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Ocean Avenue Seafood |
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1401 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica 90401 • 310-394-5669
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Distance:
~0.27 mi * |
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SANTA MONICA. Once you know the name of this upscale restaurant, you know what it does best. The menu promises a variety of dishes, but seafood is the star. Try ahi tuna accompanied by steaming rice and fresh veggies, or take advantage of the place's great oysters – there's a terrific selection during happy hour too. The comfort level is heightened by wicker furniture and a friendly waitstaff who are always happy to help. |
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JiRaffe |
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502 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 90401 • 310-917-6671
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Distance:
~0.39 mi * |
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SANTA MONICA. JiRaffe specializes in Californian-French cuisine as interpreted by chef-owner Raphael Lunetta. The two-level dining room is elegant yet comfortable, perfect for feasting on a seasonal menu that may include starters like roasted tomato tart with caramelized onion confit or roasted rabbit with herbed polenta. Entrees often include several seafood selections: pepper-crusted ahi with soba noodles or crispy salmon with parsnip puree, for example. For dessert, try Meyer lemon soufflé with blackberries. Knowledgeable, courteous service is a plus. |
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The Lobster |
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1602 Ocean Ave at Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica 90401 • 310-458-9294
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Distance:
~0.60 mi * |
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SANTA MONICA. This long-standing seafood restaurant – first opened in 1925 and now reborn in an impressive new structure – specializes in fresh-from-the-sea catches and affords a prime location for observing the pier and marveling at the sunset. Try anything offered, from lobster to crab Louis or white sea bass. The menu changes daily, so the variety of finfish and shellfish is always in delicious flux. A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or to meet after work for drinks and appetizers. |
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User Rating: 6.5
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Cora's Coffee Shoppe |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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1802 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica 90401 • 310-451-9562
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Distance:
~0.81 mi * |
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SANTA MONICA. This reinvigorated 1920s coffee shop is a frequent morning hangout for area tourists, as well as for locals who know to snag a seat on the patio. A major draw is Cora's superb, if expensive, coffee – Illy is the brand of choice. If you're in the market for sustenance too, wonderful morning eats include extremely popular orange and blueberry pancakes, omelets, frittatas, and oatmeal. Lunch brings chicken arugula salad, polenta, and a Kobe beef burger. Great for a drink and snack or for something more substantial. |
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Coast |
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1 Pico Blvd Shutters on the Beach Hotel, Santa Monica 90405 • 310-587-1707
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Distance:
~0.90 mi * |
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SANTA MONICA. Located directly off the beach, this lovely hotel restaurant draws folks with its stellar location and a striking decor that features abundant light and windows, not to mention a fresh, white-painted interior. Blue accents, framed black-and-white photos, and a relaxing patio also help set the scene. The restaurant, open all day, treats diners to a raw bar and plies them with sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. Main course fare includes broiled or grilled fish, a flat iron steak, baby back ribs, pan-fried pork chops, and pastas. An à la carte brunch offers lots of fresh options too. |
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One Pico |
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1 Pico Blvd Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica 90405 • 310-587-1717
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Distance:
~0.90 mi * |
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SANTA MONICA. One Pico is a dining retreat, perfect for watching the sunset with your significant other. Make a selection from the New American menu and sip a glass of wine from the varied list while you await the arrival of your meal. Start with smoked salmon with caviar, and then sample roasted lamb with artichokes. The decor has coastal appeal, courtesy of light colors and white linens. Fireside dining enhances the experience, especially on chilly evenings. Great Sunday brunch, too. |
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User Rating: 5.5
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Sam's By the Beach |
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108 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica 90402 • 310-230-9100
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Distance:
~1.31 mi * |
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SANTA MONICA. The owner of this local favorite near the water lets his Syrian roots inform the menu, which irresistibly blends Mediterranean and Californian flavors. Popular entrees include roasted lamb shank, seafood risotto, and smoked quail stuffed with apple and goat cheese, resplendent in a port wine sauce. You'll always find plenty of fresh fish on the menu – consider the ever-changing tasting menu to try as many as possible. While a Middle Eastern streak runs through entrees, the desserts – including crème brûlée – are definitely French. |
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User Rating: 8.5
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Chinois on Main |
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2709 Main St, Santa Monica 90405 • 310-392-9025
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Distance:
~1.54 mi * |
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SANTA MONICA. One of culinary superstar Wolfgang Puck's many SoCal restaurants, Chinois on Main is a perennial LA favorite. The menu features Asian-inspired cuisine prepared with French flair and California sensibility. Notable menu items include roasted squab with pinot noir-huckleberry sauce, wonton-wrapped sea bass with Riesling sauce, and Shanghai lobster with ginger-curry sauce. Enticing desserts include a caramelized apple spring roll with ginger ice cream, lemon tart with lemon gelato and blueberry compote, and macadamia nut tart with roasted pineapple and rum raisin ice cream. |
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Josie |
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2424 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 90405 • 310-581-9888
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Distance:
~2.10 mi * |
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SANTA MONICA. This restaurant is named after chef Josie Le Balch, who makes sure that everything produced in the kitchen reflects her culinary experience and her desire for quality. For a taste of her talents, start with Ozark bacon-wrapped quail or baked pear and endive salad. Then, continue with a buffalo burger with gruyere and foie gras, or consider seared halibut. The casually elegant space offers rustic, romantic accents and a satisfying wine list that can stand up to the robust flavors in the chef's cuisine. |
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Joe's |
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1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice 90291 • 310-399-5811 • 310-392-5655
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Distance:
~2.40 mi * |
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VENICE. Chef-owner Joe Miller's restaurant consistently tops the lists of LA hot spots thanks to a modern, sleek dining room, a patio for al fresco dining, and a separate bar for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Inventive Californian cuisine features fresh seasonal produce prepared with skill and creativity. Highlights include soft shell crab with morels and corn, porcini mushroom ravioli, roasted salmon with yellow squash risotto, roast beef with crispy artichokes, and crepenette of pork. |
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