Upper West

With a constantly changing menu, Upper West boasts of Chef Nick Shipp’s eclectic individualistic dishes that tickle the palate.

8 / 10
301
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  • Phone

    (310) 586-1111

  • Website

    theupperwest.com

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  • Type

    American Restaurant

Address

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

Comments / 86


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cocktails happy hour sandwiches short ribs good for groups good for dates corn soup meats margaritas pork chops fennel sausage trendy great value filet mignon cheese desserts dinner casual chicken buns
Ed Kaminsky

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.

Tara Dîana

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 ????

John Antony

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.

Fabian Alsultany

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.

Elle Cameron

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!

Elad Benisti

Santa Monica Restaurants provides a welcome change to those in Santa Monica, Venice or West LA looking for something approachable but still creative, romantic and fun. Happy Hour too and lunch ! Read more

Orlando Carafa

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

Joey Anthony

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

Elle Cameron

Ahi taco appetizer , duck meatballs , & Giselle crab cake are yummy! Also the watermelon mojito is delish if you like sweeter tropical drinks .

Kelly Bone

Eggs and dairy are laced throughout the patty, toppings and bun making this a non-vegan friendly veggie burger

Dory Benami

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.

Jason H.

Great small bites. Nice place to hang and have a drink. Ahi tacos were a winner.

Winnie Khoo

Fave: corn fritters , mojitos , mac & cheese ; Skip: nachos , brisket tacos

suna

Blue cheese chips , blackened salmon and chicken tawwouk ????????

Garrett Pendergraft

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.

Neiki Ullah

V yummy. Had octopus carpaccio , eggplant steaks , lamb crepes , and pork chop .

Frosty

The veggie burger is damn good, also the bun is stellar.

Meg Farmer

Absolutely adore the atmosphere here- always reminded me of nyc. Veggie burger is killer.

C Rey

2 appetizers . 6 entrees. 3 desserts . All awesome. Can't go wrong with anything here... That is if you like good Contemporary American food .

JT

Staff was really friendly ! The tuna taco , sweet potato and mussels were great.

Jordan Vadnais

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.

Naz F. Gérdabi

Love the staff , so knowledgable of all wines . This is the place i always end up discovering a new fav bottle of red :)

Jessica Lokumkiattikul

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.

The Artificial

Upper West is a great place for a nice dinner and cocktail that doesn't break the bank .

Christopher H

Great place for appetizers , happy hour or a business lunch or dinner .

Derrick Amey

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.

Showtime Network

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

Gayle H Greenberg

Best Happy Hour ... Anything you order that Chef Nick makes is outstanding!!!

Sam Licker

Lamb and fennel sausage flatbread was out of this world!

Naz Hash

Carpaccio , burrata , ahi tuna tacos , filet mignon , grilled cheese ...wow!

Karen W

Fun vibe! Happy hour all night on Mondays.

Chip Luman

Mizo glazed duck & apple meatballs paired with Anderson Valley Oatmeal Stout is amazing

Sum Wong

Smoky chihuahua cocktail is awesome!

Mark Gilliam

Get the blue cheese chips for an appetizer . You won't regret it!

Kelly Bone

The grilled pineapple relish make this veggie burger a winner!

Christopher Jones

Lamb nachos and the happy hour Manhattan

La Tanning

Parking is GREAT, never once a problem. Park at the meters on pico at the 10 underpass!!! Or valet, i mean its worth it!!!

Kelsey Moser

A little pricey , but great fish dishes .

Mike Dewey

Grilled Cheese rocked my world and Tuesdays are half off wine bottle days!

Nichole Kim

I love burrata , but this one is overhyped

BJ F.

The BLT is the bomb diggity and the crisp factor in the fries is righteous

Diesel van Gogh

Nick is a champ. Excellent value.

Phil Fote

The truffle-bleucheese-bacon chips are amazeballs.

Lina A.

Try the short rib melt sandwich ...delicioussss

Gail H

Cucumber martini , lamb & apple Vietnamese meatballs - perfect meal

Shreyans Parekh

Awesome veggie burger and caramelized cauliflower

Geoffrey Gauchet

The coffee rub pork tenderloin is what happens when heaven fucks a pig on a caffeine binge

Nick Cope @ WET Republic MGM GRAND

Flatiron Steak is the way to go!

Melanie

The burger is good along with blue cheese fries . The food is average, but I liked the ambiance.

Daniel

Grilled cheese is to die for

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