1. Milo and Olive
8.8
2723 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Bakery · 131 tips and reviews
Epicurious: I am especially keen on the straight-up Margherita and the mixed-mushroom, which involves a bed of melted Fontina, lemon zest, Parmesan, and thyme. Read more.
LAist: Milo and Olive are offering a butternut squash pizza that comes with caramelized onion, fontina cream, thyme, and aged balsamic. Read more.
Shane Plossu: Go for the chicken meatballs each and every time - we always do. Great flavor, especially when the remaining sauce is scooped up with the house bread.
Katy Karas: Best deserts, had the triple berry pie! Homemade taste. Hugh slices. And staff was very friendly! From really fancy to homemade, all is yummy 😋
Jessica Alexandra: Definitely try their triple berry shortcake, my favorite!
ToryBurch: The butter cream confections are delicious at this old-fashioned bakery that also serves breakfast and lunch.
Carmen GB: The vanilla latte is heavenly. Get the breakfast sandwich minus the bread for a healthy, high-protein breakfast.
Kyle Laughlin: Go to Amelia's, grab a killer breakfast sandwich and enjoy brunch on Main St. in Santa Monica
Connor Pastoor: Order anything, you can't go wrong
7. Stella Barra
8.6
2000 Main St (btw Bay St & Bicknell Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · Ocean Park · 108 tips and reviews
Navin: Give this a shot: shaved mushroom white pizza with gruyere, melted onions, black truffle, torn parsley, rosemary and thyme
DailyCandy: The bustling, sceney atmosphere has small but mighty wine list, and best spinach and kale salad west of the Mississippi.
Danielle Stolz: The spinach and crispy purple kale salad is not only healthy, but also delicious. The same goes for the oven roasted tomato pizza. Highly recommend both if you ever stop by!
8. Water Grill
8.4
1401 Ocean Ave (Santa Monica Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 103 tips and reviews
Skywriter11: Varied menu & best tasting seafood I’ve had! Hands down, expertly prepared. Make reservations because they are packed! And worth it. Oh and don’t be afraid to ask questions, they know their menu!
Los Angeles: The new location offers an iced shellfish platter that serves five called “The King”: whole Channel Island sea urchin, whole lobster, whole crab, and a gathering of shrimp, oysters and clams.
Les Gee: Appetizer shellfish sampler! Crab, oyster, mussel, prawn, clam, scallop, lobster, snail! Outstanding!
10. 800 Degrees
7.7
120 Wilshire Blvd,, Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Santa Monica · 54 tips and reviews
Daniel: True Napolitan protocol. Thin crust, fresh oregano (from a cute branch), fresh mozzarella. Excellent value
Alessandro Bressan: Great pizza!
Jenna Rose Robbins: Ask them to cut the pizza when it's halfway baked, then let it finish baking. This will keep the center from getting soggy -- a well-known affliction to pizzas of all types, not just 800 Degrees'.
12. Del Frisco's Grille
7.7
1551 Ocean Ave Ste 105, Santa Monica, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 65 tips and reviews
Alessandra Luise: Amazing food and service! Try the tuna and the big beef, awww! Loved it!
Dress for the Date: Great, Grilled Artichoke, Roasted Asparagus and Pan-Braised Wild Mushrooms. Perfect for morning vegetable takeout.
Eugene Kovshilovsky: The lamb burger or French dip are pretty good. Can't go wrong there. Deviled eggs are ok. Egg rolls remind me of Philly cheese