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The Curious Palate Santa Monica, CA 90401

395 Santa Monica Place, #321, Santa Monica, CA
Pickup Only
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Handhelds
Salads
Burgers & Fries
Large Plates
Tacos
Soups
Handmade Pastas
Small Plates
Kids
Beer Growlers Take Out
Wine Bottles Take Out
Dessert
Adders
Take Out

Handhelds

All handhelds come with your choice of fries, side salad, caeser salad, side kale salad OR miso slaw.
  • Chipotle Chicken Wrap

    Havarti cheese, roasted red bell peppers, cilantro, scallions, mixed greens and chipotle aioli in a flour tortilla.
    $23.00
  • Turkey Club Sandwich

    Sliced turkey breast, butter lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions, hickory smoked bacon and mustard aioli.
    $23.00
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich

    Black bean marinated chicken thigh, butter lettuce, tomato, scallions, pickled radish, harissa and aioli on a brioche bun.
    $23.00
  • Miso Short Rib Wrap

    Short rib simmered in soy miso broth. W/ miso slaw, harissa, red onions and pickles in a flour tortilla.
    $29.00
  • Thai Satay Sandwich

    Thai-marinated steak or chicken thighs, spicy house roasted peanut sauce, japanese pickles, avocado and scallions.
    $23.00+
  • 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
    $24.00
  • 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.
    $23.00
  • The Florentine

    Goat cheese, grilled zucchini, spinach, tomato, avocado, Moroccan olives and balsamic vinaigrette.
    $22.00
  • Veggie Panini

    Havarti cheese, grilled zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, Moroccan olives and balsamic vinaigrette pressed in country white bread.
    $22.00
  • Veggie Wrap

    Seasonal fruit, cranberries, roasted almonds, red bell peppers, golden beets, mixed greens, aged white cheddar and cilantro yogurt in a flour tortilla.
    $22.00
  • Stuffed Squash Blossom Hero

    goat cheese stuffed & fried blossoms, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickled peppers, aioli and sherry wine vinaigrette served on a baguette.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $23.00
  • BLT Sandwich

    hickory-smoked bacon, pickled red onion, butter lettuce, feta, pickles, cilantro yogurt, chimichurri aioli
    $22.00
  • Angler Wrap

    Battered cod, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions and avocado in a flour tortilla.
    $24.00
  • Grilled Swordfish Sandwich

    House chili spice seasoned swordfish, butter lettuce, pickled peppers, pickled radish, grilled onions, salsa roja and remoulade in a brioche bun.
    $28.00
  • Po’ Boy

    Spicy popcorn shrimp, butter lettuce, tomato, pickles, pickled red onions and remoulade on a baguette.
    $28.00
  • Spicy Italiano

    Sopressata salami, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickled peppers, aioli and sherry wine vinaigrette served on a baguette.
    $23.00
  • Turkey Sandwich

    Sliced turkey breast, mustard aioli, mixed greens, seasonal fruit, goat cheese and red onions.
    $23.00
  • Wasabi Shrimp Wrap

    Wild Mexican Blue Shrimp, butter lettuce, pickled radish, avocado, nori, wasabi aioli and miso dressing in a flour tortilla.
    $28.00
  • PB&J

    House-made peanut butter and choice of house-made jam. -Strawberry -Blackberry -Raspberry
    $18.00

Salads

  • Misto Garden Salad

    Seasonal fruit, cucumbers, red onions, cherry tomatoes, avocado and mixed greens with sherry wine vinaigrette.
    $17.00
  • 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.
    $23.00+
  • Big Curious Salad

    Garbanzo beans, feta cheese, Moroccan olives, red bell peppers, golden beets, grilled zucchini and mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette.
    $17.00
  • 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.
    $17.00
  • Spicy Kale Caesar Salad

    Kale, cherry tomatoes, croutons and Monterrey Jack cheese with jalapeno caeser dressing. Choice of chicken or shrimp.
    $17.00
  • Kale Maple Pecan

    w/avocado, golden beets, quinoa, blue cheese and a sherry wine vinaigrette
    $18.00
  • 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
    $23.00
  • Persimmon & Burrata Salad

    Farmers' market persimmon, fresh basil and mixed greens tossed in olive oil, toasted almonds and drizzled w/a blackberry shrub reduction.
    $24.00
  • Side Green Salad

    Mixed greens, red onions, red bell peppers, marinated beets and cucumbers with a balsamic vinaigrette.
    $10.00
  • Side Kale Caeser

    kale, cherry tomatoes, croutons and vella jack cheese with a spicy jalapeño Caeser dressing.
    $10.00
  • Side Almond Kale Salad

    Kale, butternut squash, farro tossed in a sherry vinaigrette topped with almonds and vella jack cheese
    $10.00
  • Miso Slaw

    Mixed cabbage, pickled onions, pickled radish and scallions tossed in miso aioli.
    $10.00
  • Fruit Salad

    Seasonal selection
    $11.00
  • Stephanie Kale Salad

    $15.00

Burgers & Fries

All burgers are served on a brioche bun and come with your choice of fries, side salad, caeser salad, side kale salad OR miso slaw.
  • The Curious Palate Burger

    Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles, aioli and house made ketchup
    $24.00
  • Bacon Blue Burger

    Hickory-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, gorgonzola cheese, aioli and guacamole.
    $24.00
  • California Burger

    Aged white cheddar, mixed greens, tomato, red onions, mustard aioli and guacamole.
    $24.00
  • The Acropolis Burger

    Hickory-smoked bacon, feta cheese, pickled peppers, pickled red onions, lettuce, tomato, chimichurri aioli and cilantro yogurt.
    $24.00
  • Tonkatsu Burger

    Miso slaw, havarti cheese and tonkatsu sauce.
    $24.00
  • Plain Cheeseburger

    Havarti cheese, burger and bun
    $22.00
  • House Fries

    Served with your choice of a sauce on the side.
    $8.00
  • Onion Rings

    $12.00
  • Diablo Fries

    House fries tossed in concha spice, monterrey jack cheese and garlic.
    $10.00

Large Plates

  • Steak Frites

    harissa rubbed hanger steak, blackberry vinegar reduction, roasted cauliflower, hand cut fries, aged monterey jack cheese, garlic aioli
    $35.00
  • Fish ‘n’ Chips

    Cod, hand cut fries, cole slaw and side of tartar sauce and ketchup.
    $31.00
  • Chili Rubbed Grilled Shrimp

    Mango salsa, curry roasted cauliflower and brocolini.
    $34.00
  • Chili Rubbed Grilled Swordfish

    Mango salsa, curry roasted cauliflower and brocolini.
    $34.00
  • Roasted Salmon

    romesco sauce & vegetable medley
    $34.00
  • “Kung Pao” Chinese Style Fried Chicken

    Black bean marinated half chicken tossed with chiles, peanuts, cilantro and scallions. Served with choice of side.
    $31.00

Tacos

All tacos are served on corn tortillas.
  • Spicy Swordfish Tacos

    Pickled radish, mango salsa, salsa roja and scallions.
    $19.00+
  • Spicy Shrimp Tacos

    Pickled radish, mango salsa, salsa roja and scallions.
    $19.00+
  • Baja Tacos

    Battered-fry cod, shredded cabbage, cilantro yogurt, pickled red onion topped with monterrrey jack cheese.
    $19.00+
  • Spicy Thai Satay Tacos

    Cucumbers, Japanese pickles, harissa, pickled peppers and fried leeks & carrots. Choice of Thai-marinated chicken OR steak.
    $19.00+
  • 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.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $19.00+
  • Veggie Tacos

    cauliflower, broccolini, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, feta cheese, pico de gallo, salsa roja, avocado
    $19.00+
  • Chip & Guac/Pico de Gallo

    $12.00

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.
    $16.00+
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Topped with tortilla strips, avocado, Monterrey Jack cheese and scallions.
    $13.00+
  • English Pea Bisque

    English peas, potatoes and leeks, pureed and garnished with bacon
    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00+

Handmade Pastas

  • Drunken Noodles

    Stir-fried mushrooms, carrots, onions, basil and Thai chili.
    $25.00
  • Spicy Seafood Red Coconut Curry

    Wild shrimp, swordfish and salmon served over tagliatelle, cherry tomatoes, pickled peppers, onion, carrots, basil and peas.
    $33.00
  • Spicy Beef Short Rib Ragu Tagliatelle

    Chinese braised beef, harissa, and mushrooms. Topped with crispy onions/pickled peppers and cilantro.
    $31.00
  • Spinach & Pea Pesto Pasta

    Torchio pasta, spinach, cherry tomatoes and pesto topped with aged Monterrey Jack cheese.
    $24.00
  • 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
    $22.00
  • Cherry Tomato Tagliatelle

    Cherry tomatoes sauteed with olive oil, garlic and basil. garnished with Monterrrey jack cheese.
    $24.00

Small Plates

  • Hot Popcorn Shrimp

    Tossed in Cajun seasoning served with ranch dressing and lime wedge.
    $17.00
  • Hot Popcorn Chicken

    Tossed in Cajun seasoning served with ranch dressing and lime wedge.
    $15.00
  • Orange Chicken Bites

    Crispy, tender chicken nuggets tossed in a tangy and sweet orange glaze, with a hint of fresh ginger and garlic
    $15.00
  • 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
    $15.00
  • Beer Poached Peel & Eat Wild Shrimp

    Allagash Curieux ale, harissa, bay leaf and honey lemon butter. Served with crostinis.
    $19.00
  • Thai Satay Skewers

    Thai-marinated steak OR chicken thighs served with a spicy cucumber salad and spicy peanut sauce.
    $16.00
  • Curry Roasted Cauliflower

    w/crispy shallots, chili flakes, Monterrey jack cheese and cilantro yogurt sauce
    $15.00
  • Hummus

    Olive oil, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, paprika and feta cheese, served w/grilled pita.
    $17.00
  • Spicy Broccolini

    Water chestnuts, candied kumquats and Thai chili anchovy sauce.
    $14.00
  • Brussel Sprouts

    golden beet purée, burrata, balsamic reduction
    $15.00+
  • Mac n' Cheese

    Havarti, cheddar, goat & blue cheeses topped with breadcrumbs.
    $19.00
  • Sautéed Market Vegetables

    Medley of sauteed vegetables from farmers market
    $15.00

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 Red Fruit 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
  • Relax Hazy IPA - 1qt growler

    Offshoot Beer Co. - Placentia, CA 32oz growler of a hazy New England style IPA 6.8% 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
  • Trilogy Lemon/Raspberry/Ginger Organic Kombucha - 1qt growler

    GT’s Synergy Trilogy - Vernon, CA 32oz growler of Organic Raw Fermented Lemon/Raspberry/Ginger Tea
    $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
  • Rive Sud Rose 750ml bottle

    2024 Pinot Noir Rose, Pays d'Oc, France
    $27.00
  • Blanc de Blanc Sparkling 187ml bottle

    Pol Clement Brut France
    $8.00
  • Canella Prosecco 187ml bottle

    San Dona, Veneto, Italy
    $8.50
  • Matchbook The Arsonist Chardonnay 750ml bottle

    2023 Dunnigan Hills, CA
    $27.00

Dessert

  • Chocolate Chip

    House-made chocolate chip cookie.
    $3.00
  • Strawberry Cream Cake

    pound cake, whipped cream, farmers’ market strawberries
    $11.00
  • Limoncello Tiramisu

    lemon cream, ladyfingers, balsamic glaze
    $11.00

Adders

  • Grilled Chicken Breast

    $6.50
  • Chicken Skewers

    $6.50
  • Steak Skewers

    $8.50
  • Salmon

    $10.50
  • Swordfish

    $10.50
  • Shrimp

    $8.00
  • Salami

    $6.50
  • Bacon

    $3.00
  • Hanger Steak

    $8.50
  • Beef Patty

    $8.50
  • Avocado

    $1.50
  • Side Bread

    $0+

Take Out

  • Napkins

  • Utensils

  • Side Pickle

  • Side Aioli

  • Side Ranch

  • No Napkins, no Utensils

310 Blonde - 1qt growler

$16.00

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

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The Curious Palate Location and Ordering Hours

(310) 395-2901
395 Santa Monica Place, #321, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Open now • Closes at 7:45PM
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