The Curious Palate

The Curious Palate The Curious Palate is a local restaurant that serves artisan foods and farm-to-table cooking. Come v The Curious Palate is a food lover’s paradise.
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A friendly neighborhood restaurant that welcomes you with old-style personalized service, we offer you a unique experience into the world of gourmet, fresh, deliciously wonderful food. At The Curious Palate, we strive to invoke a sense of community around our kitchen. From ongoing learning to discussions, we want to promote a conversation around food to better understand the different food we buy

and sell, the latest culinary trends, and to even swap a few tips and tricks with our staff. For us, cooking is all about connecting with people- and with the earth. Since local, fresh, natural produce is the cornerstone of our culinary philosophy, The Curious Palate proudly works with Los Angeles area farmers to bring the most natural foods to our restaurant. We offer house made jams and peanut butter, a large selection of artisan olive oils, pastas, fine cheeses and charcuterie, and delectable chocolates. In addition to our market, our kitchen has a savory selection of home-style family dishes such as slow roasted meats to rustic soups. Whatever your tastes buds are curious for, our innovative chefs will have just the answer for it. For a creative take on local farmed goods with a sophisticated touch, come get curious with The Curious Palate! Our location:

395 Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Top floor of the Santa Monica Place mall. Corner of Broadway and 4th street.

Pull up a seat.Scratch kitchen. 20 craft taps. Get curious.
06/15/2026

Pull up a seat.

Scratch kitchen. 20 craft taps. Get curious.

Squash blossoms are blooming. My favorite bouquet of flowers 💐
10/28/2023

Squash blossoms are blooming. My favorite bouquet of flowers 💐

Baja tacos, watermelon salad and spicy shrimp tacos to enjoy the summer.
08/14/2023

Baja tacos, watermelon salad and spicy shrimp tacos to enjoy the summer.

Let us help celebrate your special event. For private event please send us a message here or at info@thecuriouspalate.co...
01/17/2023

Let us help celebrate your special event. For private event please send us a message here or at [email protected]

Our beautiful Tonkatsu Wraps ready for a catering order.
01/11/2023

Our beautiful Tonkatsu Wraps ready for a catering order.

We’re baking our own buns for your burgers and sandwiches now.
12/12/2022

We’re baking our own buns for your burgers and sandwiches now.

Insalata Mediterranea. Our homemade torchio pasta (chilled) with cucumbers, garbanzo beans, olives, spinach, carrots, gr...
12/03/2022

Insalata Mediterranea. Our homemade torchio pasta (chilled) with cucumbers, garbanzo beans, olives, spinach, carrots, grilled zucchini, pickled peppers, peas, feta cheese, fresh pesto, tossed with sherry vinaigrette.

Come over for some butternut squash soup to warm your day or evening. We’re using peanut butter instead of cream and gar...
11/15/2022

Come over for some butternut squash soup to warm your day or evening. We’re using peanut butter instead of cream and garnish it with dried cranberries, crushed peanuts, drizzle of chili oil and sprinkles of scallions. .

Fried chicken sandwich with Diablo garlic fries, spicy broccolini and Mexican style corn. What’s on your table? ...
11/13/2022

Fried chicken sandwich with Diablo garlic fries, spicy broccolini and Mexican style corn. What’s on your table?

Close up on our Pork Belly Bánh Mi.
11/08/2022

Close up on our Pork Belly Bánh Mi.

It’s gloomy out but this shrimp tacos looks 🔥🔥🔥
11/01/2022

It’s gloomy out but this shrimp tacos looks 🔥🔥🔥

We are reopening yet again. Third time’s a charm, they say. Patio and al fresco dining washed with cool ocean breezes. C...
02/02/2021

We are reopening yet again. Third time’s a charm, they say. Patio and al fresco dining washed with cool ocean breezes. Come see us soon!

How about roasted butterflied margarita chicken tonight with roasted potatoes and veggies? 20% off with curbside pick up...
05/21/2020

How about roasted butterflied margarita chicken tonight with roasted potatoes and veggies? 20% off with curbside pick up. Growlers of craft beer and bottles of wine available at happy hour prices.

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395 Santa Monica Place
Santa Monica, CA
90401

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

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