Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Santa Monica

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Bar Toscana

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Brentwood

Booked 3 times today

Bar Toscana is an intimate, chic cocktail bar next door to sister restaurant, Toscana, in the heart of Brentwood. Bar Toscana’s Executive Chef Justino Quirino curated a simple yet elegant menu with small plates, entrees, and "Street Food" Specials. Menu highlights include Bruschetta, Prosciutto e Melone, Caesar Salad, Beet Salad with goat cheese and hazelnuts, Tuna Tartare, Wagyu Truffle Sliders, and Polpette al Sugo, veal meatballs. Bar Toscana also features Pinsa, pizza’s airy, crispy-crusted, less caloric cousin. Spaghetti Squash and Homemade Lasagna are available, as well as some of Toscana's most popular dishes, such as Ravioli Pomodoro, Pappardelle Funghi, Salmon, Branzino, Veal Milanese, and Bistecca. Cocktails are hand-crafted, and the wine list is largely Italian-focused. This neighborhood lounge opens nightly at 5:00 PM and is ideally fashioned for unique cocktails, intimate dinners, and sparkling conversation. Takeout & delivery through ChowNow and Uber Eats.

2. La Vecchia Cucina

4.9

Exceptional(2105)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 10 times today

La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.

3. Casa Sanchez

4.9

Exceptional(944)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Los Angeles

Booked 9 times today

At Los Angeles’ Casa Sanchez Mexican Restaurant patrons will enjoy delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine, amazing cocktails as well as a live mariachi band. At this LA Mexican restaurant you can sit back on Tuesdayy- Sunday and listen to the live music or enjoy dinner and drinks under the stars on the outdoor patio. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening, out with a group, or just grabbing a quick bite you will enjoy the very diverse Mexican menu. The friendly and knowledgeable wait staff at Casa Sanchez Mexican Restaurant will assist you with anything you may need.

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4. Barbianca Local Kitchen

4.2

Awesome(96)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Marina del Rey

Mix a spoonful of northern Italian fare with a dash of California sensibilities and you get Barbianca Local Kitchen – an eatery located inside Hotel MdR. Live the So Cal lifestyle firsthand with our open floor plan that features indoor and outdoor dining resulting in an ever-changing restaurant experience. Of course, the real reason to visit Barbianca is the food, which is quite simply, “delizioso!”Barbianca also has live music on select nights and a painting class led by a local artist. Please inquire for details

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5. Wally's Beverly Hills

4.7

Exceptional(85)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Beverly Hills

Booked 20 times today

Wally's continues to trailblaze the beverage and culinary scene with the opening of Wally's Beverly Hills encompassing a cheese, wine and spirits retail store: a world-class concept encompassing a cheese shop and a wine and spirits retail store within an elegant yet casual restaurant setting. Wally's Beverly Hills is designed to be a one-stop shop for everything delicious – including cheese, specialty meats, caviar, and artisanal chocolates. With our peerless selection of rare spirits, extraordinary gourmet fare, and a list of over 100 wines by-the-glass to explore, each trip to Wally's is a journey to the world's finest vineyards.

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6. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - At The Grove

4.6

Exceptional(471)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 16 times today

Brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg, creators of Blue Ribbon Restaurants in New York, Las Vegas and London, have arrived on the West Coast with the opening of Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill at The Grove in Los Angeles. The restaurant offers diners award-winning sushi offerings by Master Sushi Chef Toshi Ueki, Japanese steakhouse fare and Blue Ribbon classics in a warm, yet vibrant setting. Available for dinner and late-night dining, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill’s expansive menu presents quality sushi and sashimi selections, including Toshi’s Choice Omakase and Blue Ribbon Maki with ½ lobster, shiso and black caviar. For options beyond the sea, Blue Ribbon’s signature dishes include Oxtail Fried Rice with daikon, shiitake and bone marrow; 30 oz. Bone-In Rib Steak with onion tempura and bok choy; and Blue Ribbon’s famous Fried Chicken with wasabi and honey.

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7. Flora Rooftop Bar & Lounge

4.1

Excellent(149)

Price: Moderate

• American • El Segundo

Booked 5 times today

At Flora you will take in spectacular views of the surrounding city, while sipping one of our unique signature cocktails. Enjoy a cozy romantic night out, with a fantastic bottle of wine, next to one of South Bays longest fire pits. With a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients, Flora Rooftop combines a modern and chic atmosphere with a diverse menu that caters to various culinary preferences. Indulge in a colorful fresh cuisine, with many of the robust flavors grown in the very garden you are dining in. We have options for everyone; Gluten-Free, Vegan, Non-Alcoholic Mocktails, and more! Connect with friends, celebrate your birthday, or host the best corporate happy hour imaginable!Located where the 405 & 105 freeways meet. Very short Uber/Lyft ride from LAX, Sofi Stadium, the Forum, and all the beach cities. AC Hotel offers airport and local event parking at very competitive rates. Private events & banquets

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8. Neighbors Playa Vista

3.8

Excellent(103)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Playa Vista

Booked 3 times today

Located inside the beautiful Runway complex. Neighbors is a restaurant offering a beautiful place for the playa vista community to call home. From our famous neighbors burger, to our amazing brunch menu selections. We have something to cover everyone’s appetite.

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9. Public School - Culver City

4.4

Awesome(416)

Price: Moderate

• American • Culver City

Booked 6 times today

Located in the heart of Downtown Culver City, Public School is a fun, school-themed gastropub that features a wide selection of local craft beers, classic drafts and craft cocktails. PS delivers "An Education in the Art of Food & Beer." We offer a chef-driven menu that is made from scratch using only the freshest quality ingredients. "Recess" (aka Happy Hour) is held Monday through Friday from 3pm-6pm.

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10. The Lobby Lounge at Waldorf Astoria

4.2

Awesome(16)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Beverly Hills

Booked 2 times today

A perfect place to have a quick bite or relaxed meeting, the beautiful Lobby Lounge is the heart of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, a welcoming, elegant space created for casual dining in an Art Deco wonderland. There’s always something delicious to be had in the Lobby Lounge.While the hotel remains open, in-room dining is available. The well-being of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills guests and team members is our highest priority, and we remain diligent in our commitment to provide a safe, hospitable environment for all who enter our doors.

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Pete
Denver / Colorado •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
Excellent Service and great food. Looking forward to next visit
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La Vecchia CucinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.9
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NigelVIP
London •133 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Its a great place to spend a couple of hours and have a cheese plate.......however, despite having an encyclopaedic wine list - which is reasonably priced - the first 3 choices were not available and they were all Californian!! Disappointed. There must be much better wine bars available nearby.
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Wally's Beverly HillsPrice: Expensive• Californian• Beverly Hills
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4.7
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Wendy
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Dec 2024
Wonderful decoration we went last week for my mother’s birthday, the mariachi are pleasant. The food was tasty, the Cadillac have too much salt in them I returned 2 of them and they made it way better. The indoor decorations were the highlight of my night.
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Casa SanchezPrice: Moderate• Mexican• West Los Angeles
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4.9
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AJ
San Diego •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 Oct 2024
If you are staying at the hotel, it would be very convenient to dine there. Decent food, good service.
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Barbianca Local KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Marina del Rey
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4.2
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Richard
Los Angeles •37 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Oct 2024
Our Brentwood favorite (over the siblings Toscana next door) for quality Italian food and crowd energy. Super friendly service. Great place to hang at the bar, watch a Dodgers game (no sound), and enjoy a quality cocktail.
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Bar ToscanaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Brentwood
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4.5

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Bar Toscana

2. La Vecchia Cucina

3. Casa Sanchez

4. Barbianca Local Kitchen

5. Wally's Beverly Hills

6. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - At The Grove

7. Flora Rooftop Bar & Lounge

8. Neighbors Playa Vista

9. Public School - Culver City

10. The Lobby Lounge at Waldorf Astoria

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