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

1. • Esters Wine Shop & Bar 83

   • Chic Wine/Oyster Bar
   
   

   1. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bar | Semifinalist

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Restaurant | Semifinalist

   3. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants 2023

   
   

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   • 1314 Seventh St, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
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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 Los Angeles
      Best New Bakery

   3. Eater Los Angeles
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in Los Angeles

   
   

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

   • Unapologetic French Bistro
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Restaurant | Semifinalist

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

   
   

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   • 2732 Main St, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
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4. • Birdie G's 68

   • Fun American Restaurant
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. 2024 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 | Westside
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5. • 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 | Westside
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Mélisse 28

   • Back-Room Californian Tasting
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      2 Stars

   
   

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   • 1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
   • Website
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7. • Farmshop 28

   • Delicious All-Day Cafe/Grocer
   
   

   1. Esquire
      The Best Bars in America 2025

   
   

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

8. • 1 Pico 26

   • Beachfront Californian/Southern Italian Restaurant
   
   

   1. Forbes Travel Guide
      Recommended

   
   

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   • 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
   • Website
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9. • Citrin 26

   • Impressive French/Californian Fine Dining
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   
   

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

10. • Bread Head 25

    • Refined Sandwich Shop
    
    

    1. The New York Times
       The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024 | Mozzarella Sandwich

    
    

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    • 1518 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
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11. • Cobi's 25

    • Imaginative South Asian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 2104 Main St, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
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12. • Colapasta 25

    • Modern Italian Trattoria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    
    

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    • 1241 Fifth St, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
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13. • 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 | Westside
    • Website
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14. • Milo & Olive 21

    • Seasonal Californian Neighborhood Pizzeria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2723 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
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15. • Élephante 21

    • Contemporary Southern Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
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16. • Rustic Canyon 21

    • Vibrant Mexican/Californian Neighborhood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1119 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
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17. • 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 | Westside
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18. • The Lobster 21

    • Breathtaking Californian Seafood Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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

19. • Shunji -Japanese Cuisine- 21

    • Notable Japanese Omakase
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3003 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
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20. • Seline 21

    • Ambitious Californian Tasting
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3110 Main St, Unit 132, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
    • Website
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21. • Heavy Handed 20

    • Quality Burger Shop
    
    

    1. Eater Los Angeles
       The Best Soft Serve in Los Angeles

    
    

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    • 2912 Main St, Santa Monica, CA | Westside
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