Chinois On Main

$$$

4.4(265)

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Location & Hours

Address

2709 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Santa Monica, CA 90405
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Wednesday at 5:30 PM

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(310) 392-9025

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About Chinois On Main

Sophisticated, iconic eatery owned by Wolfgang Puck, specializing in Asian-French fusion cuisine.

Price range: expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on June 16, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 265 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Tatiana Pavlova-Coleman

3 months ago

I cannot thank enough Bella and the whole Chinois on Main team for the amazing surprise 60th birthday they helped me organize for my husband! Bella worked me over few months to finalize menu, help me ...

Diana Poulos

a month ago

This spot feels like walking into a warm welcoming home. A gem in the neighborhood and a staple, one of those places where you're always greeted with a smile and the food tastes like it was made with ...

Jerry

10 months ago

The food was unenjoyable, especially considering this is a branded restaurant. Appetizers were reminiscent of Panda Express. One of them was identical to Beijing beef. However, we were randomly serve...

Claudia Diaz

a year ago

This Asian-French fusion restaurant is one I’ve been wanting to come to for years and it was worth the wait! Amazing service. Still closed indoors but they made a cozy out door area with live music. I...

Emin Kursat Dogray

a year ago

I don't know if it was because I went with very high expectations, it was an experience that I was sadly not satisfied with. First of all, we were far from such an experience, considering that a resta...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant offers a mixed dining experience, with some customers raving about the food and service, while others were deeply disappointed by the food quality and overall experience. The opinions are polarized, highlighting inconsistencies.

Customer Favorites

The Chinese chicken salad is a highly praised dish. Other favorites include the Maine lobster spring rolls, various appetizers, and the Shanghai Lobster main course.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant is often described as cozy, romantic, and welcoming, with appealing artwork and tile work contributing to the ambiance. The staff, particularly Bella, receive frequent praise for their kindness, warmth, and exceptional service.

Value & Quality

Some customers found the food to be fresh, flavorful, and perfectly spiced, with shareable portion sizes, while others thought the food was unenjoyable, and the quality was not up to expectations for a branded restaurant. One review mentioned a discrepancy in the final bill.

Areas for Improvement

Some customers noted issues with specific dishes, such as gamey duck with unseasoned sauce and greasy spinach. One review mentioned the need for better dish explanations and less crowded seating.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews highlight both extremely positive experiences with exceptional service and food quality, and extremely negative experiences citing poor food quality, potentially suggesting inconsistencies in the restaurant's offerings or execution.