Restaurants in Santa Monica

Best Santa Monica restaurants by cuisine

American

177 restaurants

Italian

42 restaurants

Seafood

20 restaurants

Steakhouse

16 restaurants

Japanese

14 restaurants

Mexican

14 restaurants

French

10 restaurants

Sushi

10 restaurants

Mediterranean

9 restaurants

Comfort Food

7 restaurants

American favorites in Santa Monica

Water Grill - Santa Monica

769 reviews

Seafood | $$$ | Downtown Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica is the neighborhood in Santa Monica with the most restaurant choices (134 restaurants). Mercado - Santa Monica, Blue Plate Oysterette and Blue Plate Taco are the most popular restaurants in Downtown Santa Monica.

Downtown Santa Monica is the neighborhood in Santa Monica with the most affordable restaurant choices (121 restaurants with prices $30 and under). Mercado - Santa Monica, Blue Plate Oysterette and Blue Plate Taco are the most popular restaurants for cheap eats in Downtown Santa Monica.

American is the most popular cuisine in Santa Monica (#2 Italian, #3 Contemporary American). The Lobster, Local Kitchen + Wine Bar, and Josie are the most popular American restaurants in Santa Monica.

Orto Santa Monica is the most popular place to eat local food in Santa Monica.

Ivy at the Shore, 1 Pico and Manchego are the most popular restaurants for romantic occasions in Santa Monica.

Seaside on the Pier is the most popular family-friendly place to eat in Santa Monica.

Robata Bar - Santa Monica is the most popular restaurant for business meetings in Santa Monica.

Sonoma Wine Garden - Santa Monica and Ye Olde Kings Head- Santa Monica are the most popular places to eat with a group of people in Santa Monica.