A running list of the Santa Monica and Venice restaurants that have earned repeat visits. No one hit wonders here, just the spots I actually keep going back to.
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Santa Monica Restaurants
Venice, Los Angeles Restaurants
Santa Monica Restaurants
The Santa Monica restaurants that have earned a permanent spot in my rotation. Great food, good vibes, and a few splurges worth every penny.
Everything is incredible here. I’d recommend they’re tarting menus for sure. The regional tasting menu is our favorite, one flat affordable price for sooo much good food! When it comes to the tortellini dish, opt for creamy sauce. The tasting menu th...
UOVO Santa Monica
Great for an outdoor lunch with ocean breeze, coffee work-date or happy hour. Breezy vibes. I heard they have a trivia night too. Great local spot!
Bodega Wine Bar
Tasty, neighborhood Italian spot. I love that the owner is always there, always talking to the guests who come in and out. I always get the garlic shrimp. Soo tasty, and also feeds me for the meal at the restaurant and usually one or two more after!
Fritto Misto
Great spot for dinner or weekend brunch! Cute restaurant, good food, incredible views.
Elephante
Pricey, but delicious!
Tar & Roses
Very unique, so delicious! Great date night vibes.
⠀Si! Mon
Good food, and great vibes on Main Street in Santa Monica. Love the Alehouse Burger!
Library Alehouse
I usually see an older crowd here, however the food is delicious. The decor is pretty dated. It's an experience.
Chinois on Main (Wolfgang Puck)
Great place to grab lunch to go on your way to the beach. On the back left side of the store, they have pre-made sandwiches! My husband loves the godmother, and a I love the turkey cranberry!
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
Venice, Los Angeles Restaurants
Beachy, laid-back, and full of flavor. These are the Venice spots I return to for brunch on the boardwalk, dinner with friends, and drinks by the sand.
Great food, drinks, vibes and location. They recently changed their menu in the last few years, and we always love what we get now. Breakfast menu is great as well, I held my bridal brunch there!
Belles Beach House
Unlike anything you’ve had before. The flavors are so fresh, just ask for no spice if you can’t handle the heat. I don’t like much heat, but I still love this place. Reservations or arrive early (like 5pm) for a dinner table.
Night + Market Sahm
Sooo tasty! They don't take reservations, so show up early to get a spot. Right on the strand in Venice, so its great to grab a drink and chill outside.
Dudley Market Venice
So tasty... every.single.time.
Ospi
Incredible Italian food spot, obsessed with their squash blossoms.
Felix Trattoria
Great brunch spot, enjoy the food in the ocean breeze.
Great White
Abbot Kinney staples, Gjusta for daytime and Gjelina for dinner
