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Boardwalk Eats: West Coast
Tender Greens is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

1. Tender Greens

8.9
8759 Santa Monica Blvd (at Hancock Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Salad Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: The menu is extraordinary, with riffs on seasonal favorites like Brussels sprouts cooked with house-cured bacon, bourbon and maple syrup.

The Misfit Restaurant + Bar is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

2. The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

8.9
225 Santa Monica Blvd (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 349 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Try a basil gimlet or the signature Misfit cocktail. 1/2 off well drinks during happy hour are a steal when you realize its Buffalo Trace Bourbon & Tito's Handmade Vodka. Happy Hour noon-7pm daily! Read more.

Claire's at the Museum is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

3. Claire's at the Museum

8.6
2300 E Ocean Blvd (19th Place), Long Beach, CA
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

LorealLoreal: Beautiful view. Sat next to the fountain outside and it was gorgeous. Food so yummy and $4 mimosa 😋

Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

4. Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe

8.9
1615 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA
Beer Garden · Downtown Santa Monica · 58 tips and reviews

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: To understand the Big Dean vibe, know it first opened in 1901, and only six owners have held it since then, often former customers. It’s just that beloved by its clientele. Read more.

The Cow's End Cafe is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

5. The Cow's End Cafe

8.4
34 Washington Blvd (at Pacific Ave), Marina del Rey, CA
Café · 100 tips and reviews

Grex H.Grex Hochmuth: Amazing sandwiches & salads. Perfect one-stop shop for a beach picnic. Try the Omlette-as-tortilla wraps for a twist.

Blue Plate Taco is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

6. Blue Plate Taco

8.6
1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 138 tips and reviews

Jelisa B.Jelisa Beaty: This was such a cute little restaurant with a great ambiance. Great for a date night or a night out with friends. The food was amazing and my server was super attentive and nice!

Seaside Donuts Bakery is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

7. Seaside Donuts Bakery

8.5
2108 W Oceanfront (at 21st Pl), Newport Beach, CA
Donut Shop · Newport Pier · 58 tips and reviews
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

8. Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

8.5
230 Stearns Wharf (at Cabrillo Blvd), Santa Barbara, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews

David K.David Kavanagh: This is the real deal! Walk past the rest and wait for a seat here!

Hinano Cafe is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

9. Hinano Cafe

8.6
15 Washington Blvd (at Speedway), Venice, CA
Burger Joint · 112 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Hinano next-levels the usual patty + bacon + cheese level of exceptionalism with a grilled dog sliced atop an already-majestic, perfectly cooked patty on shredded lettuce and a sesame seed bun. Read more.

Chez Jay is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

10. Chez Jay

8.5
1657 Ocean Ave (Colorado), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 70 tips and reviews

Kathryn B.Kathryn Boole: Have the Sand Dabs- a Southern California classic, in the classic restaurant with a long colorful history! Great Bombay Sapphire Martinis too!

Stickhouse Gelato is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

11. Stickhouse Gelato

223 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Santa Monica · 11 tips and reviews

Jude V.Jude Vargas: If you love ice cream, I highly recommend this spot. I loved the strawberry with dark chocolate and pistachio. They used fresh fruit to make their ice cream too

Flower Child is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

12. Flower Child

1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 21 tips and reviews

Mohannad Z.Mohannad Zahran: Mother bowl, grilled asparagus, grains and greens salad..... the best ,most delicious, most nourishing organic experience I've had so far! In total love with this place!

800 Degrees is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

13. 800 Degrees

7.8
120 Wilshire Blvd,, Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Santa Monica · 54 tips and reviews

Rj S.Rj St Thomas: The pizza is fantastic! Get it with pepperoni, salami and sausage!

Ye Olde King's Head is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

14. Ye Olde King's Head

8.0
116 Santa Monica Blvd (btwn Ocean Ave. & 2nd St.), Santa Monica, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Monica · 137 tips and reviews

Scott T.Scott Tomasso: You must order the Fish & Chips. The crust is way different than any other version you've ever had. Delish!

Joe's Pizza is one of Boardwalk Eats: West Coast.

15. Joe's Pizza

7.3
111 Broadway (btwn Ocean & 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Santa Monica · 53 tips and reviews

Jon P.Jon Piehl: Perfect New York pizza. Crispy crust. Fast. Limited seating.