15 Superb Santa Monica Restaurants

"From its perch at the ritzy Shutters on the Beach resort, 1 Pico offers some of the most elegant ocean views on the West Coast. The menu is meant to please a wide range of palates and uses top-grade ingredients and simple grilled preparations. Blistered whole blue prawns, scallop crudo with citrus olive oil, and lobster spaghetti should appeal to seafood lovers, while the terrific grilled wagyu New York strip sourced from a regenerative ranch should satisfy meat aficionados. Throw in the supreme level of service, and 1 Pico is a reliable weekend charmer for tourists and locals alike." - Eater Staff, Matthew Kang