The Curious Palate

This place is unbelievable! An absolute hidden gem. The food is amazing, especially the Diablo fries, and the staff is so attentive, friendly, and kind! Cannot recommend this place enough!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a short rib noodle dish and the spicy broccolini along with the swordfish. I would get every single one of those items again and it’s something that I’m going to crave. You feel good about eating it and you also love the flavor at the same time. It’s truly enjoyable to eat and dine here. The service was attentive and kind. A++

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

5 Star! I love the food here. I have been here several times but I haven't updated my review in awhile. There are many vegetarian options. My husband who is more a "meat and potato" guy loves The Curious Palate and this says a lot!

We arrived on a weekday, after the noon lunch and we were seated immediately.

My friend and I ordered the same salad! The Thai Chicken Satay salad. It was delicious and presented beautifully.

The staff here work hard.

This restaurant is located on the 3rd Floor/ top floor of the Santa Monica Place Mall, towards the eastside.

Vegetarian options: My friend who is a vegetarian loves The Curious Palate due to the variety of offerings on the menu.

Parking: The restaurant is located in the Santa Monica Place Mall. The first 90 minutes are free and then one pays.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kale Salad, Salad, Squash Blossom

The owner welcomed us very warmly, exchanged a few words with us and gave us free choice of seats. We were given advice about the menu and were also very well received by the waitress.

The food tasted very good and the portions were large enough. In our opinion, the price was good.

The managing director took a few minutes and talked to us about all sorts of things, very pleasant! Among other things, he explained to us the topic of tips for restaurants.

Would definitely come here again!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our new favorite place! AMAZING food, great service, and great beer/wine options. We will be back very soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Spectacular. All very good. We highlight the wonderful service from Katie. We have been very comfortable. Exquisite food. Place I would return to a thousand times ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just delicious, best people ever

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious place at the back of the 3rd floor of the mall. A hidden gem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great little place at the far end of the shops, so not too busy, so clad we dropped in, was excellent ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad

Excellent food and service. I had the kale and pecan salad with steak and it was amazing. The house fries were also really good. Our entire group were very happy with their food. Service was professional, fast and very friendly. I highly recommend this place.

Kid-friendliness: We had 3 kids with us. No problems.

Wheelchair accessibility: One story, flat and wide pathways.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kale Salad, Salad, Fish and Chips

A very nice place offering quality dishes (we had the tacos) excellent local beers and top service with a manager who speaks French very well.
We regret having discovered this restaurant at the end of our stay in Santa Monica, we would have gone back there to try other dishes!
Special mention for the lemon tiramisu which is exceptional!

Thank you to the whole team for this superb dinner.
From the French from Nantes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Spicy kale Caesar was amazing. Pop corn shrimp good, corn fantastic, beef short rib pasta dish very tasty. 20 other items on the menu I want to try.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kale Salad, Salad, Popcorn Shrimp

Don’t let the mall setting dissuade you; this place rocks on all levels! Great service, vibe, and the food and beer options are creative and superb!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arriving by chance it was a very pleasant surprise. Just perfect burger, crispy fries and irresistible homemade ketchups. The very kind boss with impeccable French even offered us a glass of Californian cider to finish the meal. A very good address in Santa Monica!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I work next door to curious palette I luv that they are farm to table organic n sale ther wine 50% off if u take a class at the Gourmandise School @ Santa Monica Place

Vegetarian options: Varies all Delish

Parking: U want to park at level 4

Kid-friendliness: Yes. It's I door out door

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak, Cheeseburger and Fries, Popcorn Shrimp, Swordfish Sandwich