The Curious Palate

The Curious Palate Menu

(310) 395-2901
395 Santa Monica Place, Third Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401
$$$$$

IMPORTANT NOTE - LARGE ORDERS OVER $250


PLEASE NOTE FOR LARGE ORDERS
Please call us at: 310-395-2901 for orders over $250.

Handhelds

Served with choice of side salad, hand cut fries, kale salad or coleslaw.
Veggie Wrap
$19.00
Seasonal fruit, cranberries, roasted almonds, red bell peppers, golden beets, mixed greens, aged white cheddar and tossed in cilantro yogurt in a flour tortilla. Vegetarian.
Veggie Panini
$19.00
Havarti, grilled zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, Moroccan olives and balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
The Florentine
$19.00
Goat cheese, grilled zucchini, spinach, tomato, avocado, Moroccan olives and balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
Stuffed Squash Blossom Hero
$19.00
goat cheese stuffed & fried blossoms, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickled peppers, aioli and sherry wine vinaigrette served on a baguette.
Farmer Market Tomato BLT
$19.00
Hickory-smoked bacon, pickled red onion, butter lettuce, feta, pickles, cilantro yogurt, chimichurri aioli.
Chipotle Chicken Wrap
$19.00
Havarti cheese, roasted red peppers, cilantro, scallions, mixed greens and chipotle aioli in a flour tortilla.
Chicken Club Sandwich
$19.00
Grilled chicken breast with butter lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion, hickory smoked bacon and mustard aioli.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
$19.00
Black bean marinated chicken thigh, butter lettuce, tomato, scallions, pickled radish, aioli and harissa on a brioche bun.
Spicy Thai Chicken Satay Sandwich
$19.00
Thai-marinated chicken thigh skewers, spicy house-roasted peanut sauce, Japanese pickles, avocado.
Banh Mi
$19.00
Vietnamese street sandwich, choice of braised pork belly, chicken breast, grilled shrimp, Thai-marinated chicken thighs, pickled veggies and cilantro with chipotle aioli on a baguette.
Italiano
$19.00
Sopressata salami, Havarti cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, pickled pepper, aioli, sherry vinaigrette and on a baguette.
Tonkatsu Wrap
$19.00
Panko fried pork belly or chicken breast with miso slaw in a flour tortilla.
Miso Short Rib Wrap
$26.00
Short ribs simmered in a soy miso broth with miso slaw, harissa, red onion and pickles in a flour tortilla.
Cheese Steak Sandwich
$19.00
harissa rubbed hanger steak, onion, mushroom, red bell pepper, havarti cheese on a hoagie roll
Angler Wrap
$20.00
Panko-fried cod, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions and avocado in a flour tortilla.
Grilled Swordfish Sandwich
$23.00
Pickled radish, grilled onions, salsa roja, lettuce spicy pickled peppers and remoulade on a brioche bun.
Fried Spicy Shrimp Po'Boy
$24.00
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, pickled red onion and with remoulade on a hoagie roll.
Wasabi Shrimp Wrap
$23.00
Wild Mexican blue shrimp, lettuce, pickled radish, nori, avocado, wasabi aioli, miso dressing and flour tortilla.
PB&J
$15.00
Choice of house made strawberry, raspberry or blackberry jam and house peanut butter. Vegetarian.
Turkey Sandwich
$17.00
Sliced turkey, mustard aioli, seasonal fruit, red onion goat cheese and mixed greens on country white.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
$17.00
Roasted almonds, scallions, cranberries, pesto and aioli, mixed greens on country white.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
$18.00
Served with miso slaw and spicy BBQ sauce on a brioche bun.
Pastreuben
$17.00
Pastrami or turkey, havarti cheese, caramelized onions and mustard aioli on 5 grain.
Casablanca Grilled Roast Beef Sandwich
18.00
Chimichurri aioli, feta, harissa, butter lettuce, tomato and pickled red onions on a baguette.

$Burgers

100% grass fed all natural house ground beef patty, on a brioche bun served with choice of hand cut fries, side salad, kale salad or coleslaw.
The Curious Palate Grass-Fed Beef Burger
$21.00
Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, aioli and house ketchup.
Bacon Bleu Grass-Fed Beef Burger
$21.00
Hickory-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, Gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions and aioli.
California Grass-Fed Beef Burger
$21.00
Guacamole, aged white cheddar, tomato, mixed greens, red onions and mustard aioli.
The Acropolis Grass-Fed Beef Burger
$21.00
Hickory-smoked bacon, feta, pickled peppers, pickled red onion, tomato, lettuce, chimichurri aioli and cilantro yogurt sauce.
Tonkatsu Grass-Fed Beef Burger
$21.00
Served with miso slaw and Havarti cheese slathered in tonkatsu sauce.
Veggie Burger
16.00
Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and ranch dressing. Vegetarian.

$Leaves and Roots


Kale and Maple Candled Pecan Salad
$16.00
Served with avocado, golden beets, marinated chick peas, blue cheese and a sherry wine vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
Chicken Salad Salad
$17.00
Almonds, cranberries, scallions, pesto and aioli with cucumber, red bell peppers, balsamic vinaigrette and mixed greens.
Misto Garden Salad
$15.00
Cucumbers, seasonal fruit, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, sherry wine vinaigrette and mixed greens. Vegan.
Spicy Kale Caesar Salad
$15.00
Cherry tomatoes, torn croutons, Monterey jack cheese and roasted jalapeno Caesar dressing.
Big Curious Salad
$15.00
Marinated chickpeas, feta, Moroccan olives, red bell peppers, golden beets, grilled zucchini, mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
Spicy Thai Chicken Satay Salad
$19.00
Thai-marinated chicken thigh skewers, spicy house-roasted peanut sauce, avocado, red bell peppers, Japanese pickles, pickled carrots, scallions, mixed greens and miso dressing.
Chopped Salad
$15.00
Marinated chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, green olives, torn croutons, cucumber, feta, spicy pickled peppers, butter lettuce and sherry wine vinaigrette. Vegetarian.
Fat Asparagus Salad
$20.00
Grilled chili rubbed jumbo asparagus, cherry tomato, burrata, hickory smoked bacon crumble, pickled onion and radish, peas, butter lettuce and sherry vinaigrette.
Persimmon & Burrata Salad
$18.00
Farmers' market persimmon, burrata, fresh basil and mixed greens tossed in olive oil, toasted almonds and drizzled with a raspberry shrub reduction.
Mexican Salad
$15.00
Mixed salad with tortilla chips, cabbage, corn, pinquito beans, cherry tomato, pickled peppers, feta and a lime/avoado/cilantro dressing
Winter Persimmon & Burrata Salad
18.00
Fresh basil and mixed greens tossed in olive oil, toasted almonds and drizzled with a raspberry shrub reduction.

$Starters and Soup


Double Pork Chili
Roasted pork shoulder and hickory-smoked bacon with ale, pinquito beans apricot, an assortment of dried chilies topped with cheddar and scallions.
Nachos el Curioso
Double pork chili, Havarti, aged white cheddar, scallions, guacamole, pickled peppers and onions, pico de gallo and sour cream.
Mac and Cheese
$14.00
Havarti, cheddar, goat and blue cheeses, topped with breadcrumbs. Vegetarian.
Hot Popcorn Shrimp
$16.00
Served with Cajun seasoning, ranch dressing and lemon wedge.
Hot Popcorn Chicken
$13.00
Served with Cajun seasoning, ranch dressing and lemon wedge.
Beer Poached Peel and Eat Wild Shrimp
$18.00
Allagash curieux ale, harissa, lemon honey butter and bay leaf.
Spicy Broccolini
$14.00
Water chestnuts, candled kumquats and thai chili anchovy sauce.
Crispy Kabocha Squash
$12.00
Chimichurri and salsa roja dipping sauce. Vegetarian.
Curry Roasted Cauliflower
$13.00
Served with crispy shallots, chili flakes, Monterey jack cheese and a cilantro yogurt sauce. Vegetarian.
Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts
$16.00
Golden beet puree, burrata and balsamic reduction. Vegetarian.
Roasted Garlic Hummus
$15.00
Olive oil, cucumber, tomato, feta served with grilled pita bread. Vegetarian.
Fat Asparagus Farmers Market Special
$15.00
Chili rubbed and served with wedge of lemon. Vegetarian.
Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Garnished with scallions, aged monterey jack cheese and avocado.
English Pea Bisque Soup
English peas, butter, potatoes and scallions, pureed and garnished with bacon and chili oil
Yellowtail Crudo
$16.00
Olive oil, lime, harissa and crispy capers.
Yellowtail Coconut Ceviche
$17.00
Mango, pickled pepper, avocado and white corn tortilla chips.
Spicy Red Coconut Curry Mussels
$15.00
Butternut Squash Soup
Garnished with peanuts, dry cranberry and annatto oil made with our house chicken broth.
Gazpacho
garnished w/croutons, feta cheese, pickled peppers
Mexican Style Corn on the Cob
$8.00
w/garlic aioli, grated monterey jack cheese and chili spice
Spicy Thai Chicken Satay Skewers
14.00
thai-marinated chicken thighs, spicy cucumber salad, spicy peanut sauce

$Handmade Pastas


Spicy Drunken Noodles
$21.00
Stir fried mushrooms, carrots, water chestnuts, onion, basil and Thai chili. Spicy.
Pea Pesto Pasta
$21.00
Torchlo pasta, spinach, cherry tomato and topped with aged Monterey jack cheese.
Insalata Mediterranea
$20.00
Pasta salad of cucumbers, garbanzo beans, olives, spinach, carrots, grilled zucchini, pickled peppers, feta cheese, peas, tossed in torchio pasta with sherry vinaigrette and pesto. Vegetarian.
Spicy Miso Braised Short Rib Tagliatelle
$26.00
Niman ranch beef, harissa, mushroom, crispy onion/pickled peppers and cilantro.
Bucatini Bolognese
$21.00
Pork and beef ragu garnished with aged Monterey jack cheese and basil.
Mushroom Ravioli
$21.00
Oyster mushroom, peas, romesco sauce and sage. Vegetarian.
Spicy Seafood Red Coconut Curry
28.00
Swordfish, salmon and shrimp served over tagliatelle, cherry tomatoes, peas, pickled peppers, water chestnuts, onion, carrots. peas and basil

$Tacos

3 of each.
Spicy Swordfish Tacos
$17.00
Pickled peppers, radish and mango salsa, scallions and salsa roja.
Baja Style Fish Tacos
$17.00
Batter-fried fresh cod, pickled red onion, shredded cabbage, aged Monterrey jack and cilantro yogurt.
Spicy Satay Tacos
$16.00
Thai-marinated chicken thighs, Japanese pickles, cucumbers, pickled peppers, crispy shallot and harissa.
Squash Blossom Tacos
$16.00
goat cheese stuffed & fried blossoms havarti and monterey jack cheese, caramelized onion, w/red bell peppers, guacamole, sour cream
Veggie Medley Tacos
$16.00
Cauliflower, broccolini, zucchini, onion red bell pepper, feta cheese, pico de gallo, salsa roja and avocado. Vegetarian.
Spicy Wild Shrimp Tacos
17.00
Pickled peppers, radish and mango salsa, scallions and salsa roja.

$Fries


House Fries
$7.00
Hand-cut potatoes and house ketchup. Vegetarian.
Onion Rings
$9.00
House made ranch and salsa roja dipping sauce. Vegetarian.
Diablo Garlic Fries
8.00
cajun spice, aged monterey jack cheese, harissa & aioli

$Entrees


Steak Frites
$29.00
Harissa rubbed hanger steak, roasted cauliflower, hand cut fries, scallions, aged Monterey Jack cheese and garlic aioli.
Chili Rubbed Grilled Wild Shrimp
$28.00
Mango pickled pepper salsa, roasted cauliflower and broccolini.
Kung Pao Chinese Style Fried Chicken
$26.00
Black bean marinated half chicken tossed with chilies, peanuts, cilantro and scallions, served with choice of side.
Fish and Chips
$26.00
Code, handcut fries, coleslaw and house tartar sauce.
Pan Roasted Salmon
$28.00
Romesco sauce and vegetable medley.
Chili Rubbed Grilled Swordfish
28.00
Mango pickled pepper salsa, roasted cauliflower and broccolini.

$Craft Beer, Cider & Kombucha (Must be 21 to Purchase)


310 Blond Ale - 1 qt growler
$16.00
Santa Monica Brew Works SM, CA 32oz growler of American blonde ale 4.8% ABV
Seafarer Kölsch Style Ale - 1qt growler
$16.00
Three Weavers Brewing Inglewood, CA 32oz growler of Kölsch style lager/ale 4.8% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Bavarian Style Hefeweizen - 1qt growler
$18.00
Two Coast Brewing - Gardena, CA 32oz growler of a classic style Hefeweizen 5.1% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Ingénue Witbier - 1qt growler
$18.00
Boomtown Brewery Los Angeles, CA 32oz growler of Belgian Style Witbier 4.6% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Shhhwheat Blood Orange Wheat Ale 1 qt Growler
$16.00
Brewery X Anaheim, CA 32oz growler of Blood Orange Wheat Ale 5% ABV
Danish Style Red Lager 1qt growler
$16.00
Figueroa Mtn Brew, Westlake Village, CA 32oz growler of a caramel/malt forward amber lager 5.5% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Mic Czech Pilsner - 1qt growler
$16.00
Boomtown Brewery LA, CA 32oz growler of a classic Czech style Pilzner 5.6% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Raspberry Gose - 1qt growler
$16.00
Claremont Craft Ales Claremont, CA 32oz growler of a tart wheat Leipzig style Gose 5.5% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Pale Chocolate Heaven Golden Porter - 1qt growler
$18.00
Santa Monica Brew Works SM, CA 32oz growler of PCH, golden milk porter 6% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Subtle Smurk Juicy IPA - 1qt growler
$18.00
Lincoln Beer Co. Burbank, CA 32oz growler of a hazy New England style IPA 7.5% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Davy Brown Dark Ale - 1qt growler
$16.00
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Westlake Village, CA 32oz growler of smooth mocha-colored ale 6% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Dog Ate My Homework Blackberry Saison - 1qt growler
$18.00
Brouwerij West San Pedro, CA 32oz growler of a blackberry Saison 7% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Inclined IPA - 1qt growler
$18.00
Santa Monica Brew Works SM, CA 32oz growler of a West coast style beach brewed, dry hopped IPA 7% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Mayberry IPA - 1qt growler
$18.00
El Segundo Brewing CA 32oz growler of a West coast style wet hopped IPA 7.1%. Must be 21 to purchase.
Coffee Porter - 1qt growler
$18.00
Smog City Brewing Torrance, CA 32oz growler of a robust coffee aged porter 6.0% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Curieux Barrel Aged Tripel - 1qt growler
$26.00
Allagash Brewing Portland, ME 32oz growler of a bourbon barrel aged Belgian style Tripel 11% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Rail Splitter Hard Cider - 1qt growler
$18.00
Honest Abe Cidery Gardena, CA 32oz growler of Farmhouse hard cider 6.9% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Wild Blueberry Kombucha very low alcohol (~1%) - 1qt growler
$18.00
Kombucha Dog LA, CA 32oz growler of Organic, raw fermented wild blueberry tea. Must be 21 to purchase.
Starwberry Mint Mojito hard Kombucha - 1qt growler
$20.00
Local Roots Vista, CA 32oz growler of Organic, fermented tea 6% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
24th Street Pale Ale - 1qt growler
$12.00
Strand Brewing Torrance, CA 32oz growler of a floral & hoppy pale ale 6.1% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Yellow School Bus - 1qt growler
$12.00
Yorkshire Square Brewery Torrance, CA 32oz growler of American blonde ale 5.3% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Heavenly Hefeweizen - 1qt growler
$12.00
Craftsman Brewing Pasadena, CA 32oz growler of a classic style Hefeweizen 4.8% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
California Ale -1qt growler
$12.00
Telegraph Brewing Santa Barbara, CA 32oz growler of Belgian style pale ale 6.2% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.
Cranberry Quince Berliner Weisse - 1qt growler
12.00
North Coast Brewing Fort Bragg, CA 32oz growler of a Berlin style sour 4.1% ABV. Must be 21 to purchase.

$Wine (Must be 21 to Purchase)


Lyeth Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml bottle
$24.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Gouleyant Malbec 750ml bottle
$24.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Obvious Bold Red Blend 750ml bottle
$24.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Omen Pinot Noir 750ml bottle
$24.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bennett Valley Cellars Bin 6410 Pinot Noir 750ml bottle
$26.00
Pedroncelli Sauvignon Blanc 750ml bottle
$24.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc 750ml bottle
$24.00
Le Petit Coquerel Sauvignon Blanc 750ml bottle
$22.00
La Villaudière Sauvignon Blanc 750ml bottle
$24.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Lagaria Pinot Grigio 750ml bottle
$24.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Macon Villages Chardonnay 750ml bottle
$26.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Obvious Chardonnay 750ml bottle
$24.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Vina Robles Rose 750ml bottle
$24.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Petites Diables Rose 750ml bottle
$26.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Blanc de Blanc Sparkling 187ml bottle
$6.50
Must be 21 to purchase.
Canella Prosecco 187ml bottle
$7.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Clos des Amis Amber Chardonnay 750ml bottle
$18.00
Must be 21 to purchase.
Canella Brut Rose 187ml bottle
7.00
Must be 21 to purchase

$Utensils


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