"It had been years since I'd eaten at a Benihana--I'm not impressed by basic culinary skills. But I was pleasantly surprised by the good humor of the chefs and servers, quality of the food, and size of"... (see more Benihana - Santa Monica details or make Benihana - Santa Monica reservations)
"I wanted to have lunch by the ocean on my birthday, which is why I choose The Lobster. It lived up to my expectations. While the service was a little slower than expected for lunchtime, everything"... (see more The Lobster details or make The Lobster reservations)
"Good food; good location; great friends. What more could you want? My wife raved over the swordfish. I had a seafood risotto, which was a calculated risk. My mother is from Northern Italy, and what"... (see more Ivy at the Shore details or make Ivy at the Shore reservations)
"Il Forno is a terrific go-to Italian restaurant with a diverse menu of well-priced gourmet foods, with consistently high quality and overseen by the owner. It's one of our 'go-to' restaurants on the"... (see more Il Forno details or make Il Forno reservations)
"This use to be a "go to" restaurant for me. This was my first time at the Santa Monica location in almost a year and I was really disappointed. The service was really slow and the steak was so fatty"... (see more BOA Steakhouse - Santa Monica details or make BOA Steakhouse - Santa Monica reservations)
"My friends and I went to celebrate a birthday. Our waiter was a little slow but we loved the place. Food was great! Great margaritas
Latin Asian food, what a great combination."... (see more Zengo - Santa Monica details or make Zengo - Santa Monica reservations)
"So outstanding we went back twice and each of us got the exact same thing! the Apple French Toast was RIDICULOUSLY good, as was the maple bacon and the hash browns with cheese and pico. Great great"... (see more M Street Kitchen details or make M Street Kitchen reservations)
"Food and severs were very nice but I thought it was little too highly priced. It was a Mother's Day set menu for $75 per person and I didn't think the selection of the set menu did not warrant $75."... (see more Catch details or make Catch reservations)
"Like an old diner in Cape Cod--old decor, great chowder, delicious sand-dabs, all for a good price-- well under $30 for dinner, including a glass of wine. Not the best restaurant in Santa Monica, but"... (see more Chez Jay details or make Chez Jay reservations)
"It was our first time in this small quaint place. The food, wine, and service was exceptional. We will be back."... (see more Locanda Portofino details or make Locanda Portofino reservations)
"I have been going to Monsoon for 10 years. This place has not changed at all in the last 10 years. Great Asian food and some of the best sushi I've ever had. They have a wide variety of signature"... (see more Monsoon Pan-Asian Bistro details or make Monsoon Pan-Asian Bistro reservations)
"The food at Typhoon is always excellent and the menu adventurous and extensive! The ambience and view are amazing!"... (see more Typhoon details or make Typhoon reservations)
"Unlimited small plates brunch a nice alternative to buffet. A dozen or so different choices (some sweet; some savory) made for good variety and a fun time trying everything. Price is reasonable."... (see more Border Grill - Santa Monica details or make Border Grill - Santa Monica reservations)