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The best upscale restaurants in Santa Monica

10 upscale ($$$) Santa Monica spots that critics recommend and that aren't part of DineLA.

Restaurants

On 2 lists

Crudo e Nudo

Seafood·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inTLA Times
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On 2 lists

Le Great Outdoor

American·Santa Monica·$$$$
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On 1 list

Carmel

Mediterranean·Santa Monica·$$$$
Seen inLA Mag
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On 1 list

Chez Jay

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

Golden Bull Restaurant

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

Manchego

Spanish·Santa Monica·$$$$
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On 1 list

Not No Bar

Bar·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.