Savor the Best of Santa Monica’s Dining Scene With Prix Fixe Special Menus
Santa Monica’s culinary landscape, renowned for its farm-to-table principles and global culinary fusion, is set to tantalize food enthusiasts as 34 distinguished local restaurants enthusiastically partake in the widely celebrated Dine LA Restaurant Week. The mouthwatering event returns for its delightful autumn installment, scheduled from October 6 to October 20, 2023.
Misti Kerns, the President and CEO of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, proudly remarked, “Our city is home to some of Los Angeles’ finest dining establishments, ranging from Michelin-starred gems to recently unveiled culinary treasures. Santa Monica’s diverse participation in Dine LA offers both residents and visitors the opportunity to savor culinary excellence while relishing the beauty of our coastal paradise.”
This year’s Dine LA presents a noteworthy feature: patrons in Santa Monica can savor the cuisine at Michelin-starred or Michelin Bib Gourmand designated restaurants, in addition to being among the first to experience the offerings of newly opened establishments. Over the course of 15 days, Dine LA will showcase the rich tapestry of culinary experiences Los Angeles has to offer, with 34 local restaurants partaking, including these participating restaurants; among the choices, an asterisk denotes a 2023 Michelin-Starred Restaurant and a double asterisk denotes a 2023 Bib Gourmand Restaurant:
- 1212 Santa Monica
- Blue Plate Oysterette
- Blue Plate Taco
- Calabra
- Chomp Eatery
- Citrin*
- Colapasta**
- Del Frisco’s Grille – Santa Monica
- Fia Restaurant
- FIG
- Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – Santa Monica
- Il Forno
- Kappo Miyabi
- Local Kitchen & Wine Bar
- Lotus Asian Cuisine and Bar
- LouLou Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge
- Lunetta
- Massilia
- Mercado Santa Monica
- Mon Ami
- Orto Santa Monica
- Osteria del Fornaio
- Palma
- Papille Gustative
- Red O Cantina
- Socalo
- Sushi Gozen
- Terrazza
- The Lobster
- The Misfit
- The Penthouse at The Huntley
- The Surfing Fox
- Tiato
- Via Veneto
Each of Santa Monica’s esteemed restaurants has crafted a special Dine LA menu available during regular operating hours. Some establishments may offer menu options for takeout. Dine LA Restaurant Week does not require tickets or passes for participation. Diners can simply visit a participating restaurant, request the Dine LA Restaurant Week menu, and savor new or favorite dishes. Due to the event’s popularity, reservations are highly recommended, although walk-ins are also welcome. Prices and service times may vary by restaurant, excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity. This remarkable program presented biannually in the spring and fall, is made possible by Los Angeles Tourism.
For a comprehensive list of the 34 Santa Monica restaurants participating in Dine LA, please visit https://www.santamonica.com/din
