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  • The entrance to Marelle in Santa Monica, with the restaurant name on a wood-paneled wall, a woven pendant light overhead, and open doors leading to a stone-floored dining room
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    Marelle Santa Monica Review: Pretty Patio, Disappointing Dinner

    October 14, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Our honest Marelle Santa Monica review: the menu, ocean view, kids menu prices, parking validation, cost, and whether this Sandbourne hotel restaurant is worth it.

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  • Dover sole with beurre blanc at La Monique Santa Monica, next to mini French onion grilled cheese
    Dining

    La Monique Santa Monica Review: 5 Dishes Worth the Splurge

    October 2, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    We gave La Monique, the 14-table French brasserie at the Oceana in Santa Monica, a second chance after Valentine's Day. Here's what to order, from escargot poppers to the chocolate soufflé.

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  • Outdoor dining area at Shoreside Restaurant and Bar in Santa Monica
    Dining

    Shoreside Restaurant & Bar Santa Monica: 6 Things I Loved (and 2 I Didn’t)

    June 22, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Our dinner at Shoreside Santa Monica had great food and friendly staff, but also a wind problem the restaurant hasn't quite solved yet. Here's what worked, what didn't, and how the inKind rewards made up for the higher-than-listed prices.

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  • An overhead view of a large platter featuring four varieties of specialty sushi rolls, including the Tokubetsu Roll topped with delicate microgreens and black accents, the White Lotus Roll, a spicy tuna roll with jalapeño slices, and a popcorn shrimp tempura roll, served on a textured blue and white glass plate at Sushi Roku in Santa Monica.
    Dining

    7 Best and Worst Dishes at Sushi Roku Santa Monica

    June 8, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Our honest take on Sushi Roku Santa Monica: the dishes worth ordering, the ones to skip, and what to know before you go.

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  • Macadamia crusted salmon, sesame green beans, and kimchi fried rice at Pacific Catch, a solid inKind app pick in Los Angeles.
    Dining

    Pacific Catch in Santa Monica: An Easy Family Dinner Near the Beach

    April 20, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Our family dinner at Pacific Catch in Santa Monica: sustainably sourced seafood, easy parking, what we ordered, what it cost, and what to skip.

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  • A grilled swordfish fillet with visible char marks served over a bed of savory orzo pasta, topped with crushed nuts and a sprig of fresh parsley at Fia Santa Monica.
    Dining

    Fia Santa Monica Review: Garden Brunch, Dinner, and How We Save

    March 30, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Discover how to savor Fia's lush, Mediterranean garden dining without breaking the bank—smart timing and menu-savvy choices make magic affordable.

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  • The entrance to a restaurant and lounge inside Frank Gehry's Edgemar complex in Santa Monica, with the address number 2435 marking the doorway.
    Dining

    The Gehry-est Place on Earth: A Survival Guide to Edgemar

    March 2, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Think Frank Gehry sneezed on a hardware store and a 1920s dairy—welcome to Edgemar, where architectural chaos reads like genius.

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  • A luxury dessert featuring three large scoops of frozen greek yogurt stacked on crisp phyllo baklava, topped with 24k gold leaf honey and candied citrus garnished with fresh raspberries and blackberries on a round wooden board.
    Dining

    ORLA Santa Monica: Why We Fell Out of Love

    January 26, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    There’s a distinct, soul-crushing grief only a true foodie knows: realizing your sanctuary—ORLA at the Regent Santa Monica—has jumped the shark.

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  • A nighttime street view of the Red O Cantina neon sign in Santa Monica, featuring a vintage-style glowing arrow with "Red O," "Cantina," and "Tequila" in bright lights. Festive string lights hang above the sidewalk, and the Fogo de Chão sign is visible in the background against a dark sky.
    Dining

    Is Red O Santa Monica Worth It? What You Need to Know

    January 17, 2026 - By Ginger Graham

    Santa Monica has morphed into the "Final Boss" of SoCal dining—beautiful views, brutal prices, and fewer chances to relax.

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  • Calvados Old Fashioned and a Mezcalita D’Ananas garnished with jalapeño on the table at Massilia in Santa Monica
    Dining

    Massilia Santa Monica: French Dining That Will Surprise You

    December 9, 2025 - By Ginger Graham

    What began as an app-fueled dinner date turned into an eye-opening lesson in how quickly kids can acquire a taste for the finer things.

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