Amy Clark
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Page 2The Santa Monica Dinner Guide
Don’t get overwhelmed by all the farm-to-table restaurants. Eat dinner at one of these Santa Monica greats.
The OP Cafe
The OP Cafe is a tiny, beachy neighborhood spot in Santa Monica that’s a good option for a low-key brunch.
Prospect Gourmand
Prospect Gourmand is a modern American restaurant in Beverly Hills with a neighborhood feel.
Circa 55
Circa 55 is the Beverly Hilton's poolside restaurant, with one reason to go if you're not staying at the hotel: their Sunday bottomless brunch buffet.
The Whisper Restaurant & Lounge
The Whisper looks like another mediocre mall restaurant, but the food and drinks at this spot inside The Grove are surprisingly not-awful.
Michelangelo Ristorante
Michelangelo is a quiet spot in Silver Lake with a loyal local following and classic Italian food.
Della Terra
There's nothing flashy about Della Terra, but don't overlook this Italian spot in Beverly Grove for an easy brunch or casual date.
State Social House
State Social House on the Sunset Strip is a relatively laid-back place to eat and drink. Laid-back for the Sunset Strip.
Herringbone
There's plenty of seafood at Herringbone in Santa Monica, but the real reasons to be here is the oyster happy hour and the bottomless brunch.
Zebulon
Zebulon is a live music venue in Frogtown with one of the best dance floors that nobody knows about.
Tenants of the Trees
Tenants Of The Trees might be full of people you’ll recognize from Instagram, but it still has one of the best dance floors in Silver Lake.
East Garden
East Garden is a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown that serves decent lunch food in huge portions.
Tomboloco Peruvian
Tomboloco is a little Peruvian restaurant in East Hollywood that makes for an excellent, affordable lunch.
Best Fish Taco in Ensenada
The Best Fish Taco is Ensenada is actually in Los Feliz, but it’s a great spot for a cheap, delicious lunch.
Wild Poké
Wild Poke is on the Venice boardwalk, but the high-quality bowls make the crowds a little more bearable.
Sushi Zo
One of the first omakase-only restaurants in the city, Zo still sits comfortably in LA’s set of elite sushi restaurants.
Ippuku
Ippuku is a small, casual yakitori spot in Berkeley that might leave you smelling like smoke for days, but the food is worth it.