Affordable Restaurants in Santa Monica
Great food in Santa Monica doesn't have to cost a fortune. These affordable spots prove that a smaller check doesn't mean smaller flavor.
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Lucia Mediterranean Grill
Budget-friendly — great restaurant at $ pricing
Budget-friendly Mediterranean grill on Pico for hearty plates and laid-back meals.
La Fiesta Brava
Budget-friendly — great restaurant at $ pricing
Budget-friendly Mexican comfort food spot in Venice for quick, satisfying bites.
Bun & Mi
Budget-friendly — great restaurant at $ pricing
Bright Vietnamese spot for crisp bánh mì and bún bowls on Montana Ave.
Star of India
Budget-friendly — great restaurant at $ pricing
Casual, budget-friendly Indian comfort food in central LA.
Dr. T House
Budget-friendly — great cafe at $ pricing
Low-key Pico Blvd cafe for tea, snacks, and a quick recharge.
Bé Ù - Vietnamese Street Food & Comfort Food
Budget-friendly — great restaurant at $ pricing
Budget-friendly Vietnamese street food and comfort classics near Hoover Street.
Tiny's Hi-Dive
Budget-friendly — great bar at $ pricing
Santa Monica-area hi-dive for cheap drinks and unfussy neighborhood energy.
Sunny Blue
Budget-friendly — great restaurant at $ pricing
Tiny Santa Monica spot for Japanese omusubi rice balls, ideal for grab-and-go.
Tigawok Mini Bowls - Sawtelle
Budget-friendly — great restaurant at $ pricing
Build-your-own Chinese mini bowls on Sawtelle for quick, affordable flavor.
Qin West Noodle
Budget-friendly — great restaurant at $ pricing
No-frills Westwood noodle house for quick, budget-friendly bowls of hand-pulled noodles.
Shin-Sen-Gumi YAKITORI
Budget-friendly — great restaurant at $ pricing
Bustling Sawtelle izakaya for yakitori skewers, cold beer, and quick, satisfying bites.
Urban Masala Indian Restaurant
Budget-friendly — great restaurant at $ pricing
Budget-friendly Indian classics on Hollywood Blvd—easy pre-show fuel near the Walk of Fame.
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