Best Seafood in Santa Monica (2026)
1 places ranked using live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats & many other platforms
Top Rated Seafood in Santa Monica
Showing 1 of 1 restaurants · Ranked by FoodIndex score
Back on the Beach Cafe
Toes in SandThe quintessential SoCal cafe where you can eat fresh seafood right on the sand.
445 CA-1 · Santa Monica
About Santa Monica Seafood
Santa Monica is part of Los Angeles' broader food scene, where seafood ranges from coastal classics to grilled whole fish. This page focuses on Santa Monica, while Boyle Heights and Historic South Central stay useful bookmarks when you want to plan a seafood meal run a little farther out.
Every seafood listing we show for Santa Monica uses that same methodology—live data from Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and related platforms folded into one score—aligned with how we evaluate seafood across Los Angeles, just narrowed to this neighborhood.
Right now this page lists 1 standout seafood picks in Santa Monica, including styles such as raw bar favorites, grilled whole fish, fried platters, coastal classics, and more. Numbers refresh as new reviews land, so the order you see tracks momentum—not a one-time snapshot.
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
Back on the Beach Cafe are considered some of the best seafood restaurants in Santa Monica based on FoodIndex data. Rankings use signals like rating quality, review volume, recency, and consistency across public platforms, so the top spots reflect places with strong customer feedback.
FoodIndex gives each place a 0–100 score based on public ratings, review counts, recent activity, and consistency across platforms. Places with strong reviews, steady customer feedback, and enough review volume usually rank higher.
No. FoodIndex rankings are not paid placements. The order is based on data signals, not ads, sponsorships, or restaurant promotions.
Use the restaurant list, neighborhood filters, and address details on this page to find seafood near you in Santa Monica. You can also open each restaurant profile to compare ratings, review counts, menu links, and ordering options.
Yes. Ratings, reviews, menus, and restaurant details can change, so FoodIndex rankings may shift as new data comes in. Check back before you choose a place, especially if you are planning a visit, pickup, or delivery.
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