Restaurants on the Santa Monica Pier

The Santa Monica Pier has many great restaurants, treat shops, and food carts. Places to eat include the Pacific Park dining plaza and the many sit-down restaurants along the Pier. You can also grab a quick snack from one of the carts and quick service food stalls.

Smashie’s Burgers

Smashie’s Burgers, serving smashed burgers, loaded hot dogs, and a selection of fresh fried fries. Smashie’s anchors the new “Snackville” at Pacific Park. Smashie’s hot, fresh burgers are charbroiled on the griddle, topped with slices of American cheese, grilled onions, and all-new Smashie Sauce, then assembled and pressed for a crispy, melty, juicy, burger experience.

The Chicken Shack & eegee’s

From crispy chicken sandwiches to loaded fries, The Chicken Shack satisfies boardwalk guests’ craving for all things golden, brown and delicious. The Chicken Shack’s fun selection of fried potatoes and chicken sandwiches is served with tasty dipping sauces and premium seasonings to keep families and tater lovers coming to the boardwalk again and again. eegee’s, exclusively served at The Chicken Shack, this Arizona staple makes its Hollywood debut over the cool blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. eegee’s is the perfect blend of real fruit and frozen goodness served icy cold, silky smooth, and packed with fresh fruit.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Home of the original Ice Blended, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is open daily and serves hot coffee and specialty teas, as well as a selection of fresh pastries and treats.

Scoops Creamery

Scoops Creamery, located just inside Snackville’s main entrance, Scoops Creamery serves frozen treats including hand-scooped ice cream, milk shakes, and sundaes. Scoops Creamery is open daily and also offers six flavors of Dippin’ Dots and freshly made funnel cakes, which you can top with your choice of Lappert’s Ice Cream. Scoops Creamery also makes sundaes, shakes, and banana splits.

Cosmic Funnel Cakes

Cosmic Funnel Cake, Snackville’s signature Funnel Cake is a boardwalk treat that can’t be missed on any visit to the Santa Monica Pier. The Dutch first brought funnel cakes to America in the late 1800s. The name comes from the technique of pouring batter through a funnel into hot oil. The funnel gives the cake its signature texture. Funnel Cakes are typically served with a dusting of powdered sugar. At “Snackville” they are served at Cosmic Funnel Cakes and Scoops Creamery and can be topped with strawberries, whipped cream, or even a scoop of your favorite Lappert’s Ice Cream.

Churrita Churros

Churrita Churro, a classic fried dough treat gets a decadent upgrade at Churrita. Cinnamon sprinkled, dulce de leche filled, or chocolate dipped, get your churro fix, with or without creamy soft-serve ice cream at Snackville’s hottest new sweet shop.

Wetzel’s Pretzels

The best things in life are fresh and Wetzel’s bakes all their pretzels fresh from scratch every day! Try one with an ice-cold lemonade.

Dippin’ Dots

Made by flash-freezing ice cream in liquid nitrogen, Dippin’ Dots have been a fun way to enjoy ice cream since the mid-nineteen 80’s when they were first declared “The Ice Cream of the Future.”

Snack and Treat Carts

Throughout Pacific Park, you can find vendors offering fun snacks like cotton candy, hot dogs, and fresh-popped popcorn.

La Monica Pizza Restaurant and Bar

La Monica Pizza Bar and Restaurant brings a taste of Italy to the heart of Snackville, serving up a wide variety of pizzas that range from timeless Margherita to bold, creative pies. It’s not just a pizzeria — it’s a full bar and lounge designed for kicking back and escaping the park’s energy. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, and watch the game or a show on their enormous screen while the world outside takes a break.

Sweet Rose

Sweet Rose Creamery, a nearby Brentwood neighborhood ice cream shop, is now located at Kids Cove inside Pacific Park. Childhood nostalgia meets thoughtful, locally sourced ingredients here with organic dairy, scratch-made waffle cones, marshmallows, and sauces. Cool down with a scoop (or two) of their small-batch ice cream, made from scratch in their nearby Los Angeles creamery.

The Chicken Shack

From crispy chicken sandwiches to loaded fries, The Chicken Shack satisfies boardwalk guests craving for all things golden, brown and delicious.

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