The Upper West

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Events & Specials

Host Your Holiday Celebration at Upper West Restaurant Our festive venue, diverse menus, and warm hospitality make every holiday party unforgettable. From intimate gatherings to large corporate celebrations, we take care of every detail so you can simply enjoy the season.

About

The Upper West is a vibrant dining destination in Santa Monica that features innovative American cuisine. Featuring an open kitchen, a 27-foot long bar, a sophisticated but approachable wine list, tantalizing cocktails and chef created dishes, it is hard not to love this place. Chef Nick Shipp creates the hand-crafted dishes on the menu which is constantly changing to reflect the best of locally sourced ingredients; taking global flavor cues from culinary hot-spots around the world, you'll find that each dish is a culinary adventure. Start what will surely be an outstanding meal with appetizers like the Braised Lamb Crepes or the Seared Hawaiian Swordfish, then feast on heartier fare that might include dishes like Grilled Kobuta Pork Tenderloin, Miso Glazed Duck & Apple Meatballs and The Giselle (a Gulf coast blue crab seared crab cake sandwich). The delightful meals can be accentuated by stunning glasses or bottles of wine and cocktails that are equally delicious as the meals themselves. From the "Wine of the Moment" to beer and whiskey flights, you can tempt your palate with tasty libations that on their own make this venue well worth the visit. With an urban but still rustic decor and an TriBeCa loft like ambiance, the dining room and outdoor patio offer diners plenty of room for devouring fabulous fare, or pull up a seat at the chicly lit bar and sip while chatting the night away. While you're there, be sure to take advantages of daily specials. Open weekdays for lunch and dinner and dinner only on the weekends, it only takes one visit to discover for yourself that The Upper West really does have it all!

Reviews

Overall rating

(based on 107 responses)

4.9 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • I LOVE this location. It's a perfect classic bar. I just wish I knew about it sooner through marketing efforts but it's a repeat choice from here on out.

    JBCosta Mesa , CAOctober 18, 2025

  • Delicious food and attentive service

    JOLos Angeles , CAOctober 17, 2025

  • THe food was great and the restaurant was alive!

    The establishment replied to this review on October 16, 2025We at Upper West are very grateful of your 5 star review. We glad you enjoyed your meal and appreciate your support. Looking forward to seeing you coming back soon. Upper West's Team
    PSLos Angeles, CAOctober 16, 2025

  • Interesting menu, great local restaurant.

    RLLos Angeles , CAOctober 14, 2025

  • We always split the enormous steak taco plate. It arrives quickly, fresh and tasty, and even though we were both full, we got two more take-home leftover meals out of it. Service always impeccable, too.

    JBLos Angeles , CAOctober 13, 2025
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The Upper West Summary

American (Traditional)
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Open today: 4:30PM to 9:30PM

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Location

3321 W Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
Get directions

Contact

(310) 586-1111
Website

Hours

  • MonClosed
  • TueClosed
  • Wed4:30PM to 9:00PM
  • Thu4:30PM to 9:00PM
  • Fri4:30PM to 9:30PM
  • Sat4:30PM to 9:30PM
  • Sun4:30PM to 8:00PM
Please note the above hours may vary.

Details

Benefit guidelines

Rewards awarded on qualifying dines up to the maximum spending limit of $600 per month, 1 visits per month.

Payment options

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Cuisines

American (Traditional), Bar/Club/Lounge

Establishment type

Casual, Restaurant and Bar

Features

Dress Code: Casual, Full Bar, Gift Certificates Available, Gluten Free, Happy Hour, Healthy Menu, High Chairs Available, Private Room Available, Reservations Accepted, Reservations Recommended, Single Scene, Smoke Free, Street Parking, TV, Take Out, Transportation Nearby, Valet Parking, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine Bar

Breakfast

Not Applicable

Lunch

Under $20

Dinner

Under $30

Open for

Catering, Dinner, Lunch, Private Parties

Events & Specials

Host Your Holiday Celebration at Upper West Restaurant Our festive venue, diverse menus, and warm hospitality make every holiday party unforgettable. From intimate gatherings to large corporate celebrations, we take care of every detail so you can simply enjoy the season.

About

The Upper West is a vibrant dining destination in Santa Monica that features innovative American cuisine. Featuring an open kitchen, a 27-foot long bar, a sophisticated but approachable wine list, tantalizing cocktails and chef created dishes, it is hard not to love this place. Chef Nick Shipp creates the hand-crafted dishes on the menu which is constantly changing to reflect the best of locally sourced ingredients; taking global flavor cues from culinary hot-spots around the world, you'll find that each dish is a culinary adventure. Start what will surely be an outstanding meal with appetizers like the Braised Lamb Crepes or the Seared Hawaiian Swordfish, then feast on heartier fare that might include dishes like Grilled Kobuta Pork Tenderloin, Miso Glazed Duck & Apple Meatballs and The Giselle (a Gulf coast blue crab seared crab cake sandwich). The delightful meals can be accentuated by stunning glasses or bottles of wine and cocktails that are equally delicious as the meals themselves. From the "Wine of the Moment" to beer and whiskey flights, you can tempt your palate with tasty libations that on their own make this venue well worth the visit. With an urban but still rustic decor and an TriBeCa loft like ambiance, the dining room and outdoor patio offer diners plenty of room for devouring fabulous fare, or pull up a seat at the chicly lit bar and sip while chatting the night away. While you're there, be sure to take advantages of daily specials. Open weekdays for lunch and dinner and dinner only on the weekends, it only takes one visit to discover for yourself that The Upper West really does have it all!

Location

3321 W Pico BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90405
Get directions

Contact

(310) 586-1111
Website

Hours

  • MonClosed
  • TueClosed
  • Wed4:30PM to 9:00PM
  • Thu4:30PM to 9:00PM
  • Fri4:30PM to 9:30PM
  • Sat4:30PM to 9:30PM
  • Sun4:30PM to 8:00PM
Please note the above hours may vary.

Reviews

Overall rating

(based on 107 responses)

4.9 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • I LOVE this location. It's a perfect classic bar. I just wish I knew about it sooner through marketing efforts but it's a repeat choice from here on out.

    JBCosta Mesa , CAOctober 18, 2025

  • Delicious food and attentive service

    JOLos Angeles , CAOctober 17, 2025

  • THe food was great and the restaurant was alive!

    The establishment replied to this review on October 16, 2025We at Upper West are very grateful of your 5 star review. We glad you enjoyed your meal and appreciate your support. Looking forward to seeing you coming back soon. Upper West's Team
    PSLos Angeles, CAOctober 16, 2025

  • Interesting menu, great local restaurant.

    RLLos Angeles , CAOctober 14, 2025

  • We always split the enormous steak taco plate. It arrives quickly, fresh and tasty, and even though we were both full, we got two more take-home leftover meals out of it. Service always impeccable, too.

    JBLos Angeles , CAOctober 13, 2025
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Details

Benefit guidelines

Rewards awarded on qualifying dines up to the maximum spending limit of $600 per month, 1 visits per month.

Payment options

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Cuisines

American (Traditional), Bar/Club/Lounge

Establishment type

Casual, Restaurant and Bar

Features

Dress Code: Casual, Full Bar, Gift Certificates Available, Gluten Free, Happy Hour, Healthy Menu, High Chairs Available, Private Room Available, Reservations Accepted, Reservations Recommended, Single Scene, Smoke Free, Street Parking, TV, Take Out, Transportation Nearby, Valet Parking, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine Bar

Breakfast

Not Applicable

Lunch

Under $20

Dinner

Under $30

Open for

Catering, Dinner, Lunch, Private Parties

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