The Curious Palate

This place feels so tucked away that it almost seems abandoned from the outside, but don't let the secluded vibe fool you-it's a clean, pleasant, and lively spot, especially on weekends. I was genuinely impressed by the portions and the fair pricing, especially given how generous they are with the sides. The abundance of fresh vegetables was a highlight. The tomato salad was a completely new and refreshing experience for me—a rare find in local restaurants lately! But the star of the show was the fish sauce; it was absolutely delicious and actually reminded me of my mother's cooking. Highly recommend if you want a quiet spot with food that feels like home.

Phenomenal experience. Food is super flavourful and reasonably priced. Steak served with delicious curried cauliflower and parm fries. Had the tortilla soup as well which had the perfect spice level. I was so impressed and thoroughly satisfied that I have returned again for a second day in a row and will likely return again before I leave the city. Servers are quite friendly and the restaurant is quite nice - not too loud not too soft. Keep it up curious palate!!!!

I don’t proclaim to be a foodie and don’t usually post a review but this place is worth a shout at! Fabulous food that pairs interesting ingredients which give each a distinct flavor, and when mixed together is surprisingly great tasting on the palate. We had the persimmon burrata, broccoli cauliflower with swordfish (switch this out for shrimps is recommended), garlic hummus.

Hands down the best hamburger I’ve ever had. Everything was so fresh, and the salad was outstanding as well. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

This is another amazing food place in Santa Monica! Our waitress was so nice, and could easily accommodate my grandmother who has a lot of dietary restrictions. We were pleased to find that they make everything in house, which you can really taste. Especially their sauces, which are amazing. The garlic sauce, mustard, and homage ketchup offer twists on classics that are refreshing and new. I got the hamburger with guacamole on it which was delicious. We also sat outside, which is in an upscale outdoor shopping mall. The service, food, and atmosphere all deserve 5 stars! Amazing!