Restaurants near Ocean Avenue

17 restaurants available nearby

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1. Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.6

Exceptional(6000)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 63 times today

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

2. Meat On Ocean

4.7

Exceptional(3426)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 53 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.

3. Blue Plate Taco

4.4

Awesome(974)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Santa Monica

Booked 14 times today

Blue Plate Taco is a coastal Baja-meets-Santa Monica destination on Ocean Ave. We are dedicates to creating all our food from scratch including the agua frescas and margaritas from the bar, the tortillas are made by hand fresh all day, and our salsas are made daily. The entire menu is fresh, light and delicious. We hold most of our tables for walk-ins so if you don't see any reservations, don't fret! We'll get you seated after a short wait while you're admiring the Pacific and taking in the famous Santa Monica pier.Reservations are limited to 90 minutes, we hold reservations for 10 minutes.

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4. BOA Steakhouse - Santa Monica

4.8

Exceptional(2314)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 6 times today

Simply put, BOA is unlike any other steakhouse. We reinvented the traditional American steakhouse to fashion a distinctly unique dining experience. That experience is bold, modern and innovative. From the seductively stylish interior to the dry-aged prime steaks, BOA’s vibrant ambiance is as alluring as the cuisine itself.

5. Ivy at the Shore

4.7

Exceptional(3535)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 46 times today

To our Ivy family,Starting March 21st Ivy at the Shore will be open Tuesday - Sunday until the end of summer. See you soon!

6. The Surfing Fox

4.2

Awesome(101)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 15 times today

The Surfing Fox is a chilled-out gathering spot serving up coastal California cuisine on a plate (or in a glass!) with a generous side of good times and vibes. Whether you're spending the day hanging ten or hanging out, come take it easy with us from dawn to dusk.

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7. True Food Kitchen - Santa Monica

4.3

Awesome(1534)

Price: Moderate

• American • Santa Monica

Booked 29 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Santa Monica for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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8. Blue Plate Oysterette

4.7

Exceptional(1577)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 21 times today

Blue Plate Oysterette was inspired by East Hampton summer lobster bakes and mouthwatering lunches at Montauk’s favorite roadside eateries. With influences like Pearl Oyster Bar and Mary’s Fish Camp in New York, Oysterette serves lunch and dinner seven days a week with a menu straight out of the seafood shacks you find on the East Coast. Chunky, overflowing lobster rolls, buckets of steamed clams in broth so flavorful that bread demands to be dunked, clam chowder, mussels in broth, ceviche, and raw shellfish so fresh you can smell the ocean. Filling the void in the Westside restaurant scene for a casual, beachy, seafood restaurant and buzzing neighborhood vibe appealing to both surfers and studio heads.

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9. Sushi Roku - Santa Monica

4.7

Exceptional(1141)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Santa Monica

Booked 7 times today

Sushi Roku combines the finest, freshest fish from pristine waters around the globe with the kind of artistry that can only be provided by a mature sushi chef ensuring superlative traditional sushi, together with a splash of California innovation. Sushi Roku is a pioneer of contemporary sushi, incorporating diverse, non-traditional ingredients from Latin America (e.g. jalapeños) and Europe (e.g. olive oil) into its edible works of art. This unique culinary experience that bridges past and present is the result of an eagerness to embrace new ideas and a profound respect for tradition. Sushi Roku’s bold and diverse menu also offers an array of hot and cold specialty appetizers and an extensive selection of exotic entrées. Delivery Available through ChowNow.RobataBar, located behind Sushi Roku features robatayaki style skewers, tapas style sashimi dishes, and sushi.

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10. North Italia - Santa Monica

4.5

Awesome(1491)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 34 times today

Everyone has a favorite dish at North. Every day, our Chefs start from scratch to create handmade pizza and pasta using only the best ingredients to craft inspired dishes from the garden, farm, and sea. North defines the standards for handcrafted Italian. Our menu offers a great selection of antipasti (daily soup, charcuterie, bruschetta), salads full of seasonal ingredients, and a main entrée menu driven by both traditional Italian cuisine and lighter fresh fish dishes. North is a great neighborhood spot for family and friends to meet and share a handcrafted experience. From the food to the service, at North every detail matters. Due to recent current events, we will be only open for to go sales only at this point in time. Thank you for your understanding

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Teresa
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience. The restaurant was a 5 minute walk from the Santa Monica Pier where we attended the Cirque du soleil show. We had reservations and we were seated promptly. The steaks were delicious and cooked to perfection. The service and food were great. Definitely will be back.
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Meat On OceanPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Kim
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food and entertainment value was great. Restaurant was cold and buying gift cards took way too long.
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Benihana - Santa Monica, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Santa Monica
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LauraVIP
San Diego •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious Tacos!! I had the veggie and my son had the shrimp, they were both great. I loved the Mexican slaw. The ceviche tostada was great and the guacamole was great!
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Blue Plate TacoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Santa Monica
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4.4
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Ryan
Los Angeles •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Shrimp was obliterated don’t recommend it but the rest of the food was amazing. Diver scallops were very good. The pasta and salads are great, arancini was on point, spinach was bland but cooked very well. Chocolate Torta is to die for
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Élephante Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.5
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Angie
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This place is great. Everyone loves the food, and you can't beat the ocean view.
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Water Grill - Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Monica
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4.6

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Water Grill - Santa Monica

2. Meat On Ocean

3. Blue Plate Taco

4. BOA Steakhouse - Santa Monica

5. Ivy at the Shore

6. The Surfing Fox

7. True Food Kitchen - Santa Monica

8. Blue Plate Oysterette

9. Sushi Roku - Santa Monica

10. North Italia - Santa Monica

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