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1. Massilia
4.5
Awesome(837)
Price: Expensive
• French • Santa Monica
Booked 12 times today
Massilia is a Marseille-inspired brasserie with culinary influences from the South of France, Italy, Spain & North Africa. SUN – THURS Bar open til 11pm / Kitchen open til 10pm | FRI + SAT Bar open til 12am / Kitchen open til 11pm | MON – FRI Enjoy 50% off all craft cocktails & wines by the glass from 11am – 6pm
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2. North Italia - Santa Monica
4.3
Awesome(1512)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 17 times today
Everyone has a favorite dish at North. Every day, our Chefs start from scratch to create handmade pizza and pasta using only the best ingredients to craft inspired dishes from the garden, farm, and sea. North defines the standards for handcrafted Italian. Our menu offers a great selection of antipasti (daily soup, charcuterie, bruschetta), salads full of seasonal ingredients, and a main entrée menu driven by both traditional Italian cuisine and lighter fresh fish dishes. North is a great neighborhood spot for family and friends to meet and share a handcrafted experience. From the food to the service, at North every detail matters. Due to recent current events, we will be only open for to go sales only at this point in time. Thank you for your understanding
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3. Fia Steak
4.6
Exceptional(376)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Santa Monica
Booked 16 times today
Fia Steak is a love letter to the classic steak house, and new sister restaurant to Fia. The intimate 48-seat restaurant offers three distinct experiences with the energetic Grill, elegant Dining Room & intimate outdoor Patio. The heart of the restaurant is the Grill, where guests can catch the theatrics of live cooking on a wood-burning fire. Chef offers a menu of steakhouse classics, featuring the finest cuts of U.S. beef, as well as handmade pastas & fresh fish from across the globe; Japanese A5 Wagyu & USA Prime beef, "Bubbles & Bumps", featuring great champagnes, paired with "bumps" of the finest caviar, to make every night a celebration. Expect tableside Steak carving of our large format steaks, which complement the stellar service provided by the all-star hospitality team.
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4. SELINE
4.9
Exceptional(35)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 18 times today
Join James Beard award-winning Chef Dave Beran at his 38-seat fine dining restaurant in Santa Monica, where the kitchen is seamlessly integrated with the dining room. The menu, comprising 15-18 courses, showcases Chef Dave's deeply thoughtful approach to storytelling, inviting guests to embrace the experience & embark on a memorable culinary journey featuring the many inspirations of Southern California.At SELINE, the focus is on connection, with every aspect of the restaurant— from the design to the custom plateware—built on fostering meaningful relationships. Wine Director Matthew Brodbine presents two beverage pairing options to complement your menu. The wine pairing showcases selections from innovative, forward-thinking winemakers across various regions worldwide. The non-alcoholic pairing features a unique collection of house-made and curated beverages designed to align with the menu's progression. A carefully curated wine list is also available.
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5. Melisse
4.9
Exceptional(2005)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Santa Monica
Booked 5 times today
Chef & Owner Josiah Citrin has revived his Michelin 2-Star institution with an intimate, 14-seat restaurant with Chef/Partner Ken Takayama. In a setting that blurs the line between kitchen and dining room, Chefs and service staff guide guests through a 2.5-hour culinary experience.Collaborating with California farmers from San Diego to Napa Valley, Chef Josiah sources the most unique and exclusive ingredients available. An 8-course tasting menu is bookended by canapés, amuse-bouches and mignardise, all of which showcase global flavors using both modern and classic techniques.
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6. Dear Jane's
4.4
Awesome(312)
Price: Expensive
• American • Marina del Rey
Booked 40 times today
What Dear John’s is to steak, Dear Jane’s will be to seafood. Seasoned chefs and entrepreneurs Hans Röckenwagner and Josiah Citrin have teamed up again for Dear Jane's. Taking full advantage of the stunning marina view, the focus is on classic American seafood dishes prepared simply with the highest-quality ingredients by seasoned chefs. From Oysters Rockefeller to Shrimp Louie, Surf ‘n Turf and Crepes Zuzette, the menu hews to those of some of the most legendary seafood restaurants of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. It will feel familiar and upscale, yet updated and approachable.This sensibility will be on full display with hand-mixed tartare, classic caviar service, and professionally fileted whole fish. The layout of the split-level room and spacing between booths and tables are ideal for this personalized service that is begging to come back in style in this dining room.
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7. Osteria Vera
4.8
Exceptional(1261)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Brentwood
Booked 20 times today
Call the Restaurant for Extra Availability!“OSTERIA VERA” the new true Italian dining experience.Giorgio Pierangeli, Owner and Founder of Pecorino Restaurant, has partnered with Celebrity Chef Nicola Mastronardi to bring an authentic Italian Osteria dining experience to one of the oldest and most iconic buildings in Brentwood. Osteria Vera offers a cozy yet upscale setting. The menu is a testament to Italian culinary excellence, featuring homemade pasta, regional specialties, grilled or roasted meats, pizza, and fish.Both Giorgio Pierangeli and Nicola Mastronardi are graduates of culinary schools in Italy and have honed their skills in some of the finest establishments across Italy, Europe, and the USA. Over the years, they have catered to many distinguished list of celebrity clients. They have now just teamed up to bring L.A. Osteria Vera!
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8. La Vecchia Cucina
4.9
Exceptional(2116)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Monica
Booked 17 times today
La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.
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9. Chinois on Main
4.7
Exceptional(2368)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Santa Monica
Booked 23 times today
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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10. Tangaroa Fish Market & Raw Bar
4.3
Awesome(97)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Culver City
Tangaroa Fish Market and Raw Bar is a New Zealand (Kiwi) themed fresh seafood market and restaurant. It gets its name from one of the Maori gods, Tangaroa, who is the god of the Oceans (similar to Poseidon in Greek mythology). Maoris are the native people of New Zealand, which is The owner's heritage. Culturally our fish market is unique, as it's New Zealand themed flavored with a Maori touch, which includes some of the great fresh seafood directly from New Zealand's shores.

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  • AviVIP
    Los Angeles •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    This restaurant by Chef Dave Beran is truly special! The food was incredible, made with top quality ingredients and bursting with flavor. Every dish felt unique and delicious. The service was outstanding! friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, making the experience even better. If you’re looking for amazing food and a great atmosphere, this is a must visit. Can’t wait to go back!
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    SELINEPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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    4.9
  • PamVIP
    Los Angeles •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 4, 2025
    Love love love their food...and their service!!! Evelyn was great!!! Super friendly and personable...she made birthday celebration special!!! 🎂
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    North Italia - Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Monica
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    4.3
  • OpenTable Diner
    Columbus •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 23, 2025
    Dinner’s food is amazing, brunch was mediocre, but the ambiance is always 10/10!
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    MassiliaPrice: Expensive• French• Santa Monica
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    4.5
  • RichardVIP
    Durham/County Durham •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 22, 2025
    AMAZING! We had a beautiful evening at Melisse last night. The culinary experience was phenomenal, 18 amazing courses of food serves with beautiful wine and exceptional service. We are still very full now! Such a fantastic evening in Santa Monica, CA.
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    MelissePrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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    4.9
  • EdwardVIP
    Los Angeles •126 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Feb 19, 2025
    Service is attentive, professional, and at the same time casual. Bar is very comfortable if a bit loud when you’re right under the speakers but bartender adjusted them. Food standouts were the grilled olives and asparagus with morels. Rest of the food including a ‘three-finger’ Bistecca alla fiorentina were very good. Main dining room is cosy low tables and there’s a strip of outside tables enclosed by greenery from the parking lot. The open kitchen next to the bar with the Argentine grill was not being used the night we went. Don’t know if they’ve permanently moved the kitchen or only use it on busy nights. Top 4 of my steakhouses in LA.
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    Fia SteakPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Monica
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    4.6

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