THE Curious PALATE Menu Prices at 395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Locally sourced American meals offered in cool digs with craft beer & kombucha on tap, plus a patio.

The Curious Palate is much more than a place to have a meal. It is a meeting house for coworkers and friends. We’ve got a comfortable dining room and spacious patio just steps from the Arclight movie theater neighborhood on the dining deck of Santa Monica Place Mall. There’s plenty of room for families, dogs, and groups of friends to gather.

4.7 – 373 reviews $$ • New American restaurant

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Veggie Wrap Seasonal fruit, cranberries, roasted almonds,red bell peppers, golden beets, mixed greens, aged whitecheddar, tossed in cilantro yogurt in a our tortilla	$18.00
Veggie Panini Havarti cheese, grilled zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, moroccan olives, balsamic vinaigrette	$18.00
The Florentine Goat cheese, grilled zucchini, spinach, tomato, avocado,moroccan olives, balsamic vinaigrette	$18.00
Farmer Market Tomato BLT Hickory-smoked bacon, pickled red onion, butter lettuce,feta cheese, pickles, cilantro yogurt, chimichurri aioli	$18.00
Chipotle Chicken Wrap Havarti cheese, roasted red peppers, cilantro, scallions,mixed greens, chipotle aioli in a our tortilla	$18.00
Chicken Club Sandwich Grilled breast w/butter lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion,hickory smoked bacon & mustard aioli	$18.00
Fried Chicken Sandwich Black bean marinated chicken thigh, butter lettuce, tomato,scallions, pickled radish, aioli, harissa on a brioche bun	$18.00
Spicy Thai Satay Sandwich Thai-marinated steak or chicken thighs, spicy house-roastedpeanut sauce, curry pickles, avocado, scallions	$18.00
Cheese Steak Sandwich Harissa rubbed hanger steak, onion, mushroom, red bellpepper, havarti cheese on a hoagie roll	$18.00
Bánh Mi Vietnamese street sandwich, choice of braised pork belly, chicken breast, thai-marinated steak, thai-marinated chicken thighs, or shrimp (+2), pickled veggies, cilantro w/chipotle aioli on a baguette	$18.00
Tonkatsu Wrap Panko fried pork belly or chicken breast w/miso slaw and japanese pickles in a our tortilla	$18.00
Miso Short Rib Wrap Short ribs simmered in a soy miso broth w/miso slaw, harissa and pickles in a Our tortilla	$19.00
Angler Wrap Panko-fried cod, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions & avocado in a our tortilla	$19.00
Grilled Swordfish Sandwich Pickled radish, grilled onions, salsa roja, lettuce spicy pickled peppers, remoulade on a brioche bun	$20.00
Fried Shrimp Po’Boy Lettuce, tomato, pickles, pickled red onion, w/remoulade on a hoagie roll	$20.00
Wasabi Shrimp Wrap Wild mexican blue shrimp, lettuce, pickled radish, nori, avocado, wasabi aioli, miso dressing, our tortilla	$20.00
PB&J Choice of house made strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, or blackberry jam, house peanut butter	$14.00
Mexican Style Corn on the Cob W/garlic aioli, grated monterey jack cheese and chili spice	$7.00
Burgers
The Curious Palate Grass-Fed Beef Burger Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, aioli, house ketchup	$19.00
Bacon Bleu Grass-Fed Beef Burger Hickory-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, aioli	$19.00
California Grass-Fed Beef Burger Guacamole, aged white cheddar, tomato, mixed greens, red onion, mustard aioli	$19.00
The Acropolis Grass-Fed Beef Burger Hickory-smoked bacon, feta, pickled peppers, pickled red onion, tomato, lettuce, chimichurri aioli, cilantro yogurt sauce	$19.00
“Tonkatsu” Grass-Fed Beef Burger W/miso slaw and havarti cheeseslathered in tonkatsu sauce	$18.00
Fries
House Fries Hand-cut potatoes, house ketchup	$7.00
Onion Rings W/house made ranch and salsa roja dipping sauce	$9.00
Tacos
Spicy Swordfish Tacos (additional 5.33/ea) Pickled peppers, radish, and mango salsa, scallions, salsa roja	$16.00
Baja Style Fish Tacos (additional 5.33/ea) Batter-fried fresh cod, pickled red onion, shredded cabbage, aged monterey jack cheese, cilantro yogurt	$16.00
Spicy Satay Tacos (additional 5/ea) Thai-marinated steak or chicken thighs, japanese pickles,cucumbers, pickled peppers, crispy onion/pickled peppers, harissa	$15.00
Squash Blossom (additional 5/ea)* Goat cheese stuffed & fried blossoms havarti and monterey jack cheese, caramelized onion, w/red bell peppers, guacamole, sour cream	$15.00
Leaves & Roots
Grilled Nectarine & Burrata Salad Fresh basil and mixed greens tossed in olive oil, toastedalmonds and drizzled w/a raspberry shrub reduction	$17.00
Kale & Maple Candied Pecan Salad W/avocado, golden beets, farro, blue cheese and a sherry wine vinaigrette	$15.00
Misto Garden Salad Cucumbers, seasonal fruit, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, sherry wine vinaigrette, mixed greens	$14.00
Spicy Kale Caesar Salad W/chicken 18 w/shrimp 21 cherry tomatoes, torn croutons, monterey jack cheese, roasted jalapeño caesar dressing	$13.00
Big Curious Salad Marinated chickpeas, feta cheese, moroccan olives, red bell peppers, golden beets, grilled zucchini, mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette	$13.00
Spicy Thai Satay Salad Thai-marinated steak or chicken thighs, spicy house-roasted peanut sauce, avocado, red bell peppers, curry pickles,pickled carrots, scallions, mixed greens, miso dressing	$17.00
Chopped Salad Marinated chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, green olives,torn croutons, cucumber, feta, spicy pickled peppers,butter lettuce, sherry wine vinaigrette	$14.00
Chopped Salad W/chicken Marinated chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, green olives,torn croutons, cucumber, feta, spicy pickled peppers,butter lettuce, sherry wine vinaigrette	$19.00
Starters & Soup
Gazpacho Garnished w/croutons, feta cheese, pickled peppers	$11.00
Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup small Topped w/scallions, avocado and aged monterey jack cheese	$11.00
Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup Large Topped w/scallions, avocado and aged monterey jack cheese	$16.00
Double Pork Chili Small Roasted pork shoulder and hickory-smoked bacon w/ale, pinquito beans, apricot, an assortment of dried chilies topped w/cheddar cheese & scallions	$13.00
Double Pork Chili Large Roasted pork shoulder and hickory-smoked bacon w/ale, pinquito beans, apricot, an assortment of dried chilies topped w/cheddar cheese & scallions	$21.00
Nachos El Curioso Small Nachos El Curioso small/large $17/$25Double pork chili, havarti, aged white cheddar cheese, scallions, guacamole, pickled peppers & onions, pico de gallo, sour cream	$17.00
Nachos El Curioso Large Double pork chili, havarti, aged white cheddar cheese, scallions, guacamole, pickled peppers & onions, pico de gallo, sour cream	$25.00
Mac ‘n’ Cheese Havarti, cheddar, goat, and blue cheeses topped w/breadcrumbs	$13.00
Hot Popcorn Shrimp W/cajun seasoning, ranch dressing and lemon wedge	$16.00
Hot Popcorn Chicken W/cajun seasoning, ranch dressing and lemon wedge	$13.00
Beer Poached Peel & Eat Wild Shrimp Allagash Curieux Ale, harissa, lemon honey butter, bay leaf	$17.00
Spicy Broccolini Water chestnuts, candied kumquats, thai chili anchovy sauce	$13.00
Curry Roasted Cauliflower Topped with w/crispy onion/pickled peppers, chili fakes, monterey jack cheese and a cilantro yogurt sauce	$12.00
Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts Golden beet purée, burrata cheese, balsamic reduction	$15.00
Roasted Garlic Hummus Olive oil, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, w/grilled pita bread choice of kids crudités or hand cut fries (sub w/fruit salad +2)farmers’ market special	$14.00
Spicy Thai Satay Skewers Thai-marinated steak OR chicken thighs, spicy cucumber salad, spicy peanut sauce	$13.00
Entrees
Steak Frites Harissa rubbed hanger steak,roasted cauliflower, hand cut fries, scallions, agedmonterey jack cheese, garlic aioli	$28.00
Chili Rubbed Grilled Swordfish Mango pickled pepper salsa, roasted cauliflower, broccolini	$27.00
“Kung Pao” Chinese Style Fried Chicken Black bean marinated half chicken tossed w/chilies, peanuts, cilantro and scallions, served w/choice of side	$25.00
Fish ‘n’ Chips Cod, handcut fries, cole slaw, house tartar sauce	$25.00
Pan Roasted Salmon Romesco sauce, veggie medley	$27.00
Handmade Pastas
Spicy Drunken Noodles stir fried mushrooms, carrots, water chestnuts, onion, basil and thai chili add satay chicken $5, steak $7 or shrimp $8	$20.00
Pea Pesto Pasta Chicken Torchio pasta, cherry tomato, spinach, topped w/aged monterey jack cheese	$23.00
Pea Pesto Pasta Shrimp Torchio pasta, cherry tomato, spinach, topped w/aged monterey jack cheese	$26.00
Insalata Mediterranea Chilled torchio pasta, cucumbers, garbanzo beans, olives, spinach, carrots, grilled zucchini, pickled peppers, feta cheese, peas, tossed w/sherry vinaigrette and pestoadd grilled chicken or salami $5 or grilled shrimp $8	$20.00
Spicy Miso Braised Short Rib Ragu Tagliatelle Niman Ranch beef, harissa, mushroom, crispy onion/pickled peppers and cilantro	$23.00
Spicy Seafood Red Coconut Curry swordfish, salmon and shrimp served over tagliatelle, tomatoes,pickled peppers, water chestnuts, onion, carrots, basil, peasEat well. Have fun. Get Curious.	$26.00
KIDS
House Made PB&J House Made	$9.00
Grilled Cheese Grilled Cheese	$9.00
Chicken Fingers Chicken Fingers	$9.00
Cheeseburger Cheeseburger	$9.00
Fish and Chips Fish and Chips	$10.00
Cheese Quesadillas Cheese Quesadillas	$9.00
add chicken to quesadillas add chicken to quesadillas	$4.00
Handmade Pasta with Butter & Cheese Handmade Pasta with Butter & Cheese	$7.00
Mac ‘n’ Cheese Mac ‘n’ Cheese	$9.00
Farmers’ Market Fruit Salad Farmers’ Market Fruit Salad	$5.00
House made ice cream House made ice cream Scoop	$5.00

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Order and Reservations

Reservations: resy.com tableagent.com

Contact THE Curious PALATE

Address: 395 Santa Monica Pl, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Phone: (310) 395-2901

Website: https://thecuriouspalate.com/

Hours

Wednesday	11AM–8PM
Thursday	11AM–8PM
Friday	11AM–9PM
Saturday	11AM–9PM
Sunday	11AM–8PM
Monday	11AM–8PM
Tuesday	11AM–8PM

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