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Bar + Dining Room - Upper West, Santa Monica, CA

Upper West

4.8
4.8
2680 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
**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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross Street
    1 block west of Centinela
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Santa Monica Blue Bus line #7Bus 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

Experiences

  • Thirsty Thursday Half-Off Wine Bottles

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Thursday for a wine experience like no other, where you can enjoy 50% off most of our wine bottles. Reserve your table now and raise a glass to #ThirstyThursday!🥂
    Thirsty Thursday Half-Off Wine Bottles photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour at Upper West

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.,Wed - Sat - 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Every Wednesday - Sunday 4:30pm-7pm, 40% off all specialty cocktails and selected wines by the glass.

    Happy Hour at Upper West photo

Menu

SHARABLE PLATES

  • BURRATAUS$19.00

    tomato-cranberry chutney / frescobaldi olive oil / black chai salt / basil / dill / organic flour bread

    • SPICY AHI TUNA CRUNCHY RICE US$20.00

      wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / sweet chili sauce / freeze dried soy sauce

      • THAI PEANUT NOODLE (room temperature) US$15.00

        chilled ramen / peanut dressing / green onion

        • CHOPPED SALAD US$16.00

          grilled red pepper / fennel / celery / apple / feta cheese / cilantro strawberry / quinoa / champs vinaigrette

          • add blackened chickenUS$12.00

        • THE WEDGE US$19.00

          iceberg / bacon / smoked blue cheese dressing / grilled corn /basil

          • CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD US$20.00

            field greens / napa cabbage / bell pepper / basmati rice / marinated cucumber / goma dressing / crispy wonton

            • CHARGRILLED AVOCADO US$18.00

              whipped goat cheese / hoja santa / tomato / strawberry / reduced vinegar / toasted bread

              • SMOKED BLUE CHEESE CHIPS US$17.00

                smoked blue cheese sauce / bacon / truffle

                • LAMB & FENNEL SAUSAGE FLATBREAD US$21.00

                  Bianco Dinapoli tomato sauce / chili flakes / truffle / dried cherries / reduced vinegar / arugula

                  • SWEET & SPICY SPARE RIBS US$22.00

                    sambal-honey glaze / fresno pepper / sesame / cilantro

                    • CHARGRILLED OCTOPUS US$24.00

                      hummus / sweet pepper / thai basil / shaved fennel / passion fruit vinegar / sumac

                      • GULF SHRIMP CEVICHE US$22.00

                        tomato broth / cilantro / fresh avocado / lime / tortilla chips

                        • BEEF CARPACCIO US$20.00

                          grilled romaine / tzatziki / kalamata / pecorino / za’atar / caper-honey vinaigrette / smoked olive oil

                          LARGE PLATES

                          • PAN ROASTED PITTMAN FARMS CHICKEN US$30.00

                            tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean & tomato stew / mango / lebneh / warm pita bread

                            • VEGGIE CURRY (vegan) US$22.00

                              served with black forbidden rice

                              • BRAISED SHORT RIB US$44.00

                                mashed potato / tarragon pesto / fresno

                                • BLACKENED SALMON US$34.00

                                  israeli couscous / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce / lemon

                                  • MAC & CHEESE US$22.00

                                    mozzarella / asiago / white cheddar / roasted pasilla pepper

                                    • MARINATED PRIME FLATIRON STEAK US$41.00

                                      napa cabbage / red onion / smoked bacon / gorgonzola sauce

                                      • COFFEE CRUSTED KUROBUTA PORK TENDERLOIN US$40.00

                                        goat cheese mashed potatoes / citrus demi / truffle / roasted jalapeno applesauce

                                        • SEARED WILD CAUGHT STRIPED BASS US$38.00

                                          whipped baba ganoush / tomato confit / olive / preserved lemon / patatas bravas / herbs

                                          • STEAK TACOS (16oz) US$47.00

                                            fresh guac / salsa verde / queso fresco / fajita veggies

                                            SANDWICHES

                                            all sandwiches are served with fries

                                            • FLANNERY BEEF CHEESEBURGER US$22.00

                                              american cheese / worcestershire-caramelized onions / pickles / arugula / so-cal sauce

                                              • add thick cut nueski’s bacon US$5.00

                                            • ROASTED VEGGIE BURGER US$20.00

                                              housemade veggie patty / grilled pineapple relish / piquillo pepper / smoked tomato aioli / toasted brioche bun

                                              • FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH US$21.00

                                                blue cheese cole slaw / hot sauce mayo / bread & butter pickles

                                                VEGGIES & SIDES

                                                • GARLICKY GREEN BEANS US$16.00

                                                  beech mushrooms / leeks / mustard seed / pedro vinegar

                                                  • ROASTED SWEET CORN US$16.00

                                                    avocado-cilantro butter / smoked paprika / cotija cheese

                                                    • FRIED SWEET POTATO US$15.00

                                                      chimichurri / queso fresco / harry’s strawberries

                                                      • ROASTED CAULIFLOWER US$16.00

                                                        chimichurri spice / barberries / tahini / pine nuts / toasted panko

                                                        • GRILLED ARTICHOKE HEARTS US$18.00

                                                          citrus aioli / fennel pollen / parmigiano-reggiano / herbs

                                                          Cocktails

                                                          • ESPRESSO MARTINI US$16.00

                                                            • HONEY RYE US$15.00

                                                              sazerac rye / barenjager honey / orange bitters

                                                              • CUCUMBER MARTINI US$15.00

                                                                wheatly vodka / cucumber / mint / lemon

                                                                • EL DIABLO US$15.00

                                                                  pueblo viejo tequila / jalapeno puree / dried lime

                                                                  • SPANISH MANHATTAN US$15.00

                                                                    buffalo trace bourbon / vermut (Spanish Vermouth) / jerry thomas own decanter bitters

                                                                    • STRAWBERRY FIELDS US$15.00

                                                                      hendrick’s gin / strawberry / basil / lemonade

                                                                      • BRAMBLE US$15.00

                                                                        hendrick’s gin / blackberry / lemongrass / fresh lemon

                                                                        • THE WESTSIDER (White Sangria) US$15.00

                                                                          belvedere vodka / fresh pomegranate / giffard pamplemousse / rose cava

                                                                          • GINGER MARGARITA US$15.00

                                                                            pueblo viejo tequila / exilxir G / fresh lime

                                                                            • THE PALOMA US$15.00

                                                                              pueblo viejo tequila / grapefruit / lime / chili lime seasoning

                                                                              • SEASONAL MOJITO US$15.00

                                                                                fresh Seasonal fruit / mount gay rum / lime / fresh mint

                                                                                • SUNSET SMOKE US$16.00

                                                                                  mezcal / aperol / guava / fresh lime / chili lime seasoning

                                                                                  BEER

                                                                                  • AMBER US$10.00

                                                                                    Rotating handle, please ask your server for details

                                                                                    • PALE ALE US$10.00

                                                                                      Rotating handle, please ask your server for details

                                                                                      • KRONENBOURG 1664 US$10.00

                                                                                        Euro Pale Lager / France / 5.0% ABV

                                                                                        • EINSTOK OLEGRO, WHITE ALE US$10.00

                                                                                          Witbier / Iceland / 5.2 % ABV

                                                                                          • OFFSHOOT BEER CO., RELAX IT’S JUST A HAZY IPA US$10.00

                                                                                            American IPA / Orange County / 6.8% ABV

                                                                                            • ANDERSON VALLEY, BOURBON BARREL STOUT US$10.00

                                                                                              Wild Turkey Stout / Boonville, CA / 6.9% ABV

                                                                                              • ALLAGASH, CURIEUX US$15.00

                                                                                                Triple Ale aged in Jim Beam Barrels / Portland, Maine / 11% ABV

                                                                                                • IPA OF THE DAY US$10.00

                                                                                                  Rotating handle, please ask your server for details

                                                                                                  • SANTA MONICA BREW WORKS, 310 US$10.00

                                                                                                    Blonde / Santa Monica / 4.8% ABV

                                                                                                    • IPA - BLIND PIG US$11.00

                                                                                                      Russian River Brewing Co. / Sanoma County / 6.25% ABV

                                                                                                      • PACIFICO US$10.00

                                                                                                        Mexican Pilsner / Sinaloa - Mexico / 4.50% ABV

                                                                                                        Last updated: October 4, 2024

                                                                                                        What 2,680 people are saying

                                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                        4.8
                                                                                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                                                                        • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                        • 4.6Value

                                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                        Loved For

                                                                                                        • Westside

                                                                                                          American

                                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                        Upper West is a delightful neighborhood gem, offering "excellent food" and "fabulous service" with a "friendly and efficient" staff. Patrons rave about the "delicious" steak tacos, ahi crispy rice, and spicy tuna. Ideal for both intimate dinners and large groups, it boasts a "fun, hip experience" and consistently "outstanding" dining.

                                                                                                        2,680 Reviews

                                                                                                        1. David

                                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                                          Los Angeles

                                                                                                          25 reviews

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          25 reviews

                                                                                                          Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                          Excellent experience and food. Never disappointed here. Owner very friendly.

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                                                                                                        2. Sabrina

                                                                                                          Los Angeles

                                                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                                                          Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                          The food was outstanding as usual and our waiter Mark was fantastic as usual!

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                                                                                                        3. Marta

                                                                                                          Los Angeles

                                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                                          Dined on December 16, 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                          Upper West is a real gem and it's one of my two favorite restaurants on the Westside. The quality of food never ceases to amaze me and the staff is both competent and friendly. The original artworks on the wall only add to the comfort and pleasant atmosphere of the restaurant.

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                                                                                                        4. Merle

                                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                                          Los Angeles

                                                                                                          41 reviews

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          41 reviews

                                                                                                          Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                          always a great experience Our “Go To” restaurant

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                                                                                                        5. Steven

                                                                                                          Raleigh

                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                          Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                          The food and service were excellent. The dining room was very noisy but that was the only problem we had with the experience.

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                                                                                                        6. Grainne

                                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                                          Los Angeles

                                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                                          Dined on November 25, 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                          Very tasty dishes, attentive service, great drinks menu (including my favorite 20 year tawny port.) The restaurant is attractively decorated.

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                                                                                                        7. msrlove

                                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                                          Orange County

                                                                                                          8 reviews

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          8 reviews

                                                                                                          Dined on November 24, 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                          We love Upper West. It’s always packed, the food is delicious and everyone is so friendly. This is definitely one of my favorite spots for dinner.

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                                                                                                        8. catherine

                                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                                          Los Angeles

                                                                                                          55 reviews

                                                                                                          2.0

                                                                                                          55 reviews

                                                                                                          Dined on November 24, 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                          Have been to this restaurant many times and it is one of our "Go To Places". Unfortunately last night there was a large private party (40 or so guests) celebrating a birthday party in front of the bar area. The noice level was off the charts. I could not have a conversation with my husband seated at our table in the dining area. The private party was to move in to the glassed private room for their dinner but cocktails and appetizers were set up in front of the bar and they were still there when we left after about 45 minutes. It was too noisy to stay. The owner was very nice and apologized to us several times but the set up should have been different for a group this large.

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                                                                                                        9. Leonard

                                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                                          Los Angeles

                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                                          Dined on November 22, 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                          Great local restaurant with excellent food and bar. Reasonable prices and good service. Been many times and never disappointed.

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                                                                                                        10. Joel

                                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                                          Los Angeles

                                                                                                          94 reviews

                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          94 reviews

                                                                                                          Dined on November 22, 2024

                                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                          Consistently excellent quality great variety outstanding service

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                                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                                        Upper West 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 2680 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                        Make a reservation

                                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                                        9:30 p.m.
                                                                                                        Booked 8 times today
                                                                                                        Experiences are available.

                                                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                        Google Map for Upper West

                                                                                                        3321 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

                                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                                        • Cross Street
                                                                                                          1 block west of Centinela
                                                                                                        • Neighbourhood
                                                                                                          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
                                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                                          $30 and under
                                                                                                        • 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.
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