Welcome to the Ambrose hotel, a uniquely crafted Santa Monica hotel 310-315-1555

*We recommend the following establishments and services in support of their efforts towards sustainability.

*Anisette Brasserie
225 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica / 310.395.3200
A slice of Paris in Santa Monica! Beautiful ambiance and brasserie fare by Chef Alain Giraud. All dishes made with fresh ingredients including Santa Monica farmers’ market organic vegetables.

*Axe
1009 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice / 310.664.9787
The name means "with the power of the Gods and Goddesses". The atmosphere is industrial and modern, and the culturally diverse, seasonal menu highlights local farm direct organic ingredients. Axe uses biodegradable to-go containers and participates in biodiesel recycling.

*Bar Pintxo
109 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica / 310.458.2012
A Spanish-inspired tapas bar providing a combination of outstanding food and drinks at reasonable prices in a warm, festive atmosphere. Wine list features exclusively Spanish wines.

*Boa
101 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica / 310.899.4466
Hip steakhouse and bar serving locally purchased produce and grass-fed, hormone free meats, fish and poultry.

*Border Grill
1445 4th Street, Santa Monica / 310.451.1655
Vibrant, upscale Mexican restaurant sets a new standard for gourmet Mexican fare, offering locally purchased produce, and grass-fed, hormone free meats, fish and free range poultry. Recipient of 2008 Sustainable Quality Award for Excellence in Stewardship of the Environment.

*Buddha's Belly
205 Broadway, Santa Monica / 310.458.2500
Eclectic, wholesome and affordable Pan-Asian cuisine. Buddha’s Belly recycles all plastics, glass, raw food, paper and cardboard waste and provides used cooking oil for bio-diesel vehicles.

*Comfort Café @ Fred Segal
420 Broadway Boulevard, Santa Monica / 310.395.6252
A great lunch and shopping spot serving organic soups, salads, and sandwiches with organic coffees, teas, and smoothies.

*Fraiche
312 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica / 310.451.7482
A sequel to the popular Culver City restaurant, Fraiche serves rustic French and Italian cuisine made with market-fresh, seasonal ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner.

*Gjelina
1429 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice / 310.450.1429
A wood-burning oven lights up the dark interior of this Mediterranean restaurant in Venice. From the outside, large, heavy wooden front doors conceal the restaurant, making it easy to miss Gjelina. Menu is seasonal, organic and local. Patio dining available.

*Huckleberry
1014 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica / 310.451.2311
A charming neighborhood café with a warm, casual atmosphere. All items made on-site with the best quality ingredients, including farmers’ market produce and hormone and antibiotic free meat, poultry and dairy.

*Jack & Jill’s
510 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica / 310.656.1501
Gourmet comfort food with a Southern accent and California flair. Breakfast is served all day, and organic coffees and teas are available.

*Joe’s
1023 Abbot Kinney, Venice /310.399.5811
Delicious California- French cuisine created with grass-fed and hormone free meat and fish. Vegetarian options feature locally grown produce. Patio dining is available.

*Josie
2424 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica / 310.581.9888
Dine on American, Mediterranean, and French cuisine in an atmosphere that blends old country warmth with clean, contemporary sophistication. On Wednesday, a 3-course menu of local Santa Monica farmers’ market options is offered.

*Le Grande Orange
2000 Main Street, Santa Monica / 310.396.9145
The location used to house the famous Le Boulangerie, a 1960s gathering place for Santa Monica and Venice hipsters, and now offers all-day dining made with fresh, organic and seasonal ingredients.

*Library Alehouse
2911 Main Street, Santa Monica / 310.314.4855
Rustic craftsman-style bar and restaurant with charming back patio. Serves tasty sandwiches and burgers made with some organic ingredients. Sustainable Quality Award Grand Prize Winner 2003.

*The Lobster
1602 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica / 310.458.9294
Watch the sun set over the Pacific while enjoying delicious seafood at The Lobster! Reservations highly recommended 2008 Sustainable Quality Award Grade Prize Winner.

*Planet Raw
609 Broadway Boulevard, Santa Monica / 310.587.1552
LA’s raw-food guru feeds trendy clientele gourmet vegan meals.

*Real Food Daily
514 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica / 310.451.7544
Innovative vegan cuisine that is balanced, seasonal and made fresh each day.

*Rustic Canyon Wine Bar
1119 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica / 310.393.7050
Neighborhood restaurant with a cozy vibe serving Farmer’s Market inspired dishes paired with wines from boutique wineries. Ingredients are sourced from local farmers and fisherman who employ sustainable practices. Reservations are a must!

Upper West
3321 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica / 310.586.1111
Modern American cuisine served in chic, modern loft-style dining room. Patio seating also available.

*Wilshire Restaurant
2454 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica/ 310.586.1707
Large outdoor patio beautifully appointed with lights, candles, and a fountain. The menu includes a diversity of fresh, seasonal and organic foods- Wilshire supports local farmers and organic growers whenever possible. 2007 Sustainable Quality Award Grand Prize Winner.