Trendy Restaurants in Santa Monica
Stay ahead of the curve in Santa Monica. These are the restaurants generating buzz right now — fresh concepts, creative menus, and the kind of spaces that look as good as the food tastes.
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Holbox
Trending now — casual & lively spot with restaurant fare
Counter-serve Mexican seafood in Mercado La Paloma with big, bright coastal flavors.
401k food and wine
Trending now — cozy & intimate spot with wine bar fare
Neighborhood wine bar in Venice for relaxed pours and low-key date nights.
Tar & Roses
Trending now — upscale & lively spot with restaurant fare
Buzzy Santa Monica dining room for upscale, shareable seasonal plates.
Beverly Bar - Beverly Hills Restaurant
Trending now — upscale & trendy spot with bar fare
Polished Beverly Hills bar for dressy cocktails and a see-and-be-seen night.
The Curious Palate
Trending now — casual & trendy spot with restaurant fare
Popular Santa Monica Place third-floor restaurant for an easy, polished meal after shopping.
UOVO Santa Monica
Trending now — trendy & casual spot with restaurant fare
Pasta-forward Italian spot just off the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.
Cafe Gratitude
Trending now — casual & chill spot with cafe fare
Bright Venice café for an easy, feel-good brunch or mid-day reset.
BOA Steakhouse
Trending now — upscale & trendy spot with restaurant fare
Sleek, buzzy Santa Monica steakhouse for prime cuts and polished special-occasion dinners.
Sol Agave
Trending now — casual & trendy spot with restaurant fare
Modern Mexican dining in Santa Monica—lively atmosphere minutes from the sand.
Solidarity
Trending now — casual & trendy spot with restaurant fare
Popular Santa Monica neighborhood restaurant for a lively, shareable night out.
Black Rabbit Rose Magic
Trending now — romantic & trendy spot with speakeasy fare
Sultry Hollywood speakeasy where close-up magic and cocktails turn into a full night out.
The Normandie Club
Trending now — trendy & upscale spot with cocktail bar fare
A stylish Koreatown cocktail den for low-lit drinks and late-night conversation.
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