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- 213 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica 90140
- 424-238-8950
Burger Lounge
This fast-casual burger joint is all about 100-percent, grass-fed beef burgers with veggie and gluten-free options to boot. Talk about a harmonious outing with vegetarians and carnivores. Expect se... read more
- 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica 90401
- 310-394-7046
M.A.K.E.
Matthew Kenney has long been hailed as the most prominent chef in the raw food scene. With his first west coast restaurant M.A.K.E., he raises his own bar even higher. Adjacent to his culinary scho... read more
- 1515 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica 90401
- 310-458-2985
Blue Plate Taco
Housed inside the environmentally friendly Shore Hotel overlooking the Pacific, this eatery has a beach-meets-farm look, but in a pretty way (think pale woods and pastels and lots of light). The me... read more
- @PineapplXpress1, Santa Monica
- 818-881-4852
Sam Choy's Pineapple Express
You don't need to go to Hawaii to find a luau in LA. In fact, you don't need to go anywhere. Let the "rolling luau" Pineapple Express truck come to you. Behind the wheel is Sam Choy, the self-procl... read more
- 1416 4th St., Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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, Santa Monica 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., Santa Monica 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
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