Tar & Roses

"Moodily lit, buzzy spot with seasonal American small & large plates, plus an ample wine & beer list."

Tar & Roses is a Californian restaurant at 602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, built around a wood-fired oven and globally inspired small and large plates. The menu, created by Chef Andrew Kirschner, rotates seasonally and draws on local, fresh ingredients cooked over wood fire, with a rotating selection of local craft beer accompanying the ever-changing offerings. Chef Andrew Kirschner has led the kitchen, and the restaurant received notice from Jonathan Gold of the Los Angeles Times for pushing limits on traditional ideas of food. Located at 602 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, open Tuesday through Saturday evenings. Guests frequently highlight standout dishes including the duck, octopus, black cod, and strawberry ricotta crostata, and note the heated patio and pleasant ambiance; service experiences are described as mixed across reviews.