Best Restaurants for Lunch in Santa Monica, California

Guest praise · Santa Monica, California

Explore best restaurants for lunch in Santa Monica, California, with the meal between a busy morning and the rest of the day in mind. Before visiting, decide how much time you want at the table before choosing between a quick meeting and a longer lunch. For more ideas, compare Best for Business Dining in Santa Monica or broaden the search through Best Lunch in California.

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Top 3 · Best Lunch
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75.0
#1

Santa Monica California

Habit Burger & Grill

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16.4
#2

Santa Monica California

Fatburger & Buffalo's Express

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75.8
#3

Santa Monica California

HiHo Cheeseburger | Santa Monica

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The places guests praise most.

Best Lunch · Santa Monica, California

Top 3 · Best Lunch in Santa Monica, California

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#1

Habit Burger & Grill

Santa Monica, California

75.0
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Illustrative image: Intimate chef counter at a fine dining restaurant
#2

Fatburger & Buffalo's Express

Santa Monica, California

16.4
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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
#3

HiHo Cheeseburger | Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

75.8
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#4

Salt and Tart

Santa Monica, California

58.6
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#5

THE MEETUP LA

Santa Monica, California

70.3
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#6

George's Burgers

Santa Monica, California

75.4
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#7

Calif Chicken Cafe

Santa Monica, California

79.1
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#8

Lunetta

Santa Monica, California

81.3
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#9

Society Kitchen

Santa Monica, California

77.4
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#10

Mendocino Farms

Santa Monica, California

77.7
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#11

The Counter

Santa Monica, California

79.4
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#12

Lazy Daisy - Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

64.6
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#13

Sushi Vegan

Santa Monica, California

65.7
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#14

Pier Burger

Santa Monica, California

75.0
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#15

Fresh Brothers Pizza Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

76.0
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#16

Flapjax Diner

Santa Monica, California

72.1
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#17

Kimuya

Santa Monica, California

13.7
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#18

Next Level Veggie Grill

Santa Monica, California

67.3
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#19

BERBERE by T&T Lifestyle

Santa Monica, California

72.3
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#20

Holy Cow BBQ - Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

74.8
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#21

Bagel Nosh Deli

Santa Monica, California

77.4
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#22

Yagul Cafe

Santa Monica, California

80.5
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#23

Palms n' Patties

Santa Monica, California

69.1
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#24

Samosa House

Santa Monica, California

74.9
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#25

Marmalade Cafe - Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

70.5
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