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Chef Dave Beran's Restaurant is a Santa Monica option to consider when the goal is fine dining rather than a more casual meal. The verified public details are limited: it is identified as fine dining, it is in Santa Monica, the dress code is casual. That makes it easiest to evaluate as a simple fit question: do you want a fine dining restaurant in Santa Monica, or would a looser local option be better for the occasion?

Because only limited details are verified here, avoid building the decision around assumptions about the room, menu format, service style, pricing, hours, or special accommodations. If you are comparing it with other dining in the city, use our full Santa Monica restaurants guide to check which option best matches the kind of meal you want.

Book this for a fine dining meal in Santa Monica

The clearest reason to choose Chef Dave Beran's Restaurant is direct: you want fine dining in Santa Monica. The casual dress code also means the restaurant should not be framed as requiring formal attire, even though the cuisine category is fine dining. Beyond that, specifics such as menu structure, seating setup, beverage program, pace should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before you make plans around them.

For a broader night out, cross-check the area through our full Santa Monica bars guide, our full Santa Monica hotels guide, or our full Santa Monica experiences guide so the restaurant choice fits the rest of the evening.

Who should say yes

Say yes if the priority is a fine dining restaurant in Santa Monica with a casual dress code. If your decision depends on specific dietary accommodations, group arrangements, bar seating, price, hours, or a particular menu format, confirm those details directly before committing, because they are not verified here.