16 Superb Santa Monica Restaurants

At first glance, it might look like Alfalfa’s salads, wraps, and gluten-free doughnuts in flavors like lavender and lemon-thyme were engineered for the influencer set, but thanks to impeccably fresh ingredients, good tortillas, and zippy dressings (like the supremely good avocado-tomatillo sauce), the offerings are always on point. Stop in for a casual lunch at the cheery Main Street outpost, and don’t overlook the substantial potato hash-stuffed breakfast burritos, served all day.