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Tar & Roses

Californian restaurant · Santa Monica ·

Tar & Roses

Californian restaurant · Santa Monica ·
@infatuation
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The Best LA Restaurants For Picky Eaters - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"You might think a “globally inspired” restaurant that opened in 2011 could feel tired, but not Tar & Roses. Weekends at this Santa Monica spot are crowded as ever because the food remains great. The oxtail dumplings and strawberry tostada that debuted when Obama was in office? They continue to hit, and your nervous coworker who'd otherwise be getting the roasted chicken will agree. Tar & Roses also offers fun prix-fixe suppers done family-style, including a rib roast with "traditional sides" that'll please the meat-and-potatoes folks at your table." - brant cox

https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/where-to-eat-with-someone-who-says-they-want-something-different-but-you-know-theyre-lying
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Seasonal American small & large plates with ample wine & beer

oxtail dumplings
whole fried snapper
crab cake
duck breast
lamb shank
bone marrow
gnocchi
hanger steak
Google Rating
4.7 (1K)
Yelp Rating
4.5
Rated 8.1 by The Infatuation
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602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Get directions

$50–100

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Seasonal American small & large plates with ample wine & beer

oxtail dumplings
whole fried snapper
crab cake
duck breast
lamb shank
bone marrow
gnocchi
hanger steak
Google Rating
4.7 (1K)
Yelp Rating
4.5
Rated 8.1 by The Infatuation
8.1
Featured in Eater
Featured in

602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Get directions

$50–100

Reserve a table
See Menu
Usually a wait
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
Tar & Roses by null
Tar & Roses by Jakob Layman
Tar & Roses by Jakob Layman
Tar & Roses by Jakob Layman
Tar & Roses by Jakob Layman
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