Tar & Roses

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Tar & Roses is a Mediterranean restaurant in Santa Monica, offering fresh, seasonal dishes with vibrant flavors. Enjoy small plates, wood-fired pizzas, entrees, and desserts in a warm atmosphere.

Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Welcome to Tar & Roses!



Tar & Roses offers a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dining experience in the heart of Santa Monica. We pride ourselves on using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create vibrant and flavorful dishes that capture the essence of the Mediterranean.

Our Menu Highlights:


  • Small Plates: Perfect for sharing, our small plates feature a variety of tastes and textures, from grilled octopus to crispy chickpeas.
  • Wood-Fired Pizzas: Enjoy our handcrafted pizzas, cooked to perfection in our wood-fired oven.
  • Entrees: Savor our expertly prepared entrees, featuring options like braised short ribs and grilled branzino.
  • Desserts: Indulge in our decadent desserts, made in-house with the finest ingredients.


We offer a carefully curated wine list and creative cocktails to complement your meal. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner, a casual gathering with friends, or a special celebration, Tar & Roses provides a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Fresh, seasonal ingredients. Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Wood-fired pizzas. Handcrafted cocktails. Warm and inviting atmosphere.

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Wen Tung

Wen Tung

Aug 02, 2024

One of the best meals we’ve ever had! Highly recommend! Everything we had was delicious! Oxtail dumplings Balsamic glazed ribs Singaporean chili crab cake Fried cauliflower Maitake mushrooms Lamb shank Hanger steak Our server Brad was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We were sad we were too full to get dessert.

Vanesse Della Torre

Vanesse Della Torre

Dec 05, 2024

Such a great spot in the neighborhood, not sure how I haven’t been here before! Great atmosphere for a date night, the service was very knowledgeable of the wine selection and menu and overall just awesome. We ordered the bone marrow and charred gem salad to start and omg that salad was to die for. Bone marrow was pretty straightforward but good. For our mains we had the lamb shank and the duck breast. Both were fab but I preferred the lamb shank while my boyfriend liked the duck better which is funny because he ordered the lamb and I ordered the duck haha o would’ve loved to try the oxtail dumplings which our table neighbors recommended but my bf is gluten-sensitive so I will def come back with my gluten-tolerant friends to try more of the menu!

Sasha M

Sasha M

Mar 08, 2025

This New American-style restaurant was our choice for a special occasion. While we had made a reservation, we were seated at a table right by the entrance, which wasn’t ideal. For appetizers, we had pita bread with beet dressing made with yogurt, which was a nice start. For the main course, we shared a whole fried fish (snapper)and an dried-aged ribeye steak. The fish was massive, perfectly fried, and had a notably tender texture in the head compared to the body. It paired excellently with the seasoned soba noodles. The aged ribeye had a deep, rich flavor, with the aging process really enhancing the taste. However, for $100 for two people, the portion felt a bit small. We enjoyed these dishes with a glass of red wine, which complemented the meal beautifully. To finish, we chose the chocolate tar bar dessert out of three options. It was absolutely divine—the combination of caramel-flavored ice cream, rich chocolate, and crunchy nuts made for a luxurious treat. The food was truly delicious, and I’d definitely recommend this place to friends!

J L

J L

Mar 15, 2025

Tyler was an amazing server. The whole team was great. Food was perfect and service was somehow even better. Thank you for the amazing meal and impeccable service.

Michelle Thomas

Michelle Thomas

Mar 22, 2025

Everything we ate was so well-executed. We tried the bone marrow, oxtail dumplings, wood fired eggplant, crab cake, balsamic ribs, whole snapper, tar bar, and sticky toffee pudding (divine). No misses. They had also added two new items the day we went in, which were the hangar steak with asparagus, spinach, and whipped potatoes (the collective party favorite, every component was perfect) and the roasted artichokes with garlic confit. Would recommend both the new additions. And everything else we tried too, honestly.

Tar & Roses in the Cafes/Restaurants category

Address: 602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Working hours:

Mo – Th
17:30 – 21:00
Fr – Sa
17:30 – 22:00

Payment: cash

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