Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Santa Monica

18 restaurants available nearby

1. Massilia

4.5

Price: Expensive

• French • Santa Monica

Booked 19 times today

Massilia is a Marseille-inspired brasserie with culinary influences from the South of France, Italy, Spain & North Africa. SUN – THURS Bar open til 11pm / Kitchen open til 10pm | FRI + SAT Bar open til 12am / Kitchen open til 11pm | MON – FRI Enjoy 50% off all craft cocktails & wines by the glass from 11am – 6pm

2. Fia Steak

4.9

Exceptional(353)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Santa Monica

Booked 13 times today

Fia Steak is a love letter to the classic steak house, and new sister restaurant to Fia. The intimate 48-seat restaurant offers three distinct experiences with the energetic Grill, elegant Dining Room & intimate outdoor Patio. The heart of the restaurant is the Grill, where guests can catch the theatrics of live cooking on a wood-burning fire. Chef Chris Alvarez-Jett offers a menu of steakhouse classics, featuring the finest cuts of U.S. beef, as well as handmade pastas & fresh fish from across the globe; Japanese A5 Wagyu & USA Prime beef, "Bubbles & Bumps", featuring great champagnes, paired with "bumps" of the finest caviar, to make every night a celebration. Expect tableside Steak carving of our large format steaks, which complement the stellar service provided by the all-star hospitality team.

3. Melisse

4.9

Exceptional(1996)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 3 times today

Chef & Owner Josiah Citrin has revived his Michelin 2-Star institution with an intimate, 14-seat restaurant with Chef/Partner Ken Takayama. In a setting that blurs the line between kitchen and dining room, Chefs and service staff guide guests through a 2.5-hour culinary experience.Collaborating with California farmers from San Diego to Napa Valley, Chef Josiah sources the most unique and exclusive ingredients available. An 8-course tasting menu is bookended by canapés, amuse-bouches and mignardise, all of which showcase global flavors using both modern and classic techniques.

4. La Vecchia Cucina

4.9

Exceptional(2090)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 25 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.

5. Chinois on Main

4.8

Exceptional(2354)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Santa Monica

Booked 16 times today

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***

6. Hank's Palisades

4.4

Awesome(475)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pacific Palisades

Booked 6 times today

Hank’s is located next to the Bay Theater at Palisades Village and offers a full menu of elevated American classics for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Guests can choose from a wide array of dishes from seafood, steaks and ribs, to Hank's Double Diamond Burger, starters and sandwiches, complemented by Hank's cocktails, extensive wine & beer list, shakes and housemate floats.Seating is available in our main dining room, Hank's Bar counter giving guests a front row seat to our open kitchen and full cocktail bar, or bustling pet friendly patio. We are happy to accommodate any vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary restricted guests. Pacific Palisades is a small beach community known for spectacular ocean views, hiking and biking trails near Malibu, Santa Monica, and the Santa Monica Pier. This neighborhood is also home to the stunning Getty Villa Museum which features Roman-inspired architecture and gardens.

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7. Tangaroa Fish Market & Raw Bar

4.3

Awesome(95)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Culver City

Booked 2 times today

Tangaroa Fish Market and Raw Bar is a New Zealand (Kiwi) themed fresh seafood market and restaurant. It gets its name from one of the Maori gods, Tangaroa, who is the god of the Oceans (similar to Poseidon in Greek mythology). Maoris are the native people of New Zealand, which is The owner's heritage. Culturally our fish market is unique, as it's New Zealand themed flavored with a Maori touch, which includes some of the great fresh seafood directly from New Zealand's shores.

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8. Novikov Beverly Hills

4.6

Exceptional(68)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Beverly Hills

Booked 28 times today

Novikov Restaurant Beverly Hills is a renowned restaurant known for its upscale dining experience and Italian -inspired cuisine. The restaurant combines the culinary expertise of Chef Luca with the sophisticated ambiance of Beverly Hills, offering a menu that highlights fresh and vibrant flavors from Italy. Diners can expect an array of seafood dishes, salads, grilled meats, and vegetable-based creations, all prepared with a modern twist and presented with artistic flair. The chic interior design and attentive service add to the overall experience.

9. Terra - Eataly

4.5

Awesome(3666)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Century City

Booked 128 times today

Located on the third floor of Eataly Los Angeles, Terra is a rooftop restaurant featuring a wood-burning Italian grill and views of the Hollywood Hills. Named for "earth" in Italian, Terra's menu is centered around the grill, resulting in earthy dishes paired perfectly with botanical cocktails, premium Italian wines, and more.DINING EXPERIENCETo ensure the best quality service for all of our guests.

10. chi SPACCA

4.8

Exceptional(1392)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 21 times today

Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.

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Julievip
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
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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Chinois on MainPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Santa Monica
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4.8
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Tatiana
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food and service. Will definitely be coming back again.
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Fia SteakPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Santa Monica
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4.9
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Nathanvip
Los Angeles •73 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
IMHO this is one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve eaten in. Everything is Michelin quality from the moment you walk in the door. The host welcomes you and takes you to your table and the culinary experience begins. Chef Mark Mollica’s open kitchen is humming with food prep and the dishes are perfectly prepared. We’ve had several different dishes and they all are Michelin quality.
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La Vecchia CucinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.9
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Mark
Los Angeles •68 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great cocktails, food and service. The 8 hour lamb shank was amazing, the ratatouille and Brussels sprouts were amazing. Wine prices are too high. Côtes du Rhône at $60 is ridiculous
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MassiliaPrice: Expensive• French• Santa Monica
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4.5
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ValerieM
Montreal / Quebec •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Nov 2024
We were there for my sons 14th birthday and everything was perfect! We also were lucky to have two chefs and the dishes couldn’t be more delightful! Thank you.
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MelissePrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.9

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Massilia

2. Fia Steak

3. Melisse

4. La Vecchia Cucina

5. Chinois on Main

6. Hank's Palisades

7. Tangaroa Fish Market & Raw Bar

8. Novikov Beverly Hills

9. Terra - Eataly

10. chi SPACCA

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