 cheese blend, pico de gallo wrapped in a flour tortilla. |
Cobi's
2104 Main Street, Santa Monica
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MISTER DAL | $15.00 |
V: yellow split peas, coconut milk, crispy curry leaves V = Vegan | |
NASI GORENG | $15.00 |
fried egg, rice, sambal terasi, long beans - Spice Level: 1 can be made vegan* | |
BEEF RENDANG | $21.00 |
chili sambal, crispy shallot, gulai, squash |
Bludso's BBQ
1329 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica
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Pork Ribs | $12.00 |
Seasoned with our custom dry rubs & smoked slow & low. All sauce is served on the side. | |
Lean Brisket | $13.00 |
Seasoned with our custom dry rubs & smoked slow & low. All sauce is served on the side. *Lean brisket will still have the fat cap unless you choose "Trim Fat" option below. | |
Sandwich Bun (ea) | $1.00 |
Our Potato Sandwich Roll. Add 1 make your own sandwich! |
10 Speed - Santa Monica - 1919 Santa Monica Blvd
1919 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica
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Regular Matcha Latte | $5.50 |
a 12oz hot/16 oz iced latte made with ceremonial grade unsweetened matcha and a milk of your choice. Add sweeteners if desired. | |
Regular Latte | $5.50 |
a 12 oz hot/16 oz iced drink with a double ristretto shot of espresso and a milk of your choice | |
Kouign - Amann | $6.00 |
Pronounced "Queen-ah-mon." It originated in Brittany, France and translates into "Buttery Cake." It is laminated with butter and sugar. After baking, the pastry is topped with a sprinkle of Fluer De Sel and Grand Marnier syrup. |
SMOKED SALMON • SEAFOOD
Socalo
1920 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica
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Lamb Birria Tacos (2) | $12.75 |
folded corn tortilla, slow braised lamb, mexican cheeses, consomé, onion, cilantro, avocado tomatillo. | |
Chicken Tacos Dorados (2) | $11.75 |
crispy corn tortilla, guacamole, fresca and arbol salsas, mexican cheeses | |
Santa Monica Street Bowl | $17.00 |
farmers market vegetables, crunchy quinoa, roasted corn, buckwheat, cherry tomato, salsa verde. Vegetarian. Can Be Made Vegan |
Bodega Wine Bar
814 Broadway, Santa Monica
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Forager Salad | $16.00 |
With baby arugula, butternut squash, apple, roasted pecans, dried cranberries, goat cheese & cinnamon date vinaigrette | Gluten Free, Vegetarian | |
Very Chopped | $15.00 |
Green leaf lettuce, green cabbage, radicchio, pepperoni, chickpeas, tomato, mozzarella, fresh oregano & red wine vinaigrette | Gluten Free | |
Breakfast Burrito | $13.00 |
Scrambled eggs, applewood bacon, black beans, roasted potatoes, cheddar & chipotle aioli with tomatillo salsa |
Z Garden Santa Monica
2350 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica
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Lamb Chops | $24.95 |
3 marinated French-cut lamb chops charbroiled to perfection | |
Falafel | $8.95 |
golden-fried chickpeas & fava beans Patties, minced with cilantro | |
Chicken Shawarma | $18.95 |
mediterranean-style chicken strips seared to juicy perfection |
The Curious Palate
395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
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Bánh Mi | $19.00 |
Vietnamese street sandwich, choice of grilled pork belly, chicken breast, Thai-marinated chicken thighs or steak, pickled veggies, cilantro and chipotle aioli on a baguette | |
Angler Wrap | $20.00 |
Battered cod, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions and avocado in a flour tortilla. | |
The Florentine | $19.00 |
Goat cheese, grilled zucchini, spinach, tomato, avocado, Moroccan olives and balsamic vinaigrette. |
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen - 1318 Wilshire Blvd
1318 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica
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SM Classic Cheese | $14.95 |
Tomato sauce, mozzarella | |
LG Fresh Mozzarella | $23.95 |
Marinara sauce, Fresh mozzarella, basil, & extra virgin olive oil | |
LG Bird is the Word | $25.95 |
BBQ chicken, red onions, mushrooms, & cilantro |