Don't Dine LAGreat LA restaurants, none on the DineLA program

The best New American in Santa Monica

10 New American spots in Santa Monica that critics recommend and that aren't part of DineLA.

Restaurants

On 2 lists

Le Great Outdoor

American·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inTResy
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On 2 lists

Seline

American·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inTLA Mag
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On 1 list

Breakfast By Salt's Cure

American·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inThe Infatuation
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On 1 list

Chez Jay

American/Steakhouse·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inResy
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On 1 list

Father's Office

Bar Food·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inT
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On 1 list

Lady & Larder

Wine bar/deli·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inThe Infatuation
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On 1 list

Met Her at a Bar

All-day/American·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inN
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On 1 list

Papille Gustative

Californian·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inResy
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On 1 list

Rustic Canyon

American·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inT
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On 1 list

Tar & Roses

American·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inT
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Made by Avi Goldman

An independent guide to Los Angeles restaurants that aren't participating in DineLA. Recommendations come from published best-of lists (LA Times, The Infatuation, Time Out, Eater, LA Mag, and more). Not affiliated with DineLA or Discover Los Angeles.