1. Sweet Rose Creamery
9.0
225 26th St (at San Vicente Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · 115 tips and reviews
Suzy: Mint chip, salted caramel, stout ice cream and a bacon sundae are all excellent.
Chris Hei: Their salted caramel is among my favorite ice cream ever, but give their rotating flavors a shot as well (like the earl grey).
Serious Eats: This local and organic ice creamery makes marvels out of southern California's seasonal fruits. Salted Caramel is always available and a fan favorite for good reason.
3. Dogtown Coffee
8.5
2003 Main St (at Bay St), Santa Monica, CA
Café · Ocean Park · 99 tips and reviews
Steven Lau: Munchies burrito with turkey sausage and egg whites is a winner, as is the salted caramel iced coffee. Also, the music rocks.
Jess Barron: Salted caramel cold brewed iced coffee!! Get the size large. You won't regret it.
Jeremy Perkins: the sea salted caramel iced coffee is amazing!
4. Pono Burger
8.8
829 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
Burger Joint · 99 tips and reviews
Rj St Thomas: Get the Pono burger with bacon, their fresh cut fries and their salted Caramel shake! Oh and Lemonade is excellent as well!
Nat: Delicious sweet potato fries! Had the classic burger with organic beef, caramelized onion and mushroom... superb!!
Anastasia Giorgiova: I had a Piku Fig burger: organic beef, drunken caramelized fig jam, Brie, bacon, arugula & balsamic vinegarette reduction with sweet potato fries & bacon ranch aioli... Yum!
6. Father's Office
8.2
1018 Montana Ave (btwn 10th & 11th St), Santa Monica, CA
Gastropub · Wilshire-Montana · 200 tips and reviews
Becky Snyder: Lines form early! Get there at open for the "caramelized onion, applewood bacon compote, gruyere, matag blue cheese" burger, and sweet potato fries. Awesome. Read more.
Melissa Rogers: With caramelized onions, bacon, gruyère, maytag blue, and arugula, the "Office Burger" is known to be one of LA's best burgers!
Nellie Said: The Office Burger - definitely a must-try. The patty was perfectly cooked and the cheese and caramelized onions balanced themselves well! They have excellent fries, thinly cut and not too greasy.
Joseph Marcos: Might be the best cheesecake I've ever had. Also the sea salted Carmel brownies are out of this world. And the chocolate taco is another favorite of mine (see photo).
Cynthia D: If your in the mood for chocolate, try the chocolate strawberry cake..simply delicious!
Jessica Alexandra: Definitely try their triple berry shortcake, my favorite!
10. The Penthouse
8.3
1111 2nd St (at Wilshire Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
New American Restaurant · Wilshire-Montana · 101 tips and reviews
Chris Koehler: Creme Brulee & Ocean Views @ Sunset
Franke Rodriguez: Start with the crab cakes. Then have the NY Strip medium, with a double baked potatoe & a glass of Cabernet. Wow. If you have room for dessert, the creme brulee is the perfect ending. BOOM.
Dress for the Date: The Black Truffle Grilled Cheese with Crispy Onion Rings are a perfect comfort food. Pair it with a glass of wine or beer. The portion size is perfect, which makes it not over the top indulgent.