Best Restaurants in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Top Restaurants in Santa Monica

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

1. #1

   Cookie Good

   Cookie Heaven

   Decadent, wildly inventive cookies that live up to their name.

   2448 Wilshire Blvd · Santa Monica

   Google: 4.8 | Yelp: 4.7 | Uber Eats: 4.8

   FoodIndex Score 85.22

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2. #2

   Paderia Bakehouse

   Global Bakes

   Massive, gooey cookies and incredible Portuguese egg tarts.

   3032 Wilshire Blvd Suite E · Santa Monica

   Google: 4.4 | Yelp: 4.5 | Uber Eats: 4.9

   FoodIndex Score 83.51

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3. #3

   Petitgrain Boulangerie

   Artisanal Bread

   An outstanding bakery focusing on naturally leavened breads and intricate pastries.

   1209 Wilshire Blvd · Santa Monica

   Google: 4.7 | Yelp: 4.6 | Uber Eats: —

   FoodIndex Score 79.04

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4. #4

   Uppers Cafe & Bakeshop

   Neighborhood Cafe

   A welcoming local spot serving great coffee, sandwiches, and in-house baked goods.

   2024 Broadway · Santa Monica

   Google: 4.8 | Yelp: 4.7 | Uber Eats: —

   FoodIndex Score 78.85

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5. #5

   Chaumont Bakery & Café

   Classic French

   Impeccable French baking bringing a true taste of Paris to the Westside.

   2930 Colorado Ave · Santa Monica

   Google: 4.4 | Yelp: 4.2 | Uber Eats: 4.8

   FoodIndex Score 78.27

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6. #6

   Modern Bread and Bagel

   Gluten-Free

   A revolutionary 100% gluten-free and kosher bakery famous for its authentic-tasting bagels.

   1511 Montana Ave · Santa Monica

   Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 4.3 | Uber Eats: 4.5

   FoodIndex Score 75.74

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7. #7

   New York Bagel Deli & Bakery

   East Coast Eats

   The quintessential Santa Monica stop for a genuine, chewy East Coast-style bagel.

   2216 Wilshire Blvd · Santa Monica

   Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 4.1 | Uber Eats: —

   FoodIndex Score 72.67

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8. #8

   La Monarca Bakery & Cafe

   Mexican Artisan

   A modern Mexican bakery famous for its Cafe de Olla and incredibly fresh pan dulce.

   1300 Wilshire Blvd · Santa Monica

   Google: 4.4 | Yelp: 4.1 | Uber Eats: —

   FoodIndex Score 71.96

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9. #9

   Fia Steak

   Upscale Steak

   A dark, moody, and exceptionally elegant steakhouse tucked away in Santa Monica.

   2458 Wilshire Blvd · Santa Monica

   Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 4.3 | Uber Eats: —

   FoodIndex Score 71.76

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10. #10

    Back on the Beach Cafe

    Toes in Sand

    The quintessential SoCal cafe where you can eat fresh seafood right on the sand.

    445 CA-1 · Santa Monica

    Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 3.7 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 71.57

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11. #11

    Palms n' Patties

    Beach Bites

    Gourmet patties and tropical vibes near the Santa Monica coastline.

    3032 Wilshire Blvd Suite B2 · Santa Monica

    Google: 4.2 | Yelp: 4.5 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 70.91

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