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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
1
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#19 of 314 restaurants in Santa Monica
  • Cuisines: Chinese, Contemporary, Eclectic, International
  • Price range*: €28-54 ($41-$80)
  • Neighborhood: West

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3 of 5 stars
Grizzly78   24 contributions
Los Angeles
Sep 14, 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
JulieKVenice   62 contributions
Sep 26, 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
ddavis130   29 contributions
san antonio
Aug 15, 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
ZuriGuschti   344 contributions
Jul 31, 2008

Excellent food, too much air condition more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 18, 2008

Great, interesting food. more

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5 of 5 stars
princessdrea   11 contributions
Santa Monica, CA
May 4, 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
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Feb 15, 2008

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

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5 of 5 stars
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Feb 6, 2008

The lobster is soooooo good! more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jan 5, 2008

the best food! more

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5 of 5 stars
ibstylin   1 contribution
marina del rey california
Oct 2, 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.