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Chinois on Main, Santa Monica, CA
Award-winning

Chinois on Main

4.8
4.8
2357 Reviews
$50 and over
Chinese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Wolfgang Puck's second restaurant opened in 1983. A unique blend of Chinese and French fusion explodes with flavors unheard of before. Imitated but yet never captured to this day this fusion of flavors keeps you craving and coming back for more. The food is served family style, creating a fun sharing experience that brings people together. The trend setting open kitchen where you can sit and eat while you watch the dance of the chefs working in unison. ***If you are interested in reserving our dining counter please make a request while making a reservation since seating is very limited***

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 392-9025
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rene Mata
  • Catering
    Chinois on Main offers off site catering complete with full bar, wait staff, and decor.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a brand new private dining room with a built in sound system and plasma TV Screen.It accommodates up to 50 people.

What 2,357 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Chinese

  • Westside

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chinois on Main is a beloved gem in LA's dining scene, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Known for its lively atmosphere, this iconic Wolfgang Puck establishment offers a unique fusion of flavors, with standout dishes like Shanghai Lobster and sea bass. Bella and her team ensure a "fun and memorable" dining experience, making it a top choice for both locals and visitors.

2,357 Reviews
  1. nancyb

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so delicious, especially the whole catfish & the Peking duck! Very fun evening.

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  2. Jane

    Los Angeles

    271 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    271 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was innovative and delicious but catfish was hardly enough for 3 of us-not a good value!! Duck pancakes and veggie fried rice were good as was rock shrimp and fried calamari appetizer. Apple dessert was perfect for our birthday celebration! Noise level was awful. Our waiter was unprofessional and unhelpful. We waited 40 minutes for our main courses!!! Need I say more??!?

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  3. Julie

    New York City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful restaurant with a wonderful staff, and consistently excellent food. I’ve been dining there for 25 years. The best Chinese chicken salad, delectable duck pancakes/crepes, crab cakes, vegetable rice, beef, and dessert! Our server Cheryl was superb!

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  4. MARY

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expensive but worth every penny! Chinois never disappoints!

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  5. Russell

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is Epic!!! Lobster and Beef were wonderful! A west coast favorite

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  6. Jimmy

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we are regulars with Bella and her fine crew of bartenders , waiters , servers and excellent Chef and his staff. always a fun evening , always great good , atmosphere. over 40 years on Main St. was packed last night. we were happy to see Chinois rocking. see you next week Bella.

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  7. courtnay

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time for me at this restaurant. I will be going back! Sea bass and fried catfish were both cooked to perfection!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Chinois, always good food with great service

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  9. DanS

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Bella, the manager always makes the night fun and the staff is fabulous. It was Halloween and Anita served us, dressed in a whacky combo geriatric childless cat lady outfit. She was a hoot. The food was next level, with our main dish being the Mongolian Lamb- fabulous. They had some wild entertainers and decorations. Chinois is the best!

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  10. Felicia

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was absolutely fantastic. Service was really poor. The kitchen got backed up due to a few large parties which led to inconsistent pace of food coming to the table. One entree got to the table and then 45 minutes passed before the remaining 2 entrees were brought out. It took us asking the wait staff multiple times what was going on before the manager came over. The wait wouldn't have been fine if anyone had just bothered to come to the table and explain what was happening.

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FAQs

Chinois on Main does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Chinois on Main also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 392-9025.

Chinois on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 2357 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chinois on Main

2709 Main Street, Hill, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, French
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rene Mata
  • Additional
    Banquet, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (310) 392-9025
  • Catering
    Chinois on Main offers off site catering complete with full bar, wait staff, and decor.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a brand new private dining room with a built in sound system and plasma TV Screen.It accommodates up to 50 people.
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