something special in Santa Monica

[bsweek]

I am in Santa Monica with my crew from Seattle; we eat any type of food and i would like to take the four of us out.. steak? Italian? Asian noodles?

[Diana]

Chez Mimi
Pradeeps
Rustic Canyon
The Wednesday or Saturday Farmer's market on Arizona.

[whatsfordinner]

Via Veneto
Josie's

[yogachik]

Lots of great restaurants in Santa Monica, with this weather, pick something with a patio.

Whist at Viceroy, by the pool, under a cabana.
Abode on the patio
Michael's on the patio
Catch at Casa del Mar (great view, great food)
Capo

These are all chef-driven restaurants with something for everyone. Great steaks at all.

Other ideas, for more of a party/hip atmosphere (although Viceroy is happening)
Hidden
Chaya Venice
MaKai

There's also
Chinois
Boa
Ivy at the Shore (quintessential LA)
Tengu
Chez Jay (local favorite dive/steak place)
World Cafe

[fdb]

My favorite patio dining in SM is Wilshire--fresh, organic ingredients, beautiful outdoor atmosphere, great drinks, and good service.

Musha has great selection of Japanese izakaya-type dishes to be had with sake/beer.

La Botte has the best Italian. Get the chef's tasting menu--fabulous food and excellent service.

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Wilshire Restaurant
2454 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Musha
424 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

La Botte Ristorante
620 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401

[Emme]

Def Musha.

If you're interested in Polish, try Warszawa.

For lunch, hit up Bay Cities Deli and/or Father's Office.

In addition to Josie and Via Veneto (one of my LA Italian faves), there's Melisse and Jiraffe.

Are you interested at all in sushi? Quite a few options not too far if ya are...