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Dec 24, 2009 | 3:27 am

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Originally Posted by nevansm

I'm doing a MR and meeting my cousin in late January at LAX. I've got about 3 hours and 45 minutes of layover, so I should have no problem grabbing some dinner. Looking for a restaurant recommendation in Santa Monica. Keep in mind I don't eat seafood and I'm a carnivore. Beachfront would be preferred, but not a necessity.
Thanks in advance!

There are a few excellent choices for you. Lincoln is about a mile in from the beach, but one of the finest steakhouses in all of LA county. However it's been a couple of years since I was there last and someone said it might be closed?

Then there is Bandera, which is even further inland near Brentwood on Wilshire by the 405. Has a great crowd. But the closest to the beach is Houstons. Not as good as the others, but closest to the beach and still a fun place.