The 25 Best Restaurants In Santa Monica

"Noma is a Santa Monica staple because of its large list of inexpensive specialty rolls, meal combinations, and atmosphere that makes the most of its strip mall location. It’s a great sushi lunch spot or dinner option if you’re planning an extreme night of karaoke at The Gaslite across the street. Everything, from the tempura rolls to the yakiniku and sukiyaki, we've had is good. But don’t miss the Garlic Lover’s Albacore, which is simultaneously crispy, fresh, and pungent. The garlic breath will always be worth it." - arden shore, brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins