The Curious Palate Santa Monica, CA 90401

Havarti cheese, roasted red bell peppers, cilantro, scallions, mixed greens and chipotle aioli in a flour tortilla.

Grilled chicken breast, butter lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, hickory smoked bacon and mustard aioli.

Black bean marinated chicken thigh, butter lettuce, tomato, scallions, pickled radish, harissa and aioli on a brioche bun.

Short rib simmered in soy miso broth. W/ miso slaw, harissa, red onions and pickles in a flour tortilla.

Thai-marinated steak or chicken thighs, spicy house roasted peanut sauce, japanese pickles, avocado and scallions.

Vietnamese street sandwich, choice of grilled pork belly, chicken breast, Thai-marinated chicken thighs or steak, pickled veggies, cilantro and chipotle aioli on a baguette

Panko fried pork belly or chicken breast tossed in our House Tonkatsu sauce with miso slaw and Japanese pickles in a flour tortilla.

Goat cheese, grilled zucchini, spinach, tomato, avocado, Moroccan olives and balsamic vinaigrette.

Havarti cheese, grilled zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, Moroccan olives and balsamic vinaigrette pressed in country white bread.

Seasonal fruit, cranberries, roasted almonds, red bell peppers, golden beets, mixed greens, aged white cheddar and cilantro yogurt in a flour tortilla.

goat cheese stuffed & fried blossoms, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickled peppers, aioli and sherry wine vinaigrette served on a baguette.

hickory-smoked bacon, pickled red onion, butter lettuce, feta, pickles, cilantro yogurt, chimichurri aioli

Battered cod, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions and avocado in a flour tortilla.

House chili spice seasoned swordfish, butter lettuce, pickled peppers, pickled radish, grilled onions, salsa roja and remoulade in a brioche bun.

Spicy popcorn shrimp, butter lettuce, tomato, pickles, pickled red onions and remoulade on a baguette.

Sopressata salami, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickled peppers, aioli and sherry wine vinaigrette served on a baguette.

Wild Mexican Blue Shrimp, butter lettuce, pickled radish, avocado, nori, wasabi aioli and miso dressing in a flour tortilla.

House-made peanut butter and choice of house-made jam. -Strawberry -Blackberry -Raspberry

Seasonal fruit, cucumbers, red onions, cherry tomatoes, avocado and mixed greens with sherry wine vinaigrette.

Avocado, red bell peppers, pickled carrots, Japanese pickles, scallions and mixed greens with miso dressing and spicy peanut sauce for the skewers. Choice of Thai-marinated chicken thighs or steak skewers.

Garbanzo beans, feta cheese, Moroccan olives, red bell peppers, golden beets, grilled zucchini and mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette.

Garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, green olives, red onions, cucumbers, spicy pickled peppers, croutons, feta cheese and butter lettuce with sherry wine vinaigrette. Choice of spicy sopressata salami or grilled chicken breast.

Kale, cherry tomatoes, croutons and Monterrey Jack cheese with jalapeno caeser dressing. Choice of chicken or shrimp.

w/avocado, golden beets, quinoa, blue cheese and a sherry wine vinaigrette

black bean marinated chicken thigh, spinach, cabbage, carrots, water chestnuts, scallions, cilantro, pickled peppers, tortilla strips, cucucumber, chili oil, miso-ginger dressing

Farmers' market persimmon, fresh basil and mixed greens tossed in olive oil, toasted almonds and drizzled w/a blackberry shrub reduction.

Mixed greens, red onions, red bell peppers, marinated beets and cucumbers with a balsamic vinaigrette.

kale, cherry tomatoes, croutons and vella jack cheese with a spicy jalapeño Caeser dressing.

Kale, butternut squash, farro tossed in a sherry vinaigrette topped with almonds and vella jack cheese

Mixed cabbage, pickled onions, pickled radish and scallions tossed in miso aioli.

Seasonal selection

Small Chopped Salad, w/well done grilled chicken breast

Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles, aioli and house made ketchup

Hickory-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, gorgonzola cheese, aioli and guacamole.

Aged white cheddar, mixed greens, tomato, red onions, mustard aioli and guacamole.

Hickory-smoked bacon, feta cheese, pickled peppers, pickled red onions, lettuce, tomato, chimichurri aioli and cilantro yogurt.

Miso slaw, havarti cheese and tonkatsu sauce.

Havarti cheese, burger and bun

Served with your choice of a sauce on the side.

House fries tossed in concha spice, monterrey jack cheese and garlic.

harissa rubbed hanger steak, roasted cauliflower, hand cut fries, aged monterey jack cheese, garlic aioli

Cod, hand cut fries, cole slaw and side of tartar sauce and ketchup.

Mango salsa, curry roasted cauliflower and brocolini.

Mango salsa, curry roasted cauliflower and brocolini.

romesco sauce & vegetable medley

Black bean marinated half chicken tossed with chiles, peanuts, cilantro and scallions. Served with choice of side.

Pickled radish, mango salsa, salsa roja and scallions.

Pickled radish, mango salsa, salsa roja and scallions.

Battered-fry cod, shredded cabbage, cilantro yogurt, pickled red onion topped with monterrrey jack cheese.

Cucumbers, Japanese pickles, harissa, pickled peppers and fried leeks & carrots. Choice of Thai-marinated chicken OR steak.

Goat cheese stuffed and fried squash blossoms, melted havarti cheese, red bell peppers, caramelized onions, zucchini, sour cream, guacamole and monterrey jack cheese.

cauliflower, broccolini, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, feta cheese, pico de gallo, salsa roja, avocado

Roasted pork-shoulder and hickory-smoked bacon w/ ale, pinquito beans, apricot and an assortment of dried chiles topped with diced cheddar and scallions.

Topped with tortilla strips, avocado, Monterrey Jack cheese and scallions.

Made w/coconut milk and garnished with peanuts, dried cranberries, chili oil and scallions.

Stir-fried mushrooms, carrots, onions, basil and Thai chili.

Shrimp, swordfish and salmon served over tagliatelle, cherry tomatoes, pickled peppers, water chestnuts, onion, carrots, basil and peas.

Brasied Niman Ranch beef, harissa, and mushrooms. Topped with crispy onions/pickled peppers and cilantro.

Torchio pasta, spinach, cherry tomatoes and pesto topped with aged Monterrey Jack cheese.

Pasta salad of cucumbers, garbanzo beans, peas, olives, spinach, carrots, grilled zucchini, pickled peppers, feta cheese, peas, tossed in torchio pasta w/sherry vinaigrette and pesto

Cherry tomatoes sauteed with olive oil, garlic and basil. garnished with Monterrrey jack cheese.

Tossed in Cajun seasoning served with ranch dressing and lime wedge.

Allagash Curieux ale, harissa, bay leaf and honey lemon butter. Served with crostinis.

Thai-marinated steak OR chicken thighs served with a spicy cucumber salad and spicy peanut sauce.

w/crispy shallots, chili flakes, Monterrey jack cheese and cilantro yogurt sauce

Olive oil, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, paprika and feta cheese, served w/grilled pita.

Water chestnuts, candied kumquats and Thai chili anchovy sauce.

golden beet purée, burrata, balsamic reduction

Tossed in Cajun seasoning served with ranch dressing and lime wedge.

Havarti, cheddar, goat & blue cheeses topped with breadcrumbs.

Corn on the cob with aioli, monterrey jack cheese, concha spice and cilantro.

Medley of sauteed vegetables from farmers market

Served with fries.

Served with fries.

Choice of strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry and apricot jam. Served with fries.

Served with fries.

Served with fries.

Served with fries, house tartar sauce and a lime wedge.

Seasonal mix.

Santa Monica Brew Works SM, CA 32oz growler of American blonde ale 4.8% ABV

Three Weavers Brewing Inglewood, CA 32oz growler of Kolsch style lager/ale 4.8% ABV

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Westlake Village, CA 32oz growler of caramel malt flavor amber lager 5.5% ABV

Eureka Brewing Gardena, CA 32oz growler of American Style Pale Ale 5.2% ABV

Two Coast Brewing - Gardena, CA 32oz growler of a classic style Hefeweizen 5.1% ABV

Boomtown Brewery LA, CA 32oz growler of a classic Czech style Pilzner 5.6% ABV

Absolution Brewing Company Torrance, CA 32oz growler of Fruited Sour Ale 4.8% ABV

Claremont Craft Ales Claremont, CA 32oz growler of a tart wheat Leipzig style Gose 5.5% ABV

Santa Monica Brew Works SM, CA 32oz growler of PCH, golden milk porter 6% ABV

Lincoln Beer Co. - Burbank, CA 32oz growler of a hazy New England style IPA 7.5% ABV

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Buellton, CA 32oz growler of caramel malt brown ale 6.7% ABV

Brouwerij West San Pedro, CA 32oz growler of a blackberry Saison 7% ABV

Santa Monica Brew Works SM, CA 32oz growler of a West coast style beach brewed, dry hopped IPA 7% ABV

El Segundo Brewing CA 32oz growler of a West coast style wet hopped IPA 7.1%

Smog City Brewing Torrance, CA 32oz growler of a robust coffee aged porter 6.0% ABV

Allagash Brewing Portland, ME 32oz growler of a bourbon barrel aged Belgian style Tripel 11% ABV

Honest Abe Cidery Gardena, CA 32oz growler of Farmhouse hard cider 6.9% ABV

June Shine San Diego, CA 32oz growler of Organic Mango, pineapple and orange, spiced with a pinch of cayenne pepper 6% ABV

Kombucha Dog LA, CA 32oz growler of Organic, raw fermented wild blueberry tea <1% ABV

2020 Pinot Noir, Sonoma CA

2020 Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah/Zinfandel/Merlot, Central Coast, CA

2020 Zinfandel, Sonoma CA

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma CA

2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Val de Loire, France

2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley CA

2021 Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy

2018 Chardonnay, Bourgogne, France

2021 Syrah/Grenache/Viognier Blend, Paso Robles, CA

2021 Cotes de Provence, Puyloubier, France

Pol Clement Brut France

San Dona, Veneto, Italy

San Dona, Veneto, Italy

House-made chocolate chip cookie.

House-made chocolate chip cookie.

pound cake, whipped cream, farmers’ market strawberries

lemon cream, ladyfingers, balsamic glaze