Guidebook for Santa Monica
Food Scene
Starbucks
12100 Santa Monica BlvdCan always use a Starbucks.
Bru's Wiffle
2408 Wilshire BlvdUp the street, good for brunch. Great fried chicken and waffles.
Malbec Argentinean Cuisine
1001 E Green StGreat Argentine steak house.
California Chicken Cafe
424 Lincoln BlvdHealthy roasted chicken, wraps and salads.
Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery
1517 Lincoln BlvdGreat Italian sandwiches.
Great sushi, don't take reservations so just put your name down and walk around the 3rd St promenade until they call you.
115 locals recommend
SUGARFISH
1345 2nd StGreat sushi, don't take reservations so just put your name down and walk around the 3rd St promenade until they call you.
Pono Burger
829 BroadwayGreat burgers.
Tender Greens
6290 Sunset BlvdGreat healthy food and salads.
Tacos Por Favor
1408 Olympic BlvdGreat casual quick authentic Mexican food.
Sweetfin
829 BroadwayGreat Japanese inspired seafood and bowls.
Fantastic modern American restaurant but tough to get a reservation on late notice.
83 locals recommend
Tar & Roses
602 Santa Monica BoulevardFantastic modern American restaurant but tough to get a reservation on late notice.
JiRaffe
502 Santa Monica BlvdExcellent French restaurant.
Milo & Olive
2723 Wilshire BlvdFantastic Italian restaurant.
The Upper West
3321 Pico BlvdGreat restaurant with high quality American cuisine.
Solid restaurant with healthy food options and modern American food.
95 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
395 Santa Monica PlSolid restaurant with healthy food options and modern American food.
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdGreat German sausages.
Rosemary Grill
12231 Santa Monica BlvdGreat Mediterranean / Middle Eastern food, also do delivery.
Solid restaurant in a nice area with a great burgers and chicken sandwiches. They don't take reservations.
152 locals recommend
R+D Kitchen
1323 Montana AveSolid restaurant in a nice area with a great burgers and chicken sandwiches. They don't take reservations.
Umami Burger Santa Monica
525 BroadwayAwesome burgers.
Hole In the Wall Burger Joint
Great burgers walking distance.
The Anchor
235 Main StGreat lobster rolls.
Plan Check
1800 Sawtelle BlvdRestaurant with great burgers, don't take reservations.
Truxton's American Bistro
8611 Truxton AveGood American food, kind of like a modern diner.
Blue Daisy
609 BroadwayGood spot for brunch.
Excellent high end modern American restaurant, tough to get a reservation.
1062 locals recommend
Gjelina Take Away
1427 Abbot Kinney BlvdExcellent high end modern American restaurant, tough to get a reservation.
Excellent high end modern American dining on Abbot Kinney in Venice.
395 locals recommend
The Tasting Kitchen
1633 Abbot Kinney BlvdExcellent high end modern American dining on Abbot Kinney in Venice.
Sushi King
1330 Wilshire BlvdSolid sushi spot nearby.
Drinks & Nightlife
Father's Office
1018 Montana Ave21+ but best burger you'll ever have in your life.
Rustic Canyon
1119 Wilshire BlvdExcellent restaurant with modern American cuisine, a little pricey.
The Chestnut Club
1348 14th StNice bar up the street.
Everything Else
Renovo
2200 Colorado AveGood juice and smoothie spot nearby.
CVS
2505 Santa Monica BlvdLocal pharmacy.
If you need to see a doctor, I recommend going to an Urgent Care as it's much faster and the prices are much lower if you don't have health insurance.
6 locals recommend
Santa Monica Urgent Care
524 Colorado AveIf you need to see a doctor, I recommend going to an Urgent Care as it's much faster and the prices are much lower if you don't have health insurance.
Brentwood Urgent Care
1156 26th StNearby Urgent Care if you need to see a doctor quickly.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdAll organic foods.
Shopping
Large grocery store, less expensive than Whole Foods but doesn't have a lot of organic options. Good place to pick up toiletries, supplies, etc.
503 locals recommend
Ralphs
1644 Cloverfield BlvdLarge grocery store, less expensive than Whole Foods but doesn't have a lot of organic options. Good place to pick up toiletries, supplies, etc.