We are located on the third floor next to the Arclight Movie theater
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The Curious Palate Santa Monica, CA 90401
Handhelds
- Chipotle Chicken Wrap
Havarti cheese, roasted red bell peppers, cilantro, scallions, mixed greens and chipotle aioli in a flour tortilla.
$21.00 - Turkey Club Sandwich
Sliced turkey breast, butter lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, hickory smoked bacon and mustard aioli.
$21.00 - Fried Chicken Sandwich
Black bean marinated chicken thigh, butter lettuce, tomato, scallions, pickled radish, harissa and aioli on a brioche bun.
$21.00 - Miso Short Rib Wrap
Short rib simmered in soy miso broth. W/ miso slaw, harissa, red onions and pickles in a flour tortilla.
$26.00 - Thai Satay Sandwich
Thai-marinated steak or chicken thighs, spicy house roasted peanut sauce, japanese pickles, avocado and scallions.
$21.00 - Bánh Mi
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
$21.00 - Tonkatsu Wrap
Panko fried pork belly or chicken breast tossed in our House Tonkatsu sauce with miso slaw and Japanese pickles in a flour tortilla.
$21.00 - The Florentine
Goat cheese, grilled zucchini, spinach, tomato, avocado, Moroccan olives and balsamic vinaigrette.
$19.00 - Veggie Panini
Havarti cheese, grilled zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, Moroccan olives and balsamic vinaigrette pressed in country white bread.
$19.00 - Veggie Wrap
Seasonal fruit, cranberries, roasted almonds, red bell peppers, golden beets, mixed greens, aged white cheddar and cilantro yogurt in a flour tortilla.
$19.00 - Stuffed Squash Blossom Hero
goat cheese stuffed & fried blossoms, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickled peppers, aioli and sherry wine vinaigrette served on a baguette.
$21.00 - BLT Sandwich
hickory-smoked bacon, pickled red onion, butter lettuce, feta, pickles, cilantro yogurt, chimichurri aioli
$20.00 - Angler Wrap
Battered cod, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions and avocado in a flour tortilla.
$22.00 - Grilled Swordfish Sandwich
House chili spice seasoned swordfish, butter lettuce, pickled peppers, pickled radish, grilled onions, salsa roja and remoulade in a brioche bun.
$25.00 - Po’ Boy
Spicy popcorn shrimp, butter lettuce, tomato, pickles, pickled red onions and remoulade on a baguette.
$26.00 - Spicy Italiano
Sopressata salami, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickled peppers, aioli and sherry wine vinaigrette served on a baguette.
$21.00 - Turkey Sandwich
Sliced turkey breast, mustard aioli, mixed greens, seasonal fruit, goat cheese and red onions.
$21.00 - Wasabi Shrimp Wrap
Wild Mexican Blue Shrimp, butter lettuce, pickled radish, avocado, nori, wasabi aioli and miso dressing in a flour tortilla.
$25.00 - PB&J
House-made peanut butter and choice of house-made jam. -Strawberry -Blackberry -Raspberry
$16.00
Salads
- Misto Garden Salad
Seasonal fruit, cucumbers, red onions, cherry tomatoes, avocado and mixed greens with sherry wine vinaigrette.
$15.00 - Thai Satay Salad
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.
$21.00 - Big Curious Salad
Garbanzo beans, feta cheese, Moroccan olives, red bell peppers, golden beets, grilled zucchini and mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette.
$15.00 - Chopped Salad
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.
$15.00 - Spicy Kale Caesar Salad
Kale, cherry tomatoes, croutons and Monterrey Jack cheese with jalapeno caeser dressing. Choice of chicken or shrimp.
$15.00 - Kale Maple Pecan
w/avocado, golden beets, quinoa, blue cheese and a sherry wine vinaigrette
$16.00 - Chinese Chicken Salad
black bean marinated grilled chicken thigh, spinach, cabbage, carrots, water chestnuts, scallions, cilantro, pickled peppers, tortilla strips, cucumber, chili oil, miso-ginger dressing
$21.00 - Persimmon & Burrata Salad
Farmers' market persimmon, fresh basil and mixed greens tossed in olive oil, toasted almonds and drizzled w/a blackberry shrub reduction.
$20.00 - Side Green Salad
Mixed greens, red onions, red bell peppers, marinated beets and cucumbers with a balsamic vinaigrette.
$8.00 - Side Kale Caeser
kale, cherry tomatoes, croutons and vella jack cheese with a spicy jalapeño Caeser dressing.
$8.00 - Side Almond Kale Salad
Kale, butternut squash, farro tossed in a sherry vinaigrette topped with almonds and vella jack cheese
$8.00 - Miso Slaw
Mixed cabbage, pickled onions, pickled radish and scallions tossed in miso aioli.
$8.00 - Fruit Salad
Seasonal selection
$9.00 - Watermelon Salad$8.00
- Stephanie Kale Salad$15.00
Burgers & Fries
- The Curious Palate Burger
Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles, aioli and house made ketchup
$22.00 - Bacon Blue Burger
Hickory-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, gorgonzola cheese, aioli and guacamole.
$22.00 - California Burger
Aged white cheddar, mixed greens, tomato, red onions, mustard aioli and guacamole.
$22.00 - The Acropolis Burger
Hickory-smoked bacon, feta cheese, pickled peppers, pickled red onions, lettuce, tomato, chimichurri aioli and cilantro yogurt.
$22.00 - Tonkatsu Burger
Miso slaw, havarti cheese and tonkatsu sauce.
$22.00 - Plain Cheeseburger
Havarti cheese, burger and bun
$20.00 - House Fries
Served with your choice of a sauce on the side.
$7.00 - Onion Rings$10.00
- Diablo Fries
House fries tossed in concha spice, monterrey jack cheese and garlic.
$8.00
Large Plates
- Steak Frites
harissa rubbed hanger steak, roasted cauliflower, hand cut fries, aged monterey jack cheese, garlic aioli
$30.00 - Fish ‘n’ Chips
Cod, hand cut fries, cole slaw and side of tartar sauce and ketchup.
$28.00 - Chili Rubbed Grilled Shrimp
Mango salsa, curry roasted cauliflower and brocolini.
$30.00 - Chili Rubbed Grilled Swordfish
Mango salsa, curry roasted cauliflower and brocolini.
$30.00 - Roasted Salmon
romesco sauce & vegetable medley
$30.00 - “Kung Pao” Chinese Style Fried Chicken
Black bean marinated half chicken tossed with chiles, peanuts, cilantro and scallions. Served with choice of side.
$28.00
Tacos
- Spicy Swordfish Tacos
Pickled radish, mango salsa, salsa roja and scallions.
$17.00 - Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Pickled radish, mango salsa, salsa roja and scallions.
$17.00 - Baja Tacos
Battered-fry cod, shredded cabbage, cilantro yogurt, pickled red onion topped with monterrrey jack cheese.
$17.00 - Spicy Thai Satay Tacos
Cucumbers, Japanese pickles, harissa, pickled peppers and fried leeks & carrots. Choice of Thai-marinated chicken OR steak.
$16.00 - Squash Blossom Tacos
Goat cheese stuffed and fried squash blossoms, melted havarti cheese, red bell peppers, caramelized onions, zucchini, sour cream, guacamole and monterrey jack cheese.
$17.00 - Veggie Tacos
cauliflower, broccolini, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, feta cheese, pico de gallo, salsa roja, avocado
$16.00 - Chip & Guac/Pico de Gallo$9.00
Soups
- Double Pork Chili
Roasted pork-shoulder and hickory-smoked bacon w/ ale, pinquito beans, apricot and an assortment of dried chiles topped with diced cheddar and scallions.
$13.00 - Three Sisters Soup$12.00
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
Topped with tortilla strips, avocado, Monterrey Jack cheese and scallions.
$12.00 - Butternut Squash Soup
Made w/coconut milk and garnished with peanuts, dried cranberries, chili oil and scallions.
$12.00
Handmade Pastas
- Drunken Noodles
Stir-fried mushrooms, carrots, onions, basil and Thai chili.
$21.00 - Spicy Seafood Red Coconut Curry
Wild shrimp, swordfish and salmon served over tagliatelle, cherry tomatoes, pickled peppers, onion, carrots, basil and peas.
$30.00 - Spicy Beef Short Rib Ragu Tagliatelle
Chinese braised beef, harissa, and mushrooms. Topped with crispy onions/pickled peppers and cilantro.
$26.00 - Spinach & Pea Pesto Pasta
Torchio pasta, spinach, cherry tomatoes and pesto topped with aged Monterrey Jack cheese.
$21.00 - Insalata Mediterranea
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
$20.00 - Cherry Tomato Tagliatelle
Cherry tomatoes sauteed with olive oil, garlic and basil. garnished with Monterrrey jack cheese.
$21.00
Small Plates
- Hot Popcorn Shrimp
Tossed in Cajun seasoning served with ranch dressing and lime wedge.
$16.00 - Hot Popcorn Chicken
Tossed in Cajun seasoning served with ranch dressing and lime wedge.
$13.00 - Orange Chicken Bites
Crispy, tender chicken nuggets tossed in a tangy and sweet orange glaze, with a hint of fresh ginger and garlic
$13.00 - Curry Potatoes, Peas & Leeks Samosas
Golden, flaky pastry pockets filled with fragrant blend of tender curry-spiced potatoes, sweet peas, and sautéed leeks, served w/a zesty tamarind and a cooling yogurt dip
$13.00 - Beer Poached Peel & Eat Wild Shrimp
Allagash Curieux ale, harissa, bay leaf and honey lemon butter. Served with crostinis.
$18.00 - Thai Satay Skewers
Thai-marinated steak OR chicken thighs served with a spicy cucumber salad and spicy peanut sauce.
$14.00 - Curry Roasted Cauliflower
w/crispy shallots, chili flakes, Monterrey jack cheese and cilantro yogurt sauce
$13.00 - Hummus
Olive oil, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, paprika and feta cheese, served w/grilled pita.
$15.00 - Spicy Broccolini
Water chestnuts, candied kumquats and Thai chili anchovy sauce.
$14.00 - Brussel Sprouts
golden beet purée, burrata, balsamic reduction
$16.00 - Mac n' Cheese
Havarti, cheddar, goat & blue cheeses topped with breadcrumbs.
$14.00 - Sautéed Market Vegetables
Medley of sauteed vegetables from farmers market
$14.00
Kids
- Grilled Cheese - Kids
Served with fries.
$10.00 - Pasta - Kids$8.00
- Mac 'n' Cheese - Kids$10.00
- Cheese Quesadillas - Kids
Served with fries.
$10.00 - PB&J - Kids
Choice of strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry and apricot jam. Served with fries.
$10.00 - Chicken Fingers - Kids
Served with fries.
$10.00 - Cheeseburger - Kids
Served with fries.
$10.00 - Fish & Chips - Kids
Served with fries, house tartar sauce and a lime wedge.
$11.00 - Fruit Salad - Kids
Seasonal mix.
$6.00 - Beverages - Kids$2.00
- Kid Veggies$3.00
Beer Growlers Take Out
- 310 Blonde - 1qt growler
Santa Monica Brew Works SM, CA 32oz growler of American blonde ale 4.8% ABV
$16.00 - Seafarer KSA - 1qt growler
Three Weavers Brewing Inglewood, CA 32oz growler of Kolsch style lager/ale 4.8% ABV
$16.00 - Danish Style Red Lager - 1qt growler
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Westlake Village, CA 32oz growler of caramel malt flavor amber lager 5.5% ABV
$16.00 - Between Western & Normandie - 1qt growler
Eureka Brewing Gardena, CA 32oz growler of American Style Pale Ale 5.2% ABV
$18.00 - Purgatory Hefeweizen - 1qt growler
Absolution Brewing - Torrance, CA 32oz growler of a classic Bavarian style Hefeweizen 4.8% ABV
$18.00 - Citrus Witbier - 1qt growler
Santa Monica Brewery, CA 32oz growler of Belgian Style wheat beer w/real orange peel and a hint of coriander 5.3% ABV
$16.00 - Mic Czech - 1qt growler
Boomtown Brewery LA, CA 32oz growler of a classic Czech style Pilzner 5.6% ABV
$16.00 - Juuci Tart Acai Blueberry Sour - 1qt growler
Absolution Brewing Company Torrance, CA 32oz growler of Fruited Sour Ale 4.8% ABV
$18.00 - Raspberry Gose - 1qt growler
Claremont Craft Ales Claremont, CA 32oz growler of a tart wheat Leipzig style Gose 5.5% ABV
$16.00 - Pale Chocolate Heaven - 1qt growler
Santa Monica Brew Works SM, CA 32oz growler of PCH, golden milk porter 6% ABV
$18.00 - Subtle Smurk Hazy IPA - 1qt growler
Lincoln Beer Co. - Burbank, CA 32oz growler of a hazy New England style IPA 7.5% ABV
$18.00 - Davy Brown Ale - 1qt growler
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Buellton, CA 32oz growler of caramel malt brown ale 6.7% ABV
$16.00 - Inclined IPA - 1qt growler
Santa Monica Brew Works SM, CA 32oz growler of a West coast style beach brewed, dry hopped IPA 7% ABV
$18.00 - Mayberry IPA - 1qt growler
El Segundo Brewing CA 32oz growler of a West coast style wet hopped IPA 7.1%
$18.00 - Coffee Porter - 1qt growler
Smog City Brewing Torrance, CA 32oz growler of a robust coffee aged porter 6.0% ABV
$18.00 - Curieux - 1qt growler
Allagash Brewing Portland, ME 32oz growler of a bourbon barrel aged Belgian style Tripel 11% ABV
$26.00 - Rail Splitter Hard Cider - 1qt growler
Honest Abe Cidery Gardena, CA 32oz growler of Farmhouse hard cider 6.9% ABV
$20.00 - June Shine Mango Daydream Organic Kombucha - 1qt growler
June Shine San Diego, CA 32oz growler of Organic Mango, pineapple and orange, spiced with a pinch of cayenne pepper 6% ABV
$20.00 - Wild Blueberry Kombucha - 1qt growler
Kombucha Dog LA, CA 32oz growler of Organic, raw fermented wild blueberry tea <1% ABV
$20.00
Wine Bottles Take Out
- Bennett Valley Cellars Bin 6410 Pinot Noir 750ml bottle
2020 Pinot Noir, Sonoma CA
$29.00 - Obvious Bold Red Blend 750ml bottle
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah/Zinfandel/Merlot, Central Coast, CA
$27.00 - Dry Creek Vineyard Zinfandel 750ml bottle
2020 Zinfandel, Sonoma CA
$29.00 - Lyeth Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml bottle
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma CA
$29.00 - La Villaudière Sauvignon Blanc 750ml bottle
2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Val de Loire, France
$27.00 - Lagaria Pinot Grigio 750ml bottle
2021 Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy
$27.00 - Domaine Dupre Macon Villages Chardonnay 750ml bottle
2018 Chardonnay, Bourgogne, France
$29.00 - Kuranui Sauvignon Blanc 750ml bottle
2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley CA
$27.00 - Oro Bello Chardonnay 750ml bottle$27.00
- Petites Diables Rose 750ml bottle
2021 Cotes de Provence, Puyloubier, France
$29.00 - 5 Russians Rose 750ml bottle
2021 Sonoma, CA
$29.00 - Blanc de Blanc Sparkling 187ml bottle
Pol Clement Brut France
$7.00 - Canella Rose Sparkling 187ml bottle
San Dona, Veneto, Italy
$7.50 - Canella Prosecco 187ml bottle
San Dona, Veneto, Italy
$7.50