Santa Monica Restaurants
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Are restaurants what make a city great? Some might say its businesses and activities while others would tout its opportunities and quality of life, but nearly every equation includes great places to eat distinctive foods in comfortable surroundings. Here at HelloSantaMonica.com, you'll find just that ... and much more, including those places that local residents tend to keep to themselves.
It's the best of Santa Monica dining, in one convenient location!
Since opening in 1989, Hurry Curry of Tokyo has been a staple spot for a quick, fulfilling Japanese meal in West Los Angeles. Its original curry sauce, friendly service and affordable prices keep the customers flooding in.
Tucked into a seemingly small spot of Wilshire is Drago Ristorante. Once you enter, the restaurant opens up into a sea of Italian food, wine, tastefully decorated walls an crisp, white table cloths.
This authentic taco joint, Tacos La Flama, on Pico Boulevard attracts customers with excitingly low prices and satisfying portions. Fill up on burritos, tacos and chile relleno at Tacos La Flama.
This Brentwood spot has plenty of Mexican dishes for your delight. The menu has a variety of soups, salads, tacos and burritos made from healthy, fresh ingredients.
If you're looking for pancakes at 5 p.m. or omelets at 8 p.m., Coogie's Cafe is the place for your breakfast-all-day needs. Located on Santa Monica Boulevard, Coogie's offers indoor and outdoor seating with a friendly smile.
Snuggled between Chelsea Avenue and 24th on Wilshire, Bru's Wiffle has a menu centered around waffles. Customers dine on waffle sliders, pizza waffles and traditional waffles with syrup and strawberries.
Dine at Star of Siam for lunch and enjoy a $6.25 lunch buffet. The curries are spicy, the fried rice is addictive and the service is friendly and fast.
Located on the second level of the Getty Villa grounds you’ll find the Café—serving Mediterranean fare including sandwiches, wraps, pizza, pasta, desserts and a variety of drinks including wine.
With lunch specials at $5 and most curry dishes less than $7, diners dive in to Siam Chan for shrimp fried rice, duck curry and pad Thai.
Pot and Pan on Santa Monica Boulevard is a perfect spot to grab an inexpensive, tasty Thai lunch. Tom Kha Kai soup, Thai tea, green curry and rice make a complete and delicious meal.
From the bright orange walls to the fresh, delicious and inexpensive lunch items, Tada is a simple and pleasing experience. If you're close, pop in and grab a sandwich or coffee to go.
If you're in the West LA area and craving fish curry and crunchy samosa, shell out $9 for the lunch buffet at All India Cafe. All you can eat Indian cuisine is good for the soul. And the belly.
You'll find this Italian restaurant flooded with lively customers, even on a Monday night. Make reservations for a fine dining experience with excellent wine pairings and lots of lovely Italian accents.
Typhoon Santa Monica features live music weekly for customers sipping cocktails, dining on fresh seafood, and enjoying the California sky.
Just off Third Street Promenade, this restaurant has less hustle and bustle and more good food for your money than restaurants on the main drag. Come here for a yummy curry or Thai noodle without breaking the bank.
Customers at Taco Plus fill their bellies with carne asada, tacos de los gringos, Mexican-style Hero sandwiches, and huevos rancheros.
Affordable Chinese, Japanese, Thai and sushi along Third Street Promenade pleases locals and visitors alike. Sit at the sushi bar and chat with the chef or sit out in the open and people-watch.
Grab a slice of pizza and a salad for lunch, or curl up with a movie and have a gourmet pizza delivered straight to your door.
Whether you're in the mood for enchiladas, burritos or tacos, Casa Escobar can fill your belly without emptying your pocket. They also serve yummy margaritas!
Tucked on Colorado in the Yahoo! Center, Daily Grill provides necessary fuel for the hungry businessmen and women in the area. With yummy lunch specials and crisp cocktails, Daily Grill serves up lunch with a smile.
FIG Santa Monica has a wide variety of menu items complementing the current season. Visit the sunny restaurant in the Fairmont Hotel and enjoy cheese, bread and entrees.
Shopping can create a hunger, and if you're shopping at Brentwood Country Mart, you can solve that problem with a tasty rotisserie chicken, BBQ ribs or deep fried shrimp at Reddi Chick.
Tucked cozily on Wilshire and Wellesley, this sushi restaurant serves up all the favorites without the hefty price tag. Coming to Hara means a friendly staff awaits you, and your dinner won't cause any buyer's remorse.
This Wilshire Boulevard restaurant is a go-to for vegetarians that love Indian food. With many traditional north Indian dishes and an inexpensive buffet, Chandni sees many customers every day.
Third Street Promenade has many restaurant choices, and Sushi Shogun is a perfect choice for a delicious, speedy lunch at an affordable price.
This restaurant sports the tagline "The Happiest Hour", and you'll probably agree. Between fresh seafood, delicious drinks and an amazing water view, The Lobster really does have it all.
RFD is a great place for vegan and non-vegan eaters to cohabitate. This restaurant prides itself in healthy, delcious food that also happens to be vegan.
The chefs at La Petite Cafe know their French cuisine, and you can taste it. Try seafood Bouillabaisse, poached salmon, honey-ginger glazed duck or filet mignon. Oh, and wash that down with some superb wine. It's French.
This cozy little spot on Santa Monica Boulevard prides itself on fresh, quick food at an amazing price. Lunch specials are under $5 and take-out dinners are $5. Save your money and fill your tummy at Dragon Palace.
The folks at Kaido are friendly and quick and the sushi rivals any upscale sushi joint. Come here for an inexpensive lunch and leave with a smile.
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