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Trip Gourmet Awards

No. 6 of Fine Dining  in Los Angeles

One of the Top Fine Dining  in Los Angeles

No. 12 of Fine Dining  in Los Angeles

One of the Top Must-Visit Restaurants in Los Angeles

I can&#39;t wait to visit this great place.

No. 19 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Los Angeles

Marlon, the manager, provided excellent service, ensuring everything was top-notch even during the busy Veterans Day rush.

La Vecchia Cucina offers a fantastic dining experience with its warm ambiance and attentive service. The pasta dishes are particularly noteworthy, and the Bolognese is a family favorite that never disappoints.

The food at the Buffalo Club is truly exceptional, especially the zucchini blossom starters and the Beef Bourguignon. The ambiance is perfect for a cozy dinner with friends or family.

Via Veneto in Santa Monica is my go-to spot for a romantic dinner, and it delivers every single time. The service is warm, attentive, and authentically Italian.

The food was great so fresh as you can see a lot of great choices and good price for Cali! This is my second time at this restaurant it&rsquo;s a must stop every time I&rsquo;m on the pier!

This restaurant has been a staple for over 40 years, and it truly lives up to its reputation. The quality of the food and the unique menu offerings make it a standout in the LA dining scene.

The brunch plate here is absolutely fantastic! The use of locally sourced organic ingredients really shines through in the flavors. The atmosphere is lovely, making it a perfect spot for a meal with friends.

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MÉLISSE

Orla by Michael Mina

Citrin Restaurant

The Lobster

Meat On Ocean

Santa Monica Seafood Market & Cafe

Benihana - Santa Monica

La Vecchia Cucina

The Buffalo Club

Via Veneto

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. (SANTA MONICA PIER)

The Albright

Huckleberry Bakery & Cafe

Amici Brentwood

Chinois on Main

Hillstone

BOA Steakhouse

Tar & Roses

Cha Cha Chicken

Umami Burger

Rustic Canyon

Pono Burger

Milo & Olive

Sunny Blue

Thai Dishes Wilshire

Papille Gustative

Perry's Café & Beach Rentals - Santa Monica 2400

Cora's Coffee Shoppe

Joe's Pizza

Barney’s Beanery