FIG Restaurant
Wilshire/Montana Neighborhood Coalition, Santa Monica
Restaurant in Santa Monica, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Book FIG Restaurant when a Santa Monica meal needs more structure than a casual café or quick pizza stop, but not a high-stress reservation strategy. It is better suited to date nights, hotel-adjacent dinners, low-friction special occasions than to speed-focused meals. Cross-shop Wally's Santa Monica for wine-bar energy or 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen for something faster and simpler.
About FIG Restaurant
FIG Restaurant is a Santa Monica venue with a casual dress code and an Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended mention for 2026. It is a restaurant to consider when you want a casual-dress setting and a noted OAD Casual recommendation.
Why it works as a Santa Monica anchor
The most reliable way to frame FIG Restaurant is simple: it is a Santa Monica restaurant to consider when you want a casual-dress setting and prefer a venue with a noted OAD Casual recommendation. Plan around the confirmed basics rather than assuming a particular format or occasion style.
For broader context, compare it with other named options without assuming they serve the same purpose. Dogtown Coffee, 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen, Soko, Wally's Santa Monica may all come up during planning, but the right choice depends on the kind of meal you are trying to arrange and the details you confirm directly before going.
Who should book, who should cross-shop
Choose FIG Restaurant if you are looking for a Santa Monica restaurant where casual dress is appropriate and the OAD Casual in North America Recommended recognition is relevant to your decision. If details such as menu, pricing, hours, dietary accommodations, or seating style matter, verify them directly before committing.
Cross-shop Wally's Santa Monica or Soko if you are comparing named options, consider Dogtown Coffee or 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen as additional alternatives depending on your plans. For broader planning around the city, use Our full Santa Monica restaurants guide, especially if the decision is less about this single meal and more about building a full Santa Monica itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- 101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Website
- figsantamonica.com
- Phone
- (310) 319-3111
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, casual yet elegant bistro atmosphere inside the Fairmont Miramar, with plant-filled, pool-and-garden views and a relaxed but lively California coastal feel.[3][6][11][15]
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Breakfast Burrito
- Wood-fired seasonal pizza
- Sweet potato falafel
- Pork meatballs
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Dogtown Coffee, Notable alternative
- Dogtown Coffee, Notable alternative
- Soko, Notable alternative
- 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen, Notable alternative
- Wally's Santa Monica, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
FIG Restaurant is the stronger choice when the goal is a full Santa Monica sit-down meal with more occasion value than Dogtown Coffee or 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen. Dogtown Coffee is the practical daytime pick, 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen is easier for a quick group meal, but neither is the right substitute when ambiance and pacing matter.
Compared with Wally's Santa Monica, FIG Restaurant is the safer pick for a conventional dinner plan. Wally's Santa Monica makes more sense when wine, grazing, a livelier bar feel are the point. If the group wants a more focused Japanese meal, Soko is the cleaner cross-shop; choose FIG Restaurant when Santa Monica convenience and a broader restaurant experience matter more.
Booking difficulty favors FIG Restaurant: it is an easier reservation than the places people usually stress over for a special night, which makes it useful as a dependable westside fallback. For pure value, 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen will usually feel more efficient; for a more complete evening, FIG Restaurant is the better fit.
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Compare FIG Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| FIG Restaurant | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Dogtown Coffee | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Dogtown Coffee | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Soko | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Wally's Santa Monica | Santa Monica | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
How FIG Restaurant Santa Monica compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to FIG Restaurant?
Other named options to compare include Dogtown Coffee, 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen, Soko, Wally's Santa Monica. FIG Restaurant is a Santa Monica restaurant with a casual dress code and an Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended mention for 2026.
How far ahead should I book FIG Restaurant?
Reservation difficulty is not available for FIG Restaurant. If timing matters, especially for a specific date in Santa Monica, check current availability directly with the restaurant or its booking channel.
What should I wear to FIG Restaurant?
The dress code for FIG Restaurant is casual. Neat casual clothing is a safe interpretation, but no stricter formal requirement is indicated.
Is FIG Restaurant good for a special occasion?
FIG Restaurant works for a Santa Monica meal if a casual dress code and OAD Casual recognition fit what you want. Specific occasion fit, pricing, menu, service style are not available, so confirm the details that matter before planning around it.
What should a first-timer know about FIG Restaurant?
FIG Restaurant is a Santa Monica restaurant with limited planning details: casual dress is confirmed, it has an Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended mention for 2026. Specific address, cuisine, hours, menu format, price, seating details are not available here.
Can I eat at the bar at FIG Restaurant?
Bar seating is not available for FIG Restaurant. If you want a bar seat or a less formal visit, confirm current seating options directly with the restaurant before going.
