Restaurants near Almar Plaza

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1. Élephante Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(1484)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 276 times today

Chic destination for elevated Italian cuisine in breezy, loungelike dining areas with ocean views.

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2. Blue Ribbon Sushi - Pacific Palisades

4.7

Exceptional(278)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Pacific Palisades

Blue Ribbon Sushi is a vibrant Japanese restaurant and sushi bar a located in Palisades Village. Inspired by the original restaurant created over 30 years ago in Soho NYC by master sushi chef Toshi Ueki and Chef Brothers Eric & Bruce Bromberg, this cedar clad new comer offers outstanding Japanese cuisine based in tradition and passion. Chef Lee leads his team in sourcing and preparing the finest fish and shellfish from The Sea of Japan, Local waters and beyond. A curated and adventurous beverage list featuring Blue Ribbon's own sake selections as well as favorites from their travels and discoveries in Japan is rounded out by a selection of house cocktails, Japanese micro brews and wines from California and Europe.

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3. Mastro's Ocean Club - Malibu

4.7

Exceptional(6654)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Malibu

Booked 18 times today

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

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4. Spruzzo - Pacific Palisades

4.9

Exceptional(114)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Palisades

Booked 2 times today

Spruzzo is a new, family-friendly, Italian-American dining experience in the Palisades. Our menu features pizza, pasta, salad, chicken, steak, and fresh seafood entrées - all prepared with the love that comes from a family owned small business. Meant to be a neighborhood spot, a typical night at Spruzzo usually involves seeing friends on the way to your table. Just up the street from Sunset Beach at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Palisades Dr., there is ample parking, a full bar, and comfortable booths both inside the restaurant and on our outdoor patio.

5. Baltaire

4.8

Exceptional(2925)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Brentwood

Booked 147 times today

Baltaire is a modern restaurant with a classic touch, offering high-quality steaks, exceptional seafood, and healthy, light fare options in Brentwood. Our spacious dining room opens to a beautiful outdoor terrace, and we have an inviting lounge where you can enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine and listen to live music. Our Sunday DJ Brunch features a prix fixe, tableside bloody mary & cinnamon roll carts plus roaming caviar. Come and experience a re-imagined steakhouse at Baltaire.

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6. The Penthouse Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(4327)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 16 times today

Discover one of the best places to eat in Santa Monica! The Penthouse offers guests a dramatic 18th-floor rooftop dining experience, complete with panoramic ocean views, beach cabanas, and open sky enclaves. Sip signature craft cocktails or indulge in contemporary Mediterranean inspired California cuisine. The Penthouse provides a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience and is among the best places to eat in Santa Monica.

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7. Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

Exceptional(1594)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Santa Monica

Booked 64 times today

Calabra at Santa Monica Proper Hotel (One MICHELIN Key 2024) is located on the hotel's rooftop. The elevated garden terrace provides an inspiring atmosphere, with the ocean as a backdrop. Whether from the pool sundeck or circular bar, the views are best enjoyed with dinner, boutique wines, seasonal cocktails, and small-batch spirits. Serving Mediterranean & Californian cuisine with a view. Seating arrangements for all reservations at Calabra may include outdoor dining, bar area, as well as our indoor/ outdoor covered lounge space. Be sure to dress warmly.**Dinner reservations are for dining only. Drinks will be accommodated upon first come first serve at the bar area. Private Couch Alcoves are available with a rental and minimum spend**

8. Citrin

4.5

Awesome(227)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Santa Monica

Booked 9 times today

Citrin is a modern Californian cuisine restaurant by Chef Josiah Citrin. The attention to detail and pursuit of excellence that defined Josiah’s landmark Mélisse restaurant for 20 years thrives in this new space. Citrin is a fun, welcoming, and approachable experience. A large bar and a la Carte menu brings a fresh take on our love of hospitality and passion to deliver exciting and delicious food.

9. Fia

4.6

Exceptional(2531)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 34 times today

Hidden inside a lush, secret garden in the coastal enclave of Santa Monica, Fia is the first collaboration between hospitality trailblazer Michael Greco and celebrated Chef Brendan Collins. A venue designed by acclaimed designer Matt Winter ~ Fia is an urban oasis, where Greco's service mantra is rooted in a dedication to hospitality... Service, Service, Service. Collins' craveable menu delivers on flavor & execution, highlighting the freshest seasonal ingredients, inspired by California & Italian Coastal Cuisine, that will satisfy all. Add to the equation, carefully crafted cocktails, and old & new world wine list. Maximum reservable table size is for eight persons, see Fia website for event/catering inquiries. Weekend Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas & Margaritas (2 hour time limit per booking)We do not allow dogs (excepting certified service animals)We allow one special bottle for a $45 corkage as long as we do not carry that same bottle in our award winning wine cellar.

10. Meat On Ocean

4.7

Exceptional(3458)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 34 times today

Meat On Ocean is a meat-centric, modern steakhouse in Santa Monica that offers both a sense of adventure and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Beyond the offerings of a world-class steakhouse, Meat On Ocean features an artisanal charcuterie bar, an exhibition dry-aging room and a variety of prime beef – from dry-aged domestic cuts to Japanese A-5. Integral to the operation is a highly trained crew of servers and butchers, who communicate directly with Guests about the beef, organically farmed chickens, house made sausages, choice seafood and more.Located on the corner of Ocean and Broadway, Meat On Ocean is steps from the action - including the Santa Monica Pier, shopping and hotels.Starting May 2024, Meat On Ocean is also your headquarters for private dining and events, with customizable spaces that are perfect for social events, corporate meetings, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions and ceremonies, with full audio/visual connectivity.

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Kevin
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Thank you Michael for your hospitality! Excellent diner
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Calabra at Santa Monica ProperPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Santa Monica
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4.8
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Mahonri
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
You cannot go wrong with delicious food with great ambiance and environment and the beautiful view of Santa Monica beach! Everything was great even down to our service.
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.6
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CarolineVIP
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
favorite restaurant in the whole of Los Angeles my only Comment is the music techno music in the middle of the day was drowning , yes, but he heard it too loud say him … I did hear a Tony Bennett song in the middle of that so I’m not sure maybe a afternoon crowd at 2 o’clock older. Otherwise, as always food with exceptional service, exceptional tablecloth crisp white , clean . delicious bread great service. And not gouging of prices since the beginning of the year, I appreciate that.
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BaltairePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Brentwood
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4.8
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Julianna
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Wonderful evening all around. The oyster sampler was especially great.
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Water Grill - Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Monica
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4.6
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ReannaVIP
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 7, 2025
Was such a great time celebrating my birthday! Our server was AMAZING! The drinks were great and the food was even better. I love that you get a perfect view of the ocean from your table
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Mastro's Ocean Club - MalibuPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Malibu
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4.7

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