The Cheesecake Factory is an American restaurant in Santa Monica Place in downtown Santa Monica, serving cheesecake alongside pasta and steak. The menu is broad, with cheesecake varieties such as Oreo, red velvet, and salted caramel, plus burgers and salads. Portions are large enough that pasta and pizza alone can fill you up before you get to the cheesecake. Service is slow, so meals and responses take a long time.