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Chinois on Main

Chef in Residence

Byron Lazaroff-Puck

Managing Director

01CuisineAsian Fusion with French Techniques
02CitySanta Monica, United States

Chinois on Main is Wolfgang Puck’s legendary temple of East‑West cuisine, where Santa Monica chic meets cosmopolitan allure. Step into a glamorous swirl of lacquered hues, buzzing energy, and attentive service as the kitchen orchestrates bold, polished flavors, think whole sizzling fish perfumed with ginger and scallion, Sonoma duck lacquered to a mahogany sheen, and lobster bathed in aromatic curry. With a deep, worldly cellar and an urbane cocktail program, Chinois balances heritage and innovation, offering an effortlessly sophisticated evening that feels both timeless and thrillingly of the moment.

At a glance

Cuisine: Asian Fusion with French Techniques
Price: $$$$
Per person: $75
Hours: Mon: Closed; Tue: Closed; Wed: 5:30–9 PM; Thu: 5:30–9 PM; Fri: 5:30–10 PM; Sat: 5:30–10 PM; Sun: 5:30–9 PM
Neighborhood: Santa Monica
Rating: 4.4 (280)

<h2>Open kitchen in a historic building</h2><p>Chinois on Main pairs Asian Fusion with French Techniques and an open kitchen in a historic building. Opinionated About Dining placed it at #599 in 2025 after #460 in 2024, and the leisurely dinner pace suits a longer evening.</p><h2>Chinois Chicken Salad and the drink list</h2><p>Chinois Chicken Salad leads a menu that also turns to Shanghai Lobster with Curry Sauce and Szechuan Beef. Craft cocktails and an extensive wine list support a dinner focused on the table as much as the glass.</p>

Know before you go

Dress code: smart_casual
Reservations: essential
Parking: street
Payment: credit_card, debit_card
Accessibility: wheelchair_accessible
Groups: Welcomed

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Address

2709 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Santa Monica

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