Place Category: Contemporary American, Global, Happy Hours, International, Outside Dining, and Private Dining
Upper West’s ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors of our very own. Our bar offers a nightly happy hour from 5-7pm as well an all-night happy hour every Monday that serves refreshing craft cocktails, handcrafted beer, and a unique array of small bites that can only be enjoyed during this time frame. Some of the local favorites happy small bites are braised pork belly lettuce wraps, sausage and goat cheese and quesadilla
Our lunch & dinner menu is always evolving & 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 reservations for 20 or more guests and is an excellent private party venue for hosting corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday festivities, rehearsal dinners and more.
The Upper West Dinner Menu - Santa Monica - Updated 4/22/2021
Menu and prices subject to changeSHARABLE PLATES
BURRATA 16
tomato-cranberry-chutney / frescobaldi olive oil / black chai salt / basil / dill / organic flour ciabattaSPICY AHI TUNA CRUNCHY RICE 18
wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno /
freeze-dried soy sauce / sweet chili sauceTHAI PEANUT NOODLES 12
chilled ramen / peanut dressing / green onionCHOPPED SALAD ( VEGAN OPTION ) 14
feta cheese / celery / fennel / herbs / apple / bulgur (add griilled chicken breast 7)CURRIED CHICKEN 15
field greens / napa cabbage / bell pepper / marinated cucumber / basmati rice / goma dressing / crispy wontonCHARGRILLED AVOCADO (VEGAN OPTION) 14
whipped goat cheese / hoja santa / heirloom tomato /reduced vinegar / pine nuts / care cara orangeSMOKE BLUE CHEESE CHIPS 11
smoked blue cheese sauce / bacon / truffleLAMB & FENNEL SAUSAGE FLATBREAD 16
Bianco Dinapoli tomato sauce / chili flakes / truffle / dried cherries / reduced vinegar / herbsSWEET & SPICY SPARE RIBS 17
sambal-honey glaze / pickled mango / cilantro
FEATURED PLATE
COFFEE CRUSTED KUROBUTA PORK TENDERLOIN
goat cheese mashed potatoes / citrus demi / roasted jalapeno apple sauce/
LARGE PLATES
PAN ROASTED PITTMAN FARMS CHICKEN 22
tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean & tomato stew / pita / lebnehBRAISED PRIME SHORT RIB 38
mashed potato / tarragon pesto / fresno / crispy garlicBLACKENED SALMON 27
israeli couscous / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn /guajillo sauceMAC & CHEESE 17
mozzarella / gouda / white cheddar / roasted papilla pepperMARINATED FLATIRON STEAK 32
napa cabbage / red onion / smoked bacon / gorgonzola sauceSEARED BAJA SRIPED BASS 36
baba ganoush / tomato / olives / preserved lemon / patatas bravas / herbsGRILLED STEAK TACOS FOR TWO 31
seasoned black beans / mexican rice / guacamole / salsa verde / flour tortillas
SANDWICHES
DOUBLE MEAT FLANNERY BEEF CHEESEBURGER 17
american cheese / worcestershire-caramelized onions / pickles / so-cal sauceROASTED VEGGIE BURGER 15
housemade veggie patty / grilledpineapple relish / piquillo pepper / charred tomato aioli / toasted brioche bunFRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH 15
blue cheese cole slaw / hot sauce mayo / bread & butter pickles
VEGGIES & SIDES
SPICY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CURRY 16
black forbidden rice / basil / roasted cashewsGRILLED ASPARAGUS 13
lemon / pickled mustardROASTED SWEET CORN 12
with sriracha aioliFRENCH FRIES 8
with sriracha aioliFRIED SWEET POTATO ( VEGAN OPTION ) 12
chimichurri / pomegranate / queso frescoWant a fun Santa Monica private party venue? The festive dining experience at Upper West is now available for private parties, celebrations, business meeting. Call for details
Events and Specials
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PicoWednesday, June 7, 2023, 10:00 am-6:00 pmHappy Hour Wednesday-Sunday 5 pm-7 pm * Drinks only Read more...
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PicoThursday, June 8, 2023, 5:00 pm-10:00 pmThursday 5:00pm-8:30pm 50% Off All Bottles Of Wine Read more...
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