Award-winning

Chinois on Main

4.8

2354 Reviews

$50 and over

Chinese

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Wolfgang Puck's second restaurant opened in 1983. A unique blend of Chinese and French fusion explodes with flavors unheard of before. Imitated but yet never captured to this day this fusion of flavors keeps you craving and coming back for more. The food is served family style, creating a fun sharing experience that brings people together. The trend setting open kitchen where you can sit and eat while you watch the dance of the chefs working in unison. ***If you are interested in reserving our dining counter please make a request while making a reservation since seating is very limited***

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Chinese, French
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(310) 392-9025
Website
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3654
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Rene Mata
Catering
Chinois on Main offers off site catering complete with full bar, wait staff, and decor.
Private party facilities
We offer a brand new private dining room with a built in sound system and plasma TV Screen.It accommodates up to 50 people.

Location
2709 Main Street, Hill, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Santa Monica
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,354 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Los Angeles
Chinese
Westside
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chinois on Main is a beloved gem in LA's dining scene, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Known for its lively atmosphere, this iconic Wolfgang Puck establishment offers a unique fusion of flavors, with standout dishes like Shanghai Lobster and sea bass. Bella and her team ensure a "fun and memorable" dining experience, making it a top choice for both locals and visitors.

2,354 Reviews

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Julie
New York City
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful restaurant with a wonderful staff, and consistently excellent food. I’ve been dining there for 25 years. The best Chinese chicken salad, delectable duck pancakes/crepes, crab cakes, vegetable rice, beef, and dessert! Our server Cheryl was superb!
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MARY
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Expensive but worth every penny! Chinois never disappoints!
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Russell
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Place is Epic!!! Lobster and Beef were wonderful! A west coast favorite
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Jimmy
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we are regulars with Bella and her fine crew of bartenders , waiters , servers and excellent Chef and his staff. always a fun evening , always great good , atmosphere. over 40 years on Main St. was packed last night. we were happy to see Chinois rocking. see you next week Bella.
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courtnay
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time for me at this restaurant. I will be going back! Sea bass and fried catfish were both cooked to perfection!
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Chinois, always good food with great service
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DanS
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and service. Bella, the manager always makes the night fun and the staff is fabulous. It was Halloween and Anita served us, dressed in a whacky combo geriatric childless cat lady outfit. She was a hoot. The food was next level, with our main dish being the Mongolian Lamb- fabulous. They had some wild entertainers and decorations. Chinois is the best!
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Felicia
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was absolutely fantastic. Service was really poor. The kitchen got backed up due to a few large parties which led to inconsistent pace of food coming to the table. One entree got to the table and then 45 minutes passed before the remaining 2 entrees were brought out. It took us asking the wait staff multiple times what was going on before the manager came over. The wait wouldn't have been fine if anyone had just bothered to come to the table and explain what was happening.
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Kathleen
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated immediately for our reservation time. Food was excellent. Service was timely and very funny and friendly. Really enjoyed the Szechuan beef. In fact, every dish was excellent Highly recommend
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Joy
Denver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were so surprised to be showered with so much kindness and hospitality. The food was creative and delicious! The host, bar and server staff were very friendly; they all had so much personality and very welcoming! Outstanding!! We’ll be back!
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FAQs

Chinois on Main does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Chinois on Main also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 392-9025.

Chinois on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 2354 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2709 Main Street, Hill, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Santa Monica
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Chinese, French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rene Mata
Additional
Banquet, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wolfgangpuck.com/restaurants/fine-dining/3654
Phone number
(310) 392-9025
Catering
Chinois on Main offers off site catering complete with full bar, wait staff, and decor.
Private party facilities
We offer a brand new private dining room with a built in sound system and plasma TV Screen.It accommodates up to 50 people.

Chinois on Main

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 2,354 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Chinois on Main offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Chinois on Main restaurant rated?

Is Chinois on Main currently accepting bookings?

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