Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica

Connie C. • December 5, 2017Good deals on the set menu! My favs are the salmon, blue crab, lobster, and uni! The uni is so good. I thought the salmon sashimi dish was alright.

Caty S. • August 7, 2014I always get the "trust me" and am always blown away by the freshness and quality of the fish. Best sushi I have ever had, hands down.

Joshua V. • June 24, 2016Joshua Van Dyk thinks this is the best salad place in Santa Monica. The food is fantastic. I have been there several times and love it. The line can get a bit long but moves fast. 2 thumbs up!

Marie L. • August 7, 2021Visit at Sunset. Amazing view.

g o. • June 19, 2015Well, as one of the three restaurants in Los Angeles that sells Whole Belly, fried Ipswich Clams! They have another New England favorite: The Lobster Roll. Both are excellent! Oyster selection superb!

Joelle H. • March 19, 2012Amazing kale salad!!!! Ive tried the green vegetable soup, mac and cheese, lobster sliders, tortilla soup, shoestring potato sticks... All good! The best salted chocolate chip cookies ( complimentary)

Sheila M. • February 7, 2015Great food!! Local, sustainable, healthy and delicious. Cucumber Honey Lemonade is very refreshing to drink. Super busy place, sit at the communal table to speed up sitting time.

Bianca G. • August 9, 2014best kale salad in town - sweet peanut flavored dressing with citrus accents and a kick of cilantro

Jonathan C. • September 25, 2019One of the few remaining original Santa Monica spots. They’ve done a good job preserving its soul and local appeal. Great for people watching, a cold beer, and good bar food! Exceptional staff!

Joshua V. • September 30, 2016I love the salads here. Best spot in Santa Monica for tasty salads. Worth checking out for sure!

Terence L. • October 28, 2019One of the nicest Rapha shops I’ve been to globally

GourmetLive • March 13, 2012Food blogger Lori or Loriculwell.com recommends BOA for its “warm bread, great wine, amazing steaks, mac and cheese, candlelit ambience, and the fact that the people who work there are so darn nice.”

Niki Katherine H. • May 11, 2019Some of the best pasta I’ve had outside of Italy! If you like cacio e pepe, give theirs a try— simple perfection.

Keith P. • June 10, 2023Small, clean shop with nice selection of flavored frozen yogurts. There was a good variety of fruit and non fruit choices. The fruit toppings were fresh. They have limited indoor seating.

Valeria K. • December 15, 2012O my god, amazing (coming from a spoiled San Francisco foodie)

Nicole M. • February 19, 2017It actually offends me that this doesn't have a 9 or above. The Mix 'n Match is awesome. I get the sweet potato, sautéed spinach, and eggplant (omg the eggplant) with the salmon protein. Bliss.

Meg F. • August 22, 2016Great for an oyster happy hour and wine with friends. Some celeb spotting here too.

Bilal G. • September 26, 2017Staff was friendly and nice. You can try New York and filet mignon that they were delicious. Tabi en son bide cayla tamamlayabilirsiniz . 10 numara mekan

Clean Bay R. • October 8, 2012Bubba Gump is a certified restaurant of the Clean Bay Restaurant Program, helping to reduce stormwater pollution in Santa Monica Bay! Learn about or find more certified restaurants at

Amaya • September 2, 2016Crispy fish tacos or crispy chicken tacos. Either way get a margarita pitcher. All flavors are amazing and strong so pace yourself.

Avneesh K. • September 24, 2018This is the best thin-patty burger you’ll find anywhere (I recommend the double, triple is too much), and the fries are perfection. Love the off-brand local colas they serve as well.

Joseph C. • August 19, 2014Nice brand new Starbucks! Plenty of seating available. Lots of barstool seating, a couple commune tables, cozy chairs in a more private area to the side, wide tables & regular seating. Great outside!

mona m. • November 7, 2023Amaziiing steak house..we trided the filet mignion steak and the tase was really good 😍😋

Mark G. • July 24, 2018My favorite old school bar and eatery. Made even more popular by the TV show Goliath with Billy Bob Thornton ❤️

Frank T. • April 21, 2014This is one of the best spots in town (date or no date, don't matter)

Ryan P. • January 22, 2022They have multiple flavor options and everyone gets their own pizza!

Chelsea L. • October 21, 2019By far one of the Becker charcuterie boards I’ve ever had. The smoked duck is a must try! And a phenomenal wine list, with vibes to match.

Rachel R. • February 18, 2022Large space, order ahead via their app

Brittany L. • September 12, 2012The closest thing I can find to Colombe D'Or in Provence. Amazing food amongst amazing art and a great waitstaff.

Winnie K. • September 2, 2019Fave: 3/4 Greens + 1/4 Grains, tzatziki, eggplant + red pepper, hummus, grilled meatballs, tomato + cucumber, Fresno chili, yogurt dill