13 american places in Santa Monica we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Santa Monica | American across every city.

Ivy at the Shore ★ 4.1

American · $$$$

ocean-avenue · 1535 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Ivy at the Shore keeps its bougainvillea-draped pink facade on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, an American menu served on the same florid patio since 1985.

Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe ★ 4.2

American · $

ocean-avenue · 1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe has anchored the boardwalk below the Santa Monica Pier since 1902 as Loring's Lunchroom, burgers and buckets on two patios.

Ivy at the Shore ★ 4.1

American · $$$$

ocean-avenue · 1535 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Ivy at the Shore keeps its bougainvillea-draped pink facade on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, an American menu served on the same florid patio since 1985.

Chez Jay ★ 4.4

American · $$

ocean-avenue · 1657 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Chez Jay has kept its nautical dive-bar dining room on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica since 1959, a city Historic Landmark of steaks, peanuts and lore.

Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe ★ 4.2

American · $

ocean-avenue · 1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe has anchored the boardwalk below the Santa Monica Pier since 1902 as Loring's Lunchroom, burgers and buckets on two patios.

The Penthouse ★ 4.1

American · $$$

downtown · 1111 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

The Penthouse floats on the 18th floor of the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica, white banquettes and coastline views from breakfast through late cocktails.

Breakfast by Salt's Cure ★ 4.4

American · $$

montana-avenue · 714 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Breakfast by Salt's Cure griddles its famous oatmeal griddle cakes on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, a compact daytime spin-off of the original room.

Chez Jay ★ 4.4

American · $$

ocean-avenue · 1657 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Chez Jay has kept its nautical dive-bar dining room on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica since 1959, a city Historic Landmark of steaks, peanuts and lore.

The Penthouse ★ 4.1

American · $$$

downtown · 1111 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

The Penthouse floats on the 18th floor of the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica, white banquettes and coastline views from breakfast through late cocktails.

Chez Jay ★ 4.4

American · $$

ocean-avenue · 1657 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Chez Jay has kept its nautical dive-bar dining room on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica since 1959, a city Historic Landmark of steaks, peanuts and lore.

Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe ★ 4.2

American · $

ocean-avenue · 1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe has anchored the boardwalk below the Santa Monica Pier since 1902 as Loring's Lunchroom, burgers and buckets on two patios.

Breakfast by Salt's Cure ★ 4.4

American · $$

montana-avenue · 714 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Breakfast by Salt's Cure griddles its famous oatmeal griddle cakes on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, a compact daytime spin-off of the original room.

The Penthouse ★ 4.1

American · $$$

downtown · 1111 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403

The Penthouse floats on the 18th floor of the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica, white banquettes and coastline views from breakfast through late cocktails.