Santa Monica Restaurant Ranked Among 38 Best In LA County

SANTA MONICA, CA — Eater recently released its most recent listing of the 38 best restaurants in Los Angeles County, which includes one eatery in Santa Monica.

The food publication offers an updated version of its top-38 rundown each quarter — which it terms a list of "essential" restaurants, from fine dining institutions to mom-and-pop gems.

"At its core, the city’s far-flung neighborhoods, cultures, and flavors coalesce into an array of culinary boundary-bending restaurants that make it undeniably the most compelling place to dine in the country," Eater wrote.

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Among those included is Santa Monica's Petit Grain Boulangerie, which opened in 2024 on Wilshire Boulevard near 12th Street.

The small bakery bakes up what Eater called "some of the city’s finest viennoiserie, from pan au chocolat to classic croissants, using a blend of local flours and plenty of French butter."

"Petit Grain’s community-minded approach (they were very active in feeding displaced folks and first responders during the recent wildfires) and whimsical menu (there’s almost always something new to taste every morning) make this bakery worth visiting as often as possible," Eater wrote.

The publication offered a tip: The bakery sells out frequently, especially of it more popular pastries, so customers should aim to arrive early for the best selection.

View the complete list of 38 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles on Eater