Soko
Santa Monica, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Soko is a practical Santa Monica dinner pick when location and ease matter more than published accolades or a heavily documented menu format. Treat it as a focused neighborhood option near the coast; for clearer farm-to-table positioning, compare FIG Santa Monica, and for a casual daytime alternative, look at Dogtown Coffee.
About Soko
Soko in Los Angeles is an evening option, open 5–10 PM Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. Plan it as a dinner choice, and confirm menu, price, reservation, accessibility, or service details directly before going.
A better fit for a return visit than a first-time Los Angeles dining sprint
For someone comparing options, Soko is easiest to evaluate by schedule rather than by cuisine, chef, menu format, price tier, or published accolade. The planning signal is simple: it operates from 5–10 PM Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sunday.
The main caution is expectation-setting. Cuisine category, menu format, dress code, allergy policy, take-out or delivery details, and price range should be checked directly with the venue before committing to a specific occasion. If the night needs clearer positioning from a comparison page, compare it against FIG Santa Monica. If the plan points toward a different kind of stop, Dogtown Coffee is another named option to compare.
How to use it in a Los Angeles plan
Build the plan around the evening window: Soko is open 5–10 PM Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. For broader research, use the full Los Angeles restaurants guide, then cross-check categories with the Los Angeles hotels guide and Los Angeles bars guide. Diners comparing other named options can also look at Dogtown Coffee, FIG Restaurant, or FIG Santa Monica.
Planning details
- Location
- 101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- sokosantamonica.com
- Phone
- (310) 576-7777
Venue details
Ambiance
Secluded, compact, and counter-focused, with a refined hotel-lobby setting and an intimate sushi-bar atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Masa's Dream Box
- Chef's Choice Omakase
- Bluefin Tuna Platter
- Miyazaki A5 Wagyu
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Planning details
Location
101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Dogtown Coffee, Notable alternative
- Dogtown Coffee, Notable alternative
- FIG Santa Monica, Farm-to-Table, Farm-to-Table
- FIG Restaurant, Notable alternative
- FIG Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Soko compares in Santa Monica
Soko is the simpler dinner choice if the goal is an evening restaurant near the Santa Monica waterfront with an easy booking signal. FIG Santa Monica is the stronger pick when the meal needs a clearly defined farm-to-table identity, especially for diners who want the cuisine direction settled before committing.
Dogtown Coffee is not a dinner substitute; it is better for casual daytime plans, coffee, and beach-adjacent pacing. That makes Soko more appropriate for an evening meal, while Dogtown Coffee is the lower-commitment option when ambiance matters less than convenience.
FIG Restaurant overlaps more closely as a Santa Monica dining alternative, but Soko reads as the easier, less defined choice. Pick FIG Restaurant or FIG Santa Monica when cuisine clarity is the priority; pick Soko when the plan needs a manageable dinner near the coast without turning the night into a destination meal.
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Soko guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Soko
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soko | Los Angeles | , | No published awards |
| Dogtown Coffee | Santa Monica | , | No published awards |
| Dogtown Coffee | Los Angeles | , | No published awards |
| FIG Santa Monica | Los Angeles | Farm-to-Table | No published awards |
| FIG Restaurant | Los Angeles | , | No published awards |
| FIG Restaurant | Santa Monica | , | No published awards |
How Soko Los Angeles compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soko good for solo dining?
Soko in Los Angeles runs from 5–10 PM Monday through Saturday and is closed Sunday. If solo seating, reservations, or walk-in availability matter, confirm directly with the venue before going.
Does Soko handle dietary restrictions?
Contact Soko directly for dietary-restriction policies, allergy accommodations, and the current menu format before booking or visiting.
Is lunch or dinner better at Soko?
Dinner is the option to plan around. Soko is open 5–10 PM Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday.
Can Soko accommodate groups?
Use the 5–10 PM Monday-through-Saturday window for basic planning, then contact Soko directly if party size, private dining, or large-party policy is important.
What are alternatives or comparison points for Soko?
Other named options to compare include Dogtown Coffee, FIG Restaurant, and FIG Santa Monica. Soko itself is best planned around its Los Angeles hours: 5–10 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed.
Is Soko good for a special occasion?
For a special occasion, check price range, dress code, menu style, and occasion-friendly details directly. Soko may still fit an evening plan: it is in Los Angeles and is open from 5–10 PM Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.
