Best Restaurants for Casual Hangouts in Santa Monica, California

Guest praise · Santa Monica, California

Explore best restaurants for casual hangouts in Santa Monica, California, with easy company without a formal occasion in mind. Before visiting, find a restaurant that fits the way you want to spend time together rather than inventing a special reason to meet. For more ideas, compare Coziest Atmosphere in Santa Monica or broaden the search through Best for Casual Dining in California.

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Top 3 · Best for Casual Dining
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57.8
#1

Santa Monica California

Chef and Butler

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70.3
#2

Santa Monica California

THE MEETUP LA

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75.0
#3

Santa Monica California

Habit Burger & Grill

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Best for Casual Dining · Santa Monica, California

Top 3 · Best for Casual Dining in Santa Monica, California

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#1

Chef and Butler

Santa Monica, California

57.8
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Illustrative image: Intimate chef counter at a fine dining restaurant
#2

THE MEETUP LA

Santa Monica, California

70.3
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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
#3

Habit Burger & Grill

Santa Monica, California

75.0
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#4

Pizza Fling

Santa Monica, California

79.0
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#5

HiHo Cheeseburger | Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

75.8
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#6

Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop

Santa Monica, California

77.4
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#7

Bread & Porridge

Santa Monica, California

14.0
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#8

SaMo Pizza

Santa Monica, California

80.8
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#9

Fatburger & Buffalo's Express

Santa Monica, California

16.4
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#10

Breakfast by Salt's Cure

Santa Monica, California

61.4
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#11

Sampa's Pizza Cafe - Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

18.9
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#12

Tu Madre

Santa Monica, California

69.5
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#13

Diner Antonette

Santa Monica, California

73.4
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#14

Holy Cow BBQ - Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

74.8
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#15

Border Grill Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

15.8
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#16

Society Kitchen

Santa Monica, California

77.4
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#17

The Counter

Santa Monica, California

79.4
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#18

Palms n' Patties

Santa Monica, California

69.1
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#19

Kimuya

Santa Monica, California

13.7
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#20

Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen

Santa Monica, California

78.6
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#21

Sol Agave

Santa Monica, California

79.9
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#22

George's Burgers

Santa Monica, California

75.4
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#23

Fresh Brothers Pizza Santa Monica

Santa Monica, California

76.0
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#24

The Albright

Santa Monica, California

80.2
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#25

Pier Burger

Santa Monica, California

75.0
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