What Santa Monica cooks, plate by plate.
31 cuisines represented in our Santa Monica guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.
American13 restaurants
Asian fusion2 restaurants
Bakery11 restaurants
Brewery5 restaurants
British gastropub8 restaurants
Burgers5 restaurants
Cafe12 restaurants
Californian19 restaurants
Caribbean2 restaurants
Cocktail bar14 restaurants
French fine dining2 restaurants
Indian1 restaurant
Italian19 restaurants
Japanese6 restaurants
Japanese sushi6 restaurants
Jewish deli3 restaurants
Mediterranean7 restaurants
Mexican13 restaurants
Middle Eastern2 restaurants
Pizzeria5 restaurants
Poke3 restaurants
Sandwich2 restaurants
Seafood6 restaurants
Southeast Asian3 restaurants
Spanish2 restaurants
Steak and seafood2 restaurants
Steakhouse5 restaurants
Street food2 restaurants
Taiwanese1 restaurant
Thai3 restaurants
Wine bar6 restaurants
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