Edgemar is a chic, plant-filled Santa Monica eatery showcasing globally-inspired dishes and expertly crafted cocktails in a stunning Frank Gehry design.
2415-2449 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Get directions
"Santa Monica’s Edgemar is offering a $35 menu, available on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Start with chile wontons with pork and shrimp, before choosing between loco moco and fish and chips for a main. Finish the meal with a tres leches cake topped with salted whipped cream and a caramel drizzle." - Rebecca Roland
"Chefs Jared Dowling and Jonathan Thoma bonded over their love of great food and Santa Monica/Venice’s beachside vibes, opening this gorgeous dining room inside a former Frank Gehry development on Main Street. The food ranges global flavors using farmers’ market produce, heavily leaning on coastal flavors. Dowling picked up his approach to raw fish working for Yess chef Junya Yamasaki in London, employing aging techniques and fine slicing for things like halibut crudo with Meyer lemon and olive oil. Thoma’s youth in Malaysia informs a multicultural approach, including lobster fried rice with makrut lime and saffron. Cocktails come from the Varnish and Scopa bartender Eugene Shaw, where chicory cold brew and aged rum comprise Edgemar’s take on an espresso martini. — Matthew Kang, lead editor" - Eater Staff
"Santa Monica’s Edgemar serves a classic cheeseburger alongside its globally-inspired menu from chef Jared Dowling (formerly of the Fat Radish in New York, the Waterfront, and Winston House in Venice), and chef Jonathan Thoma (formerly of Great White). The burger starts with a thick patty, blanketed in sharp cheddar. Bourbon caramelized onions and pickled remoulade round out the flavor, adding acid and a touch of sweetness." - Rebecca Roland
"Edgemar is an airy, plant-filled restaurant on Santa Monica’s Main Street that’s inspired by London. On paper, it’s menu is a blend of cuisines, including Japanese, Indian, Middle Eastern, and Italian. Several things caught our eye, like oyster tempura with yuzu tartar sauce, spaghetti alla chitarra with uni and shiso, and a spiced lamb shoulder with mint yogurt." - sylvio martins
"Find both “egg” and “dim sum” selections on the brunch menu at Edgemar on Main Street in Santa Monica. Chefs Jared Dowling and Jonathan Thoma serve a globally-influenced brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, featuring a variety of dishes like Hawaiian loco moco, British fish and chips, and a Lyonnaise salad with a poached Egg and duck." - Eater Staff
