Upper West

Avg 4.2* in total 1991 reviews.

Claimed  -  $$ -  New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Vegan

Phone: (310) 586-1111

About the Business

Specialties

Upper West's ever-changing menu draws inspiration from around the world while maintaining eclectic flavors unique to them. The bar offers Happy Hour Wednesday-Sunday from 4:30-7:00pm serving refreshing craft cocktails, handcrafted beer. The dinner menu is always evolving and includes ingredients sourced locally from the Santa Monica Farmers Market as well as local farmers such as Weiser Farms and Niman Ranch. Upper West is the perfect place to book large events for 20 or more guests and is an excellent private party venue for hosting corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday festivities, rehearsal dinners, and more.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Nick S.

Business Owner

With a wealth of culinary experience, Chef Nick has brought an enticing, well-blended mix of tastes, aromas and flavors to Upper West.Hailing from Forth Worth, TX, the "Funkytown" native began his cooking career at 15-years-old. Chef Nick worked part-time for several high-end restaurants in the greater Fort Worth/Dallas area and played the drums in a local rock band. As his skills developed and his passion for fine cuisine grew, Nick found himself devoting more time to the kitchen.Chef Nick eventually ventured to L.A. to broaden his cooking endeavors where he soon became immersed in L.A.'s famed Wolfgang Puck franchise. For 2 yrs, he strengthened his cooking chops working the governor's ball, award shows, private celebrity parties, weddings, etc.  Nick's hard work paid off. After his departure from the Puck franchise, Chef Nick became the Executive Chef of Pete's Café in Downtown where he developed his palate for modern American/Global cuisine.

3321 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405