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Chinois on Main


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4.0 of 5 stars 43 ratings
43 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
13
4.0 of 5 stars
21
3.0 of 5 stars
5
2.0 of 5 stars
3
1.0 of 5 stars
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#19 of 314 restaurants in Santa Monica
  • Cuisines: Chinese, Contemporary, Eclectic, International
  • Price range*: £25-48 ($41-$80)
  • Neighbourhood: West

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3 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
14 Sep 2009

If you do, go here. If you don't, try somewhere else. The food is, admittedly, pretty good. Service is also faultless. But I just can't feel comfortable in the over-air-conditioned dining room, on their clanky tables. The wine list is a proper rip-off, too more

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4 of 5 stars
26 Sep 2008

Food is amazing. Ask for the waiter John, he's honest, tells you what to order... A great experience. more

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4 of 5 stars
san antonio
15 Aug 2008

We used to frequent this place from 1988-1998 and it was our favorite restaurant anywhere. After a 10 year hiatus, we decided to come back (mainly because I was tired of driving into town for the previous few nights' meals). It's still very good but the reviews about the high decibel level are accurate- it's really hard to carry on... more

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4 of 5 stars
31 Jul 2008

Excellent food, too much air condition more

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4 of 5 stars
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18 Jul 2008

Great, interesting food. more

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5 of 5 stars
Santa Monica, CA
4 May 2008

Loud, busy - and quick, attentive service - but don't be fooled - they want to flip those tables, so you won't be able to dilly dally. The food is excellent - but stick with the classics section of the menu. The last 2 times I went we tried a number of the new entrees adn starters and were singularly... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
15 Feb 2008

Great food. Great service. The tables are on top of each other though. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
6 Feb 2008

The lobster is soooooo good! more

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5 of 5 stars
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5 Jan 2008

the best food! more

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5 of 5 stars
marina del rey california
2 Oct 2007

It is my favorite restaurant in the world. The oysters are a "must have" and the lobster is the most amazing masterpiece that is just as tasty as it is beautiful. And you must have the duck....YUMMY!! I'm a real foody...and this is everything you could dream of. I have had several parties here over the years. Every person that... more

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Chinois on Main Address

2709 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Tel: (310) 392-9025
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.