Find the best restaurants near Downtown Santa Monica Station in Los Angeles. Top spots within walking distance. Independent scores, no paid placements.
Here are 4 restaurants within 0.3 miles of Downtown Santa Monica Station, sorted by distance. Each has a DineGuides score of 75 or higher.
Whether you’re grabbing a bite before boarding or exploring the neighborhood, these are the spots worth your time.
The closest restaurants to Downtown Santa Monica Station are LouLou Santa Monica (0.2 mi), Meat On Ocean (0.3 mi), and Orto Santa Monica (0.3 mi).
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LouLou Santa Monica offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience with a chic, coastal ambiance and lively music, making it a popular spot for celebrations and a fun night out.
“Outstanding — the grilled fish”
“Best servers I've ever had”
“Access directly to restaurant from level 5”
Meat on Ocean is a premier Santa Monica steakhouse celebrated for its excellent, dry-aged steaks and upscale, ocean-view ambiance. It offers a consistently high-quality dining experience, making it a popular choice for special occasions.
“I've been here several times, every visit perfect”
“Service was outstanding. My wife, my daughter”
“Located right across from Santa Monica Beach”
Orto Santa Monica offers an authentic Italian dining experience, celebrated for its remarkably fresh, flavorful cuisine and attentive, warm service in a charming, intimate atmosphere.
“Best Italian food since our last trip to Italy”
“Phenomenal service, made sure all meals were dairy free”
“4 oz of raw steak, two pieces of undercooked asparagus”
The Lobster offers a prime Santa Monica Pier location with spectacular ocean views, making it a popular choice for special occasions and happy hour, though value and consistency are debated.
“Magic views of the Santa Monica bay”
“The lobster was not really cooked”
“Waited almost an hour without a joke to leave”
