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

The best upscale New American in Santa Monica

5 upscale ($$$) New American spots in Santa Monica that critics recommend and that aren't on DineLA.

Restaurants

On 2 lists

Le Great Outdoor

American·Santa Monica·$$$$
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On 1 list

Chez Jay

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

Papille Gustative

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

Rustic Canyon

American·Santa Monica·$$$$
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On 1 list

Tar & Roses

American·Santa Monica·$$$$
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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.