Is Chinois on Main Still Open? Update (Santa Monica, CA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Chinois on Main is listed open on wolfgangpuck.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: Wolfgang Puck's official site for Chinois on Main carries a 2026 copyright and current posted hours, and Google Places lists it as operational.
- Season / episode Season 1, Episode 10
- Address 2709 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Chinois on Main in the 'Filled With Envy' episode, calling out a dish from the Santa Monica restaurant's Asian-influenced menu. Chinois on Main is a restaurant from chef Wolfgang Puck, listed alongside his other restaurants including Spago, Cut, and Carama, operating on Main Street in Santa Monica, California. Wolfgang Puck's official website, checked 2026-09-08, carried a 2026 copyright notice and listed current operating hours for Chinois -- Thursday 5:30 to 9 p.m. and weekends until 10 p.m. -- alongside an active reservations link. Google Places, checked 2026-09-07, lists the business status as operational. No closure or ownership-change announcement has surfaced. Chinois on Main continues to appear under its original name at 2709 Main St in Santa Monica, still branded as part of the Wolfgang Puck restaurant portfolio.
Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate
- Season / episode
- Season 1, Episode 10
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Filled With Envy
- What was featured
- An Asian-influenced dish from Chinois on Main's menu
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Chinois on Main
Frequently asked questions
Is Chinois on Main still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Chinois on Main is listed open on wolfgangpuck.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Chinois on Main after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Chinois on Main in the 'Filled With Envy' episode, calling out a dish from the Santa Monica restaurant's Asian-influenced menu. As of September 2026, Chinois on Main is listed open on wolfgangpuck.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Chinois on Main located?
2709 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Chinois on Main?
Season 1, Episode 10 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Filled With Envy”.
Is Chinois on Main still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?
Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Chinois on Main in the 'Filled With Envy' episode, calling out a dish from the Santa Monica restaurant's Asian-influenced menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 2709 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- wolfgangpuck.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in California
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Sources
- wolfgangpuck.com — https://wolfgangpuck.com/dining/chinois-santa-monica/
- Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.000832599999995,-118.48218310000001
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