Weekend Restaurant Itinerary for Santa Monica, CA

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Day 1

Breakfast

Restaurant: Huckleberry Cafe

Show: Meat And Potatoes

Known For: Savory brisket hash and maple bacon biscuits.

Lunch

Restaurant: Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery

Show: Best Thing I Ever Ate

Known For: Godmother Sandwich.

Dinner

Restaurant: Chez Jay

Show: United States of Bacon

Known For: Bacon crusted pepper-steak.

Dessert

Restaurant: Vanilla Bake Shop

Show: Unique Sweets

Known For: Exquisite mini cupcakes, cake pops and parfaits.

Day 2

Breakfast

Restaurant: Patrick's Roadhouse

Show: Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

Known For: Local Favorite, Breakfast, Outdoor Dining, Waterfront Dining, Traditional American.

Lunch

Restaurant: Swingers

Show: Food Paradise

Known For: Late Night Dining, Lunch Spot, Family-Friendly Dining, Celeb Hangout, Steak, Vegetarian, American, Burgers, Diner.

Dinner

Restaurant: Cassia

Show: Best Thing I Ever Ate

Known For: Large Seafood Platter.

Day 3

Breakfast

Restaurant: FIG

Show: Best Thing I Ever Ate

Known For: Hand Rolled Ricotta Cavatelli.

Lunch

Restaurant: Umami Burger Santa Monica

Show: Unique Eats

Known For: Hamburgers.

Dinner

Restaurant: Water Grill

Show: Man vs Food Nation

Known For: Fresh seafood and the largest variety of oysters in the area.