The 14 Best Restaurants Near Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade

"Your direction-averse cousin insisted on waking up early to see the sunrise over the ocean, only to realize that’s not possible here. Now, it’s 7:45am and you’re slumped over outside a Philz Coffee wondering why you have such a hard time saying “no” to people. Go heal yourself at Interstellar. The fusion-y Korean American restaurant is open all day, but we particularly love it for breakfast because you can walk right in. They serve everything from waffles to breakfast sandos, but we’re partial to the smoky, spicy chilaquiles." - brant cox