Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in Santa Monica

13 restaurants available nearby

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1. Water Grill - Santa Monica

4.7

Exceptional(5973)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Santa Monica

Booked 63 times today

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Water Grill Santa Monica is an iconic seafood destination to enjoy the first catch of the season and a deep variety of fish, lobsters, crabs, oysters and shellfish on a robust menu that changes daily. Located on Ocean Ave. across from the Pacific Ocean and steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, Water Grill Santa Monica is the perfect place to dine, celebrate and host an event for business or pleasure. New product arrives from boat-to-table in a matter of hours from our exclusive seafood distribution company and our chef’s preparations allow the high-quality product to shine. Consistently rated as one of Santa Monica’s top seafood restaurants, Water Grill Santa Monica also offers customizable private dining options for business meetings and special events.

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2. Sogno Toscano - Santa Monica

4.7

Exceptional(138)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 10 times today

Our newly opening location, SOGNO TOSCANO WINE BAR, MARKET & LIFESTYLE CAFÉ, will offer an exquisite selection of the finest Italian delicacies such as pastries, espresso, cappuccino, typical focacce Toscane, and great wines. What is most unique and differentiated about our new venue is that the place will not just be your regular bar for breakfast, lunch and aperitivo, but rather a very much needed Italian marketplace. Located in one of the coolest neighborhoods of the city, Santa Monica, our groundbreaking venue will provide customers with a variety of high-quality, specialty retail food products under the single label of the already well known “Sogno Toscano” brand. Our patio is unique, spacious and charming, ready to host very interesting events such as Wine Tastings, Sip & Draw nights, live Jazz music on weekends. Get ready to experience the Italian Dolce Vita...!

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3. Blue Ribbon Sushi - Pacific Palisades

4.7

Exceptional(278)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Pacific Palisades

Booked 13 times today

Blue Ribbon Sushi is a vibrant Japanese restaurant and sushi bar a located in Palisades Village. Inspired by the original restaurant created over 30 years ago in Soho NYC by master sushi chef Toshi Ueki and Chef Brothers Eric & Bruce Bromberg, this cedar clad new comer offers outstanding Japanese cuisine based in tradition and passion. Chef Lee leads his team in sourcing and preparing the finest fish and shellfish from The Sea of Japan, Local waters and beyond. A curated and adventurous beverage list featuring Blue Ribbon's own sake selections as well as favorites from their travels and discoveries in Japan is rounded out by a selection of house cocktails, Japanese micro brews and wines from California and Europe.

4. The Hideout

4.3

Awesome(243)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Westwood

Booked 2 times today

“The Hideout” is the latest food and beverage installation by STK at W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills. STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

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5. El Torito - Marina Del Rey

4.3

Awesome(377)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Marina del Rey

Booked 3 times today

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

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6. Cecconi's West Hollywood

4.7

Exceptional(4911)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 104 times today

Cecconi’s is a modern day classic Italian restaurant open for brunch, and dinner, seven days a week. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. Cecconi’s serves hand-made pasta, seafood and dishes from Italy using the finest ingredients. In addition to the flagship restaurant in Mayfair, London, Cecconi’s has outposts in Los Angeles, Miami, Istanbul, Berlin, Barcelona and Brooklyn.As a courtesy to other guests, we do not accept any animals.Except for any ADA approved animal that is individually trained to do or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.

7. MEET in Paris

4.5

Awesome(4129)

Price: Moderate

• French • Culver City

Booked 19 times today

Meet in Paris Bistro Lounge brings the Paris bistro to Culver City, serving classic French comfort food and cocktails in a trendy atmosphere. We want our customers to feel at home. Every aspect of the restaurant is crafted to leave our guests with a sense of satisfaction and well-being. We serve generous portions of full-flavored, hearty food. Our dishes are made from the highest-quality ingredients, presented in an elegant yet simple style that honors our French roots and expresses our passion for consistent excellence and creativity.

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8. El Compadre - Hollywood

4.6

Exceptional(507)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Hollywood

Booked 16 times today

Since 1975, El Compadre Restaurant in Hollywood has been one of Southern California's hot spots for Mexican cuisine and drinks. The restaurant fashions the look and feel of an "old world hacienda". Lined with clay roof tires, wrought iron lanterns and stained glass chandeliers; its walls grace of Mexican heritage with paintings, artifacts, antiques and vase floral trimmings.We specialize in showcasing "The fine foods of Mexico". We serve family recipes handed down over generations using select cuts of meats, and choice seafood alongside season fresh vegetables. e have a dedicated full bar area where we serve mixed cocktails, imported and domestic beers and our legendary and famous "Flaming Margarita". Coupled with live nightly music from a trio singing Mexican classics and with a dimly lit, sultry lighting; our romantic ambiance is unmatched.

9. Izakaya Tora

4.6

Exceptional(64)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • West Hollywood

Booked 6 times today

Your #1 spot for the best Izakaya in West Hollywood.Fresh imported sushi and quality dishes.Thank you for dining with us! Ask about our signature Omakase! Note:We have 15 minute grace period.We do not guarantee inside seatings (even when you reserve inside).Indoor seatings are open to first come first serve reservation customers.We have heaters on the patio.

10. Cantina Frida

4.6

Exceptional(564)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Beverly Hills

Booked 3 times today

Looking to book for New Year's Eve? Please call the restaurant. Cantina Frida is located in the heart of Beverly Hills and brings an exciting touch to traditional Mexican cuisine in a contemporary dining environment. Our chefs pick only the freshest ingredients to deliver authentic flavors of Mexico in a modern concept.Reservations available online at www.opentable.com and you may call us at 310-285-6666.252 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210www.cantinafrida.com

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Lee
California Central Coast •11 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Always a lovely experience on the patio. Excellent service and food.
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Sogno Toscano - Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Rhys
Sydney •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service was great and food and drinks were delicious
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El Torito - Marina Del ReyPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Marina del Rey
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4.3
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Lynvip
Los Angeles •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Water Grill Santa Monica is the go-to for my friend Nancy and I. We had lots of delicious fresh oysters, piping hot french fries and a wonderful server named James....James was helpful, friendly and really cared that we had a perfect experience, and we did.... We will definitely be back! The gorgeous sunny day, comfy booth for two, and inspiring view of the Pacific was the icing on the cake....Thank you Water Grill!
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Water Grill - Santa MonicaPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Nikkitavip
Los Angeles •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 13, 2024
It was a great experience as always. My mother tried some new dishes too, which made the evening more interesting. We will be return soon.
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Blue Ribbon Sushi - Pacific PalisadesPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Pacific Palisades
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4.7
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Dave
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Sep 15, 2024
Had a great brunch prior to attending a play at the Geffen nearby. Great service by our waiter Danny.
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The HideoutPrice: Moderate• Californian• Westwood
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4.3

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Water Grill - Santa Monica

2. Sogno Toscano - Santa Monica

3. Blue Ribbon Sushi - Pacific Palisades

4. The Hideout

5. El Torito - Marina Del Rey

6. Cecconi's West Hollywood

7. MEET in Paris

8. El Compadre - Hollywood

9. Izakaya Tora

10. Cantina Frida

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