The Upper West Menu
28 items in 4 sections · $14.00 – $47.00 · New American Restaurant in Santa Monica, CA
The Upper West’s menu lists 28 dishes and drinks, grouped into SHARABLE PLATES, LARGE PLATES, SANDWICHES - all sandwiches are served with fries, and VEGGIES & SIDES. Prices range from $14.00 to $47.00, and a typical item costs about $21.00. Popular choices include BURRATA, PAN ROASTED PITTMAN FARMS CHICKEN, FLANNERY BEEF CHEESEBURGER, GARLICKY GREEN BEANS, and SPICY AHI TUNA CRUNCHY RICE.
SHARABLE PLATES 12
- BURRATA$20.00
tomato-cranberry chutney / frescobaldi olive oil / black chai salt / basil / dill / organic flour bread
- SPICY AHI TUNA CRUNCHY RICE$21.00
wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / sweet chili sauce / freeze dried soy sauce
- THAI PEANUT NOODLES$14.00
chilled ramen / peanut dressing / green onion
- CHOPPED SALAD$17.00
grilled red pepper / fennel / celery / apple / feta cheese / red onion / bulgur / champs vinaigrette
- THE WEDGE$20.00
iceberg / bacon / smoked blue cheese dressing / grilled corn /basil
- CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD$21.00
field greens / napa cabbage / bell pepper / basmati rice / marinated cucumber / goma dressing / crispy wonton
- CHARRED AVOCADO$18.00
whipped goat cheese / hoja santa / tomato / pomegranate / reduced vinegar / toasted bread
- SMOKED BLUE CHEESE CHIPS$17.00
smoked blue cheese sauce / bacon / truffle
- LAMB & FENNEL SAUSAGE FLATBREAD$22.00
Bianco Dinapoli tomato sauce / chili flakes / truffle / dried cherries / reduced vinegar / arugula
- SWEET & SPICY SPARE RIBS$19.00
sambal-honey glaze / fresno pepper / sesame / cilantro
- CHARGRILLED OCTOPUS$25.00
hummus / sweet pepper / thai basil / shaved fennel / passion fruit vinegar / sumac
- BEEF CARPACCIO$22.00
grilled romaine / tzatziki / kalamata / pecorino / za’atar / caper-honey vinaigrette / smoked olive oil
LARGE PLATES 8
- PAN ROASTED PITTMAN FARMS CHICKEN$31.00
tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean & tomato stew / mango / lebneh / warm pita bread
- SPICY VEGGIE CURRY (vegan)$22.00
served with black forbidden rice
- BRAISED SHORT RIB$44.00
mashed potato / tarragon pesto / fresno
- BLACKENED SALMON$35.00
israeli couscous / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / n guajillo sauce / lemon
- MARINATED FLATIRON STEAK$42.00
napa cabbage / red onion / smoked bacon / gorgonzola sauce
- COFFEE CRUSTED KUROBUTA PORK TENDERLOIN$40.00
goat cheese mashed potatoes / citrus demi / truffle / roasted jalapeno applesauce
- SEARED BAJA STRIPED BASS$39.00
whipped baba ganoush / tomato confit / olive / preserved lemon / patatas bravas / herbs
- STEAK TACOS (16oz)$47.00
fresh guac / salsa verde / queso fresco / black beans & rice
SANDWICHES - all sandwiches are served with fries 3
- FLANNERY BEEF CHEESEBURGER$23.00
american cheese / worcestershire-caramelized onions / pickles / arugula / so-cal sauce (add thick cut nueski’s bacon 5)
- ROASTED VEGGIE BURGER$21.00
housemade veggie patty / grilled pineapple relish / piquillo pepper / smoked tomato aioli / toasted brioche bun
- FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH$19.00
blue cheese cole slaw / hot sauce mayo / bread & butter pickles
VEGGIES & SIDES 5
- GARLICKY GREEN BEANS$15.00
beech mushrooms / leeks / mustard seed / pedro vinegar
- ROASTED SWEET CORN$14.00
avocado-cilantro butter / smoked paprika / cotija cheese
- FRIED SWEET POTATO$14.00
chimichurri / queso fresco / harry’s strawberies
- ROASTED CAULIFLOWER$15.00
chimichurri spice / barberries / tahini / pine nuts / toasted panko
- GRILLED ARTICHOKE HEARTS$16.00
citrus aioli / fennel pollen / parmigiano-reggiano / herbs
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated April 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.