Award-winning

Chinois on Main

4.7

2368 Reviews

$50 and over

Chinese

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

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
Website
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3654
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.

Location
2709 Main Street, Hill, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chinois on Main, a renowned Wolfgang Puck establishment, consistently impresses with "outstanding food and service." Loyal patrons rave about the "delicious Chinese Chicken Salad," "fabulous Shanghai Lobster," and "impeccable service" from long-standing staff like Bella. Its vibrant atmosphere and innovative dishes make it a "true LA staple" worth revisiting.

2,368 Reviews

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Austin
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably the best restaurant in Santa Monica. Food is crazy delicious.
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Svetlana
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently great food, service. always impeccable and friendly staff. Favorite dining place in LA
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Mehran
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant to go to and eat great tasting food. If you’re lucky Wolfgang Puck will great you at your table to shake your hand
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Kent
VIP
Los Angeles
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still wonderful after all the years. Worth it for all special occasions.
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Gregg
Los Angeles
129 reviews
5.0
129 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Did the DineLA menu and it was so good we came back with friends a second time
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Ken/Noriene
VIP
Salt Lake City
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chinois is always a great experience for us. We tried the Dine LA menu, the food was delicious! The Amuse Bouche caviar topped croquette was a great starter and a reminder of how wonderful Wolfgang Puck Restaurants serve caviar. We plan to return to one of his restaurants soon for caviar. The bartender at Chinois makes wonderful cocktails and is always so welcoming. I wished we lived in the neighborhood, this restaurant would definitely be a favorite!
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Elaine
VIP
Los Angeles
45 reviews
3.0
45 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Maybe it was an off night, but Chinois has lost its luster. Service was slow. Most of the food was delicious but the pavlova dessert was stale.
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Peter
VIP
Los Angeles
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and outstanding welcoming staff, and the food is the best food in Los Angeles. A great restaurant that everybody should try at least once.
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lisa
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall very good food and service. Restaurant is too LOUD which would keep us from returning. I also wonder if that noise level can be good for employees day after day. Can it cause hearing damage?
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Jeff
Los Angeles
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been a patron of Chinois since its opening 41 years ago and it's always excellent. Last night was no exception. We shared a couple of the specials including the crab cakes topped with a large shrimp, an eggplant dish and some of the old standbys including the veggie fried rice and the chicken salad and more. All was delicious, the service attentive and the staff super friendly. A visit by Wolfgang himself who stopped by to chat along with the ever present front of the house - Bella just further enhanced the evening.
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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 4.7 stars by 2368 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3654
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.

Chinois on Main

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 2,368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does Chinois on Main offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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