1. Birdie G’s
9.0
2421 Michigan Ave (at Cloverfield Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Daniel Archer: Haven’t found a bad fish yet here. Try the sausage ravioli, the roasted chicken, and save room for dessert! The sticky date bundt cake with ice cream on top is phenomenal (maybe best dessert in LA?)
Nick Saretzky: Creme brûlée pie is a winner
Kyle Taylor: The mushrooms, potato salad and chicken were all great
7. Upper West
8.3
3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews
Naz Hash: Carpaccio, burrata, ahi tuna tacos, filet mignon, grilled cheese...wow!
Mindy Johnson: No Wi-Fi. Veggie burger is pretty good.
Showtime Network: A delicious American bistro tucked away on the Westside. Bacon and blue cheese shoestring fries – need we say more? -Kacy & Cori, The Real L Word
9. Chez Jay
8.4
1657 Ocean Ave (Colorado), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 70 tips and reviews
Katie: As close to a dive bar as you can get in this pretty 'hood - awesome staff and jukebox to play DJ.
Mel: Chez Jay's motto: 'Peanut shells on the floor or you're out the door!' :)
Kevin Bannon: The first time I ever went here, the bartender put my first drink on the house. I guess that's not really a tip, but you should take it for what it's worth. Awesome place!
12. Estate Restaurant
8.0
1519 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 17 tips and reviews
Nathan Oventhal: EVERYTHING on the menu is made to perfection.Chef Yoshiara presents each dish in a unique and interesting manner. He makes the beets dish with red and golden beets,goat cheese and vinaigrette AWESOME
T Man: Fiji Cannelloni, Alaskan Cod, Flank Steak, not in order. Service efficient.
Natalie K: The Apple cannelloni dessert is hands down the best dessert I've ever had. Lobster fettuccini was also really good, but very creamy.
13. Perry's Beach Cafe
7.8
930 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 8 tips and reviews
Daniel: Peets Coffee brewed here. Grab a cafe au lait and sit down in the extra comfy recliners to watch the sunset
Brian Boatman: The food is overpriced and well prepared, but nothing special. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you love the beach. View while eating is magnificent. It's worth coming for that alone.
Clean Bay Restaurant Program: Congrats to Perry's 4 passing their Clean Bay Restaurant Certification 4 the City of Santa Monica! They're doing their part to keep the Santa Monica Bay clean! Learn more: www.santamonicabay.org