The Curious Palate Menu

395 Santa Monica Pl 3rd Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • Handhelds

    • Veggie Wrap

      Seasonal fruit, cranberries, roasted almonds,red bell peppers, golden beets, mixed greens, aged whitecheddar, tossed in cilantro yogurt in a our tortilla
      $18.00
    • Veggie Panini

      Havarti cheese, grilled zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, moroccan olives, balsamic vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • The Florentine

      Goat cheese, grilled zucchini, spinach, tomato, avocado,moroccan olives, balsamic vinaigrette
      $18.00
    • Farmer Market Tomato BLT

      Hickory-smoked bacon, pickled red onion, butter lettuce,feta cheese, pickles, cilantro yogurt, chimichurri aioli
      $18.00
    • Chipotle Chicken Wrap

      Havarti cheese, roasted red peppers, cilantro, scallions,mixed greens, chipotle aioli in a our tortilla
      $18.00
    • Chicken Club Sandwich

      Grilled breast w/butter lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion,hickory smoked bacon & mustard aioli
      $18.00
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Black bean marinated chicken thigh, butter lettuce, tomato,scallions, pickled radish, aioli, harissa on a brioche bun
      $18.00
    • Spicy Thai Satay Sandwich

      Thai-marinated steak or chicken thighs, spicy house-roastedpeanut sauce, curry pickles, avocado, scallions
      $18.00
    • Cheese Steak Sandwich

      Harissa rubbed hanger steak, onion, mushroom, red bellpepper, havarti cheese on a hoagie roll
      $18.00
    • Bánh Mi

      Vietnamese street sandwich, choice of braised pork belly, chicken breast, thai-marinated steak, thai-marinated chicken thighs, or shrimp (+2), pickled veggies, cilantro w/chipotle aioli on a baguette
      $18.00
    • Tonkatsu Wrap

      Panko fried pork belly or chicken breast w/miso slaw and japanese pickles in a our tortilla
      $18.00
    • Miso Short Rib Wrap

      Short ribs simmered in a soy miso broth w/miso slaw, harissa and pickles in a Our tortilla
      $19.00
    • Angler Wrap

      Panko-fried cod, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onions & avocado in a our tortilla
      $19.00
    • Grilled Swordfish Sandwich

      Pickled radish, grilled onions, salsa roja, lettuce spicy pickled peppers, remoulade on a brioche bun
      $20.00
    • Fried Shrimp Po’Boy

      Lettuce, tomato, pickles, pickled red onion, w/remoulade on a hoagie roll
      $20.00
    • Wasabi Shrimp Wrap

      Wild mexican blue shrimp, lettuce, pickled radish, nori, avocado, wasabi aioli, miso dressing, our tortilla
      $20.00
    • PB&J

      Choice of house made strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, or blackberry jam, house peanut butter
      $14.00
    • Mexican Style Corn On The Cob

      W/garlic aioli, grated monterey jack cheese and chili spice
      $7.00
  • Burgers

    • The Curious Palate Grass-Fed Beef Burger

      Havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, aioli, house ketchup
      $19.00
    • Bacon Bleu Grass-Fed Beef Burger

      Hickory-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, gorgonzola cheese, caramelized onions, aioli
      $19.00
    • California Grass-Fed Beef Burger

      Guacamole, aged white cheddar, tomato, mixed greens, red onion, mustard aioli
      $19.00
    • The Acropolis Grass-Fed Beef Burger

      Hickory-smoked bacon, feta, pickled peppers, pickled red onion, tomato, lettuce, chimichurri aioli, cilantro yogurt sauce
      $19.00
    • "Tonkatsu” Grass-Fed Beef Burger

      W/miso slaw and havarti cheeseslathered in tonkatsu sauce
      $18.00
  • Fries

    • House Fries

      Hand-cut potatoes, house ketchup
      $7.00
    • Onion Rings

      W/house made ranch and salsa roja dipping sauce
      $9.00
  • Tacos

    • Spicy Swordfish Tacos (Additional 5.33/Ea)

      Pickled peppers, radish, and mango salsa, scallions, salsa roja
      $16.00
    • Baja Style Fish Tacos (Additional 5.33/Ea)

      Batter-fried fresh cod, pickled red onion, shredded cabbage, aged monterey jack cheese, cilantro yogurt
      $16.00
    • Spicy Satay Tacos (Additional 5/Ea)

      Thai-marinated steak or chicken thighs, japanese pickles,cucumbers, pickled peppers, crispy onion/pickled peppers, harissa
      $15.00
    • Squash Blossom (Additional 5/Ea)

      Goat cheese stuffed & fried blossoms havarti and monterey jack cheese, caramelized onion, w/red bell peppers, guacamole, sour cream
      $15.00
  • Leaves & Roots

    • Grilled Nectarine & Burrata Salad

      Fresh basil and mixed greens tossed in olive oil, toastedalmonds and drizzled w/a raspberry shrub reduction
      $17.00
    • Kale & Maple Candied Pecan Salad

      W/avocado, golden beets, farro, blue cheese and a sherry wine vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Misto Garden Salad

      Cucumbers, seasonal fruit, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, sherry wine vinaigrette, mixed greens
      $14.00
    • Spicy Kale Caesar Salad

      W/chicken 18 w/shrimp 21 cherry tomatoes, torn croutons, monterey jack cheese, roasted jalapeño caesar dressing
      $13.00
    • Big Curious Salad

      Marinated chickpeas, feta cheese, moroccan olives, red bell peppers, golden beets, grilled zucchini, mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette
      $13.00
    • Spicy Thai Satay Salad

      Thai-marinated steak or chicken thighs, spicy house-roasted peanut sauce, avocado, red bell peppers, curry pickles,pickled carrots, scallions, mixed greens, miso dressing
      $17.00
    • Chopped Salad

      Marinated chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, green olives,torn croutons, cucumber, feta, spicy pickled peppers,butter lettuce, sherry wine vinaigrette
      $14.00
    • Chopped Salad W/Chicken

      Marinated chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, green olives,torn croutons, cucumber, feta, spicy pickled peppers,butter lettuce, sherry wine vinaigrette
      $19.00
  • Starters & Soup

    • Gazpacho

      Garnished w/croutons, feta cheese, pickled peppers
      $11.00
    • Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup Small

      Topped w/scallions, avocado and aged monterey jack cheese
      $11.00
    • Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup Large

      Topped w/scallions, avocado and aged monterey jack cheese
      $16.00
    • Double Pork Chili Small

      Roasted pork shoulder and hickory-smoked bacon w/ale, pinquito beans, apricot, an assortment of dried chilies topped w/cheddar cheese & scallions
      $13.00
    • Double Pork Chili Large

      Roasted pork shoulder and hickory-smoked bacon w/ale, pinquito beans, apricot, an assortment of dried chilies topped w/cheddar cheese & scallions
      $21.00
    • Nachos El Curioso Small

      Nachos El Curioso small/large $17/$25Double pork chili, havarti, aged white cheddar cheese, scallions, guacamole, pickled peppers & onions, pico de gallo, sour cream
      $17.00
    • Nachos El Curioso Large

      Double pork chili, havarti, aged white cheddar cheese, scallions, guacamole, pickled peppers & onions, pico de gallo, sour cream
      $25.00
    • Mac ‘N’ Cheese

      Havarti, cheddar, goat, and blue cheeses topped w/breadcrumbs
      $13.00
    • Hot Popcorn Shrimp

      W/cajun seasoning, ranch dressing and lemon wedge
      $16.00
    • Hot Popcorn Chicken

      W/cajun seasoning, ranch dressing and lemon wedge
      $13.00
    • Beer Poached Peel & Eat Wild Shrimp

      Allagash Curieux Ale, harissa, lemon honey butter, bay leaf
      $17.00
    • Spicy Broccolini

      Water chestnuts, candied kumquats, thai chili anchovy sauce
      $13.00
    • Curry Roasted Cauliflower

      Topped with w/crispy onion/pickled peppers, chili fakes, monterey jack cheese and a cilantro yogurt sauce
      $12.00
    • Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts

      Golden beet purée, burrata cheese, balsamic reduction
      $15.00
    • Roasted Garlic Hummus

      Olive oil, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, w/grilled pita bread choice of kids crudités or hand cut fries (sub w/fruit salad +2)farmers’ market special
      $14.00
    • Spicy Thai Satay Skewers

      Thai-marinated steak OR chicken thighs, spicy cucumber salad, spicy peanut sauce
      $13.00
  • Entrees

    • Steak Frites

      Harissa rubbed hanger steak,roasted cauliflower, hand cut fries, scallions, agedmonterey jack cheese, garlic aioli
      $28.00
    • Chili Rubbed Grilled Swordfish

      Mango pickled pepper salsa, roasted cauliflower, broccolini
      $27.00
    • “Kung Pao” Chinese Style Fried Chicken

      Black bean marinated half chicken tossed w/chilies, peanuts, cilantro and scallions, served w/choice of side
      $25.00
    • Fish ‘N’ Chips

      Cod, handcut fries, cole slaw, house tartar sauce
      $25.00
    • Pan Roasted Salmon

      Romesco sauce, veggie medley
      $27.00
  • Handmade Pastas

    • Spicy Drunken Noodles

      stir fried mushrooms, carrots, water chestnuts, onion, basil and thai chili add satay chicken $5, steak $7 or shrimp $8
      $20.00
    • Pea Pesto Pasta Chicken

      Torchio pasta, cherry tomato, spinach, topped w/aged monterey jack cheese
      $23.00
    • Pea Pesto Pasta Shrimp

      Torchio pasta, cherry tomato, spinach, topped w/aged monterey jack cheese
      $26.00
    • Insalata Mediterranea

      Chilled torchio pasta, cucumbers, garbanzo beans, olives, spinach, carrots, grilled zucchini, pickled peppers, feta cheese, peas, tossed w/sherry vinaigrette and pestoadd grilled chicken or salami $5 or grilled shrimp $8
      $20.00
    • Spicy Miso Braised Short Rib Ragu Tagliatelle

      Niman Ranch beef, harissa, mushroom, crispy onion/pickled peppers and cilantro
      $23.00
    • Spicy Seafood Red Coconut Curry

      swordfish, salmon and shrimp served over tagliatelle, tomatoes,pickled peppers, water chestnuts, onion, carrots, basil, peasEat well. Have fun. Get Curious.
      $26.00
  • KIDS

    • House Made PB&J

      House Made
      $9.00
    • Grilled Cheese

      $9.00
    • Chicken Fingers

      $9.00
    • Cheeseburger

      $9.00
    • Fish And Chips

      $10.00
    • Cheese Quesadillas

      $9.00
    • Add Chicken To Quesadillas

      $4.00
    • Handmade Pasta With Butter & Cheese

      $7.00
    • Mac ‘N’ Cheese

      $9.00
    • Farmers’ Market Fruit Salad

      $5.00
    • House Made Ice Cream

      House made ice cream Scoop
      $5.00

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