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Tar & Roses is a globally inspired, and locally driven, neighborhood culinary experience. Chef Andrew Kirschner has transformed his kitchen into a local and welcoming home, focused on the element of the wood fired oven to bring out the best flavor in our dishes. From the approachable to the adventurous, every dish is bursting with excitement- and hospitality takes center stage from the moment you join our table.When you step into Tar & Roses, you’ll feel like you are coming home. Our entire staff awaits your arrival with warm smiles and thoughtful service ~ please, come share a meal with us!
Moodily lit, buzzy spot with seasonal American small & large plates, plus an ample wine & beer list.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 587-0700
Website: https://www.tarandroses.com/
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Reviews
Brian Palmer
One of the better meals in Santa Monica! Definitely recommend coming here for a nice date night or slightly upscale casual meal. I really enjoyed the crab cakes (5/5) and the oxtail (4/5). The lamb was good as well. Definitely coming again to try other items in the menu like the duck and the blackened cod. Service was really good. Felt waiters were friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this restaurant.
… morehooman hedayati
Beautiful heated patio. The Octopus dish was our favorite appetizer and the duck was absolutely delicious.
The mussels were ok but not our favorite dish here.
For desert we got the strawberry ricotta crostata, it came with a scoop of ice-cream and it was amazing.
Our server explained the menu in details which was very helpful.
… moreThe mussels were ok but not our favorite dish here.
For desert we got the strawberry ricotta crostata, it came with a scoop of ice-cream and it was amazing.
Our server explained the menu in details which was very helpful.
Christopher Ma
Food was lovely, I supposed I would describe it as Italian with an slight Asian flare. The black cod was buttery, the curry was a bit too spicy, the duck was decent, and layered potatoes from hanger steak was yum. The food wasn’t perfect, but then nothing ever is. So I’ll leave it 5 out of 5. The manager was lovely, our waiter was a bit of a fast talker, borderline annoying, but was courteous nonetheless. We had a lovely evening, I would recommend it.
… moreFuaad “Fu” H
We’ve been fortunate to dine at fine restaurants across the country and around the world, so we came in genuinely excited for this experience. Unfortunately, it fell well short of what we expected.
The duck was good, but everything else was mediocre (greasy sour dough etc.) and largely forgettable. The ambiance was pleasant, which was probably the most redeeming part of the evening, but the service and overall experience felt strangely out of step with what you’d expect from a restaurant presenting itself this way. Cracked plates?
We had noted in our reservation that we were celebrating a birthday. When the waiter later referenced the note and brought out a dessert for the birthday guest, it appeared to be the kind of thoughtful, specialized touch many restaurants offer to make the occasion feel a bit more special. We hadn’t even planned on ordering dessert, but the way it was presented made it seem like a gesture from the restaurant. Instead, it was added to the bill, which made the interaction feel awkward and misleading rather than thoughtful.
There were also some odd service moments, including a comment from staff that we “could have licked the plate clean.” The tone and delivery was quite shocking. In reality, we had simply come hungry and had intentionally saved our appetite for what we hoped would be a memorable dining experience.
Aside from a pleasant ambiance and one well done dish, the evening fell flat. We would not recommend Tar & Rose to any friends or family flying into LA.
… moreThe duck was good, but everything else was mediocre (greasy sour dough etc.) and largely forgettable. The ambiance was pleasant, which was probably the most redeeming part of the evening, but the service and overall experience felt strangely out of step with what you’d expect from a restaurant presenting itself this way. Cracked plates?
We had noted in our reservation that we were celebrating a birthday. When the waiter later referenced the note and brought out a dessert for the birthday guest, it appeared to be the kind of thoughtful, specialized touch many restaurants offer to make the occasion feel a bit more special. We hadn’t even planned on ordering dessert, but the way it was presented made it seem like a gesture from the restaurant. Instead, it was added to the bill, which made the interaction feel awkward and misleading rather than thoughtful.
There were also some odd service moments, including a comment from staff that we “could have licked the plate clean.” The tone and delivery was quite shocking. In reality, we had simply come hungry and had intentionally saved our appetite for what we hoped would be a memorable dining experience.
Aside from a pleasant ambiance and one well done dish, the evening fell flat. We would not recommend Tar & Rose to any friends or family flying into LA.
Sahar Meshksar
Tar & Roses in Santa Monica is where creativity meets craft. The Whole Fried Snapper was beautifully plated and delicious, and the steak was rich and high quality, But fair warning: the service wasn’t as polished. A simple asking about sourdough bread was met with a rude response, which was disappointing amid all the culinary excellence.
… moreDani Savinon
Popped in for a late night dinner and the place was busy! Definitely recommend making a reservation on weekends.
We ordered the Chicken Liver Mousse, Whole Fried Snapper for two, and the Mushrooms.
The mousse was served with sourdough bread, blackberries, and arugula. It’s rich and flavorful, perfect if you’re a fan of liver mousse. The snapper was definitely worth it, crispy, well.cooked, and paired great with the refreshing cold noodles. The mushrooms were a creative surprise, served with gigante white beans and a chimichurri like sauce, yum.
The service was okay, they served our meal on cracked plates and we felt a bit rushed, but the food is solid though!
… moreWe ordered the Chicken Liver Mousse, Whole Fried Snapper for two, and the Mushrooms.
The mousse was served with sourdough bread, blackberries, and arugula. It’s rich and flavorful, perfect if you’re a fan of liver mousse. The snapper was definitely worth it, crispy, well.cooked, and paired great with the refreshing cold noodles. The mushrooms were a creative surprise, served with gigante white beans and a chimichurri like sauce, yum.
The service was okay, they served our meal on cracked plates and we felt a bit rushed, but the food is solid though!
Shahram Mehraban
Cute little restaurant in Santa Monica. California cuisine with a bit of Asia fusion. Party of 8 for a birthday party. We tried multiple small plates including eggplant (3/5), ribs (5/5), dumpling (4/5), bone marrow (4/5), crudo yellow tail (4/5) and the purple dip (4/5). I have the shellfish pot which was in a Thai curry broth and served with two pieces of bread. It was very tasty but felt like it needed to come with rice or a couple more slices of bread as at the end a ton on yummy broth was left over. My son has the skirt steak which was flavorful but just a bit too small. Son had the duck and liked it and wife the lamb who didn’t finish it. It is really lamby. We tried all three desserts. Nothing to write home about. The ambiance is romantic. Only server beer and wine so no cocktails on the menu.
… moreAlysa Butler
I feel like everyone else knows something I don’t…visited Tar&Roses recently for an anniversary dinner and I was unfortunately disappointed. When we arrived, the restaurant was packed with a few groups standing outside steadily until 8:30 pm which gives the illusion that this place is a hot spot. I was so excited to eat here. After dining, I am still unclear about the type of restaurant it’s supposed to be. It seems like wood-fired cooking is a highlight (they highlight the wood that’s burning that evening) so I expected to be able to taste or even smell smoke but there was none ♀️.
Here’s what we ordered:
– oxtail dumplings: 3/5, good flavor but honestly nothing too heavy write home about. To me, the best part was the sauce that’s drizzled on top.
– Duck bruschetta: 3/5, again nothing too heavy write write home about. This was served on one slice of sourdough bread that was cut in half. My husband and I both found the jam and balsamic vinegar to be overpowering and too sweet.
– Singaporean crab cake: 4/5, the crab cake was delectable. Delicate, yummy, soft. Unfortunately we felt like the sweet chili sauce surrounding it was again overpowering and too sweet. It’s served in a big puddle of the sauce which encourages scooping up heaping amounts of sauce; I think it’s actually better with less sauce.
– Hangar steak with kale & potato and bacon gratin: 3/5, the steak was a perfect medium and I liked the sauce that was served with it. It tasted akin to teriyaki sauce and my husband commented that maybe it would be better placed at a Japanese bbq spot, which I could definitely see. The potato and bacon gratin left much to be desired. It was bland, hard, and got cold quickly. I did enjoy the kale it was served with and wished it came with more.
We ended our dining experience there, opting not to get dessert for our anniversary dinner. I’d also hoped we’d get a little dessert comped for the occasion but that doesn’t seem to be something they do here.
All in all, with an average rating of 3.25/5, I don’t plan to return.
… moreHere’s what we ordered:
– oxtail dumplings: 3/5, good flavor but honestly nothing too heavy write home about. To me, the best part was the sauce that’s drizzled on top.
– Duck bruschetta: 3/5, again nothing too heavy write write home about. This was served on one slice of sourdough bread that was cut in half. My husband and I both found the jam and balsamic vinegar to be overpowering and too sweet.
– Singaporean crab cake: 4/5, the crab cake was delectable. Delicate, yummy, soft. Unfortunately we felt like the sweet chili sauce surrounding it was again overpowering and too sweet. It’s served in a big puddle of the sauce which encourages scooping up heaping amounts of sauce; I think it’s actually better with less sauce.
– Hangar steak with kale & potato and bacon gratin: 3/5, the steak was a perfect medium and I liked the sauce that was served with it. It tasted akin to teriyaki sauce and my husband commented that maybe it would be better placed at a Japanese bbq spot, which I could definitely see. The potato and bacon gratin left much to be desired. It was bland, hard, and got cold quickly. I did enjoy the kale it was served with and wished it came with more.
We ended our dining experience there, opting not to get dessert for our anniversary dinner. I’d also hoped we’d get a little dessert comped for the occasion but that doesn’t seem to be something they do here.
All in all, with an average rating of 3.25/5, I don’t plan to return.
Ana Salt
One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to! We love it!!!! It’s romantic, it’s mind blowing delicious, it’s for people who like to experiment with flavors, like to try smth new and who is a foodie. They don’t make cocktails. The signature dish is definitely a snapper, that’s the main thing we coming here for, but EVERYTHING is super delicious, has a unique flavor. They know how to deliver, they know what they are doing. We celebrate here special occasions and keep this gem only for us, for special more romantic nights. You have my heart.
They desserts to dieeee for!!!!
… moreThey desserts to dieeee for!!!!
Michelle Thomas
Everything we ate was so well-executed. We tried the bone marrow, oxtail dumplings, wood fired eggplant, crab cake, balsamic ribs, whole snapper, tar bar, and sticky toffee pudding (divine). No misses.
They had also added two new items the day we went in, which were the hangar steak with asparagus, spinach, and whipped potatoes (the collective party favorite, every component was perfect) and the roasted artichokes with garlic confit. Would recommend both the new additions. And everything else we tried too, honestly.
… moreThey had also added two new items the day we went in, which were the hangar steak with asparagus, spinach, and whipped potatoes (the collective party favorite, every component was perfect) and the roasted artichokes with garlic confit. Would recommend both the new additions. And everything else we tried too, honestly.