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Bar + Dining Room - Upper West, Santa Monica, CA

Upper West

4.9
4.9
2694 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
**Contact us today to schedule your next event! We can accommodate parties of 10 to 150 guests**

Upper West's ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors unique to them. The bar offers Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday from 4:30-7:00pm serving refreshing craft cocktails, handcrafted beer. The dinner menu is always evolving and includes ingredients sourced locally from the Santa Monica Farmers Market as well as local farmers such as Weiser Farms and Niman Ranch. Upper West is the perfect place to book large events for 20 or more guests and is an excellent private party venue for hosting corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday festivities, rehearsal dinners, and more.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nick Shipp
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Thirsty Thursday Half-Off Wine Bottles

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Thursday for a wine experience like no other, where you can enjoy 50% off most of our wine bottles. Reserve your table now and raise a glass to #ThirstyThursday!🥂
    Thirsty Thursday Half-Off Wine Bottles Photo
  • Russell's Reserve Whiskey Dinner Tasting

    $129.80 per person

    Mar 31, 2025 only
    Join Upper West and Russell's Reserve for an Exclusive Tasting Dinner! Indulge in an evening of fine whiskey and exquisite cuisine at Upper West Santa Monica! Whether you’re a seasoned bourbon enthusiast or just beginning your journey, this event promises a memorable experience filled with rich flavors, expert pairings, and great company! Tuesday, March 31st at 6:30pm $110 per person (exclusive of tax and tip) So come raise a glass and savor the moment with us!
    Russell's Reserve Whiskey Dinner Tasting Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Happy Hour at Upper West

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM,Wed - Sat - 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Every Wednesday - Sunday 4:30pm-7pm, 40% off all specialty cocktails and selected wines by the glass.

    Happy Hour at Upper West Photo

What 2,694 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    American

  • Westside

    Best Overall

  • Westside

    Best Food

  • Westside

    Best Service

  • Westside

    Best Value

  • Westside

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Upper West offers a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere with "consistently delicious" food and "excellent service." The menu features creative, shareable dishes like the "spicy tuna crispy rice" and "braised short ribs." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" staff, making it a "neighborhood gem" perfect for any occasion.

2,694 Reviews
  1. Leslie VIP

    Los Angeles74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful lively restaurant. I loved the blackberry bramble. For food I highly recommend the flatbread pizza with lamb, the charred avocado, the best seabass. The owners are very attentive and check to make sure everything is going well.

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  2. elizabeth

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, service was above and beyond.

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  3. LAURA VIP

    Los Angeles63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, wonderful food, great desserts!

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  4. Neal

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful, neighborhood restaurant. The owner greets everyone at the door

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  5. Patty VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Local favorite place! As a vegetarian, I love that there are choices for me that are delicious! The staff is always friendly and remembers when we arrive! Fun to watch old movies while we dine! Just love this place!

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  6. Michael VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! We love UW. The steak is our favorite. Always a pleasure.

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  7. Noel

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the very best restaurants in all of Los Angeles. The atmosphere is casual but refined, and the staff, kitchen and ownership take pride in the details and performance of every aspect of this establishment. This group makes everyone feel like family and the most important guest at the same time. The food is outstanding, drinks made to perfection, and every box checked for a wonderful experience.

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  8. Leslie VIP

    Los Angeles74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. We shared the grilled avocado, lamb flatbread, chopped salad and ribs. All delicious. These shareables were a very generous portion. Very generous pour for Happy Hour. Highly recommend

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  9. farnoush VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every thing was superb Food, service, ambience Will go back for sure

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  10. Scott

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great energy at this spot. Owner (Fred) and his team work exceptionally hard to make the experience and service the very best.

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FAQs

Upper West offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Upper West also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 586-1111.

Upper West is rated 4.9 stars by 2694 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Upper West

3321 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nick Shipp
  • Delivery & takeout
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  • Terms of Use
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