Things to do in Santa Monica Hollywood (US)

RED O CANTINA is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Adjacent to the World Famous Santa Monica Pier sits RED O’s first-ever Mexican Cantina offering a unique variety of Baja-inspired seafood, unique Mexican plates, and craft cocktails, delivered in RED O’s elevated fashion.

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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

SUGARFISH, a food-centric full-service restaurant, features a unique omakase-style service based on Nozawa’s 50 plus years of experience in Japan and the US. The menu features only tradition-based sushi of the highest quality, offered in four "Trust Me®" options, as well as an array of a la carte sashimi, sushi, and hand rolls made with carefully sourced fish, warm and loosely-packed rice, and crisp nori. SUGARFISH has locations in Los Angeles and New York City.

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Locanda Portofino is most popular around 7 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Dining Room at JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot is most popular around 8 PM on Thursdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Savor delicious California cuisine at the signature restaurant at the JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot. Featuring a delightful patio with stunning Santa Monica Beach views, walking distance to Santa Monica Pier and other local attractions. The restaurant also offers a private dining room for special occasions.

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Esters Wine Shop & Bar is most popular around 8 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

We're a chic wine bar with some really great food, a massive, planet-friendly wine collection, thoughtful cocktails, and a beautifully curated shop with gourmet provisions and gifts in downtown Santa Monica. We’re like your neighborhood clubhouse with fun programming, and a relaxing place to drink, eat and socialize. A 2023 James Beard Semifinalist for “Outstanding Bar,” we also have a variety of seasonal cocktails and mocktails.

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Benihana is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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