Santa Monica: 20 Restaurants Found
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La Botte Ristorante
Address: 620 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90401
A hop, skip, and a jump down from the main thoroughfare of Santa Monica Boulevard in Santa Monica, you'll find La Botte. Meaning “wine bottle” in Italian, La Botte is owner Stefano de Lorenzo’s upgraded version of his popular, postage-stamp-sized Piccolo Ristorante in neighboring Venice. The wine concept glows in a warmly elegant décor of variegated wine stained wood flooring and wine cask wainscoting. A “vino paradiso” exists in La Botte’s 1,600 bottles of wine. Chef Luigi Fineo creatively infuses contemporary freshness into the Northern Italian appetizers, pasta, and entrees for an authentic Italian dining experience that will have you begging for more.
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La Serenata De Garibaldi
Address: 1416 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
After building a following for twelve years in Boyle Heights, Jose and Aurora Rodriguez opened a second branch of their traditional Mexican restaurant near Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade in 1997. During the week, La Serenata attracts nearby office workers, and weekends bring daters and tourists. The south-of-the-border décor features cast iron chandeliers, faux balconies, and a gazebo-like kiosk with a Spanish tile roof. La Serenata specializes in seafood like jumbo shrimp and market-fresh fish paired with an array of salsas. For dessert, Jose and Aurora’s son, Marco Antonio, contributes tres leches cake and flan.
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Ocean and Vine
Address: 1700 Ocean Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90401
Opened in March 2005, Ocean and Vine is located in the gorgeous Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, next to Santa Monica pier. The swanky lobby sets the scene for an upmarket experience. The split-level, low-ceilinged room is attractive; the top level is dominated by a steel chimneyed fire pit, with striking artworks adding to the ‘wow’ factor. The cuisine, from Head Chef Robert Trester under the watch of Executive Chef Gregg Wangard, is Californian; each dish a showcase of local, seasonal ingredients. Dishes are near-faultless, and although prices are high, it’s worth coming here for a splurge or special occasion.
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Border Grill
Address: 1445 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90401
Veterans of the Los Angeles dining scene since 1981, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger have garnered national acclaim and multimedia stardom with their modern approach to Mexican cooking. Throughout their ascension, the duo has managed to keep their Santa Monica flagship vital. A magnet for both tourists and locals, Border Grill showcases colorful murals and plentiful portions of equally vibrant Mexican cooking. With encyclopedic menus and daily specials, ordering can be daunting, but regardless of the selection, the dishes are consistently flavorful. The duo’s attention to detail lasts through dessert, with house-baked cakes and strong, spice-infused café de olla.
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Giorgio Baldi
Address: 114 W. Channel Road, Los Angeles, CA 90402
Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi is a family managed restaurant that has been serving the Los Angeles area for over fifteen years. The restaurant rules are: simplicity, authenticity, the love for tradition, and full respect for our customers. The establishment is appreciated not only in California, but also by the rest of the country.
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