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# Tourism Talks – Santa Monica Restaurants Honored With Michelin Awards
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/santa-monica-restaurants-honored-with-michelin-awards/
- Published: 2019-06-20T12:45:39.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-14T00:29:52.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Business, Columns, Featured, Food, Lifestyle, News, Opinion, Bib Gourmand Award, cassia, Chef Andy Doubrava, Chef Dave Beran, dialogue, james beard, Michelin Guide California, Michelin stars, Pasjoli, rustic canyon, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:50

One of the many reasons residents and visitors love Santa Monica is the food – home to award-winning farmers markets, outstanding chefs and culinary trendsetters – all set on one of California’s most iconic stretches of coastline.

We’re excited to share that seven Santa Monica restaurants were recognized in the inaugural edition of the[ Michelin Guide California](https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-california-2019-results?ref=smdp.com), which was revealed earlier this month. Our beach city’s culinary scene was honored with prestigious awards and Downtown Santa Monica restaurants Dialogue and Rustic Canyon both received one-star distinctions.

The coveted Michelin stars identify establishments serving the highest quality cuisine – taking into account the quality of the ingredients, the mastery of techniques and flavors, the levels of creativity and consistency.

Dialogue, led by James Beard award-winning chef Dave Beran, is an 18-seat restaurant that offers a single multi-course tasting menu inspired by the abundance of ingredients found in Southern California, including Santa Monica’s four weekly farmers markets. Beran is adding to his portfolio this summer with a new French restaurant called Pasjoli, opening along Main Street.

Rustic Canyon is a critically-acclaimed, neighborhood restaurant that offers hyper-seasonal fare in a stylish and sociable setting. Executive Chef Andy Doubrava carries on Chef/Owner Jeremy Fox’s vision of simplicity and slow food, drawing upon strong, local farmer relationships.

In addition to the stars, Downtown Santa Monica’s Cassia was recognized with a Bib Gourmand Award, which indicates inspectors’ favorites for good value. Cassia, a Rustic Canyon Family sister establishment, combines the energy of a French brasserie with the fresh, vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia lead by Los Angeles-based culinary couple Bryant Ng and Kim Luu-Ng.

Four more Santa Monica restaurants were included in the guide – Chinois on Main, The Lobster, Lunetta and Michael’s. These restaurants are denoted with a Michelin Plate, indicating good cooking, fresh ingredients, capably prepared, or – simply a good meal.

To celebrate Santa Monica’s award-winning culinary scene, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism is currently running a contest for locals to share star-worthy restaurants they love and consider a “must-visit” when in our coastal city. Now through Monday, September 2, 2019, the public is invited to share their favorite Santa Monica eatery on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook using #DineSaMo for a chance to win a $500 gift certificate to a Santa Monica one-star or Bib Gourmand restaurant.

For full details on the contest visit:[ https://www.santamonica.com/dinesamo](https://www.santamonica.com/dinesamo?ref=smdp.com)