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This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility. Holidays Party - Upper West Holiday Party - The Upper West 310-586-1111 [email protected] Facebook Instagram Facebook Instagram Home Our Story Menus Dinner Menu Gluten-Free Menu Events Birthday Parties Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Private Events Corporate Events Holiday Parties Videos & Pictures Book A Table Gift Cards Contact Us Order Online Select Page Celebrate the Holidays at Upper West It’s that time of year again; Holiday time! Upper West is a perfect location to host your upcoming holiday party. Our professional staff will take care of all the details so that you can enjoy the evening with your friends and family. Our space is decked out for the holidays, with a 14ft tree, festive wreaths, lights and of course, a menorah. As for the menu, enjoy our one of a kind Ahi Tuna Tacos, Pan-Seared Crab Cakes, and, a one of a kind dinner menu plus access to a stocked bar with craft cocktails, wine, and beer. Our spaces offer premier audio/visual equipment, dance floor, and D.J. setup. Let our Private dining manager take care of all the details this holiday season. INQUIRE NOW Private Event Brochure Front Room The Front Dining room accommodates up to 45 guests seated and 52 guest reception or cocktail style. This private space includes a projector that displays a 12ft image on a white wall, perfect for holiday photos or movies. This room contains a cordless accessing speaker, a remote powerpoint control & WIFI access. All of our spaces are versatile and can be designed to meet your company’s needs. We offer a variety of pre-fixe menus that can accommodate any dietary requirements. Main Dining Room The main dining room accommodates up to 95 guests seated and 110 reception or cocktail style. This room contains a 24ft bar, D.J. equipment, dance floor, a cordless microphone with accessing speakers, and & WiFi access. All of our spaces are versatile and can be designed to meet your company’s needs. We offer a variety of pre-fixe menus that can accommodate any dietary requirements. Entire Restaurant The entire restaurant accommodates up to 140 guests, seated 150 guest reception or cocktail style. The restaurant contains a 24ft bar, D.J. equipment, dance floor, a cordless microphone with accessing speakers, and & WiFi access. This space is versatile and can be designed to meet your company’s needs. We offer a variety of pre-fixe menus that can accommodate any dietary requirements. What People Are Saying Hello Fred, Thank you so much to you and your team for hosting such a flawless event last night. We are still on cloud nine from how beautifully everything came together. The service, attention to detail, and overall experience were exceptional, and we could not be more pleased. We will absolutely be sharing our positive experience with others and recommending The Upper West moving forward. We will also be reaching out within the next month to begin planning our one year company anniversary, and we look forward to partnering with you again. Thank you once more to you and your entire team. You truly are the best. Wishing you all a wonderful and safe holiday season. Thank you. RW I wanted to thank you and the staff at Upper West. Our function last night was a BIG success!!! Our Board Meeting dinner was wonderful. Everyone LOVED the food, the service was quick and on point, the vibe of the restaurant was amazing. I so loved sharing my favorite neighborhood restaurant with my co-workers and out of town guests! Thank you for making this come together so well! Have a happy holiday season and many blessings for 2020! You are sure to have some of my local co-workers come in for dinner soon! See you in the New Year! Namaste! Patty Patty “We had a holiday party for 15 and the restaurant did a terrific job. The food was outstanding and plentiful. Service excellent.” Rewards Network Fred, Everyone had such a good time last night – we are still talking about it. The restaurant looked so festive, our room was perfect, the servers were outstanding and the food – so good!!The appetizers were so delicious and so big that people commented they couldn’t finish their dinners!Quite a few people mentioned that they had driven by the restaurant in the past and had never tried it, but are now looking forward to coming by for a meal. Thanks again for everything and happy holidays. Hope to see you again soon. Lori Fred, Thank you for hosting a wonderful holiday cocktails/dinner for NEO Studios! Your staff and the great service is truly appreciated! Have a wonderful holiday and we’ll talk soon!! MS Thank you so much for helping make our holiday luncheon a special event. Our staff had a really good time, and everyone has commented on how good the food was. You have many new fans. Thank you again, and we hope you, your family, and your staff have a wonderful holiday. With our very best regards Bennett & Sy Excellent food. Even better service. Valet and wait staff were helping one of my team members change a tire on her car that was in valet. Best holiday party and best high end restaurant in a while Brett Peterson I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your staff for a superb dining experience at The Upper West. The food was great and the customer service was up to standards. A special thanks to Israel for his attentiveness and for assisting with my flat tire. Thank you for everything. Charmayne A Had a holiday dinner with some coworkers and this place was a dream! The food was delicious, our waiter was so friendly and the vibe was chill yet classy! I would definitely go again to try more of their delicious entrees! Holiday party= Success thanks upper west staff! Amy T We came here for our company’s holiday party and it really was the perfect venue. We had the private room reserved with a cocktail hour and buffet-style dinner. The private room was great–We had about 25 people and it was very spacious. We also had our own private waiter who was very attentive and brought us all cocktail refills in a speedy manner (which at an office party is key) My favorite cocktail was a blackberry mojito. I think their mojito selection changes per the season, but this was delicious, perfectly mixed, and not too sweet. For food we had asparagus, mac and cheese, a salmon dish, and a chicken dish. Is it wrong to say that the mac and cheese was my favorite? This is gourmet mac and cheese at its finest… the kind which combined with multiple fine cheeses, it’s probably one of the best things you’ve ever eaten. I would highly recommend it If you’re looking for a place that has a private room, I would highly recommend Upper West. I would love to come back try out more of the menu in a normal dining setting as well. Liz S Another successful holiday party for our rowing club at Upper West. They are so accommodating: they reserve the high top tables for us, and even pushed them together when enough people showed up. They run separate tabs for us which cannot be easy, but that makes it possible for everyone to order and pay for just what they want, not always possible with a party. Even better, they have a “Bar Bites” Happy Hour menu as we are not all big eaters, so there are delicious options in reasonable portions and at reasonable prices. Not many places you can say that about! so we return year after year and are already looking forward to a mid-year gathering here. The Bar Burger is delicious and you don’t feel like rolling out the door afterward as it is a perfect portion, and this year I had the crab cake sandwich which was also excellent, and also comes with house-made crispy chips (even if you don’t eat chips, you’ll eat these). There is an excellent selection of beers, and wines by the glass, and of course a full bar. My husband had a stout he really enjoyed, and while I don’t really even usually like beer, I had “the next thing to a Hefeweizen” and it was delicious. Thank you Upper West for another successful party. 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This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility. Our Story | Upper West Restaurant by The Upper West 310-586-1111 [email protected] Facebook Instagram Facebook Instagram Home Our Story Menus Dinner Menu Gluten-Free Menu Events Birthday Parties Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Private Events Corporate Events Holiday Parties Videos & Pictures Book A Table Gift Cards Contact Us Order Online Select Page Our Story Locally owned and operated,í Upper West opened its doors in 2010 and not long after it’ís arrival on Pico Boulevard has emerged as a local favorite. Upper Westí’s ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors of our very own. Our bar offers happy hour from íWednesday-Sunday 4:30-7 pm íserving refreshing craft cocktails and handcrafted beer. Our and dinner menu is íalways evolving and includes ingredients sourced locally from the Santa Monica Farmersí market as well as local farmers such as Weiser Farms , Niman Ranch , Jimenez Family Farm , and Harries Berries. Our chef, Nick Shipp, has been described by food critics as a “mad scientist, where no ítwo dining experiences are ever alike.” Our wall ídecor changes regularly, as we íhost one local artist for each season ofí the year. Make sure you come and celebrate them at our quarterly art openings. Every month, Chef Nick gets to show off his culinary talents with a special pairing dinner co-hosted by select liquorí brands who will walk you through each of the individual tasting notes in accompaniment with each course. We offer whiskey, gin, and wine dinners, with a small intimate group, and we always have a great time! Upper West values community involvement as well ías participating and supporting local charities in Santa Monica such as LLS , Breast Cancer Awareness , Venice Family Clinic , Planned Parenthood , and the local schools. Upper West is the perfect place to book large reservations for 20 or more guests and is an excellent private party venue for hosting corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday festivities, rehearsal dinners and more. Come join us, and be a part of our family here at Upper West! Weekly Specials Wednesday-Sunday: Happy Hour 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday Night: ½ Priced Bottles of Wine Meet Chef Nick To make it as a chef in the City of Angels, a city known for its rich and diverse cuisine is not an easy task. However, 38-year-old Nicholas Shipp is quietly earning his keep among the ranks. Using a wealth of culinary experience, Shipp has brought an enticing, well-blended mix of flavors, aromas, and taste to the Santa Monica restaurant, “Upper West.” As Executive Chef, Shipp’s menu offers a discriminating palate with innovative twists to contemporary American cuisine. Hailing from Forth Worth, Texas, the “Funkytown” native began his cooking career at the early age of 15. Nicholas worked part-time for several high-end restaurants in the greater Fort Worth/Dallas metropolis, all while playing drums in a local rock band. As his culinary skills developed and his passion for fine cuisine grew, Shipp found himself devoting more time to the kitchen and less time craving rock stardom. Finally, he found his calling and started his formal education at the Culinary Institute of Dallas. Shipp eventually ventured west to broaden his cooking endeavors where he soon became immersed in Los Angeles’s famed Wolfgang Puck franchise. Perfecting his craft for the next couple of years, he strengthened his cooking abilities working for the governor’s ball, various award shows, weddings, and private celebrity parties. Eventually, the hard work paid off. Following his departure from the Wolfgang Puck franchise, he became the Executive Chef of Pete’s, a restaurant that helped catapult the revival of the downtown Los Angeles restaurant scene. While there he developed his palate for modern American/Global cuisine. Currently, he has brought his emerging outstanding reputation to the kitchen of the “Upper West.” Nicholas Shipp’s passion for food has granted him the ability to assemble an expert staff that shares his vision and taste. That same passion has allowed him to create an always evolving superb menu that weathers the storm of an ever-changing culinary landscape. Nicholas Shipp’s biggest supporters can be found on the home front as well in the form of his wife Ivette and children Giselle and Ethan Press Facebook Instagram 3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90405 The owner of this website has made a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility. Corporate Events - Santa Monica Events - The Upper West 310-586-1111 [email protected] Facebook Instagram Facebook Instagram Home Our Story Menus Dinner Menu Gluten-Free Menu Events Birthday Parties Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Private Events Corporate Events Holiday Parties Videos & Pictures Book A Table Gift Cards Contact Us Order Online Select Page Corporate Events Upper West in Santa Monica is a festive and unique location to host your upcoming corporate events! Large or small, informal or formal we are the ideal Santa Monica location for your next event. Our private dining manager, Fred, will help you plan an amazing and flawless business meeting, team building luncheon, executive dinner, or holiday party. We offer audiovisual equipment, beautiful table settings, seamless professional servers, and chef-prepared cuisine. Our team will make sure every detail is taken care of, so you can focus on your colleagues, staff, or clients. INQUIRE NOW Private Event Brochure Corporate Event Venue In Santa Monica Excite your business partners, colleagues, and clients with our private dining and meeting space options. Our spaces are flexible for business meetings, events, networking, or a group lunch. We offer an array of pre-fixe menus that can be customized to meet all dietary needs. Corporate Meetings: Give your team a change of scenery and book your next business meeting at Upper West in Santa Monica. The Front Dining room accommodates up to 45 guests seated; this semi-private space includes a projector that displays a 12ft image on a white wall. Perfect for training and presentations. This room contains a cordless accessing speaker, a remote powerpoint control & WIFI access. All of our spaces are versatile and can be designed to meet your company’s needs. We offer a variety of pre-fixe menus that can accommodate any dietary requirements. Executive Dinners:   Let Upper West Santa Monica organize and host your formal gathering. From monthly board meetings to an executive team meeting, we offer all the amenities you might need. Our front dining room accommodates up to 45 guests seated and includes cordless accessing speakers, a remote powerpoint control & WIFI access. Our spaces are versatile and can be designed to meet your companies meeting needs. We offer a variety of pre-fixe menus that can accommodate any dietary requirements. Holiday Office Parties The annual company holiday party is right around the corner, and Upper West Santa Monica offers several distinct options for private events. Our professional staff will take care of all the details so that you can enjoy the evening with your colleagues.   Our space is dressed to perfection for the holidays with a gorgeous tree, festive wreaths, lights and of course, a menorah. Enjoy our one of a kind Ahi Tuna Tacos, Pan-Seared Crab Cakes and a one-of-a kind dinner menu, plus access to a stocked bar with craft cocktails, wine, and beers. Our spaces offer premier audio/visual equipment, dance floor, and DJ setup. Let our Private dining manager take care of all the details this holiday season What People Are Saying Good food. Wonderful staff. Anyways accommodating. Perfect location for a business meal I recently had a corporate event for 70 people. From the beginning, the planning seemed like it could get complicated—we had two speakers and a presentation to coordinate. Fred offered us a projector and two cordless microphones at no extra charge, saving me over $1,000 compared to what I spent on a similar event previously. The team handled everything seamlessly. They helped us plan the room layout so every guest had a clear view, coordinated the timing of the meal and speeches perfectly, and ensured all the technical details ran smoothly. The dinner started with passed appetizers for the first hour which allowed our guests to socialize with each other, and then everybody was seated for dinner and the presentation. Upper West is the perfect place for corporate events, their team truly goes above and beyond to make sure everything runs perfectly. Highly recommend! Tali D. Hi Fred, We had a great time last night and everyone in our party was very complimentary about the food, service and the private room setup. Thank you, Fred — everything was excellent! We look forward to coming back again soon. MS Hi Fred, Just wanted to send a quick note of thanks for how wonderful our party was yesterday. Our team LOVED the food, and the staff was so kind and attentive to us the entire day SM Hi Fred, Thank you so much for hosting us! Everyone had a great time and loved the food, drinks, decoration, music and service! Happy holidays! M G / Amazon Hello Fred, I am sorry I didn’t see you before I had to leave yesterday after our luncheon to thank you once again for helping make our end of the year event so memorable yet again. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite events to organize because your staff is the best to work with! Wishing you and everyone at Upper West an amazing rest of the year and hope to see you again at the end of another school year. Take care, S U Hi Fred, Our team had an AMAZING time on Thursday night. Everyone was raving about how delicious the food, drinks, service, and venue was. And thank you for adding that special touch to the menu with our company logo and message. You and your team are the best! Thank you for making our night so special!! We’ll be in touch soon for any future events! Best, S V Dined here for a private event. They executed the event perfectly, the private event room was spacious and at the same time able to mingle with everyone. The bartenders and servers were very kind and efficient. The food was great as well, the steak and tuna rice dishes especially were superb. High recommend, great restaurant and venue. Raphael P. We did a 40 person dinner at this restaurant and truly couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. EVERYTHING was delicious. Service was great, drinks were great, we had the restaurant to ourselves, and people raved about the food. Highly recommend this venue for any large group parties! Margarita M / Amazon Our group had a great time last Wednesday. My Executive Director and President were both pleased by the food, drinks, service, and location. We look forward to doing business with you again in the future. Best, P S Manager, Corporate Relations Thank you so much for helping make our holiday luncheon a special event. Our staff had a really good time, and everyone has commented on how good the food was. You have many new fans. Thank you again, and we hope you, your family, and your staff have a wonderful holiday. With our very best regards Bennett & Sy Hi Fred, I just wanted to send a big thank you for all your help with our event last night! Everyone had a fantastic time and kept commenting on the thoughtful effort you and your team put into setting up the room. The food was delicious, and we were especially grateful for Mark’s exceptional service. We’ll definitely be back! Thanks again! Emily Hi Fred, I just wanted to reach out and thank you for all your help in hosting our team at The Upper West. Our team really enjoyed the drinks and food, all good feedback from them. Thank you and I look forward to recommending The Upper West for our future happy hour events! With regards, D C B Festive ambiance. Beautifully decorated holiday tree. Lovely meal. Quality company. Professional and well- mannered staff. Our dining table of approx. 12 dinner guests was located in a private space. The evening’s menu was designed by our phenomenal host; neatly crafted and folded within the dinner cloth. The film “Elf” was projected on the large wall in our private area. Several bottles of quality wine were present and champagne; the dessert wine in particular was delicious! Our gracious host gave a wonderful toast. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves for Christmas Eve. * The vintage photos from the 1950’s &#8 Book a Table Menu - The Upper West 310-586-1111 [email protected] Facebook Instagram Facebook Instagram Home Our Story Menus Dinner Menu Gluten-Free Menu Events Birthday Parties Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Private Events Corporate Events Holiday Parties Videos & Pictures Book A Table Gift Cards Contact Us Order Online Select Page Book A Table Search for: Recent Posts Komos Tequila Tasting Summer Art Opening With Edy Seaver Whisky Tasting is Back Recent Comments Archives August 2024 July 2024 August 2023 July 2023 April 2023 August 2022 March 2022 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 February 2019 January 2019 November 2018 October 2018 March 2018 November 2017 March 2017 Facebook Instagram 3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90405 The owner of this website has made a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility. Private Events at The Upper West - The Upper West 310-586-1111 [email protected] Facebook Instagram Facebook Instagram Home Our Story Menus Dinner Menu Gluten-Free Menu Events Birthday Parties Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Private Events Corporate Events Holiday Parties Videos & Pictures Book A Table Gift Cards Contact Us Order Online Select Page SPECIAL EVENTS An Elegant Santa Monica private party venue, Upper West is the ideal location for your, anniversary, birthday, baby shower, and Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration. We offer personalized event planning, customizable menus, professional servers, audio/visual equipment and dedicated private dining managers. INQUIRE NOW Private Event Brochure Anniversary Party Celebrate your wedding anniversary at Upper West, from your 1st to your 100th year together. Don’t let this special milestone pass without a celebration. BRIDAL SHOWER Celebrate your Bridal Shower at Upper West Santa Monica. Toast the bride-to-be with craft cocktails, chef-inspired bites, and a stylish space perfect for gathering friends and creating memories before the big day. Baby Shower Gather your friends and celebrate the mom-to-be at Upper West Santa Monica. Our team will take care of all the details, from decorations to small bites plus a full bar with wines and craft cocktails and beers. Bar or Bat Mitzvah Mazel Tov! No matter the size of your bar or bat mitzvah celebration, Upper West Santa Monica can take of every detail, from specialty menus to decoration. What People Are Saying Hi Fred, We had a luncheon with a fairly large group (over 40 people) at this wonderful restaurant. We had to arrange everything from Europe, so there were several telephone conversations with the restaurant owner Fred. He could not have been more accommodating. The restaurant is very clean, lovely decor, and they had a buffet, with delicious fresh food. They normally serve sit down meals, but set up a wonderful buffet for our large group. I normally am not that fond of buffets, but this was truly delicious. The service was excellent. They paid attention!! I would give this place more than 5 stars if that was possible, so here it goes:******. You won’t be disappointed! Hi Fred, I wanted to reach out again and say thank you for helping me have such an amazing and enjoyable baby shower. Everyone raved about the venue and the food! I truly appreciate all your accommodations as well. V.R. WOW !!! !! Fred was an amazing host, extremely hospitable and caring, and the FOOD!?? One of the best birthday dinners we’ve had in LA hands down! So glad we found this place for my Mother’s birthday in close proximity to the next venue we were going to. What a blessing! We will be back! Highly recommend!!!! FLAT IRON and WEDGE SALAD ! Cant go wrong Sean K Hello Fred, I wanted to thank you and your staff for such an amazing evening. We got texts all day yesterday thanking us for such a beautiful night. The food was so good, the drinks were plentiful and your staff was outstanding. We can’t thank you enough for helping to make it a special night. Thanks again! D P Dear Fred, I can’t thank you enough for making our son’s first birthday party so beautiful. Everyone was raving about how delicious the food was. All of the staff were so friendly and helpful, and we feel lucky to have been in your beautiful space. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being so easy to work with and for taking care of every detail so thoughtfully. Looking forward to seeing you when we come by for dinner. Warmly, N & M Dear Fred, Thank you so much for a wonderful rehearsal dinner! it far exceeded our expectations! Everyone talked about how delicious the food was and how nice and welcoming your restaurant is. You made everything so easy and we were able to relax and have an outstanding time for our pre-wedding celebration! We will definitely recommend you and use you again for parties. DS Dear Fred, I could not have asked for a better party or evening for my birthday! I appreciate how easy going and hands on you were all night. I will remember that night for the rest of my life, thank you so much for giving me such a lovely and beautiful experience. L N haven’t wrote a yelp review but needed to give this place the recognition it deserves! we were a large birthday dinner party which is always a bit nerve-racking but we were so well taken care of by friendly staff & the food & atmosphere was delicious. such a lovely experience. definitely recommend the bread pudding! A B Dined here for a private event. They executed the event perfectly, the private event room was spacious and at the same time able to mingle with everyone. The bartenders and servers were very kind and efficient. The food was great as well, the steak and tuna rice dishes especially were superb. High recommend, great restaurant and venue. Raphael P. We did a 40 person dinner at this restaurant and truly couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. EVERYTHING was delicious. Service was great, drinks were great, we had the restaurant to ourselves, and people raved about the food. Highly recommend this venue for any large group parties! Margarita M / Amazon Thank you again for making my birthday so special. Everything was fantastic. Huge thanks to your staff – all went smoothly and we really appreciate them. The menu was so nice on the tables – we look forward to coming for dinner another time soon! Fondly, D A Hi Fred, I’ve received so many wonderful compliments on the event space for our Bat Mitzvah Celebration this past Saturday. I’m very grateful I found you and Upper West. Daniel I had my daughter’s sweet 16 dinner at Upper West. Fred and the entire Upper West team made her day perfect! We were able to celebrate with approximately 20-25 friends ages 11-75 . ALL enjoyed their meal. Setting is also great for feeling safe during Covid with open-air environment. An B. Hi Fred, Wow – just wow! We can’t thank you enough for the incredible evening we had celebrating my husband’s birthday at The Upper West on Sunday! It far exceeded our expectations, and we’re so grateful for your generosity and the warmth of your hospitality. The restaurant looked amazing, and everyone was absolutely raving about the food! You went above and beyond with every detail, from the beautiful table setting to the film – it was such a fun and special touch that made the night enjoyable for everyone. Thank you again for creating such a fantastic experience. We’re already looking forward to our next visit! With all our appreciation, T & S Good Morning Fred: Just wanted to say thank you to you and all the wonderful staff at The Upper West. It exceeded my expectations and everything from decor, drinks, food and staff were simply the best. A special shoutout to Aldo. Thank you for everything. I know some of my guests will be coming back. They loved everything and so did I. With gratitude, DD H Hi Fred, I just wanted to thank you again for a wonderful evening last Saturday night. My sister’s 60th birthday dinner party was absolutely wonderful! Our family (including the picky vegans) was thrilled with everything — the personalized menu, cuisine, wine, ambiance, service — everything was perfect! Thank you and best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2024! Kind regards, L G Dear Fred I don’t know how to thank you for all your kindness and attention last Saturday night! We truly had an amazing time and the food and service was exceptional as always. Thank you for all you did and your generosity. Wishing you joy, light and love always and hope your life will always be filled with celebrations as you help so many people achieve theirs??? All the best, M R Hi Fred. Thank so much for making my party so special. Everyone loved the food, the space and the enthusiasm of your whole team. We all had a blast! A M We don’t come here often but it is so good every single time we do. It’s a perfect plac Celebrate at The Upper West - Birthday Party Venue 310-586-1111 [email protected] Facebook Instagram Facebook Instagram Home Our Story Menus Dinner Menu Gluten-Free Menu Events Birthday Parties Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Private Events Corporate Events Holiday Parties Videos & Pictures Book A Table Gift Cards Contact Us Order Online Select Page Birthday Parties INQUIRE NOW Private Event Brochure Celebrate your birthday party with friends and family at Upper West. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a lively celebration, our modern space is designed to deliver an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a full bar with handcrafted cocktails, a chef-inspired menu with delicious food, and more. What We Offer: Beautiful, modern space for up to 170 guests Indoor + outdoor options Flexible seating and custom setups Delicious food and craft drinks DJ booth or live music options Photo-friendly decor and lighting Gallery: Elegant dining setup with vintage film projection. Festive dining setup with colorful balloons. Gold balloons forming “100” at celebration. Studio 54 themed room with disco balls. Restaurant entrance with colorful balloon decorations. Woman celebrating with chocolate cake at party. Pink balloon arch in decorated restaurant setting. Group celebrating with wine and dessert. Videos: What People Are Saying Thank you to you and your staff for a wonderful birthday celebration! The Food was fabulous and everyone was so friendly and professional. The tables were beautiful and the space was perfect. We all had a great time. Hope you have a great day S K Dear Fred, Thank you for everything. You made my Birthday Party a great and unforgettable experience. All the guests had a great evening and were complementing me for choosing such a great venue. We will definitely be back for dinner and other celebrations. Nilo We hosted a rehearsal dinner for our goddaughter at Upper West for 42 guests, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Fred was incredibly helpful with planning our event—he offered a well-balanced pre-fixed menu, designed it beautifully, and took care of every detail, including arranging and decorating the tables with fresh flowers and elegant runners. The staff was attentive, warm, and highly professional. To start, each guest received a trio of appetizers on one plate, followed by their choice of a main course from four options. Everyone enjoyed their meal and absolutely loved the experience. Planning an event for a large group can be stressful, but the team at Upper West made it effortless. They were flexible, responsive, and truly cared about making the evening special. Highly recommend Upper West for any private event or celebration—they exceeded all expectations! Paula G. Upper West hosted a birthday party for my husband. The restaurant’s owner Fred was super easy to work with, very accommodating, and the event turned out to be wonderful. Great food, great atmosphere and great service all contributed to a really nice evening. Highly recommend Upper West, whether for an intimate dinner for two or an event! PC We had a birthday party at the upper West this weekend and it was absolutely fabulous. Food was incredible. Service was wonderful. I highly recommend it. Mary M. WOW !!! !! Fred was an amazing host, extremely hospitable and caring, and the FOOD!?? One of the best birthday dinners we’ve had in LA hands down! So glad we found this place for my Mother’s birthday in close proximity to the next venue we were going to. What a blessing! We will be back! Highly recommend!!!! FLAT IRON and WEDGE SALAD ! Cant go wrong Sean K Two days before my birthday, I decided to host a 20 person birthday dinner. Fred and his team were extremely accommodating and flexible – the whiskey list was awesome, the restaurant was lively, and the food was great. I would highly recommend this place both for dinner or for drinks. Alex A Hello Fred, I wanted to thank you and your staff for such an amazing evening. We got texts all day yesterday thanking us for such a beautiful night. The food was so good, the drinks were plentiful and your staff was outstanding. We can’t thank you enough for helping to make it a special night. Thanks again! D P Dear Fred, I can’t thank you enough for making our son’s first birthday party so beautiful. Everyone was raving about how delicious the food was. All of the staff were so friendly and helpful, and we feel lucky to have been in your beautiful space. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being so easy to work with and for taking care of every detail so thoughtfully. Looking forward to seeing you when we come by for dinner. Warmly, N & M Dear Fred, Thank you so much for an unforgettable birthday celebration! It truly exceeded all of our expectations. Everyone couldn’t stop raving about the incredible food and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of your restaurant. You made the entire planning process so smooth, which allowed us to fully enjoy the night and celebrate without stress. We’re so grateful and will absolutely recommend you and come back for future events! BM Dear Fred, I could not have asked for a better party or evening for my birthday! I appreciate how easy going and hands on you were all night. I will remember that night for the rest of my life, thank you so much for giving me such a lovely and beautiful experience. L N haven’t wrote a yelp review but needed to give this place the recognition it deserves! we were a large birthday dinner party which is always a bit nerve-racking but we were so well taken care of by friendly staff & the food & atmosphere was delicious. such a lovely experience. definitely recommend the bread pudding! A B Dined here for a private event. They executed the event perfectly, the private event room was spacious and at the same time able to mingle with everyone. The bartenders and servers were very kind and efficient. The food was great as well, the steak and tuna rice dishes especially were superb. High recommend, great restaurant and venue. Raphael P. We did a 40 person dinner at this restaurant and truly couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. EVERYTHING was delicious. Service was great, drinks were great, we had the restaurant to ourselves, and people raved about the food. Highly recommend this venue for any large group parties! Margarita M / Amazon Thank you again for making my birthday so special. Everything was fantastic. Huge thanks to your staff – all went smoothly and we really appreciate them. The menu was so nice on the tables – we look forward to coming for dinner another time soon! Fondly, D A Dear Fred, Thank you for hosting such a perfect birthday celebration! From start to finish, everything was seamless. The food was absolutely amazing, and the staff was so kind and attentive—our guests are still talking about it! The atmosphere was festive and fun, and you created the exact experience we were hoping for. We truly appreciate all your effort and can’t wait to celebrate with you again in the future. Hi Fred, Wow – just wow! We can’t thank you enough for the incredible evening we had celebrating my husband’s birthday at The Upper West on Sunday! It far exceeded our expectations, and we’re so grateful for your generosity and the warmth of your hospitality. The restaurant looked amazing, and everyone was absolutely raving about the food! You went above and beyond with every detail, from the beautiful table setting to the film – it was such a fun and special touch that made the night enjoyable for everyone. Thank you again for creating such a fantastic experience. We’re already looking forward to our next visit! With all our appreciation, T & S Good Morning Fred: Just wanted to say thank you to you and all the wonderful staff at The Upper West. It exceeded my expectations and everything from decor, drinks, food and staff were simply the best. A special shoutout to Aldo. Thank you for Unforgettable Wedding Dinner - The Upper West 310-586-1111 [email protected] Facebook Instagram Facebook Instagram Home Our Story Menus Dinner Menu Gluten-Free Menu Events Birthday Parties Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Private Events Corporate Events Holiday Parties Videos & Pictures Book A Table Gift Cards Contact Us Order Online Select Page Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Saying I do. From Bridal Showers to Wedding Rehearsal Dinners, let our private dining team take care of your special day. INQUIRE NOW Private Event Brochure Rehearsal Dinner Celebrate with family and close friends the day before the big day at Upper West Santa Monica. Our private dining rooms, menu options, and atmosphere can all be customized. Day-After Wedding Brunch After party all night. Host your post-wedding brunch at Upper West. Our private dining packages are affordable and tasteful. Bridal Shower Plan your bride-to-be’s perfect bridal shower at Upper West Restaurant in Santa Monica. Let our private dining staff handle all the details from small bites to decorations and sweet treats. Wedding Reception Upper West is the perfect location to host your Wedding Reception. Dine and Dance the night away with a fully-stocked bar, unique entrees, and elegantly decorated restaurant. Our private dining staff will take care of every detail from the first Dance to the last toast. Engagement Party Celebrate your engagement at Upper West Santa Monica in our private dining spaces. Get the Party started with unique menus prepared by our executive Chef Nick Shipp, a fantastic selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails. What People Are Saying We hosted a rehearsal dinner for our goddaughter at Upper West for 42 guests, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Fred was incredibly helpful with planning our event—he offered a well-balanced pre-fixed menu, designed it beautifully, and took care of every detail, including arranging and decorating the tables with fresh flowers and elegant runners. The staff was attentive, warm, and highly professional. To start, each guest received a trio of appetizers on one plate, followed by their choice of a main course from four options. Everyone enjoyed their meal and absolutely loved the experience. Planning an event for a large group can be stressful, but the team at Upper West made it effortless. They were flexible, responsive, and truly cared about making the evening special. Highly recommend Upper West for any private event or celebration—they exceeded all expectations! Paula G. I helped planning a large rehearsal dinner for a good friend and from the very first meeting with Fred, I knew this was the perfect place for her celebration. I visited a few venues, but nothing compared to the warmth, professionalism, and personal touch we felt at Upper West. The staff were attentive and supportive in making sure everything was perfect. The food was served buffet style, they helped us to decorate the buffet and also all the tables with no extra charge which is difficult to get on these days. Thanks to Fred and the entire team at The Upper West for making my friend’s celebration so special. T S Dear Fred, Thank you so much for everything you did to make Devyn and James’ rehearsal dinner unforgettable. It was a joy working with you, and I truly hope we have the chance to collaborate again soon. With gratitude and appreciation. Marni Hi Fred, Thank you for such a wonderful wedding rehearsal dinner last week. You and your team went above and beyond to create such an exceptional and delicious dinner. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! S C Yelp Review, What a fabulous restaurant! Fred and staff went above and beyond for our daughter’s engagement party. The venue had the perfect private room with romantic ambiance. Our party of 30 were pleasantly surprised by the speed of our food coming out and the delicious flavors presented. Everyone had a great time. Vikki S. Hi Fred, I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to share our deep appreciation and gratitude for your help to make our wedding celebration on August so special and memorable. Our family and friends loved everything from the incredible service, delicious food/drinks, and beautiful private dining space. Thank you for making the night so special for us. J S Hello Fred, I wanted to let you know how much we appreciated the lovely rehearsal dinner you helped us with last month! The food was wonderful and your wine pairings worked so well. The room was just the right size for an intimate evening and the conversations flowed! I cannot tell you how many people remarked on how good the food was and how great the service was! We were very pleased by the event. Thank you and your staff so very much! B R & J E Hey Fred. Friday night was truly perfect. Everyone loved the food. Your staff was very friendly and attentive. The room was set up beautifully. We’d love to host another event at Upper West in the future. Thanks for all your help. We really appreciate you and the whole team D C Fred, I’m eternally grateful for the service you provided for my entire family and friends. The food was truly incredible, the service was immaculate, seriously such a strong team, and your leadership is genuine. I cannot thank you enough for the experience you created for us. I’ll never forget it. It was all perfect. E W We took over the restaurant last night for our wedding party. The things that matter most when you are celebrating is to be able to relax and enjoy your own party and feel the great energy and see the enjoyment and smiles on the faces of your friends and family. We achieved all of that because, the owner Fred who was fantastic to work with from beginning to end and stayed for the evening to oversee everything, the totally flawless service of the entire staff, everything ran to schedule and the compliments that are pouring in today from all of the guests as to the incredible, most superb food and a fun night which is what one hopes for and why we wanted to write this review. Thank you to everyone at Upper West. Sarah D Fred, You guys were perfect. Your service is off the charts good! And the food was delicious. Thanks for being a part of my wedding. A C Hi Fred, We want to thank you and your staff ever so much for our wedding experience at Upper West. It was the perfect venue for our amazing day! We were so happy with food, as always, and the attention of yourself and all the staff that day was just so on point. The feedback from our guests was fantastic. They raved about the food, thought the restaurant was just beautiful, and the service wonderful. It was truly a great day for us. Cheers to you! MAR & LA “Organized a post-engagement celebration for my sister and her fiancé. Worked with Fred via e-mail and he deserves 5-stars for his service along. Was such a breeze to work with even on somewhat short notice and for 13+ people! Fred added in an extra touch for our dinner and printed our menus in color with pictures of the engaged couple at the top. Really was just a wonderful way to start off my first experience here. I arrived a bit earlier than the guests and was prepared to wait a bit as it was a busy Saturday night but NO , Fred and the team had everything set up and ready to go. The table was beautiful, with the menus looking amazing. Each of our guests loved their meal- each app, main and dessert was loved. My sister even commented she’d come back just for dessert alone. Even with a large table, all servers were great about taking drink orders and handling them in context of a large restaurant that was busy with a few big groups. ABSOLUTELY will recommend this place to any and all who will listen. Given what a great experience I had, I plan to use them for all future business meals and events we have.” -Kristie L. This restaurant has earned my business for good. We had our wedding dinner at this restaurant and it was a seamless experience from beginning to end. I ha Dinner Menu | Dinner Options by The Upper West 310-586-1111 [email protected] Facebook Instagram Facebook Instagram Home Our Story Menus Dinner Menu Gluten-Free Menu Events Birthday Parties Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Private Events Corporate Events Holiday Parties Videos & Pictures Book A Table Gift Cards Contact Us Order Online Select Page Sharable Plates BURRATA 20 tomato-cranberry chutney / frescobaldi olive oil / black chai salt / basil / dill / organic flour bread SPICY AHI TUNA CRUNCHY RICE 21 wasabi tobiko / avocado puree / jalapeno / sweet chili sauce / freeze dried soy sauce THAI PEANUT NOODLE (room temperature) 16 chilled ramen / peanut dressing / green onion CHOPPED SALAD 17 grilled red pepper / fennel / celery / apple / feta cheese / cilantro / strawberry / quinoa / champs vinaigrette (add blackened chicken 12) THE WEDGE 20 iceberg / bacon / smoked blue cheese dressing / grilled corn / basil CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD 21 field greens / napa cabbage / bell pepper / basmati rice / marinated cucumber / goma dressing / crispy wonton CHARGRILLED AVOCADO 18 whipped goat cheese / hoja santa / tomato / strawberry / reduced vinegar / toasted bread SMOKED BLUE CHEESE CHIPS 17 smoked blue cheese sauce / bacon / truffle LAMB & FENNEL SAUSAGE FLATBREAD 22 Bianco Dinapoli tomato sauce / chili flakes / truffle / dried cherries / reduced vinegar / arugula SWEET & SPICY SPARE RIBS 23 sambal-honey glaze / fresno pepper / sesame / cilantro CHARGRILLED OCTOPUS 25 hummus / sweet pepper / thai basil / shaved fennel / passion fruit vinegar / sumac YELLOWTAIL HAMACHI 22 leche de tigre / pickled fresno / toasted black sesame / thai basil / passion fruit BEEF CARPACCIO 22 grilled romaine / tzatziki / kalamata / pecorino / za’atar / caper-honey vinaigrette / smoked olive oil Sandwiches all sandwiches are served with fries or salad FLANNERY BEEF CHEESEBURGER 23 american cheese / worcestershire-caramelized onions / pickles / arugula / so-cal sauce (add thick cut nueski’s bacon 5) ROASTED VEGGIE BURGER 21 housemade veggie patty / grilled pineapple relish / piquillo pepper / smoked tomato aioli / toasted brioche bun FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH 22 blue cheese cole slaw / hot sauce mayo / bread & butter pickles Large Plates PAN ROASTED PITTMAN FARMS CHICKEN 31 tomato & yogurt marinade / garbanzo bean & tomato stew / mango / lebneh / warm pita bread VEGGIE CURRY (vegan) 22 served with black forbidden rice BRAISED SHORT RIB 44 mashed potato / tarragon pesto / fresno BLACKENED SALMON 35 israeli couscous / tomato / piquillo / sweet yellow corn / guajillo sauce / lemon MAC & CHEESE 23 mozzarella / asiago / white cheddar / roasted pasilla pepper MARINATED PRIME FLATIRON STEAK 42 napa cabbage / red onion / smoked bacon / gorgonzola sauce COFFEE CRUSTED KUROBUTA PORK TENDERLOIN 40 goat cheese mashed potatoes / citrus demi / truffle / roasted jalapeno applesauce SEARED WILD CAUGHT STRIPED BASS 39 whipped baba ganoush / tomato confit / olive / preserved lemon / patatas bravas / herbs STEAK TACOS (16oz) 47 fresh guac / salsa verde / queso fresco / fajita veggies Veggies & Sides GARLICKY GREEN BEANS 16 beech mushrooms / leeks / mustard seed / pedro vinegar ROASTED SWEET CORN 16 avocado-cilantro butter / smoked paprika / cotija cheese FRIED SWEET POTATO 15 chimichurri / queso fresco / harry’s strawberries ROASTED CAULIFLOWER 17 chimichurri spice / barberries / tahini / pine nuts / toasted panko GRILLED ARTICHOKE HEARTS 18 citrus aioli / fennel pollen / parmigiano-reggiano / herbs Cocktails ESPRESSO MARTINI 17 HONEY RYE 15 sazerac rye / barenjager honey / orange bitters CUCUMBER MARTINI 16 . wheatly vodka / cucumber / mint / lemon EL DIABLO 16 pueblo viejo tequila / jalapeno puree / dried lime SPANISH MANHATTAN 16 buffalo trace bourbon / vermut (Spanish Vermouth) / jerry thomas own decanter bitters STRAWBERRY FIELDS 16 hendrick’s gin / strawberry / basil / lemonade BRAMBLE 16 hendrick’s gin / blackberry / lemongrass / fresh lemon PISCO SOUR 16 pisco / egg white / lemon juice GINGER MARGARITA 16 pueblo viejo tequila / exilxir G / fresh lime THE PALOMA 16 pueblo viejo tequila / grapefruit / lime / chili lime seasoning SEASONAL MOJITO 16 fresh Seasonal fruit / mount gay rum / lime / fresh mint SUNSET SMOKE 17 mezcal / aperol / guava / fresh lime / chili lime seasoning Beer AMBER 10 Rotating handle, please ask your server for details PALE ALE 10 Rotating handle, please ask your server for details KRONENBOURG 1664 10 Euro Pale Lager / France / 5.0% ABV EINSTOK OLEGRO, WHITE ALE 10 Witbier / Iceland / 5.2% ABV OFFSHOOT BEER CO., RELAX IT’S JUST A HAZY IPA 10 American IPA / Orange County / 6.8% ABV ANDERSON VALLEY, BOURBON BARREL STOUT 10 Wild Turkey Stout / Boonville, CA / 6.9% ABV ALLAGASH, CURIEUX 15 Triple Ale aged in Jim Beam Barrels / Portland, Maine / 11% ABV IPA OF THE DAY 11 Rotating handle, please ask your server for details SANTA MONICA BREW WORKS, 310 10 Blonde / Santa Monica / 4.8% ABV IPA - 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