Eat · Main Street / Ocean Park

Cobi's

The scoop: A lively Main Street dinner for Southeast Asian curries — packed even on Mondays.

Price
$$
Hours
Dinner Sun–Wed 5–10 p.m. (last call 9:45) and Thu–Sat 5–11 p.m. (last call 10:45). Weekend brunch Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (last call 1:45).
Best for
Dinner, Curry, Date night, Brunch, Reservations
Address
2104 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (entrance on Bicknell Avenue)
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The scoop

Cobi's is the loud, curry-heavy counterpoint to the quieter Italian and Californian rooms on this stretch of Main Street. The menu jumps around Thai, Indonesian, and Indian dishes, with a garden patio and music that reviewers say stays up well into the night. Book on Resy for parties of 2–8; larger groups go through the restaurant.

What to get

Start with the curry puffs — curried split peas and potatoes with tamarind ketchup. They're on the official July 2026 dinner menu, and reviewers treat them as the order to share. If you want a curry, the beef rendang is the one The Infatuation still points to, and it's on that same list. The kitchen also offers a $64-per-person classics menu. The official site warns that posted menus aren't always current, so check when you sit down.

When to go

Dinner every night, 5–10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 5–11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday (last call 15 minutes before close). Weekend brunch is Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Book ahead — reviewers say it stays busy even on Mondays. Time Out's brunch hours don't match the official FAQ, so check if you're coming for brunch.

Who it's for

People who want a fun, energetic dinner and a lot of curry, not a hushed room. Weekend brunch is the calmer version of the same place.

Kids: There's no kids' menu on the official list. Dinner gets loud; weekend brunch is the quieter window.

Insider tips

  • The entrance is on Bicknell Avenue, not the Main Street corner.
  • Metered street parking on Main and Bicknell; the closest garage is at 2000 Main Street. No valet.
  • Corkage is $35 a bottle, max two (or $70 for a magnum).
  • Garden, patio, or dining-room seating isn't guaranteed, even if you ask.

Skip it if…

You want a quiet table. Dinner is loud, on purpose.

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