Located on the gorgeously-Californian Main Street in Santa Monica, Chinois was one of Wolfgang Puck’s early ventures. As one of the earliest innovators of Asian-fusion cuisine in America, its French culinary-style preparation has been going strong for over two decades.

The colorful interior and exhibition kitchen make for lively atmosphere, and Chef Rene Mata serves up family-style food to ensure that the cuisine keeps the mood going. Chinois also has a full-service bar with the requisite wine list for a restaurant of this stature.