Date night in Santa Monica
Where to eat, drink and end the night in Santa Monica.
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Planning a date night in Santa Monica? We track 66 spots here — places for dinner, bars and things to do outdoors — and the best-rated of them are below, editors' picks first.
For one kind of night, the Santa Monica guides plan the whole evening: wine bars, cocktail bars, live music venues, cozy restaurants, special-occasion restaurants and restaurants with a view, each with dinner and a last stop within walking distance.
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The best date spots in Santa Monica
Editors' picks first, then by rating.
Citrin
4.1(14)Santa Monica · $$$$
Brentwood Art Center
4.1(9)Santa Monica
The Cove
4.0(23)Santa Monica · $$
The Gaslite
4.0(20)Santa Monica · $$
The Victorian
4.0(9)Santa Monica · $$
Fia Steak
4.0(8)Santa Monica · $$$
The Buffalo Club
4.0(4)Santa Monica · $$$$
Harvelle's
4.6(23)Santa Monica · $$
Water Grill
4.4(22)Santa Monica · $$$
Society Kitchen
4.4(16)Santa Monica · $$
Élephante
4.0(5)Santa Monica · $$$
Seaside on the Pier
3.8(10)Santa Monica · $$
Divine Vintage Wine Bar & Shop
Santa Monica · $$
Santa Monica Stairs
Santa Monica · $
AJA Vineyards
Santa Monica · $$
The Bike Centre Santa Monica
Santa Monica · $$
Wally's Santa Monica
Santa Monica · $$$
Papille Gustative
Santa Monica · $$
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Good to know
- What are the best date spots in Santa Monica?
- Our top pick is Citrin, rated 4.1 out of 5. Brentwood Art Center and The Cove are close behind.
- Where should we eat in Santa Monica?
- Try Citrin, The Cove and The Victorian for dinner.
- Where can we get a drink in Santa Monica?
- Try The Victorian, The Buffalo Club and Harvelle's for cocktails.
- What's the most romantic spot in Santa Monica?
- Brentwood Art Center, The Cove and Fia Steak are the most romantic on this list.