The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Los Angeles | Santa Monica

1. • Esters Wine Shop & Bar 83

   • Chic Wine/Oyster Bar
   
   

   1. James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bar | Semifinalist

   2. James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Restaurant | Semifinalist

   3. Eater
      The Best New Restaurants in America

   
   

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   • 1314 Seventh St, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
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2. • Petitgrain Boulangerie 73

   • Flawless French Pastry Shop
   
   

   1. The Infatuation
      Our Favorite Bakeries In The Country Right Now

   2. Eater
      Best New Bakery

   3. Eater
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

   
   

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   • 1209 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
   • Website
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3. • Pasjoli 71

   • Unapologetic French Bistro
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now

   3. Los Angeles Times
      The 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles | #34

   
   

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   • 2732 Main St, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • Birdie G's 71

   • Fun American Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Chef, Jeremy Fox | Semifinalist

   3. Time Out
      The 40 best restaurants in Los Angeles you need to try right now | #22

   
   

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   • 2421 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
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5. • Seline 68

   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Los Angeles Times
      The 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles | #13

   3. The Infatuation
      LA’s Best New Restaurants | #3

   
   

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   • 3110 Main St, Ste 132, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica

6. • Rustic Canyon 65

   • Vibrant Mexican/Californian Neighborhood Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. LAist
      Best Bites | Chochoyotes

   3. Los Angeles Times
      The 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles | #48

   
   

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   • 1119 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Mélisse 50

   • Back-Room Californian Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      2 Stars

   2. Los Angeles Times
      The 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles | #23

   
   

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   • 1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • Fia 43

   • Inventive Italian Steakhouse
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   
   

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   • 2454 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Orla by Michael Mina 30

   
   

   1. World Culinary Awards
      North America's Best New Restaurant | Nominee

   
   

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   • 1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica

10. • Tartine 28

    
    

    1. Time Out
       The best bakeries in America

    
    

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    • 1925 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica

11. • Farmshop 28

    • Delicious All-Day Cafe/Grocer
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Bars in America

    
    

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    • 225 26th St, Unit 25, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
    • Website

12. • Tartine 28

    
    

    1. Time Out
       The best bakeries in America

    
    

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    • 2903 Lincoln Blvd, Ste 110, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica

13. • Citrin 26

    • Impressive French/Californian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       1 Star

    
    

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    • 1104 Wilshire Blvd Suite A, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • 1 Pico 26

    • Coastal New American Restaurant
    
    

    1. Forbes Travel Guide
       Recommended

    
    

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    • 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • Cobi's 25

    • Imaginative South Asian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 2104 Main St, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Colapasta 25

    • Modern Italian Trattoria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1241 Fifth St, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Layla Bagels & Coffee 23

    • Creative Bagel Shop
    
    

    1. Bon Appétit
       The Very Best Bagels in the US (Yes, Outside New York)

    
    

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    • 1614 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Bread Head 23

    • Refined Sandwich Shop
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The Best Restaurant Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. | Mozzarella Sandwich

    
    

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    • 1518 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
    • Website
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19. • Shunji -Japanese Cuisine- 21

    • Notable Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3003 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • TUMBI Craft Indian Kitchen 21

    • Industrial-Chic Indian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 115 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
    • Instagram

21. • The Lobster 21

    • Breathtaking Californian Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • Milo & Olive 21

    • Seasonal Californian Neighborhood Pizzeria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2723 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Élephante 21

    • Contemporary Southern Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Heavy Handed 20

    • Quality Burger Shop
    
    

    1. Eater
       The Best Soft Serve in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 2912 Main St, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica
    • Website
    • Instagram

25. • Cosetta 18

    
    

    1. Los Angeles Times
       The 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles | #60

    
    

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    • 3150 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica