Best Birthday Dinner Spots in Santa Monica
Make it a birthday to remember in Santa Monica. These restaurants bring the right mix of great food, festive energy, and that "special occasion" feeling.
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India's Grill
Birthday-worthy — casual & lively setting with $ menu
Bustling Wilshire Indian spot for curries, naan, and shareable family-style feasts.
Tar & Roses
Birthday-worthy — upscale & lively setting with $$ menu
Buzzy Santa Monica dining room for upscale, shareable seasonal plates.
Colapasta Restaurant
Birthday-worthy — cozy & casual setting with $ menu
Fresh pasta-focused Italian in downtown Santa Monica, perfect for an easy date-night.
UOVO Santa Monica
Birthday-worthy — trendy & casual setting with $ menu
Pasta-forward Italian spot just off the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.
Electric Karma
Birthday-worthy — casual & lively setting with $ menu
Modern Indian spot on W 3rd for shareable curries, naan, and spice.
Star of India
Birthday-worthy — casual & chill setting with $ menu
Casual, budget-friendly Indian comfort food in central LA.
Sol Agave
Birthday-worthy — casual & trendy setting with $ menu
Modern Mexican dining in Santa Monica—lively atmosphere minutes from the sand.
Solidarity
Birthday-worthy — casual & trendy setting with $ menu
Popular Santa Monica neighborhood restaurant for a lively, shareable night out.
Simpang Venice
Birthday-worthy — casual & cozy setting with $ menu
Laid-back Venice spot for Indonesian-Southeast Asian comfort food and shareable plates.
Don Antonio's
Birthday-worthy — casual & classic setting with $ menu
Bustling Westside neighborhood restaurant for casual group meals and weeknight comfort.
Firestone Walker Brewing Company - The Propagator
Birthday-worthy — casual & lively setting with $ menu
Firestone Walker’s Marina del Rey taproom for beer flights and easygoing hangouts.
Gilbert's El Indio Restaurant
Birthday-worthy — casual & lively setting with $ menu
Old-school Santa Monica Mexican spot with big plates and a bustling dining room.
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