Romantic Restaurants in Santa Monica
Looking for romance in Santa Monica? These restaurants set the mood with dim lighting, intimate tables, and the kind of food that makes you want to stay all night.
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Shunji Japanese Cuisine
Romantically charged — upscale & intimate atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
High-end Japanese dining in Santa Monica for a polished, special-occasion night out.
Black Rabbit Rose Magic
Romantically charged — romantic & trendy atmosphere with speakeasy cuisine
Sultry Hollywood speakeasy where close-up magic and cocktails turn into a full night out.
71Above
Romantically charged — upscale & romantic atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Sky-high fine dining with sweeping Los Angeles views from the 71st floor.
The Little Door
Romantically charged — romantic & upscale atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
A candlelit courtyard hideaway built for anniversaries and unhurried, romantic dinners.
Vito Restaurant
Romantically charged — romantic & classic atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Classic, upscale Italian spot in Santa Monica built for lingering date-night dinners.
The Marine Room
Romantically charged — upscale & romantic atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Iconic La Jolla fine dining with elegant service and a coastal, special-occasion feel.
The Penthouse
Romantically charged — upscale & romantic atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Elevated Santa Monica penthouse dining for polished date nights and celebrations.
The Speakeasy
Romantically charged — intimate & cozy atmosphere with speakeasy cuisine
Dim Old Town Pasadena speakeasy for intimate late-night drinks and tucked-away vibes.
Le Petit Chez Mimi
Romantically charged — cozy & classic atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Cozy French bistro on Colorado Ave for an intimate, unhurried neighborhood dinner.
FIG RESTAURANT
Romantically charged — upscale & romantic atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Polished Santa Monica fine dining near the bluffs, made for unhurried nights.
The Lobster
Romantically charged — upscale & classic atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Iconic Santa Monica Pier–adjacent seafood dining for polished special-occasion nights.
Via Veneto
Romantically charged — upscale & classic atmosphere with restaurant cuisine
Polished, higher-end Italian-leaning dining on Santa Monica’s Main Street.
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