Looking for mediterranean-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Lady & Larder, Ivy at the Shore and Citrin, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry mediterranean-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Santa Monica restaurants with mediterranean options. Highly rated spots with authentic mediterranean menu items.
Santa Monica's Premier Mediterranean Destinations
Santa Monica’s coastal dining scene offers a sophisticated blend of flavors where fresh local ingredients meet a distinct Mediterranean influence. This curated selection features everything from the refined French artistry of Citrin to the iconic
3 restaurants in Best Santa Monica Restaurants with Mediterranean Options | Top Rated
- Lady & Larder · rated 5/5: 6 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Ivy at the Shore: 3 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Citrin · rated 4/5: 1 mediterranean-friendly dish on the menu. French.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.


