Cassia Los Angeles

Cassia sits on 7th Street in Santa Monica. It holds the number 74 spot on the 2024 L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants list, offering a menu rooted in Vietnamese and Southeast Asian traditions.

The restaurant is a ten-minute walk from the Third Street Promenade, but it prioritizes a quieter atmosphere than the nearby tourist corridors. While the room runs smart and elegant, the service remains grounded rather than performative. Most spots near the Santa Monica Pier lean toward casual grab-and-go or predictable seaside tropes, whereas Cassia commits to a specific culinary focus that feels more deliberate. It is the better choice for those who want a formal meal without the distraction of the boardwalk crowds just blocks away.