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    The Curious Palate

    395 Santa Monica Place

    #321

    Santa Monica, CA 90401


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    Handhelds
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    Large Plates
    Tacos
    Soups
    Handmade Pastas
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    Kids
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    Featured Items

    • 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
    • Hot Popcorn Shrimp

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

      $16.00
    • Chicken Fingers - Kids

      Served with fries.

      $10.00

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    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.

      $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
    • Nectarine & Burrata Salad

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

      $20.00
    • Asparagus Salad

      Grilled farmers’ market jumbo asparagus, cherry tomato, peas, burrata, hickory smoked bacon crumble, pickled onions, pickled radish and butter lettuce with a sherry wine vinaigrette.

      $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

    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

      $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, blackberry vinegar reduction, 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

    All tacos are served on corn tortillas.
    • 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
    • Chicken Tortilla Soup

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

      $12.00
    • English Pea Bisque

      English peas, potatoes and leeks, pureed and garnished with bacon

      $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 Boyseberry 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
    • 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

      $7.00
    • Canella Prosecco 187ml bottle

      San Dona, Veneto, Italy

      $7.50
    • Canella Rose Sparkling 187ml bottle

      San Dona, Veneto, Italy

      $7.50

    Dessert

    • Chocolate Chip

      House-made chocolate chip cookie.

      $3.00
    • Strawberry Cream Cake

      pound cake, whipped cream, farmers’ market strawberries

      $9.75
    • Limoncello Tiramisu

      lemon cream, ladyfingers, balsamic glaze

      $9.75

    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

      $2.50
    • 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


    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    395 Santa Monica Place, #321, Santa Monica, CA 90401

    Directions


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