With a constantly changing menu, Upper West boasts of Chef Nick Shipp’s eclectic individualistic dishes that tickle the palate.
3321 Pico Blvd Santa Monica , CA 90405 United States
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
Outdoor Seating | No |
Menus | Dinner, Happy Hour |
Drinks | Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails |
We ate with our friends Scott and Amy and ordering apps was a great start , 3 was the right amount - Thai Peanut Noodles served cold, Ahi Tacos - had a little kick, and the buratta - amazingly fresh.
The drinks here are stellar. The watermelon mojito - I would drink that daily, if it was a healthy life choice. My friend ordered the ginger Cosmo and loved it! The crispy chicken and burrata were ????
Really impressed with this place. Get yourself a Macallan Snake Bite. Almost all their food on the menu are amazing. Chicken Tawook was delicious. Enjoy the good time.
Roasted corn soup with falafel , simply rich and incredible. The crab cake sandwich is probably the best I have had since moving to LA. Had the chips their famous chips and blue cheese . Amazing.
The picante margarita is delicious but super spicy ! You can ask for less spice and an extra splash of agave , sooo good! Love the corn soup , mussels are amazing, short rib is too notch!
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Very good dinner the octopus salad I could not distinguish the flavors cheese cracker on top wrong combination service was ok to our surprise check was brought to the table without asking for desserts
by far the best mac n cheese in la. omg. wow. blt also maybe the best one ever made. the drinks have all been good but the watermelon mojito is amazing. i also say the bread pudding if u do dessert
Ahi taco appetizer , duck meatballs , & Giselle crab cake are yummy! Also the watermelon mojito is delish if you like sweeter tropical drinks .
Eggs and dairy are laced throughout the patty, toppings and bun making this a non-vegan friendly veggie burger
Bread pudding yummy. Lamb Crepe double yum. A bit noisy cause of terrible acoustics so plan on shouting a bit if the restaurant is full so you can hear whoever you are seated next to.
Great small bites. Nice place to hang and have a drink. Ahi tacos were a winner.
Fave: corn fritters , mojitos , mac & cheese ; Skip: nachos , brisket tacos
Blue cheese chips , blackened salmon and chicken tawwouk ????????
The blue cheese chips are good, but super heavy. The wild mushrooms and roasted sweet corn are also good, but maybe a little too rich.
V yummy. Had octopus carpaccio , eggplant steaks , lamb crepes , and pork chop .
The veggie burger is damn good, also the bun is stellar.
Absolutely adore the atmosphere here- always reminded me of nyc. Veggie burger is killer.
2 appetizers . 6 entrees. 3 desserts . All awesome. Can't go wrong with anything here... That is if you like good Contemporary American food .
Staff was really friendly ! The tuna taco , sweet potato and mussels were great.
The burrata is amazing and unique. Apples , berries , and croutons give it amazing flavor and texture. Get that, the Tawook, and a Honey Rye cocktail or 2 and call it a meal.
Love the staff , so knowledgable of all wines . This is the place i always end up discovering a new fav bottle of red :)
Short rib sandwich , BLT and veggie burger was sooo good! Wouldnt order the ahi tuna tacos again though. Portions were too small but was tasty.
Upper West is a great place for a nice dinner and cocktail that doesn't break the bank .
Great place for appetizers , happy hour or a business lunch or dinner .
The salmon dish was good with Israeli couscous , but again I want more food for $22.00. Trendy atmosphere & a great screen for the football game.
A delicious American bistro tucked away on the Westside. Bacon and blue cheese shoestring fries – need we say more? -Kacy & Cori, The Real L Word
Best Happy Hour ... Anything you order that Chef Nick makes is outstanding!!!
Lamb and fennel sausage flatbread was out of this world!
Carpaccio , burrata , ahi tuna tacos , filet mignon , grilled cheese ...wow!
Fun vibe! Happy hour all night on Mondays.
Mizo glazed duck & apple meatballs paired with Anderson Valley Oatmeal Stout is amazing
Smoky chihuahua cocktail is awesome!
Get the blue cheese chips for an appetizer . You won't regret it!
The grilled pineapple relish make this veggie burger a winner!
Lamb nachos and the happy hour Manhattan
Parking is GREAT, never once a problem. Park at the meters on pico at the 10 underpass!!! Or valet, i mean its worth it!!!
A little pricey , but great fish dishes .
Grilled Cheese rocked my world and Tuesdays are half off wine bottle days!
I love burrata , but this one is overhyped
The BLT is the bomb diggity and the crisp factor in the fries is righteous
Nick is a champ. Excellent value.
The truffle-bleucheese-bacon chips are amazeballs.
Try the short rib melt sandwich ...delicioussss
Cucumber martini , lamb & apple Vietnamese meatballs - perfect meal
Awesome veggie burger and caramelized cauliflower
The coffee rub pork tenderloin is what happens when heaven fucks a pig on a caffeine binge
Flatiron Steak is the way to go!
The burger is good along with blue cheese fries . The food is average, but I liked the ambiance.
Grilled cheese is to die for
Happy hour all day until 7pm. Get there around 5-ish as it gets pretty crazy at 6pm. The Misfit cocktail is highly recommended (it's like a Negroni) - Adrian Phillips
Rotating, seasonal menu. Great service (shout out to Bethany!) and especially good brunch menu -- get the breakfast burrito or the waffle sliders. Bottomless mimosas $10 with 90% Prosecco 10% OJ. - Lyndsay
So many amazing things! Frozen: garlic naan, palak paneer, channa masala, gorgonzola gnocchi, chicken tacos, frozen berries, mochi, arancini balls, mac cheese balls, cinnamon mini buns, wild rice.. - Nina Mo
Best Vesper Martini I've had so far. Good cocktail and beer menu - Sam Licker
Packed on a Friday night - as it should be. Amazing Scotch selection, good selections on tap, and a friendly crowd. - Jennifer