Specializing in teriyaki dishes, Sarku Japan serves up fresh Japanese cuisine fast food style in the Santa Monica Place food court. It features upscale quick-order service, with digital menus and plenty of cuisine options laid out for their customers to view before ordering. Dishes likes Chicken teriyaki, tempura and soba are mainstays on their menu, while specials of the day are rotated in and out. The service is friendly and diners are able to sit indoors or out on the patio with views of the ocean. Valet parking is available within the mall's garage.
The three Wahoo brothers created a unique restaurant in 1988 in Orange County, combining their love of surfing in Mexico, food, and their Brazilian and Chinese heritage. One of the many locations in California, this Wahoo's location serves tacos, burritos, enchiladas and bowls in a fun, casual atmosphere with a Hawaiian surf vibe. Stickers of Wahoo's, surfing brands, skating brands, indie bands and anything else are plastered onthe walls and windows. To order, customers choose a filling from flame-grilled or blackened fish, chicken breast, carne asada, shrimp, carnitas, tofu, mushrooms or veggies, along with a style from tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads, sandwiches and bowls. Combos can be ordered with rice and choice of beans. Food is brought to the table after being ordered at the counter. Wahoo's party platters are available for catering events, along with merchandise like gift cards, shirts and hats.
This Santa Monica branch of Subway restaurant is located in the Ocean Park Courtyard just off of Ocean Park Boulevard. Subway's menu features sandwiches, fresh green salads and personal pizzas. Subway also offers cookies, danishes and muffins, as well as a variety of soft drinks, juices and water. This location has shaded outdoor patio seating.
For an authentic fine dining Italian meal, locals flock to La Vecchia Cucina located on Main Street near Ocean Park Boulevard. It offers pasta, pizza, panini and salads. Entrees include Filet Mignon, Salmon and Roasted Chicken all prepared with the finest Italian spices and freshest ingredients. This is a great spot for a family meal or a romantic first date. The atmosphere is classy yet warm and welcoming, and the staff offers first class service.
Marmalade Cafe is a neighborhood staple, located in the heart of Santa Monica on Montana Avenue. It does just about everything, and has a large menu that can appeal to the eater in anyone. Marmalade Cafe is re-known for its sandwiches, soups and salads ... a true California cafe. It also has an on-site bakery that makes delicious breads and pastries, a deli with a large selection of prepared salads, and a coffee bar. Marmalade Cafe is popular for eat-in dining, but it also is a catering and take-out favorite. So if you are in the mood for a laid back meal complete with dessert, come on down to Marmalade Cafe. You will not be disappointed.
Noma is a Japanese restaurant and Sushi bar inconspicuously tucked into a shopping center on the corner of Wilshire and 21st. The inside is completely different from the outside, with traditional Japanese decor and art and cozy booths. Just inside the front door is the sushi bar, where customers can sit and watch the chef at work or catch a game on the TV above the bar. The menu features hot and cold appetizers, entrees, fresh rolls, baked rolls, tempura rolls, sushi combination plates and combination bento plates with rice, salad and soup. Brown rice is available for an extra charge. Seafood selections include oysters, fried mussels, baked cod and seafood gyoza. Non-seafood items are also available like barbecue short ribs, pork cutlets and bulgogi, broiled thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet sauce. Noma is a family-oriented restaurant, with photos posted of guests celebrating birthdays here.
Chipotle is a national chain of Mexican-style restaurants that serve burritos, tacos and salads. It offers healthy alternatives to many fast-food restaurants with its fresher ingredients and customizable products. This location features both indoor and outdoor seating. As you order, you can watch your food being made. Free parking is just around the corner.
