The Front Room at Upper West
Restaurant · Semi-private area
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.
Prices
Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
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
Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
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
Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
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
Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
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
Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
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
Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
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
Valet Parking at 5pm daily. Cost is $8.
Free Street Parking after 6pm and Sundays all day
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
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Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
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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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