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The King's List
Santa Monica

The finest tables in Santa Monica, adjudicated by King's Score.
Living ranking · updates weekly
# The King's List — Santa Monica 1 Pico showcases Californian and Italian coastal cooking at the $$$-price point, anchoring Santa Monica's finest dining scene. Seline elevates the experience further with Progressive American tasting menus in the $$$$ range.
1
1 Pico
Californian, Coastal, Italian · $$$
In contention
2
Seline
Californian, Progressive American, Tasting Menu · $$$$
In contention
3
Muse
American, Contemporary, French · $$$
In contention
4
Orla
Coastal, Mediterranean, Seafood · $$$
In contention
5
Water Grill Santa Monica
American, Coastal, Seafood · $$$
In contention
6
Citrin
Californian, Contemporary, French · $$$
In contention
7
Rustic Canyon
Californian, Farm-to-Table, Seasonal · $$$
In contention
8
Tar & Roses
American, Californian, Mediterranean, Wood-Fired · $$
In contention
9
The Penthouse
American, Contemporary, Mediterranean · $$$
In contention
10
Pasjoli
Bistro, Contemporary, French · $$$
In contention
11
Fia Steak
American, Contemporary, Steakhouse · $$$
In contention
12
Holy Basil
Asian, Modern Thai, Thai · $$
In contention
13
Mélisse
Californian, French, Tasting Menu · $$$$
In contention
14
Terrazza
Californian, Italian, Mediterranean · $$$
In contention
15
SUGARFISH
Japanese, Omakase, Sushi · $$
In contention
How the order is decided

Tables with three or more member reviews rank on their King's Score — a trust-weighted 0–100 built from real diners and never from us — and always sit above the unreviewed field. Everything still In contention is held in a provisional, stable order until the Court weighs in. Arrows show movement since last week. Featured tables are labelled and never outrank an earned score.

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