Restaurants with the Best Food in Santa Monica, California

Guest praise · Santa Monica, California

Explore restaurants with the best food in Santa Monica, California, with flavour, balance, and care on the plate in mind. Before visiting, choose for the dishes you are excited to try rather than the most familiar restaurant name. For more ideas, compare Freshest Food in Santa Monica or broaden the search through Best Food in California.

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Top 3 · Best Food
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64.4
#1

Santa Monica California

OM42

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80.5
#2

Santa Monica California

Yagul Cafe

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77.4
#3

Santa Monica California

Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop

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Best Food · Santa Monica, California

Top 3 · Best Food in Santa Monica, California

Illustrative image: Exquisitely plated tasting menu course
#1

OM42

Santa Monica, California

64.4
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Illustrative image: Intimate chef counter at a fine dining restaurant
#2

Yagul Cafe

Santa Monica, California

80.5
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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
#3

Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop

Santa Monica, California

77.4
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#4

BERBERE by T&T Lifestyle

Santa Monica, California

72.3
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#5

Desvelados Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

75.5
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#6

Big Sur Grill

Santa Monica, California

75.7
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#7

The Curious Palate

Santa Monica, California

81.0
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#8

Bun & Mi

Santa Monica, California

74.7
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#9

SaMo Pizza

Santa Monica, California

80.8
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#10

La Vecchia Cucina

Santa Monica, California

82.3
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#11

The Upper West

Santa Monica, California

78.8
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#12

THE MEETUP LA

Santa Monica, California

70.3
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#13

Savida

Santa Monica, California

17.4
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#14

Shunji Japanese Cuisine

Santa Monica, California

65.1
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#15

Chelsea Restaurant

Santa Monica, California

73.7
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#16

Sampa's Pizza Cafe - Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

18.9
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#17

Mikomi Sushi Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

77.9
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#18

Sushi Vegan

Santa Monica, California

65.7
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#19

Fritto Misto

Santa Monica, California

77.3
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#20

UOVO Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

79.1
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#21

Piccolo Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

72.4
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#22

Tar & Roses

Santa Monica, California

78.6
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#23

Loverra Kitchen

Santa Monica, California

65.3
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#24

TerraTorry

Santa Monica, California

68.2
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#25

R+D Kitchen

Santa Monica, California

71.9
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