Guidebook for Santa Monica
Shopping
Il Forno
2901 Ocean Park Blvdconsistently delicious food & wine
Next Door by Josie
2420 Pico Blvdcall before you go - make sure they are open
Food Scene
The Counter
5779 Wilshire Blvdgreat grilled veggie sandwich
Miyako Restaurant
2829 Ocean Park Blvdgood sushi rolls, saki & beer
Thyme Cafe and Market
1630 Ocean Park Blvddelicious food & wine
Lazy Daisy Cafe
2300 Pico BlvdBreakfast & lunch spot; they delivery from 11A to 4P.
Thai Vegan
2400 Main StDelish vegan Thai food - they deliver!
Manchego
2518 Main StAwesome tapas & happy hour!
Sonoma Wine Garden
395 Santa Monica PlGreat happy hours & sunshine deck seating
Z Garden Mediterranean Cuisine
2350 Pico BlvdFamily owned & operated - good food!
Cafe Bolivar
1741 Ocean Park Blvdcool coffee joint
Shaka Shack Burgers
1701 Ocean Park BlvdEveryone recommends this place - I just don't eat burgers/meat
Cafe Gratitude
512 Rose Aveexcellente Vegan food!
Everything Else
Native Foods Cafe
2901 Ocean Park Blvdgood vegan food!
Bob's Market
1650 Ocean Park Blvdgreat gourmet market - killer wine selection!
Trader Joe's
6150 Slauson Avegrocery
Spitfire Grill
3300 Airport AveGood breakfast & lunch joint w/ mimosas & bloody Mary's; patio for dogs.
Superba Snack Bar
great food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Barkowski
2819 Pico Blvdwine & beer only, but they are so damned creative w/ their drinks!
The Upper West
3321 Pico BlvdGreat Italian themed bar & restaurant.
Lares
2909 Pico BlvdFun & festive Mexican food & drinks.
The Buffalo Club
1520 Olympic BlvdHidden gem of a bar/restaurant
Wurstküche Restaurant Venice Beach
625 Lincoln BlvdBest beer in town - veggie & meat bratwurst too!