Best Burgers in Santa Monica (2026)
1 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Burgers in Santa Monica
Showing 1 of 1 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
Palms n' Patties
Beach BitesGourmet patties and tropical vibes near the Santa Monica coastline.
3032 Wilshire Blvd Suite B2 · Santa Monica
About Santa Monica Burgers
Santa Monica is part of Los Angeles' broader food scene, where burger ranges from smash patties to diner-style classics. This page focuses on Santa Monica, while Sawtelle and Hollywood stay useful bookmarks when you want to plan a burger run a little farther out.
On this URL we only surface burgers spots tied to Santa Monica, but each still earns its rank with the same 0–100 blend we use Los Angeles-wide, so you can trust the signal even when the geography is small.
Right now this page lists 1 standout burgers picks in Santa Monica, including styles such as diner-style classics, chef-driven gourmet burgers, smash patties, plant-based stacks, and more. Numbers refresh as new reviews land, so the order you see tracks momentum—not a one-time snapshot.
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How FoodIndex Scores Restaurants
Every venue earns a single 0–100 FoodIndex score by combining signals from major platforms—stars, review volume, recency, and consistency—so you can compare places fairly at a glance.
Google Reviews
Aggregate star ratings and review volume from Google Maps.
Yelp Ratings
Weighted scores from Yelp’s review community and elite reviewers.
Uber Eats Data
Delivery ratings, order frequency, and customer satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
The top burgers spots in Santa Monica are ranked by FoodIndex using a 0–100 score built from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and other signals. We prioritize places with strong, recent review volume and consistent ratings—then order them by that combined score.
Santa Monica is part of Los Angeles's food scene—think neighborhood favorites, diverse cuisines, and steady foot traffic from locals and visitors. This list focuses on burgers specifically, using data rather than editorial picks.
We aggregate star ratings, review counts, and recency across platforms, then normalize everything into one transparent score. That helps you compare apples-to-apples even when review patterns differ by platform.
Yes. As new reviews publish and ratings change, scores are recalculated so the leaderboard reflects the latest available data.
We love hearing suggestions. Reach out via our contact page with the restaurant name and location—we use it to prioritize future coverage and data checks.