Tar & Roses
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
American, Californian, Global, International
- Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
- Phone number
(310) 587-0700
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Executive chef
Andrew Kirschner
- Private party facilities
Our patio area can accommodate up to 30 guests for a seated dinner or 40 guests for a standing reception. The space is suited to a wide array of gatherings from birthday celebrations to business meetings and rehearsal dinners. The patio features a retractable roof, overhead heaters and an intimate ambiance
- Private party contact
Monica Yoder: (310) 587-0700
- Neighborhood
Santa Monica
- Cross street
SE Corner of 6th Street
- Parking details
- Metered Street Parking- Public Parking in the Library lot across the street is available until 11pm
- Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Featured in
Popular dishes
Menu
Snacks
Steak Tartar$18.00
Egg Yolk / Grilled Country Bread
Chicken Liver Mousse$17.00
Pickled Blackberries / Arugula / Toast
Moorish Marinated Lamb Kabob$16.00
Banana Raita / Harissa
Oxtail Dumplings$13.00
San Bai Su / Chili / Green Onion
Charred Octopus Skewers$17.00
Chorizo Vinaigrette / Grilled Lemon
Wood Roasted Shishito Peppers$14.00
Hazelnut Aioli
Atlantic Sardine Crostini$15.00
Avocado / Cilantro / Espellete / Lime
Veggies
Baby Artichokes$15.00
Garlic Confit / Parmesan / Lemon Yogurt / Mint
Eggplant$14.00
Crispy Garlic / Chili / Slivered Almonds
Fried Cauliflower$14.00
Lavender Spiced Honey / Ricotta Salata
Roasted Summer Squash$15.00
Muhammara / Squash Blossom / Pomegranate Molasses
Wood Roasted Maitake Mushrooms$15.00
Parmesan Pudding / Arugula / Saba
Cheesy Whipped Potatoes$13.00
Gruyere / Chives
Wood Fired Corn$14.00
Goat Cheese / Cilantro / Lime / Espelette
Roasted Baby Carrots$13.00
Chermoula Creme Fraiche, Currants
Small
Singaporean Chili Crab Cake$20.00
Cilantro / Golden Pea Shoots
Charred Gem Lettuce$17.00
Dates / Pancetta / Bay Blue Cheese
Spaghetti Carbonara$21.00
Soft Egg / Black Pepper / Parmesan / Pancetta / Lemon
Corn & Mascarpone Gnocchi$18.00
Summer Squash / Breadcrumbs
Yellowtail Crudo$21.00
Citrus / Avocado / Jalapeño / White Soy
Balsamic Glazed Ribs$16.00
Aleppo Pepper / Fried Basil
Prosciutto & Melon$19.00
Burrata / Pistachio
Large
Kurobuta Pork Chop$35.00
Polenta / Pea Tendrils / Roasted Peach / Smoked Ham Hock Jus
Duck Breast$37.00
Parsnip Puree / Swiss Chard / Cherry Chutney / Hazelnut
Hanger Steak$36.00
Corona Bean, Kale & Tomato Ragout / Bordelaise
Wood Roasted Half Chicken$29.00
Tomato Bread Salad
Shellfish Pot$36.00
Scallops / Clams / Mussels / Shrimp / Maitake / Curry
Whole Roasted Branzino$38.00
Lemon Risotto, Salsa Verde
Whole Fried Snapper for Two$71.00
Cold Soba Noodles / Dipping Sauce
Dry Aged Ribeye for Two$79.00
24 Oz / Arugula & Parmesan Salad
The T&R Suppers
Please Make Sure To Book Directly Through The Restaurant At Least One Full Week In Advance. Three full courses served family style, for at least 4 guests
Wood Fired Goat
Moroccan accompaniments
- per person$68.00
Singaporean Chili Crab
Jasmine rice
- per person$72.00
Dry Aged Standing Rib Rack
Traditional sides
- per person$79.00
Shellfish Paella
Eggplant with romesco
- per person$61.00
What 3,097 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.4Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
Tar & Roses is rated 4.8 stars by 3097 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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602 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90401
Additional information
- Cross street
SE Corner of 6th Street
- Neighborhood
Santa Monica
- Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:30 pm
- Cuisines
American, Californian, Global, International
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
- Metered Street Parking- Public Parking in the Library lot across the street is available until 11pm
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Andrew Kirschner
- Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(310) 587-0700
- Private party facilities
Our patio area can accommodate up to 30 guests for a seated dinner or 40 guests for a standing reception. The space is suited to a wide array of gatherings from birthday celebrations to business meetings and rehearsal dinners. The patio features a retractable roof, overhead heaters and an intimate ambiance
- Private party contact
Monica Yoder: (310) 587-0700