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Red O Santa Monica
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Red O is James Beard award-winning chef Rick Bayless' modern Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica, just steps from the pier (and the Metro stop). Bayless covers all the bases here at Red O, from... Read More
Red O is James Beard award-winning chef Rick Bayless' modern Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica, just steps from the pier (and the Metro stop). Bayless covers all the bases here at Red O, from classics like luscious guacamole, tangy salsa, crunchy tacos and soft quesadillas stuffed with blackened chicken to his unique takes on dishes from states located south of the border. Be sure to taste the branzino, served with a winning combination of wild farro, pepitas, pomegranate seeds and pea tendrils, for a delicately delicious dish. The filet mignon is served with chipotle crema and cojita mashed potatoes, while the shrimp ceviche is a fiery combo of serrano chiles served with plantain chips.
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Address:
1541 Ocean Ave., Suite 120
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-1600
Hours:
- Restaurant: Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm; Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm; Sat 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm; Sun 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
Website:
redorestaurant.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert
- Santa Monica's Best Restaurants: "Sit at the bar if you love tequila, for Red O has a wall of choices waiting for your pleasure."
- Best for Santa Monica's Best Restaurants Because: Rick Bayless is one of the world's acknowledged masters of Mexican food; plus, this Santa Monica outpost is a great spot to people watch.