Best American Restaurants in Santa Monica

4.4 avg. rating 25 restaurants 24,727 reviews
Looking for the best American restaurants in Santa Monica? Browse our curated list of 25 top-rated American spots. The average rating is 4.4/5 based on 24,727 real Google reviews. From casual eateries to fine dining, find the perfect American restaurant for any occasion.
Rae's Restaurant
4.6 (1,158)

Rae's Restaurant

2901 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Diner
R+D Kitchen
4.6 (944)

R+D Kitchen

1323 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

American
Snug Harbor
4.6 (383)

Snug Harbor

2323 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Diner
UCLA Hospital Cafeteria
4.6 (30)

UCLA Hospital Cafeteria

1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404

American
The Misfit Restaurant + Bar
4.5 (2,871)

The Misfit Restaurant + Bar

225 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

American
HiHo Cheeseburger
4.5 (1,955)

HiHo Cheeseburger

1320 2nd St Ste. B, Santa Monica, CA 90401

New american American Burger
Back on the Beach
4.5 (1,566)

Back on the Beach

445 CA-1, Santa Monica, CA 90402

American
Patrick's Roadhouse
4.5 (1,163)

Patrick's Roadhouse

106 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Diner
Hillstone Restaurant
4.5 (1,024)

Hillstone Restaurant

202 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

American
The Brixton
4.5 (786)

The Brixton

2827 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

American
Farmshop
4.5 (614)

Farmshop

225 26th St #25, Santa Monica, CA 90402

American
The Cloverfield
4.5 (521)

The Cloverfield

3300 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

American
Burger Lounge
4.5 (441)

Burger Lounge

213 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

American Burger
Melisse
4.5 (390)

Melisse

1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

American
Mel's Drive-In
4.4 (2,190)

Mel's Drive-In

1670 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

American
Tender Greens
4.4 (1,020)

Tender Greens

201 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

American
The Courtyard Kitchen
4.4 (580)

The Courtyard Kitchen

1211 Montana Ave #C, Santa Monica, CA 90403

American
Mad Cow
4.4 (402)

Mad Cow

264 26th St, Santa Monica, CA 90402

Steak house
Ivy at the Shore
4.3 (1,066)

Ivy at the Shore

1535 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

American
Veggie Grill
4.3 (730)

Veggie Grill

2025 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

American

What people say

CHAD

I would give this 10 stars if 10 stars were available. Excellent food, service, atmosphere, and always a pleasure to have any mail throughout the day. They have a fabulous breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Miss Monica is the greatest! Plenty of indoor and patio seating or you can take it to go. I dine h...

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eriko p

Great bang for your buck! The breakfast is very reasonable. Scrambled eggs with 2 turkey patties are less than $5. There is a nice selection of pre-made items such as the scrambled eggs and sides, but they can also make breakfast for you as you wait. Diana was working when I arrived and she always h...

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Christopher White

The culinary experience was exceptional. However, it would be greatly appreciated if you could provide the specific hours for senior dining, particularly the start time for dinner, which is currently listed as 3:30 p.m.

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Mark Lyon

Wonderful experience with my wife's surgery. Literally everyone there was friendly, professional and helpful. From the valets to the docs. Frequent updates by phone eliminated the need for me to sit in the waiting room. Wife home the same day, but also thrilled with the kindness, understanding and p...

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John Yanagisaws

This was a trip of it's self. As a cafeteria in a hospital the food was good. Better than places on Wilshire across the street. It was a real pleasant surprise. Over a week breakfast meals were good and lunch with a pizza not bad. Dinner was really good.The price very reasonable.

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