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Curious Palate

American Restaurant and Gourmet Store$$$$

Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica

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Curious Palate

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Ranked #5 for mac & cheese in Santa Monica
"Short rib wrap."(3 Tips)
"The thai satay salad is amazing"(2 Tips)
"Thai Satay Sandwich with Steak"(2 Tips)
"Loved the gazpacho and the soft shell crab sandwich."(14 Tips)

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Setra MusicNovember 2, 2013
Been here 5+ times
He bleu cheese burger is awesome! The pastrami sandwich is tasty too, although they're a bit stingy with the pastrami. Cold slaw has hot peppers throughout. Eat at your own risk.
Setra MusicJune 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The Nachos El Curioso is huge! Even shared with another person, the small was a lot of food. Can't even imagine what the large is like. It could probably feed four people!
Mark KupasrimonkolJuly 14, 2015
Great lunch spot thats never too crowded despite it's location. Squash blossoms and steak sandwiches stood out. They are carry the spiciest ginger ale I've ever had.
Tyler GalpinDecember 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Never too busy which is great. The food is refreshingly well-made for the touristy area it's in. A little on the pricey side but worth paying the extra few bucks for a better lunch.
Ross SheingoldMarch 15, 2014
The Mac n' Cheese was the best I've had in the area. Amazing texture and taste. Haven't tried anything else on the menu, but this was a home run!
SiobhánJanuary 26, 2019
Wait staff was great. Fun was good though only cookie at dessert blew me away.
SiobhánJanuary 26, 2019
Burger and tacos were good. Banh mi was a touch too spicy to be enjoyable.
Dru BramlettJune 17, 2013
Did they recently change head chefs or something? The food (in particular the florentine and short rib wrap) doesn't taste as good as it did last year. I could also be trippin'.
Mike DillinNovember 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Big Curious Salad is pretty tasty and definitely healthier than what I normally eat!
Brandan OrtegaJuly 7, 2012
Great selection of draft beers at great prices. Don't miss half off beer during happy hour. Amazing Heirloom tomato pizza!
Dave WhelanApril 19, 2016
Try the TCP Burger: honest, earnest, simple, satisfying.
Justin LisenbyApril 13, 2019
The burger was great and the fries were amazing. Really good food and drinks.
Kostas PelechrinisMarch 21, 2015
Very good choice for a fast and nice lunch. The turkey sandwich is great!
Justin ChenDecember 11, 2016
Delicious bacon blue cheese burger. Get the market veggies too.
Connie ChiuFebruary 11, 2017
Can't stop thinking of the butternut squash quesadilla! Get a chocolate chip cookie (warmed up!).
Mariana Ferreira BorgesJanuary 28, 2013
Great food and service. Definitely wud go back and wud recommend!
Nicholas GraysonDecember 25, 2014
The mac and cheese at this place is my Monday lifeblood. It gets me through the day.
Setra MusicFebruary 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
If you're a meat eater, make sure to try the bacon bleu cheese burger.
Andrew GervacioMay 31, 2012
Toad in a whole for breakfast great happy hour for draft beers as well love this spot
Donna HowellApril 7, 2013
The Empire diet cola is the best of the faux Diet Cokes I've had, worth a try.
Michael J RoachJune 2, 2012
Thoughtful craft beer selection. A quiet respite from Santa Monica. Happy hour from 3pm!
DanielAugust 26, 2014
Get the Ginger Kombucha- so tasty AND they help homeless dogs
Serena EhrlichOctober 27, 2012
Get the cheesesteak sandwich with watermelon salad. Omg!
Glen HutloffAugust 1, 2015
Loved the gazpacho and the soft shell crab sandwich.
Cameron Burgess @supercgeekAugust 15, 2014
Thai Satay Sandwich with Steak
Hilary BrittenMarch 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Miso short rib wrap and Thai chicken satay salad with extra pickles!
Josef SzottenJanuary 1, 2016
Some delicious sandwiches. Try the Banh Mi.
Reshae FannAugust 6, 2014
Great lemonade and fries amongst everything else
SiobhánJanuary 26, 2019
Hummus packed a surprising kick. Beers were good though underwhelming.
Nada fouzanOctober 21, 2015
The thai satay salad is amazing
GhydaAugust 24, 2021
Yummy burgers and it’s all fresh made 😍
Leah JaneFebruary 20, 2012
Had the grilled cheese. I can't even explain how good it was. Get it.
Matt DickerSeptember 19, 2013
The shrimp po boy isn't a traditional po boy, but it ain't bad.
Jeiran HasanMay 21, 2015
A bit pricey. Tacos were good, but the rib ones were best (compared to swordfish)
Terry GardnerJuly 4, 2013
Try the squash blossom tacos at #CuriousPalate
Houman KatuziSeptember 15, 2014
Chicken wrap & chicken salad salad were amazing.
Zaira DiazJanuary 18, 2016
Meatball sub is good!
BarbarellaJuly 19, 2011
Come here just for the Espresso Brown Butter ice cream. Unbelievable!
Lucy RaskinFebruary 21, 2012
Great Mac and Cheese; wash it down with the Curious Punch.
Natalie BurdickJuly 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Definitely try the seasonal watermelon and cucumber salad
Jason CampbellAugust 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the ginger lemongrass lemonade, tasty
Prometheus SpringsJuly 7, 2011
Spice up your meal with a Lychee Wasabi capsaicin spiced elixir! Read more
Chimmy .June 9, 2012
Happy Hour half off wine and beer everyday.
Appie AnnJuly 11, 2013
The fried chicken was kinda weird. Fries were delicious.
Cory DolphinJanuary 11, 2012
Miso wrap at the farmer's market, to die for
Dennis TurpitkaOctober 3, 2015
Lobster roll,soft shell crab
Michelle S.July 24, 2011
The watermelon cucumber salad is sooooo good!
Matt LafoneNovember 7, 2014
Service was terrible and server was totally rude. The food was also terrible. Do not eat here!!!! Worst experience ever!!!!
Cloyd ReyesMarch 18, 2012
Excellent Food!
Amber RichaneMay 27, 2011
Three words. Short rib wrap.

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