Gott's Roadside Opens Downtown Santa Monica Location
The Northern California burger chain has debuted a restaurant at Wilshire Boulevard and 4th Street, blocks from the Third Street Promenade.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Dining Out
Gott's Roadside, a Northern California restaurant brand, has opened a location at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and 4th Street in downtown Santa Monica. The restaurant offers patio seating and counter service, and its flagship California Burger features a flame-grilled, third-pound beef patty.
Why it matters
The opening adds a sit-down and counter-service burger option to downtown Santa Monica, a short walk from the Third Street Promenade. For residents and visitors, it expands the local dining choices for casual, burger-focused meals.
The California Burger uses a flame-grilled, third-pound beef patty topped with Zoe's bacon, Gruyère cheese, and an over-medium fried egg, served on a toasted sesame brioche bun. The extraction does not specify the restaurant's pricing or opening date.
The players
Gott's Roadside
A Northern California restaurant brand known for its flame-grilled burgers and its flagship California Burger.
The details
The restaurant sits at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and 4th Street and offers both patio seating and counter service. Its California Burger includes arugula, house-made balsamic onions, and mayo alongside the bacon, cheese, and egg.
Timeline
The Santa Monica location was reported as opening in November 2026.
Culture Shift
The Santa Monica opening extends Gott's Roadside's flagship California Burger from its Northern California base into Southern California. The move reflects how regional burger chains expand by bringing a signature menu item to new markets.
Santa Monica diners gain a new casual option within walking distance of the Third Street Promenade, with patio and counter-service formats. The restaurant's signature burger carries a third-pound patty and layered toppings for a substantial meal.
The takeaway
A new downtown Santa Monica restaurant adds a flame-grilled burger option near the Third Street Promenade. Diners planning a visit can expect a substantial, topping-heavy sandwich built around a third-pound patty.
Further reading
For more local restaurant openings, explore Dining Out coverage in Santa Monica.
