Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica

Connie C. • December 5, 2017Good deals on the set menu! My favs are the salmon, blue crab, lobster, and uni! The uni is so good. I thought the salmon sashimi dish was alright.

Trish R. • January 26, 2014Blue crab hand roll! Cold and crispy on one side and warm and soft on the other!

Jesse T. • November 23, 2011Happy vegan salad, vegan Boston creme pie cupcake and mint lemonade... Yum.

Christian V. • September 24, 2010The Ribs are amazing!! The meat falls off the bone!

Adrian P. • August 16, 2014Happy hour all day until 7pm. Get there around 5-ish as it gets pretty crazy at 6pm. The Misfit cocktail is highly recommended (it's like a Negroni)

Brad K. • April 27, 2022Solid beachfront vibes. Post up at the bar in sun and get a large draft half Mango Cart / half Big Wave!

Rita S. • January 4, 2019Try the whipped eggplant, one of the best dishes here! 🍆

PureWow • June 21, 2017Their lime-cilantro-jalapeño and pesto dressings don’t contain any added sugars, and bowls are made to order. You can get your entire favorite non-dairy, legumeless ingredients mixed on the spot.

Andrew L. • March 25, 2018Oysters are amazing. Lots of options. Good view of the water. Rosé was great. Good place to grab lunch or a quick oyster sesh.

Jon. A. • August 11, 2014The miso soup with mushrooms is a must. Great combinations of ingredients. A good deal for a starter. Serves 1 very well.

Cole K. • February 9Incredibly good vibes and also good coffee.

Christie H. • November 16, 2017So delicious! They have regular Greek yogurt and frozen yogurt in different flavors. Love all the toppings!

M • July 8, 2021Brooklyn Porterhouse Steak for 2 is the Bessst! Mashed potato with sour cream & chives and garlic is the way to go 👌🏻

Toni B. • March 11, 2015Great service, fantastic location (try and get a table by the open windows) and the food was excellent (but expect to pay quite a bit)

Andres R. • March 6, 2014Great vibe with House of Vibes on weds. 7 bucks cover if you arrive after 22:00.

Maina K. • August 18, 2019Steaks r to die for! they make great mashed potatoes & creamed corn. Beautiful interiors & outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean, staff were good but the food took ages to arrive.

Agatha • September 18, 2019Loved the Baja tacos! Margaritas are potent!

Lauren F. • August 5, 2015The sea bass taco is amazing as is everything else. Jalapeño margarita is a must try.

Connie C. • October 22, 2017Simple but tasty! The cheese on the patties makes the burger. Patty is good too. Fries are meh but good deal for $10!

Pavel Š. • October 27, 2016Chicken Madeira - amazing, amazing!!

Jonathan W. • February 1, 2018The bird is the word is the best wrap if you’re ok with meat. Also love the avocado plate and the eggplant plate!

DearGenevieve • June 12, 2010The Surf & Turf is delicious!! Also try the Nutella ice cream sandwich for dessert.

Adriana • May 29, 2013Wow, shrimp scampi pasta, awsome. Waiting time very accurate and great service.

Ryan W. • October 24, 2014Love this old school dive bar. Great for a casual drink after dinner. If you get there late enough, they'll let you sit in a booth without ordering food.

Christine C. • January 8, 2019Great atmosphere, such a cute little coffee shop. Breakfast was tasty and espresso pretty good.

Casey • November 12, 2018Tuna melt. Well done fries. Awesome wine by the glass list.

Niki Katherine H. • May 11, 2019Some of the best pasta I’ve had outside of Italy! If you like cacio e pepe, give theirs a try— simple perfection.

Megan I. • May 14The front of Chez Ray was packed, so I went to the backyard. Less crowded and more pleasant hangout with my friends. Cocktails and snacks are great.

William C. • July 10, 2015One of the best Starbucks. Open with plenty of light and great service.

Christian S. • June 12, 2013Veggie Burger with fries and a large lemonade.... Done deal! Ask for a side of their pierburger sauce to along with the fries.