25 Essential Santa Monica Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Santa Monica.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
California
an everyday essential brazilian restaurant address in Santa Monica, pairing editorial magnetism with a Beam Score of 86.0.
The Upper West
California
an everyday essential table known for disciplined new american restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 83.2.
CAVA
California
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Santa Monica's most persuasive mediterranean restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 83.0.
Tar & Roses
Santa Monica, California
4.7 stars from 1,045 reviews for this californian restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Mendocino Farms
Santa Monica, California
4.5 stars from 631 reviews for this sandwich shop address in Santa Monica.
Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop
Santa Monica, California
4.9 stars from 207 reviews for this breakfast restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Crimson
Santa Monica, California
4.4 stars from 806 reviews for this mediterranean restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Lunetta
Santa Monica, California
4.5 stars from 927 reviews for this new american restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Sol Agave
Santa Monica, California
4.6 stars from 858 reviews for this mexican restaurant address in Santa Monica.
1212 Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California
4.5 stars from 2,510 reviews for this new american restaurant address in Santa Monica.
SaMo Pizza
Santa Monica, California
4.8 stars from 964 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Hillstone
Santa Monica, California
4.5 stars from 1,058 reviews for this new american restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Pier Burger
Santa Monica, California
4.3 stars from 1,586 reviews for this hamburger restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Mikomi Sushi Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California
4.6 stars from 200 reviews for this japanese restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Joe's Pizza
Santa Monica, California
4.4 stars from 1,595 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Piccolo Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California
4.7 stars from 170 reviews for this italian restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Rae's Restaurant
Santa Monica, California
4.6 stars from 1,132 reviews for this diner address in Santa Monica.
LA PUREPECHA COCINA MEXICANA
Santa Monica, California
4.5 stars from 469 reviews for this mexican restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Z Garden Mediterranean Cuisine
Santa Monica, California
4.4 stars from 727 reviews for this mediterranean restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Chez Jay
Santa Monica, California
4.5 stars from 1,070 reviews for this steak house address in Santa Monica.
Milo & Olive
Santa Monica, California
4.4 stars from 1,168 reviews for this italian restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Water Grill
Santa Monica, California
4.4 stars from 2,373 reviews for this seafood restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Snug Harbor
Santa Monica, California
4.6 stars from 404 reviews for this diner address in Santa Monica.
Tender Greens
Santa Monica, California
4.3 stars from 964 reviews for this restaurant address in Santa Monica.
Library Alehouse
Santa Monica, California
4.5 stars from 911 reviews for this american restaurant address in Santa Monica.