Tar & Roses

4.9

4256 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Tar & Roses is a globally inspired 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. Coming straight from the visionary mind of our award winning chef, our menu is created with only the highest quality ingredients and fresh, local products. This attention to detail helps makes our food a perfected craft which will inspire you to be adventurous, in the most approachable and delicious way possible.
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(310) 587-0700
Website
http://www.tarandroses.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Andrew Kirschner
Private party facilities
Our patio area can accommodate up to 30 guests for a seated dinner. The space is suited to a wide array of gatherings from birthday celebrations to business meetings and rehearsal dinners. The patio features a retractable roof, overhead heaters and an intimate ambiance. Please email our events team at events@tarandroses.com for more info.

Location
602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
SE Corner of 6th Street
Parking details
- Metered Street Parking- Public Parking in the Library lot across the street is available until 11pm
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Chicken Liver Mousse$18.00
Pickled blackberry, arugula, toast
Oxtail Dumplings$16.00
San Bai Su, chili, green onion
Wood Roasted English Peas$16.00
Mint, sea salt
Moroccan Marinated Lamb Kabob$20.00
Banana raita, harissa
Roasted Beet & Yogurt Dip$17.00
Hazelnut, feta, za'atar, flatbread
Octopus Skewers$19.00
Chorizo vinaigrette, arugula, grilled lemon
Miso Glazed Bone Marrow$19.00
Pickled shiitake / bonito flake / shiso

Small

Singaporean Chili Crab Cake$23.00
Cilantro, golden pea shoots
Charred Gem Lettuce$15.00
Dates, pancetta, bay blue cheese
Spaghetti Carbonara$23.00
Soft egg, pancetta, parmesan, black pepper
Ricotta Gnocchi$22.00
Butternut squash, brussels, saba, breadcrumbs
Yellowtail Crudo$22.00
Citrus, avocado, jalapeno, white soy
Salt Spring Mussels$23.00
Blood orange, fennel , olive, nduja toast
Balsamic Glazed Ribs$18.00
Aleppo pepper, fried basil

Veggies

Cheesy Whipped Potatoes$15.00
Gruyere, chives
Brussels Sprouts$17.00
Chestnuts, crisp pancetta, mustard vinaigrette
Wood Roasted Acorn Squash$18.00
Burrata, pomegranate molasses
Fried Cauliflower$16.00
Lavender spiced honey, ricotta salata
Maitake Mushrooms$17.00
White beans, chimichurri, breadcrumbs
Charred Baby Broccoli$16.00
Muhammara, feta, almonds
Eggplant$17.00
Crispy garlic, chili, almonds, mint

Large

Duck Breast$39.00
Polenta, brussels, dried cherry compote, hazelnut
Lamb Shank$38.00
Sweet potato, pomegranate, labneh, zhough, flatbread
Hanger Steak$38.00
Potato & bacon gratin, kale, bordelaise
Venison Loin$44.00
Parsnip puree, wood roasted endive, huckleberries
Shellfish Pot$38.00
Scallops, clams, mussels, shrimp, maitake, curry
Black Cod$37.00
Fermented black bean marinade, lemongrass risotto
Whole Fried Snapper for Two$75.00
Cold soba noodles, dipping sauce
Dry Aged Ribeye for Two$95.00
24 oz., arugula & parmesan salad

T&R Suppers

Three full course. Serves 4 and up. Family-style Service. Be sure to order at least seven days in advance via phone or email

Wood Fired Goat
Morrocan accompaniments
- per person$72.00
Singaporean Chili Crab
Jasmine rice
- per person$76.00
Dry Aged Standing Rib Rack
Traditional sides
- per person$89.00

What 4,256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
American
Westside
Best Food
Westside
American
Westside
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

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Tar & Roses offers an extraordinary dining experience with "wonderful, high quality food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the inventive menu featuring standout dishes like the oxtail dumplings and whole fried snapper. The restaurant boasts a cozy, vibrant atmosphere perfect for special occasions, consistently delivering "amazing" and "delicious" meals.

4,256 Reviews

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Kelly
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place! It’s upscale American and the dishes are very tasty. Nice staff and service as well. Only thing I would maybe change is perhaps have more food options. Overall a great experience and I will be back
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Alan
VIP
Detroit
82 reviews
5.0
82 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service very good. One issue is the food comes out too fast despite request to serve a bit more slow
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Paul
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply one of the best restaurants around. It was great when I first tried it 4 years ago and it is still utterly delightful.
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Janice
Los Angeles
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tar and Roses has been our favorite special restaurant when we want really great food. The ambience feels like a cozy low lit hip club with a very attentive friendly staff. Try as many dishes that appeal to you because they’re all delicious. A few of our favorites are the balsamic glazed ribs, gnocchi, oxtail ravioli, acorn squash (new), mushrooms, hangar and ribeye steaks, whole fish… oh well, most of the menu really. Had a wonderfully enjoyable evening.
Tar & RosesResponded on February 8, 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Janice! Your support over the years means the world to us! We look forward to having you back in the restaurant again soon. Cheers! Carly
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Monica
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great ambience love this place.. thanks Carly
Tar & RosesResponded on February 8, 2025
Thank YOU, Monica! It's always such a pleasure to see you guys in the restaurant. Thank you so much for your support over the years, and I look forward to seeing you again soon. Cheers! Carly
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Joyce
VIP
Los Angeles
111 reviews
5.0
111 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time there and we were delightfully impressed. We had the liver pate and it was delicious. Then we shared the lamb shank and it was filled with flavor. Our guests had the snapper en crut and not only was it delicious it was a picture to behold. Don’t miss the vegetables. Very tasty.
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Terri
Los Angeles
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tar & Roses never disappoints; we’ve been many times and will keep going back forever.
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Joyce
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, high quality food and excellent service. Highly recommend, as always.
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Lionel
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food, especially their specialty fish dish. Never had any fish prepared that way before and extremely delicious.
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Jane
VIP
Los Angeles
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful visit as always. I felt sad to see that it was so quiet and sparse the night we went! It was the fourth night after the fires began and it made me worry about the ripple effects of the fires and how many people would be hurt by this, including restaurants filled with beautiful staff like this. Please go and eat their delicious food and talk with the wonderful people who work there! It would lift everyone’s spirits!
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FAQs

Tar & Roses is rated 4.9 stars by 4256 OpenTable diners.

Tar & Roses does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
SE Corner of 6th Street
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
- Metered Street Parking- Public Parking in the Library lot across the street is available until 11pm
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrew Kirschner
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tarandroses.com/
Phone number
(310) 587-0700
Private party facilities
Our patio area can accommodate up to 30 guests for a seated dinner. The space is suited to a wide array of gatherings from birthday celebrations to business meetings and rehearsal dinners. The patio features a retractable roof, overhead heaters and an intimate ambiance. Please email our events team at events@tarandroses.com for more info.

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Tar & Roses

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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Shellfish Pot

Whole Fried Snapper for Two

Lamb Shank

Snacks

Chicken Liver Mousse$18.00

Oxtail Dumplings$16.00

Wood Roasted English Peas$16.00

Moroccan Marinated Lamb Kabob$20.00

Roasted Beet & Yogurt Dip$17.00

Octopus Skewers$19.00

Miso Glazed Bone Marrow$19.00

Small

Singaporean Chili Crab Cake$23.00

Charred Gem Lettuce$15.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$23.00

Ricotta Gnocchi$22.00

Yellowtail Crudo$22.00

Salt Spring Mussels$23.00

Balsamic Glazed Ribs$18.00

Veggies

Cheesy Whipped Potatoes$15.00

Brussels Sprouts$17.00

Wood Roasted Acorn Squash$18.00

Fried Cauliflower$16.00

Maitake Mushrooms$17.00

Charred Baby Broccoli$16.00

Eggplant$17.00

Large

Duck Breast$39.00

Lamb Shank$38.00

Hanger Steak$38.00

Venison Loin$44.00

Shellfish Pot$38.00

Black Cod$37.00

Whole Fried Snapper for Two$75.00

Dry Aged Ribeye for Two$95.00

T&R Suppers

Wood Fired Goat

Singaporean Chili Crab

Dry Aged Standing Rib Rack

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Tar & Roses restaurant rated?

Does Tar & Roses offer gift cards?

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Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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