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Tar & Roses, Santa Monica, CA

Tar & Roses

4.9
4.9
4254 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Tar & Roses is a globally inspired culinary experience.
Chef Andrew Kirschner has transformed his kitchen into a local and welcoming home, focused on the element of the wood fired oven to bring out the best flavor in our dishes. Coming straight from the visionary mind of our award winning chef, our menu is created with only the highest quality ingredients and fresh, local products. This attention to detail helps makes our food a perfected craft which will inspire you to be adventurous, in the most approachable and delicious way possible.
When you step into Tar & Roses, you'll feel like you are coming home. Our entire staff awaits your arrival with warm smiles and thoughtful service ~ please, come share a meal with us!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (310) 587-0700
  • 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. 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. Please email our events team at events@tarandroses.com for more info.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
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What 4,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    American

  • Westside

    Best Food

  • Westside

    American

  • Westside

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tar & Roses offers an extraordinary dining experience with "wonderful, high quality food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the inventive menu featuring standout dishes like the oxtail dumplings and whole fried snapper. The restaurant boasts a cozy, vibrant atmosphere perfect for special occasions, consistently delivering "amazing" and "delicious" meals.
4,254 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply one of the best restaurants around. It was great when I first tried it 4 years ago and it is still utterly delightful.

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  2. Janice

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tar and Roses has been our favorite special restaurant when we want really great food. The ambience feels like a cozy low lit hip club with a very attentive friendly staff. Try as many dishes that appeal to you because they’re all delicious. A few of our favorites are the balsamic glazed ribs, gnocchi, oxtail ravioli, acorn squash (new), mushrooms, hangar and ribeye steaks, whole fish… oh well, most of the menu really. Had a wonderfully enjoyable evening.
    Tar & RosesResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Janice! Your support over the years means the world to us! We look forward to having you back in the restaurant again soon. Cheers! Carly

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  3. Monica

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great ambience love this place.. thanks Carly
    Tar & RosesResponded 5 days ago
    Thank YOU, Monica! It's always such a pleasure to see you guys in the restaurant. Thank you so much for your support over the years, and I look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers! Carly

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  4. Joyce

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    111 reviews

    5.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time there and we were delightfully impressed. We had the liver pate and it was delicious. Then we shared the lamb shank and it was filled with flavor. Our guests had the snapper en crut and not only was it delicious it was a picture to behold. Don’t miss the vegetables. Very tasty.

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  5. Terri

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tar & Roses never disappoints; we’ve been many times and will keep going back forever.

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  6. Joyce

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, high quality food and excellent service. Highly recommend, as always.

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  7. Lionel

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food, especially their specialty fish dish. Never had any fish prepared that way before and extremely delicious.

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  8. Jane

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful visit as always. I felt sad to see that it was so quiet and sparse the night we went! It was the fourth night after the fires began and it made me worry about the ripple effects of the fires and how many people would be hurt by this, including restaurants filled with beautiful staff like this. Please go and eat their delicious food and talk with the wonderful people who work there! It would lift everyone’s spirits!

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  9. Shayne

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a service industry person I am very particular in regards to a great dining experience. It was our first time to dine at Tar and Roses and I cannot find one area of improvement. The food was amazing and I feel like it’s hard to find good service these days. The service was impeccable. We will definitely be back!
    Tar & RosesResponded on January 14, 2025
    Hi Shayne, Thank you so much for the phenomenal review! It was a pleasure meeting you last week, and I look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers! Carly

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  10. Isett

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An unforgettable dining experience! The food was absolutely magnificent—each dish was bursting with flavor, and beautifully presented. The service was impeccable, creating a perfect atmosphere for a memorable meal. Highly recommended!
    Tar & RosesResponded on January 14, 2025
    Hi Isett, Thank you so much for the glowing review, it truly means the world to us. Hopefully we will see you back in the restaurant again soon. Cheers, Carly

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Tar & Roses is rated 4.9 stars by 4254 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 40 times today
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602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    SE Corner of 6th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (310) 587-0700
  • Private party facilities
    Our patio area can accommodate up to 30 guests for a seated dinner. 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. Please email our events team at events@tarandroses.com for more info.
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