The Front Room at Upper West

Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
3321 Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90405 –
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA
Up to 42
seats
Up to 45
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Locally owned and operated, Upper West opened its doors in 2010 and not long after it’s arrival on Pico Boulevard has emerged as a local favorite. Upper West’s ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors of our very own.

The main dining room accommodates up to 95 guests seated and 110 reception or cocktail style. This room is equipped with a 24ft bar, D.J. equipment, dance floor, a cordless microphone accessing speakers, remote power point control & WiFi access.

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Prices

Sunday
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Parking

Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
SEATED MENU $48 per person (plus tax & tip)

APPETIZER ASSORTMENT
Spicy Ahi Tuna Crunchy Rice (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freeze-dried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
Pan-Seared Crab Cake (smoked tomato aioli)
Burrata Caprese (green apple / blackberry / heirloom tomato / baby basil / black chai)

MAIN COURSE (choice of one)
Blackened Salmon (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce)
Flatiron Steak (medium)
McDaniel (smoked bacon and gorgonzola slaw / bourbon balsamic demi)
Pan Roasted Pitman Farms Chicken (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
Root Vegetable Risotto (vegan available)
DESSERT
Brioche Bread Pudding

BUFFET MENU $58 per person (plus tax & tip)
CHOPPED KALE SALAD (quinoa / black grapes / heirloom tomato / feta / almonds / strawberry / raisins)
SPICY AHI TUNA CRUNCHY RICE (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freezedried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
MINI MAC & CHEESE (roasted papilla pepper / mozzarella / white cheddar / gouda)
BLACKENED SALMON (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce / lemon sauce)
PAN ROASTED PITMAN FARMS CHICKEN (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
ASSORTMENT OF MINI DESSERTS & BERRIES
Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Parking

Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
SEATED MENU $48 per person (plus tax & tip)

APPETIZER ASSORTMENT
Spicy Ahi Tuna Crunchy Rice (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freeze-dried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
Pan-Seared Crab Cake (smoked tomato aioli)
Burrata Caprese (green apple / blackberry / heirloom tomato / baby basil / black chai)

MAIN COURSE (choice of one)
Blackened Salmon (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce)
Flatiron Steak (medium)
McDaniel (smoked bacon and gorgonzola slaw / bourbon balsamic demi)
Pan Roasted Pitman Farms Chicken (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
Root Vegetable Risotto (vegan available)
DESSERT
Brioche Bread Pudding

BUFFET MENU $58 per person (plus tax & tip)
CHOPPED KALE SALAD (quinoa / black grapes / heirloom tomato / feta / almonds / strawberry / raisins)
SPICY AHI TUNA CRUNCHY RICE (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freezedried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
MINI MAC & CHEESE (roasted papilla pepper / mozzarella / white cheddar / gouda)
BLACKENED SALMON (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce / lemon sauce)
PAN ROASTED PITMAN FARMS CHICKEN (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
ASSORTMENT OF MINI DESSERTS & BERRIES
Tuesday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Parking

Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
SEATED MENU $48 per person (plus tax & tip)

APPETIZER ASSORTMENT
Spicy Ahi Tuna Crunchy Rice (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freeze-dried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
Pan-Seared Crab Cake (smoked tomato aioli)
Burrata Caprese (green apple / blackberry / heirloom tomato / baby basil / black chai)

MAIN COURSE (choice of one)
Blackened Salmon (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce)
Flatiron Steak (medium)
McDaniel (smoked bacon and gorgonzola slaw / bourbon balsamic demi)
Pan Roasted Pitman Farms Chicken (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
Root Vegetable Risotto (vegan available)
DESSERT
Brioche Bread Pudding

BUFFET MENU $58 per person (plus tax & tip)
CHOPPED KALE SALAD (quinoa / black grapes / heirloom tomato / feta / almonds / strawberry / raisins)
SPICY AHI TUNA CRUNCHY RICE (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freezedried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
MINI MAC & CHEESE (roasted papilla pepper / mozzarella / white cheddar / gouda)
BLACKENED SALMON (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce / lemon sauce)
PAN ROASTED PITMAN FARMS CHICKEN (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
ASSORTMENT OF MINI DESSERTS & BERRIES
Wednesday
4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Parking

Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
SEATED MENU $48 per person (plus tax & tip)

APPETIZER ASSORTMENT
Spicy Ahi Tuna Crunchy Rice (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freeze-dried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
Pan-Seared Crab Cake (smoked tomato aioli)
Burrata Caprese (green apple / blackberry / heirloom tomato / baby basil / black chai)

MAIN COURSE (choice of one)
Blackened Salmon (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce)
Flatiron Steak (medium)
McDaniel (smoked bacon and gorgonzola slaw / bourbon balsamic demi)
Pan Roasted Pitman Farms Chicken (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
Root Vegetable Risotto (vegan available)
DESSERT
Brioche Bread Pudding

BUFFET MENU $58 per person (plus tax & tip)
CHOPPED KALE SALAD (quinoa / black grapes / heirloom tomato / feta / almonds / strawberry / raisins)
SPICY AHI TUNA CRUNCHY RICE (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freezedried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
MINI MAC & CHEESE (roasted papilla pepper / mozzarella / white cheddar / gouda)
BLACKENED SALMON (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce / lemon sauce)
PAN ROASTED PITMAN FARMS CHICKEN (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
ASSORTMENT OF MINI DESSERTS & BERRIES
Thursday
4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Parking

Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
SEATED MENU $48 per person (plus tax & tip)

APPETIZER ASSORTMENT
Spicy Ahi Tuna Crunchy Rice (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freeze-dried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
Pan-Seared Crab Cake (smoked tomato aioli)
Burrata Caprese (green apple / blackberry / heirloom tomato / baby basil / black chai)

MAIN COURSE (choice of one)
Blackened Salmon (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce)
Flatiron Steak (medium)
McDaniel (smoked bacon and gorgonzola slaw / bourbon balsamic demi)
Pan Roasted Pitman Farms Chicken (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
Root Vegetable Risotto (vegan available)
DESSERT
Brioche Bread Pudding

BUFFET MENU $58 per person (plus tax & tip)
CHOPPED KALE SALAD (quinoa / black grapes / heirloom tomato / feta / almonds / strawberry / raisins)
SPICY AHI TUNA CRUNCHY RICE (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freezedried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
MINI MAC & CHEESE (roasted papilla pepper / mozzarella / white cheddar / gouda)
BLACKENED SALMON (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce / lemon sauce)
PAN ROASTED PITMAN FARMS CHICKEN (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
ASSORTMENT OF MINI DESSERTS & BERRIES
Friday
4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Parking

Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
SEATED MENU $48 per person (plus tax & tip)

APPETIZER ASSORTMENT
Spicy Ahi Tuna Crunchy Rice (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freeze-dried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
Pan-Seared Crab Cake (smoked tomato aioli)
Burrata Caprese (green apple / blackberry / heirloom tomato / baby basil / black chai)

MAIN COURSE (choice of one)
Blackened Salmon (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce)
Flatiron Steak (medium)
McDaniel (smoked bacon and gorgonzola slaw / bourbon balsamic demi)
Pan Roasted Pitman Farms Chicken (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
Root Vegetable Risotto (vegan available)
DESSERT
Brioche Bread Pudding

BUFFET MENU $58 per person (plus tax & tip)
CHOPPED KALE SALAD (quinoa / black grapes / heirloom tomato / feta / almonds / strawberry / raisins)
SPICY AHI TUNA CRUNCHY RICE (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freezedried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
MINI MAC & CHEESE (roasted papilla pepper / mozzarella / white cheddar / gouda)
BLACKENED SALMON (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce / lemon sauce)
PAN ROASTED PITMAN FARMS CHICKEN (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
ASSORTMENT OF MINI DESSERTS & BERRIES
Saturday
4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
from $2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Parking

Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
SEATED MENU $48 per person (plus tax & tip)

APPETIZER ASSORTMENT
Spicy Ahi Tuna Crunchy Rice (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freeze-dried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
Pan-Seared Crab Cake (smoked tomato aioli)
Burrata Caprese (green apple / blackberry / heirloom tomato / baby basil / black chai)

MAIN COURSE (choice of one)
Blackened Salmon (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce)
Flatiron Steak (medium)
McDaniel (smoked bacon and gorgonzola slaw / bourbon balsamic demi)
Pan Roasted Pitman Farms Chicken (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
Root Vegetable Risotto (vegan available)
DESSERT
Brioche Bread Pudding

BUFFET MENU $58 per person (plus tax & tip)
CHOPPED KALE SALAD (quinoa / black grapes / heirloom tomato / feta / almonds / strawberry / raisins)
SPICY AHI TUNA CRUNCHY RICE (wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / freezedried soy sauce / sweet chili sauce)
MINI MAC & CHEESE (roasted papilla pepper / mozzarella / white cheddar / gouda)
BLACKENED SALMON (israeli couscous “risotto” / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce / lemon sauce)
PAN ROASTED PITMAN FARMS CHICKEN (tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean and tomato strew /pita / labneh / mango)
ASSORTMENT OF MINI DESSERTS & BERRIES

Capacity

Standing
up to 45
Dining
up to 42

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 9:30 pm
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Free on-street parking

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

About Upper West

Want a fun Santa Monica private party venue? The festive dining experience at Upper West is now available for private parties, celebrations, business meeting. Upper West is the perfect Santa Monica private party venue to host any of your corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners and more. We offer three different options for private parties depending on the number of people attending.

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