Santa Monica, CA
Local Services in Santa Monica
About dining in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, CA has a growing lineup of locally owned places to eat and drink — 8 curated spots covering café & coffee, american, and seafood and more. Every listing on Ate Local is a real independent business hand-picked by the community, so you can skip the chains and find the ones locals actually visit. Browse the full Santa Monica directory below, filter by category, or jump straight to a favorite.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I eat in Santa Monica?+
Ate Local features 8 independently owned restaurants, cafés, and food spots in Santa Monica, CA. Use the "Browse categories" section on this page to narrow by cuisine, or scroll the directory for the full local lineup.
What kinds of restaurants can I find in Santa Monica?+
Right now the Santa Monica directory covers café & coffee, american, seafood, and ice cream & frozen. Popular categories include Café & Coffee, American, Seafood, Ice Cream & Frozen.
Are the businesses on Ate Local locally owned?+
Yes. Ate Local is a curated directory of independent, locally owned restaurants and food businesses — no national chains. Every Santa Monica listing is a real local spot the community has vouched for.
How do I add my Santa Monica business to Ate Local?+
If you own or manage a local food business in Santa Monica, use the "Add your business" flow from the main navigation. New listings are reviewed before they appear on the public directory.