Restaurants near City Garage Theatre

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32 restaurants available nearby

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1. Élephante Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(1511)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 242 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

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2. Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(6044)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 44 times today

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

3. Tar & Roses

4.9

Exceptional(4260)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 37 times today

Tar & Roses is a globally inspired culinary experience. Chef Andrew Kirschner has transformed his kitchen into a local and welcoming home, focused on the element of the wood fired oven to bring out the best flavor in our dishes. Coming straight from the visionary mind of our award winning chef, our menu is created with only the highest quality ingredients and fresh, local products. This attention to detail helps makes our food a perfected craft which will inspire you to be adventurous, in the most approachable and delicious way possible. When you step into Tar & Roses, you'll feel like you are coming home. Our entire staff awaits your arrival with warm smiles and thoughtful service ~ please, come share a meal with us!

4. Meat On Ocean

4.7

Exceptional(3463)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 38 times today

Meat On Ocean is a meat-centric, modern steakhouse in Santa Monica that offers both a sense of adventure and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the offerings of a world-class steakhouse, Meat On Ocean features an artisanal charcuterie bar, an exhibition dry-aging room and a variety of prime beef – from dry-aged domestic cuts to Japanese A-5. Integral to the operation is a highly trained crew of servers and butchers, who communicate directly with Guests about the beef, organically farmed chickens, house made sausages, choice seafood and more.Located on the corner of Ocean and Broadway, Meat On Ocean is steps from the action - including the Santa Monica Pier, shopping and hotels.Starting May 2024, Meat On Ocean is also your headquarters for private dining and events, with customizable spaces that are perfect for social events, corporate meetings, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions and ceremonies, with full audio/visual connectivity.

5. 1212 Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1796)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 19 times today

1212 Santa Monica is a unique New American Cuisine restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica on the Third Street Promenade. Our menu highlights the palette and diversity of the SoCal landscape. Complimenting the food, our beverage program includes select wines and creative cocktails to enhance your dining experience.Join us for All Night Happy Hour starting daily at 5pm & Bottomless Brunch every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with bottomless mimosas for only $28. On specific Saturdays & Sunday brunches we charge a $10 Entertainment Fee for those enjoying drag shows in our Main Dining Area.Enjoy the beautiful beach weather on the patio, or indoors in our massive dining room. Plan a private event or meeting on our Balcony, Private Dining Room or Patio.

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6. North Italia - Santa Monica

4.3

Awesome(1511)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 21 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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7. Benihana - Santa Monica, CA

3.9

Excellent(4125)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Santa Monica

Booked 59 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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8. Wally's Santa Monica

4.8

Exceptional(123)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 14 times today

Experience Santa Monica’s favorite location for fine food and wine. Wally’s Santa Monica is a hybrid concept that encapsulates the finest food, beverages, and gourmet foods to provide a one-stop shop for everything delicious. From chill afternoon apps and cocktails, to decadent caviar service—whether you’re in a tuxedo, or just coming from the office—our vibe is ideal for any occasion that calls for enjoying great food and drinks. You can explore our peerless selection of rare spirits, extraordinary seasonal menu, over 100 wines available by-the-glass, and shop the gourmet counter for specialty meats, cheeses, and artisanal chocolates.

9. Massilia

4.5

Awesome(837)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 15 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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10. Loulou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(882)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 35 times today

Experience the "Joie de Vivre"At LouLou, food, entertainment, fashion, and art converge into a unique, one-of-a-kind destination.LouLou’s carefully crafted menus showcase French Mediterranean flavors with a classic California twist, while honoring the generosity of artisanal and homemade ingredients, as well as local organic produce.A carefully selected wine list offers a tasteful array of wines from both France and CaliforniaNever bowing to the ordinary, whether it’s a legendary brunch, after work cocktails, elegant dinner, or corporate event, LouLou will always deliver an experience to remember.Ample parking is available in the building. We are located on the rooftop level. Suite 300

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Updated on 3/4/2025

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Jerry
1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had a great date with my girlfriend and it was her first time. She said how amazing the food was and the experience
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Benihana - Santa Monica, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Santa Monica
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3.9
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Tucson •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing experience. Great server, great food, great ambiance. Will be back!
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Water Grill - Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Monica
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4.6
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Monica
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The ambience, food and service are always delightful here.
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.6
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KENNETHVIP
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Meat on Ocean is my go to spot in Santa Monica! Great place, great service and most of all great delicious food
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Meat On OceanPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Matthew
Los Angeles •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 22, 2025
it’s hard to dictate what seating arrangement to choose - standard and or high table , if you had photos of each option it would be easier to navigate and decide, it’s almost like a guessing game, noise level a bit too loud - but good food and service are what matters most just the experience could have been better
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North Italia - Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.3

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