The Curious Palate

The Curious Palate is a local restaurant that serves artisan foods and farm-to-table cooking. Come v The Curious Palate is a food lover’s paradise.

A friendly neighborhood restaurant that welcomes you with old-style personalized service, we offer you a unique experience into the world of gourmet, fresh, deliciously wonderful food. At The Curious Palate, we strive to invoke a sense of community around our kitchen. From ongoing learning to discussions, we want to promote a conversation around food to better understand the different food we buy

Photos from The Curious Palate's post 10/28/2023

Squash blossoms are blooming. My favorite bouquet of flowers 💐

08/14/2023

Baja tacos, watermelon salad and spicy shrimp tacos to enjoy the summer.

01/17/2023

Let us help celebrate your special event. For private event please send us a message here or at [email protected]

01/11/2023

Our beautiful Tonkatsu Wraps ready for a catering order.

Photos from The Curious Palate's post 12/12/2022

We’re baking our own buns for your burgers and sandwiches now.

12/03/2022

Insalata Mediterranea. Our homemade torchio pasta (chilled) with cucumbers, garbanzo beans, olives, spinach, carrots, grilled zucchini, pickled peppers, peas, feta cheese, fresh pesto, tossed with sherry vinaigrette.

11/15/2022

Come over for some butternut squash soup to warm your day or evening. We’re using peanut butter instead of cream and garnish it with dried cranberries, crushed peanuts, drizzle of chili oil and sprinkles of scallions. .

11/13/2022

Fried chicken sandwich with Diablo garlic fries, spicy broccolini and Mexican style corn. What’s on your table?

11/08/2022

Close up on our Pork Belly Bánh Mi.

11/01/2022

It’s gloomy out but this shrimp tacos looks 🔥🔥🔥

02/02/2021

We are reopening yet again. Third time’s a charm, they say. Patio and al fresco dining washed with cool ocean breezes. Come see us soon!

Timeline photos 05/21/2020

How about roasted butterflied margarita chicken tonight with roasted potatoes and veggies? 20% off with curbside pick up. Growlers of craft beer and bottles of wine available at happy hour prices.

05/21/2020

All of our wine and craft beer at 20% off happy hour prices! Who needs to go to the store for good deals on fine wine and beer. Just mention the promo code Curb or Togo when you order online or when you call in your order.

Timeline photos 05/14/2020

YES we are BACK - and introducing 20% off all curbside pick-up orders!! Dig into our delicious new family-style meals, or reunite with familiar favorites, all made by hand from delicious, wholesome ingredients. And did we mention our 20 growlers of craft beer, cider and kombucha direct from local independent brewers, PLUS a selection of wines from around the world - packed to go, all at Happy Hour prices? You're welcome! Hope to see you soon!

Timeline photos 07/30/2019

Sweet or Savory? Why not both. Watermelon salad is back for the summer.

Timeline photos 07/26/2019

The degree of difficulty on this burger dive is off the charts, so we recommend only seasoned professionals double down on our already hefty heifer patty. We can say that when this skyscraper was ordered, our guest, after being urged to proceed with caution, dispatched his meal in a jiffy.

Timeline photos 06/10/2019

Patio days are here again. Real estate on our front porch is getting a bit hard to come by. If you are contemplating al fresco dining at TCP in your near future, making a reservation might be prudent. Just write, “patio please” under notes to get your request in.

Timeline photos 06/02/2019

...and now, fresh out of the fryer. Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich #1 of the 2019 Season.

Timeline photos 05/17/2019

If you can peel, you can eat. These beauties are poached in Allagash Curieux Ale, harissa, garlic, lemon honey, and butter. Bonus fact: these wild caught, Mexican white shrimp have the lowest impact on the environment in the industry. By fishing from small boats called Pangas, rather than trawlers, these shrimpers are reducing the effect of destructive fishing practices, burning less fuel and lowering bycatch.

Timeline photos 05/13/2019

Kissing cookies. Of the giant chocolate chip variety. Just out of the oven. Crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle. Come and get ‘em.

Timeline photos 04/13/2019

Spring has sprung and many flowers are in full bloom, but there is one blossom that is most near and dear to our hearts… or maybe we should say our bellies: the squash blossom. Here it is, stuffed with goat cheese, batter-fried and placed center stage on a corn tortilla. Please help us enjoy the harvest here at The Curious Palate.

Timeline photos 04/08/2019

Hmmm? Two straight weeks of Spring Break on the way. What to do? How about lunch on the patio at The Curious Palate and a movie at Arclight?

Timeline photos 04/06/2019

It’s the weekend. Time to spice it up a bit. Popcorn Shrimp are just the ticket.

Timeline photos 03/28/2019

It’s lent. Tomorrow is Friday. Have a fish taco or three. And yes. Please do liberally douse with house made salsa roja.

Timeline photos 03/20/2019

Keep it simple. Let the flavors shine. Sushi grade hamachi, olive oil, lime juice, Hawaiian black salt, just the slightest hint of harissa. Voila! Hamachi crudo!

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Address


395 Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica, CA
90401

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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