Restaurants with the Best Atmosphere in Santa Monica, California

Guest praise · Santa Monica, California

Explore restaurants with the best atmosphere in Santa Monica, California, with the room, the mood, and the feeling of being there in mind. Before visiting, picture the conversation you want to have and choose a setting that suits it. For more ideas, compare Coziest Atmosphere in Santa Monica or broaden the search through Best Atmosphere in California.

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Top 3 · Best Atmosphere
Illustrative image: Exquisitely plated tasting menu course
75.7
#1

Santa Monica California

Big Sur Grill

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Illustrative image: Intimate chef counter at a fine dining restaurant
73.7
#2

Santa Monica California

Chelsea Restaurant

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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
68.2
#3

Santa Monica California

TerraTorry

Best Atmosphere Santa Monica

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Best Atmosphere · Santa Monica, California

Top 3 · Best Atmosphere in Santa Monica, California

Illustrative image: Exquisitely plated tasting menu course
#1

Big Sur Grill

Santa Monica, California

75.7
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Illustrative image: Intimate chef counter at a fine dining restaurant
#2

Chelsea Restaurant

Santa Monica, California

73.7
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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
#3

TerraTorry

Santa Monica, California

68.2
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#4

Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop

Santa Monica, California

77.4
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#5

Massilia

Santa Monica, California

18.1
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#6

Tar & Roses

Santa Monica, California

78.6
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Illustrative image: Destination dining room
#7

BERBERE by T&T Lifestyle

Santa Monica, California

72.3
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Illustrative image: Close-up of a bright coastal restaurant dish
#8

THE MEETUP LA

Santa Monica, California

70.3
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#9

Solidarity

Santa Monica, California

73.0
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#10

La Monique

Santa Monica, California

70.4
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Illustrative image: High-end plated dish
#11

Shunji Japanese Cuisine

Santa Monica, California

65.1
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Illustrative image: Refined sushi or chef counter interior
#12

Edgemar Restaurant + Lounge

Santa Monica, California

71.3
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#13

Savida

Santa Monica, California

17.4
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Illustrative image: Close-up of a bright coastal restaurant dish
#14

The Upper West

Santa Monica, California

78.8
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#15

1 Pico

Santa Monica, California

68.8
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#16

Loverra Kitchen

Santa Monica, California

65.3
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#17

Desvelados Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

75.5
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Illustrative image: Refined sushi or chef counter interior
#18

The Penthouse

Santa Monica, California

71.7
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#19

OM42

Santa Monica, California

64.4
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Illustrative image: Close-up of a bright coastal restaurant dish
#20

Birdie G's

Santa Monica, California

70.6
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#21

Manchego

Santa Monica, California

82.7
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#22

Sol Agave

Santa Monica, California

79.9
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#23

Yagul Cafe

Santa Monica, California

80.5
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Illustrative image: Refined sushi or chef counter interior
#24

The Curious Palate

Santa Monica, California

81.0
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Illustrative image: Destination dining room
#25

Sweet Maple

Santa Monica, California

77.4
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