1. BOA Steakhouse
8.6
101 Santa Monica Blvd (Ocean Ave.), Santa Monica, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 104 tips and reviews
Christian Strand: Awesome ribeye and pls don't miss the truffle cheese fries
Leury Hidalgo: Tried the truffled cheese fries and the ribeye, was left totally amazed. Must have, must try, must splurge, 🔥🔥🔥
Trust Always: Th Caesar salad, the steak and the Sea bass (day specialty) were really good. All staff are friendly and helpful. It's quite busy and load
2. Sunny Blue
8.7
2728 Main St (at Hill St), Santa Monica, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Ocean Park · 77 tips and reviews
Steve L: Get the miso beef and curry pork. Amazing food you can't get anywhere else around here.
Tony Biel: Really unique, healthy goodness. If you are down in SM on Main Street check it out. Worth it! Try the Miso Beef, Kara Tuna, and Chicken Curry. Yum!!!
Gloria Chin: awesome omosubi rice balls!! try the miso beef and spicy salmon. also sells froyo
3. Tender Greens
9.1
201 Arizona Ave (at 2nd St), Santa Monica, CA
Salad Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 161 tips and reviews
Patrick Hinds: For sides, the mashed potatoes and Kale salad are BOMB!!! For mains, the steak and chipotle chicken are insanely delicious!
Erika Lopez Garcia: ALWAYS order the hot plate. The mashed potatoes were SO GOOD,the steak and roasted vegetables were cooked to perfection (steak's usually a bit rare but you can change that) and the salad, my god!!
Amy Lam: Can't go wrong with the Backyard Marinated Steak Sandwich with a Kale Simple Salad or the Roasted Roma Tomato Soup. Skip the coffee.
4. Chez Jay
8.3
1657 Ocean Ave (Colorado), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Monica · 70 tips and reviews
Michael Anderson: Legendary Chez Jay, est. 1959, is a Santa Monica Historical Landmark. Known for its steaks, seafood, generous drinks and comfortable atmosphere. One of the best celebrity hideaway taverns in all LA.
Robin Verlangen: Great steaks, nice people and authentic looks.
Melanie Reitler: Great Steaks and a lot of ambiance! Santa Monica old school and "must be"!
8. Tar & Roses
8.8
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews
Susan Tran: Decided to come here on a whim and had an amazing meal. Enjoyed the English peas, lamb belly, bone marrow, hanger steak, trumpet mushrooms and the affogato for dessert. Will be coming back again soon!
Rashelle Rucker: MUST try the beef "pho-paccio". A perfectly deconstructed pho without the soup!
Kaitlin Lee: best braised beef ive had in my life!
9. Pono Burger
8.8
829 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · 99 tips and reviews
H. Colbert (@hrsch): All of the burgers can be customized with your choice of a turkey burger, portabello mushroom, or the classic grass-fed beef burger (all three are organic, if that's a deal breaker)
Shawn Hermes: Very good quality organic feed beef.
Mohammed N: The classic beef burger is so tasty ..
11. Cassia
9.1
1314 7th St, Santa Monica, CA
Asian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews
Zack Kantor: Food here is so amazing - loved everything we got, cold sesame noodles, cucumber salad, the steak, chicken, and dumplings
Leah Petr: Best to worst: chickpea curry (!), pork tail, long beans, yams, sea bass, beef rendang, fried rice. Pretentious service but delicious food! Recognizable flavors with a twist. Worth it.
Giancarlo Martinez: The hanger steak was really good.
13. Meat On Ocean
8.4
1501 Ocean Ave (Broadway), Santa Monica, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown Santa Monica · 18 tips and reviews
Mohammed Bin F: Was so disappointed with the steak and the service was slow and it takes them ages to do what you asked
Maina Khoja: Steaks r to die for! they make great mashed potatoes & creamed corn. Beautiful interiors & outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean, staff were good but the food took ages to arrive.
mona mohimani: Amaziiing steak house..we trided the filet mignion steak and the tase was really good 😍😋
15. The Counter
7.7
2901 Ocean Park Blvd, Ste 102 (at 29th St), Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · 76 tips and reviews
Kadrian Alvarenga: 1/3 lb. beef, honey wheat bun, soft ripened brie, coleslaw, tomatoes, corn and black bean salsa, jalapenos, and whipped avocado! its like the French-Spanish War with cheese Read more.
Tyler Starrine: The chili cheese fries are amazing + you can order them with turkey chili instead of beef chili.
Sean Alvarado: Order this: 1/3 beef burger with organic greens, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, grilled onions, avocado, honey mustard and some sweet potato fries.