Upper West

Welcome to Upper West, a trendy and classy restaurant located in Santa Monica, California. This venue offers a unique dining experience with its New American cuisine, vegan options, and a variety of amenities such as outdoor seating, a full bar, and even dog-friendly accommodations.

Customer reviews rave about the delicious food and attentive staff at Upper West. Dishes like the flatbread chopped salad, veggie curry, grilled artichokes, and blackened salmon have left diners impressed with the quality and flavor. The buffet-style graduation party menu featuring mini burgers, lamb & fennel sausage flatbread, and marinated flank steak has been a standout hit with guests.

The ambiance at Upper West is warm and inviting, with tasteful decor and a spacious layout. The owners and staff go above and beyond to ensure special occasions are memorable and enjoyable for all patrons. The extensive drink menu, including unique cocktails like the jalapeño margarita and cucumber martini, adds to the overall dining experience.

Overall, Upper West has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its delectable cuisine, welcoming atmosphere, and top-notch service. Whether you're celebrating a special event or simply looking for a great meal, Upper West is sure to impress.

Upper West Menu

Location

Address: 3321 Pico Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310) 586-1111

🕓 Work Hours
MON Closed
TUE Closed
WED 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
THU 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
FRI 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
SAT 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
SUN 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Limited Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Trendy, Classy
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking, Valet Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Private Dining
    Yes
  • Open to All
    Yes
  • Not Good For Kids
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Cherry P.

    03 August 2024

    This is such a reliable restaurant. The food is delicious. Had the flatbread chopped salad and veggie curry. Plus a key lime tart for dessert. It was all fantastic. The owner and staff are very attentive . The bar is great too.

  • Author: Timothy L.

    14 July 2024

    We discovered Upper West while looking for a place to hold a party to celebrate my daughter's graduation from law school. I wanted it to be special, so we went to check it out and talk with the owner, Fred. Fred is amazing. He is friendly and helpful and he worked with us very closely to set up an amazing night. We took over the main part of the restaurant and the bar. He worked with the DJ and helped make the night very special. The restaurant is spectacular. Very nicely decorated with art from local artists that Fred rotates periodically. The bar is huge and inviting and well stocked. The tables are comfortable and the atmosphere is also warm and inviting. The staff are friendly and attentive and it feels like you're eating in your favorite local place. (For some people, it really is their local favorite!) The food for the party was buffet with passed appetizers. The food was spectacular and perfectly cooked. Beef perfect, salmon perfect....Nothing like the buffet dinner you would expect at a graduation party. Apps: mini burgers, spicy ahi tuna crunchy rice, lamb & fennel sausage Flat bread, and burrata toast. Main: Chopped salad, spring veggie fusilli pesto, marinated flank steak, blackened salmon, pan roasted Pittman farms chicken, and roasted cauliflower, grilled artichoke hearts. Everything we had is on the regular menu. I would recommend every one of those and more. There were mini desserts with & berries, all delicious. It was an open bar and all of their drinks were amazing. Go there! Enjoy yourself! (We're going there tonight! LOL!)

  • Author: Elvina L.

    24 May 2024

    I came for a graduation celebration dinner. The ambiance and interior were nice, classy. The bathroom was so clean. The staff were very attentive and friendly, this includes the bar tenders and the wait staff. All of them were warm and welcoming. The food was amazing. I've been eating some of the leftovers and it's so good that I came to write a review. The flat iron steak, 10 out of 10, so tender and flavorful, perfect done-ness. Blackened salmon, very tasty, the salmon was also cooked to perfect done-ness, which is crucial for the salmon to not be dry. My favorite is the grilled artichokes. I cannot describe how delicious they are, I took some leftovers home, and they still taste so good. I will definitely be back.

  • Author: Sandee M.

    08 May 2024

    We were celebrating a graduation and chose to have an early dinner. As soon as we arrived, we were greeted very warmly by our host as well as all of our servers. They paid special attention to congratulate our graduate too. The restaurant is spacious and very comfortable with lovely lighting and adequate noise levels. Everything we ordered was superbly delicious and well seasoned. The servings were perfectly proportioned. I enjoyed that there was a variety of dishes to try for everyone. I would like to mention that if you have room for dessert, the bread pudding with popcorn ice cream was fantastic and a must to try.

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