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Best Restaurants in Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles

Looking for the best restaurants in Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles? FoodIndex ranks 5 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Japadog, The Albright, and Pier Burger. Use the list below for an at-a-glance shortlist, then open a profile for menu, hours, and reviews. You can also jump into local food rankings for Burgers, Seafood, and Hot Dogs and other categories.

Top Restaurants in Santa Monica Pier

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

  1. #1

    Japadog

    Japanese Fusion

    Wildly popular Japanese-infused hot dogs right on the pier.

    200 Santa Monica Pier · Santa Monica Pier

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 82.93
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  2. #2

    The Albright

    Pier Dining

    The longest-running restaurant on the Santa Monica Pier, offering classic coastal bites.

    258 Santa Monica Pier · Santa Monica Pier

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 77.62
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  3. #3

    Pier Burger

    Scenic Eats

    Classic seaside burgers and fries right on the Santa Monica Pier.

    330 Santa Monica Pier · Santa Monica Pier

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 73.94
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  4. #4

    Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

    Family Seafood

    The iconic Forrest Gump-themed chain offering a massive, family-friendly shrimp menu.

    301 Santa Monica Pier Building 9 · Santa Monica Pier

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.3 Uber Eats: 4.4

    FoodIndex Score 73.20
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  5. #5

    Seaside on the Pier

    Pier Dining

    A multi-level venue offering classic seaside eats, a rooftop bar, and sweeping ocean views.

    250 Santa Monica Pier · Santa Monica Pier

    Google: 3.8 Yelp: 3.1 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 56.75
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What are the best restaurants in Santa Monica Pier?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Japadog, The Albright, and Pier Burger.
How does FoodIndex rank restaurants in Santa Monica Pier?
We blend Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats rating signals into one FoodIndex Score. Rankings are independent and not paid placements.
Which foods can I filter in Santa Monica Pier?
Open Best Food in Santa Monica Pier for category rankings such as Burgers, Seafood, and Hot Dogs. For the wider city list, visit Best Restaurants in Los Angeles.
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