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Best Pizza in Santa Monica

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

0 / 5 selected

Master Critic Review

The Shores Kitchen 7.5
Santa Monica
Small beach-adjacent cafe overlooking an Olympic pool, offering gourmet pizzas alongside fresh salads and comfort food. Steps from the sand with both indoor seating and balcony dining, this venue doubles as an event space with catering services for gatherings.
Must-Try Dishes: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Mushroom Truffle
Scores:
Value: 7.2 Service: 7.8 Consistency: 7 Food Quality: 7.6 Atmosphere: 8.2 Cultural Relevance: 6.8
What makes it special: Poolside dining steps from the beach with surprising gourmet quality in casual setting
Who should go: Beach-goers, event planners, and locals seeking hidden seaside dining
When to visit: Brunch or early dinner for optimal pool and ocean views
What to order: Classic cheese or pepperoni pizza, organic chicken soup, coconut cake
Insider tip: Difficult to find without signage - enter from beach pathway by Shores Towers

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday7am - 8pm
Wednesday7am - 8pm
Thursday7am - 8pm
Friday7am - 8pm
Saturday7am - 8pm
SundayClosed