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Upper West

Name: Upper West
Address: 3321 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90405
Telephone: (310) 586-1111
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2385 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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**Contact us today to schedule your next event! We can accommodate parties of 10 to 150 guests**

Upper West's ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors unique to them. The bar offers Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday from 4:30-7:00pm serving refreshing craft cocktails, handcrafted beer. The dinner menu is always evolving and includes ingredients sourced locally from the Santa Monica Farmers Market as well as local farmers such as Weiser Farms and Niman Ranch. Upper West is the perfect place to book large events for 20 or more guests and is an excellent private party venue for hosting corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday festivities, rehearsal dinners, and more.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(310) 586-1111
Website
http://www.theupperwest.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nick Shipp
Catering
Prefixed or customized buffet and seated menus, with full bar service.<br />We can accommodate off site or personal home catering as well.

Location
3321 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
1 block west of Centinela
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Santa Monica Blue Bus line #7<br />Bus Stop Pico & 33rd St
Entertainment
12 foot projector screen featuring movies, shows, and sports events.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Burrata$16.00
tomato-cranberry-chutney / frescobaldi olive oil / black chai salt / basil / dill / organic flour ciabatta
Spicy Ahi Tuna Crunchy Rice$18.00
wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / sweet chili sauce / freeze dried soy sauce
Thai Peanut Noodles$12.00
chilled ramen / peanut dressing / green onion
Chopped Salad$15.00
feta cheese / celery / fennel / herbs / strawberry / bulgur / champs vinaigrette
Curried Chicken Salad$16.00
field greens / napa cabbage / bell pepper / basmati rice / marinated cucumber / goma dressing / crispy wonton
Charred Avocado$14.00
whipped goat cheese / hoja santa / heirloom tomato / reduced vinegar / pine nuts / orange
Smoked Blue Cheese Chips$12.00
smoked blue cheese sauce / bacon / truffle
Lamb & Fennel Sausage Flatbread$17.00
Bianco Dinapoli tomato sauce / chili flakes / truffle / dried cherries / reduced vinegar / arugula
Sweet & Spicy Spare Ribs$17.00
sambal-honey glaze / pickled mango / cilantro
Chargrilled Octopus$20.00
hummus / sweet pepper / thai basil / shaved fennel / tangerine vinegar / sumac

Featured Plate

Coffee Crusted Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin$30.00
goat cheese mashed potatoes / citrus demi / roasted jalapeno apple sauce

Large Plates

Pan Roasted Pittman Farms Chicken$23.00
tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean & tomato stew / pita / mango / lebneh
Braised Short Rib$38.00
mashed potato / tarragon pesto / fresno / crispy garlic
Blackened Salmon$27.00
israeli couscous / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce / lemon
Mac & Cheese$17.00
mozzarella / asiago / white cheddar / roasted pasilla pepper
Marinated Flatiron Steak$33.00
napa cabbage / red onion / smoked bacon / gorgonzola sauce
Seared Baja Striped Bass$36.00
baba ganoush / tomato / olive / preserved lemon / patatas bravas / herbs
Steak Tacos$32.00
fresh guac / salsa verde / queso fresco / black beans & rice

Sandwiches

all sandwiches are served with fries

Double Meat Flannery Beef Cheeseburger$17.00
american cheese / worcestershire-caramelized onions / pickles / arugula / so-cal sauce
Roasted Veggie Burger$16.00
housemade veggie patty / grilled pineapple relish / piquillo pepper / charred tomato aioli / toasted brioche bun
Fried Chicken Sandwich$16.00
blue cheese cole slaw / hot sauce mayo / bread & butter pickles

Veggies & Sides

Spicy Veggie Curry$16.00
black forbidden rice / basil / roasted cashews
Garlicky Asparagus$13.00
beech mushrooms / leeks / lemon / mustard seed / pedro vinegar
Roasted Sweet Corn$12.00
avocado-cilantro butter / smoked paprika / cotija cheese
French Fries$9.00
with sriracha aioli
Fried Sweet Potato$12.00
chimichurri / barberries / tahini
Grilled Artichoke Hearts$15.00
citrus aioli / fennel pollen / parmigiano-reggiano / herbs

Cocktails

Honey Rye$13.00
sazerac rye / barenjager honey / orange bitters
Cucumnber Martini$13.00
wheatly vodka / cucumber / mint / lemon
El Diablo$13.00
pueblo viejo tequila / jalapeno puree / fresh Lime
Spanish Manhattan$13.00
buffalo trace bourbon / vermut (Spanish Vermouth) / jerry thomas own decanter bitters
Strawberry Fields$13.00
hendrick's gin / strawberry / basil / lemonade
Bramble$13.00
hendrick's gin / blackberry / lemongrass / fresh lemon
The Westsider (White Sangria)$13.00
belvedere vodka / fresh pomegranate / giffard pamplemousse / rose cava
Ginger Margarita$13.00
pueblo viejo tequila / exilxir G / fresh lime
The Paloma$13.00
pueblo viejo tequila / grapefruit / lime / chili lime seasoning

Beer

Beer Flights$15.00
choose any 4 different beers
IPA of the Day$9.00
Rotating handle, please ask your server for details
Amber$8.00
Rotating handle, please ask your server for details
Pale Ale$8.00
Rotating handle, please ask your server for details
Kronenbourg 1664 / Euro Pale Lager / France / 5.0% ABV$7.00
Einstok Olegro, White Ale / Witbier/ Iceland / 5.2 % ABV$8.00
Offshoot Beer Co., Relax It's Just a Hazy IPA / American IPA / Orange County / 6.8% ABV$9.00
Anderson Valley, Bourbon Barrel Stout / Wild Turkey Stout / Boonville, CA / 6.9% ABV$10.00
Allagash, Curieux / Triple Ale Aged In Jim Beam Barrels / Portland, Maine / 11% ABV$12.00
Modern Times, Blazing World / Hoppy Dank Amber / San Diego / 6.8% ABV$8.00
Santa Monica Brew Works, 310 Blonde / Santa Monica / 4.8% ABV$8.00

What 2,385 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Beverlyhillsdoc
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is always excellent here. Interesting choices and always delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone was super attentive and the ower/manager was FABULOUS!!!! The food and service are ALWAYS fantastic!
N
Nini
Los Angeles
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this cozy neighborhood restaurant. The food is always interesting and delicious! The staff is super friendly and attentive.
H
Hawke
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a small birthday dinner here. Thought it would just be some drinks and dinner--what we could get at any other restaurant in LA. But not only was the food incredible, but the *service* was the real star here. Which is saying something as the food was no slouch. Walking in, the whole staff was both warm and welcoming, and that continued throughout the night until we left hours later. The manager in particular went out of their way to call me multiple times, to welcome us by name when we arrived, to check in frequently (but not too much) all evening... just perfect service and a perfect dinner.
A
Andrew
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place and service. Plan on going again very soon.
A
Allie
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorites! The food and service is always amazing! They truly go above and beyond!
F
Frenchrunner
Los Angeles
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great neighborhood spot. The chef is quite talented and has several very interesting dishes on the menu.
J
Jensen
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the evening and they provided a great service and ambience. Fantastic food and wine.
G
George
New York Area
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Upper West was fantastic as a first time user. Owner, Alain, made us so comfortable. Our server knew wines and was top drawer. Food was outstanding! Really great spot!
MM
MartinM
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great spot. Love owner. Clearly wanting to build a neighborhood hangout. Chef is amazing. Good drinks reasonably priced.
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emmaB
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and drinks were great - they didn't rush us - service was perfect. Its a pretty restaurant and service was great~
d
dynamite
Los Angeles
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
food was terrific as always, good portions, great wine list, and an excellent server
JB
JoanneB
Los Angeles
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been here a few times and it never disappoints. This time I met the owner, a great guy with passion and love for his restaurant and patrons. I went to celebrate a birthday this time... and felt I made a great choice.
MB
MatthewB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our new favorite place! Can't wait to try more on the menu.
TC
TeresaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wait staff was super friendly and provided great recommendations on food and wine. We were not disappointed and wish we could have this type of experience everywhere.
JP
JaneP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Upper West has been one of my faves since it opened. The food is consistently excellent, and the service and ambience are wonderful. The owner is always there at the front desk to greet people & he checks in with diners to make sure they’re happy, which is a really nice personal touch. Highly recommend.
SA
SabrinaA
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic as usual! Fantastic food and service!
CK
CathleenK
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good and loved our waiter this time. That’s it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food.
R
Richard
Los Angeles
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always Upper West is superb. Wonderful friendly and attentive staff and unique and tasty food. Never disappointed
MM
MeighanM
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative and delicious food! Lovely environment. Not crowded on a Sunday.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a birthday dinner for my GF and it was amazing. Service and food was great. Would definitely recommend it. Coming back to this place for sure
DP
DebbieP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a little gem of a restaurant! The food was amazing and so was the service. I would definitely go back.
PM
PuckiesMom
New York Area
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Having requested the outdoor seating offered on Open Table, we were amazed to find that what they considered outdoor seating was a fully enclosed, roofed patio. We were about to leave when the very accommodating manager offered to set up a truly outdoor table on the sidewalk. Kind of of odd but our party of three accepted. The menu is small but eclectic, the food was imaginative, fresh, and flavorful, and served quite promptly. Our waiter was impatient and not so gracious. All in all, though good food, good value, pleasant ambience (as long as you want to sit indoors).
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Eldo76
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. Service attentive. Got there early 5:15, so noise level was acceptable, does get loud as crowd fills in.
HS
HowardS
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe and service. Owner is involved making sure customers are pleased. Great interesting food choices for all diets.
e
eriks
Los Angeles
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great wine list and fantastic menu. Always proves to be a delicious dining experience.
C
Cathy
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never had a bad meal here, great selections and terrific cocktails at the bar! Really nice neighborhood find:-)
WW
WWgirl
Los Angeles
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was asked by an out of town friend to pick a place with an LA vibe, not too ethnic, not too formal, and not too expensive— my easy choice was Upper West!! Great food, energy, and service! A true neighborhood gem!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, great food & great service!
SB
SteveBeth
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
With a group of 7 everyone was very pleased with their orders. There was lots of tasting off each other's plates!
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Dkny
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good food and excellent service made for a great experience.
B
Brooknox
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Upper West is able to maintain a local LA vibe with upscale dining. It’s one of the few restaurants that I go to where I feel at home. The food is always amazing. Always!!
BL
BettyL
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent! The shareables were ample for two people. The staff was very attentive and the owner came to check on us. Highly recommend the restaurant.
t
taryn
New England
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service. Will definitely come back. Food was phenomenal.
LK
LaurieK
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience3
Unfortunately the food was a miss. Very little flavor, ribs were extremely fatty and overall just disappointing
MM
MartinM
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great spot. Fabulous chef. Good reasonably priced drinks
BB
BruceB
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Did small plates and shared, food was awesome, sat in the outside part, inside part seemed noisy, staff and owner very attentive and welcoming. Would definitely go back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there. Drinks were great. Server was helpful.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Upper West using the Order Online button. Upper West also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Upper West also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 586-1111.

Upper West is rated 4.8 stars by 2385 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

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3321 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

Additional information

Cross street
1 block west of Centinela
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Santa Monica Blue Bus line #7Bus Stop Pico & 33rd St
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Nick Shipp
Entertainment
12 foot projector screen featuring movies, shows, and sports events.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theupperwest.com/
Phone number
(310) 586-1111
Catering
Prefixed or customized buffet and seated menus, with full bar service.<br />We can accommodate off site or personal home catering as well.

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Upper West

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Additional information

Steak Tacos

Grilled Octopus

Blackened Salmon

Sharable Plates

Burrata$16.00

Spicy Ahi Tuna Crunchy Rice$18.00

Thai Peanut Noodles$12.00

Chopped Salad$15.00

Curried Chicken Salad$16.00

Charred Avocado$14.00

Smoked Blue Cheese Chips$12.00

Lamb & Fennel Sausage Flatbread$17.00

Sweet & Spicy Spare Ribs$17.00

Chargrilled Octopus$20.00

Featured Plate

Coffee Crusted Kurobuta Pork Tenderloin$30.00

Large Plates

Pan Roasted Pittman Farms Chicken$23.00

Braised Short Rib$38.00

Blackened Salmon$27.00

Mac & Cheese$17.00

Marinated Flatiron Steak$33.00

Seared Baja Striped Bass$36.00

Steak Tacos$32.00

Sandwiches

Double Meat Flannery Beef Cheeseburger$17.00

Roasted Veggie Burger$16.00

Fried Chicken Sandwich$16.00

Veggies & Sides

Spicy Veggie Curry$16.00

Garlicky Asparagus$13.00

Roasted Sweet Corn$12.00

French Fries$9.00

Fried Sweet Potato$12.00

Grilled Artichoke Hearts$15.00

Cocktails

Honey Rye$13.00

Cucumnber Martini$13.00

El Diablo$13.00

Spanish Manhattan$13.00

Strawberry Fields$13.00

Bramble$13.00

The Westsider (White Sangria)$13.00

Ginger Margarita$13.00

The Paloma$13.00

Beer

Beer Flights$15.00

IPA of the Day$9.00

Amber$8.00

Pale Ale$8.00

Kronenbourg 1664 / Euro Pale Lager / France / 5.0% ABV$7.00

Einstok Olegro, White Ale / Witbier/ Iceland / 5.2 % ABV$8.00

Offshoot Beer Co., Relax It's Just a Hazy IPA / American IPA / Orange County / 6.8% ABV$9.00

Anderson Valley, Bourbon Barrel Stout / Wild Turkey Stout / Boonville, CA / 6.9% ABV$10.00

Allagash, Curieux / Triple Ale Aged In Jim Beam Barrels / Portland, Maine / 11% ABV$12.00

Modern Times, Blazing World / Hoppy Dank Amber / San Diego / 6.8% ABV$8.00

Santa Monica Brew Works, 310 Blonde / Santa Monica / 4.8% ABV$8.00

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