Seafood restaurantMarina Del Rey
Killer Shrimp
- Cuisine
- American, Seafood
- Hours
- Mo-Su 11:30-24:00
- Address
- Admiralty Way
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Los Angeles, California
Where to eat in Santa Monica
The dishes worth ordering, the restaurants, wine bars and markets that serve them — and the tastings, vineyard trips and cooking classes to book before you fly.
01Food & wine tours in Santa Monica
Tasting walks, market tours, wine and vineyard visits and cooking classes in and around Santa Monica — operator photos, live prices, free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Bookable tours and experiences here, with live prices and availability from our partner Viator.
02Restaurants & wine bars of Santa Monica
Regional kitchens and documented rooms first, then the neighbourhood tables. Every entry is a real, mapped venue in Santa Monica — cuisine, hours and price bracket as filed, never invented, and nobody pays to appear.
Seafood restaurant
Santa Monica Seafood
- Cuisine
- Seafood
- Hours
- Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
- Address
- Wilshire Boulevard
Tapas houseVenice
Scopa Italian Roots
- Cuisine
- Italian, Pasta, Tapas
- Hours
- Mo-Su 17:00-01:00; Sa-Su 11:00-15:00
- Address
- W Washington Boulevard
Restaurant
Azulé Taqueria
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Hours
- Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
- Address
- Third Street Promenade
RestaurantLos Angeles
BBQ+Rice
- Cuisine
- Korean
- Hours
- Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:30
- Address
- Santa Monica Boulevard
Restaurant
Blue Plate Taco
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Hours
- Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00
- Address
- Ocean Avenue
Restaurant
Bruin Plate
- Cuisine
- Health Food
- Hours
- 07:00-10:00,11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00
Restaurant
Chandni
- Vegan options
- Cuisine
- Indian
- Hours
- Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00
- Address
- Wilshire Boulevard
RestaurantLos Angeles
Chinchikurin
- Terrace
- Cuisine
- Japanese, Okonomiyaki
- Hours
- Mo 11:30-14:00,17:00-23:00; We-Su 11:30-14:00,17:00-23:00
- Address
- Sawtelle Boulevard
RestaurantLos Angeles
Daikokuya
- Cuisine
- Noodle, Japanese
- Hours
- Mo-Su 10:00-24:30
- Address
- Sawtelle Boulevard
Restaurant
FIG
- Cuisine
- Bistro, Seasonal, Farm-To-Table
- Hours
- Mo-Su 07:00-11:00, Sa,Su 11:30-15:00, Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00
- Address
- Wilshire Boulevard
Restaurant
Hillstone Restaurant
- Cuisine
- American
- Hours
- Mo-We,Su 11:30-21:00; Th-Sa 11:30-22:00
- Address
- Wilshire Boulevard
Venue records, cuisine, hours and price brackets come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Kitchens close for holidays and change hands — confirm by phone before travelling, and book dinner ahead at weekends. We take no payment from any restaurant listed here.
03Markets, wine merchants & producers
Walk the market at opening for the produce, then the wine merchants and delis for what to carry home. Markets in Santa Monica usually run from early morning to lunchtime and close on Sundays and Mondays.
04Where to sleep nearby
Hotels, guesthouses and hostels within walking distance of the restaurants of Santa Monica — so the wine at dinner is not a problem.
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Stays near the restaurants of Santa Monica
Real hotels, guesthouses and hostels in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, sourced from OpenStreetMap, with live prices from our booking partner — compare them with the links below.
05Travel & medical insurance
Tastings, boat lunches and pre-paid classes are hard to move once booked. Cover the medical and cancellation side before you fly — a policy costs less per day than a glass of the local wine.
Single-trip, annual multi-trip and family policies with medical cover, 24/7 English-speaking assistance and baggage protection. Compare plans for Santa Monica, or read our full travel insurance guide.
Travel insurance→06Practical questions
What first-timers ask before eating their way through Santa Monica.
Where should you eat in Santa Monica?
Eat where the kitchen is local rather than international: the restaurants, bars and producers listed on this page are real, mapped venues in Santa Monica with their filed cuisine, hours and price bracket. Dinner is the main meal, portions are generous, and weekend brunch is a local institution worth booking.
What food is Santa Monica known for?
Order the local speciality and the regional craft beer or wine. A guided tasting is the quickest way to learn the local names — three hours with a food guide saves a week of guessing, and our partner experiences below list live prices.
What time do restaurants open in Santa Monica?
Lunch runs from about 11:30 to 14:30 and dinner from 17:00 to 22:00, earlier outside big cities. Many restaurants take bookings online, and popular rooms fill weeks ahead. Each card shows the hours the venue has actually filed.
Do you need to book a table in Santa Monica?
For dinner at weekends and anywhere with a small dining room, yes — booking the same morning is usually enough. It is essential in peak season and during local festivals. Where the map record notes a reservation policy the card shows it.
How much does a meal cost in Santa Monica?
Expect roughly US$20–35 per person for a casual meal and US$60–120 at dinner with drinks in a good restaurant. Sales tax is added at the till, so menu prices are not the final price.
Are there food tours in Santa Monica?
Yes — food walks, market tours, brewery and winery visits and cooking classes run in and around Santa Monica. Every experience on this page is a live partner product with the operator's own photo, live price and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Is it easy to eat vegetarian or vegan in Santa Monica?
Easier in larger towns than in small villages. Where a venue has filed vegetarian or vegan options the card is labelled, and markets, bakeries and produce shops fill the gaps well.
How much should you tip in Santa Monica?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill at sit-down restaurants, and US$1–2 a drink at the bar. Check whether a service charge has already been added.
Museums & galleries
Museums in Santa Monica — what to see, hours & tickets
Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.
Churches & religious heritage
Churches in Santa Monica — what to see, hours & tickets
Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.
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