The Upper West

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Events & Specials

Host Your Corporate Events or Personal Celebrations at Upper West Restaurant. Our festive venue, diverse menus, and warm hospitality make every type of party unforgettable. From intimate gatherings to larger events, we take care of every detail so you can simply enjoy your event.

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 115 responses)

4.9 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • Excellent food, atmosphere and service

    The establishment replied to this review on February 11, 2026Thank You very much for your supportive review. Glad you had a such a good experience and we are looking forward to have you coming back soon. Upper West's Team
    MCLos Angeles , CAFebruary 11, 2026

  • Continues to be best in the hood on all counts!

    The establishment replied to this review on February 10, 2026Thank You very much for your friendly review, we appreciate your support for many years and looking forward for many more years of support. Upper West's Team
    PGLos Angeles , CAFebruary 08, 2026

  • Excellent food and responsive staff.

    RJSanta Monica, CAJanuary 31, 2026

  • The food is creative and consistently excellent at The Upper West, and the service is uniformly friendly and attentive. They also have a very good wine list that is reasonably priced and on Thursdays have 1/2 off all wine, which is an incredible value.

    The establishment replied to this review on January 29, 2026Thank You very much for your kind & detailed review, it mean a lot to us. Glad you had such a good experience and looking forward to have you coming back soon. Upper West's Team
    CBPlaya del rey, CAJanuary 29, 2026

  • Upper West is consistently excellent! We went on a night that they have bottles of wine for half price. I love their chopped salad. Also had lovely pork dish. Desserts wonderful. Service and atmosphere is wonderful.

    The establishment replied to this review on January 26, 2026We really appreciate your going out of your way and writing such a kind detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your meal and looking forward to have you coming back soon. Upper West's Team
    NLVienna, VAJanuary 26, 2026
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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

Cash back 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 Corporate Events or Personal Celebrations at Upper West Restaurant. Our festive venue, diverse menus, and warm hospitality make every type of party unforgettable. From intimate gatherings to larger events, we take care of every detail so you can simply enjoy your event.

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 115 responses)

4.9 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • Excellent food, atmosphere and service

    The establishment replied to this review on February 11, 2026Thank You very much for your supportive review. Glad you had a such a good experience and we are looking forward to have you coming back soon. Upper West's Team
    MCLos Angeles , CAFebruary 11, 2026

  • Continues to be best in the hood on all counts!

    The establishment replied to this review on February 10, 2026Thank You very much for your friendly review, we appreciate your support for many years and looking forward for many more years of support. Upper West's Team
    PGLos Angeles , CAFebruary 08, 2026

  • Excellent food and responsive staff.

    RJSanta Monica, CAJanuary 31, 2026

  • The food is creative and consistently excellent at The Upper West, and the service is uniformly friendly and attentive. They also have a very good wine list that is reasonably priced and on Thursdays have 1/2 off all wine, which is an incredible value.

    The establishment replied to this review on January 29, 2026Thank You very much for your kind & detailed review, it mean a lot to us. Glad you had such a good experience and looking forward to have you coming back soon. Upper West's Team
    CBPlaya del rey, CAJanuary 29, 2026

  • Upper West is consistently excellent! We went on a night that they have bottles of wine for half price. I love their chopped salad. Also had lovely pork dish. Desserts wonderful. Service and atmosphere is wonderful.

    The establishment replied to this review on January 26, 2026We really appreciate your going out of your way and writing such a kind detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your meal and looking forward to have you coming back soon. Upper West's Team
    NLVienna, VAJanuary 26, 2026
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Details

Benefit guidelines

Cash back 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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