Tar & Roses Menu
Tar & Roses, located in Santa Monica, offers a unique combination of New American cuisine, wine bar selections, and seafood dishes. With a focus on creativity and extensive menu options, this trendy restaurant provides a casual yet vibrant dining experience. The outdoor seating area, complete with heated options, adds to the overall ambiance. Customer reviews praise the exceptional flavors, quality ingredients, and attentive service. Highlights include the Oxtail Dumplings, Singapore Chili Crab Cakes, Lamb Shank, and Hanger Steak. While prices may be on the higher side, the value and quality of the dishes justify the cost. Overall, Tar & Roses is a must-visit for a special occasion or a memorable dining experience in Santa Monica.
Dinner
Chicken Liver Mousse
Pickled blackberry, arugula, toast
Oxtail Dumplings
San Bai Su, chili, green onion
Octopus Skewers
Chorizo vinaigrette, arugula, grilled lemon
Wagyu Beef Cheek
Butter lettuce cups, pickled daikon, ssamjang
Bone Marrow
red onion marmalade, sea salt, sourdough
Moroccan Marinated Lamb Kabob
Banana raita, harissa
Roasted Beet & Yogurt Dip
Hazelnut, feta, za'atar, flatbread
Singaporean Chili Crab Cake
Cilantro, golden pea shoots
Charred Gem Lettuce
Dates, pancetta, bay blue cheese
Wood Roasted Mussels
Nduja toast, smoked paprika butter
Spaghetti Carbonara
Soft egg, pancetta, parmesan, black pepper
Tomato & Bread Salad
burrata, basil, shallot, golden balsamic
Yellowtail Crudo
Citrus, avocado, jalapeno, white soy
Ricotta Gnocchi
Butternut squash, brussels, saba, breadcrumb
Cheesy Whipped Potatoes
Gruyere, chives
Fried Cauliflower
Lavender spiced honey, ricotta salata
Stir Fried King Oyster Mushrooms
Bonito flake, shiso
Brussels Sprouts
Chestnuts, crisp pancetta, mustard vinaigrette
Eggplant
Crispy garlic, chili, slivered almonds, mint
Wood Roasted Sunchokes
Goat cheese, hazelnuts, lemon vin.
Red Kuri Squash
Labneh, pomegranate, sesame, cilantro
Duck Breast
Polenta, swiss chard, dried cherry compote, hazelnut
Venison Loin
Sweet potato, wood roasted brussels, huckleberries
Hanger Steak
Royal corona bean, black kale & cherry tomato ragout
Wood Roasted Half Chicken
Mushroom, pearl onion, tomato, farro
Shellfish Pot
Scallops, clams, mussels, shrimp, shiitake, curry
Black Cod
Fermented black bean marinade, lemongrass risotto
Whole Fried Snapper For Two
Cold soba noodles, dipping sauce
Dry Aged Ribeye For Two
oz., arugula & parmesan salad
Wood Fired Goat
Per person. Morrocan accompaniments
Singaporean Chili Crab
Per person. Jasmine rice
Dry Aged Standing Rib Rack
Per person. Traditional sides
Avinyo Cava Reserva
Xarel-lo, Penedes, Spain,
Bortolotti Prosecco (Bottle)
Glera, Piedmont, Italy, NV
GD Vajra Rose
Bottle. Pinot, nebbiolo, Barolo, Italy, NV
Jacquart Brut Champagne (Bottle)
Chard./ Pinot, Reims, France, NV
Bonnamy Cremant Rose
Cabernet franc, Loire, France, NV
Paolo Saracco
Moscato d'asti, Castiglione Tinella, Italy,
Ameztoi Txakolina (Bottle)
Hondarrabis zuri and beltza, Getaria, Spain,
Ayunta (Bottle)
Nerello mascalese / Sicily, Italy
GD Vajra Rosabella (Bottle)
Nebbiolo, barbera, Barolo, Italy,
Lopez De Heredia Vina Tondonia (Bottle)
Grenache blend, Rioja, Spain,
Pojer E Sandri (Bottle)
Rotberger, Faedo, Italy,
T&R Bailey Mae
Valdiguie, pinot noir, Santa Maria Valley, USA,
Field Recordings Skins
White blend/ Central Coast, USA/
Las Jaras Sparkling (Bottle)
Old vine carignane/ Redwood Valley, USA/
The Marigny (Bottle)
Carbonic Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, USA,
Vena Cava (Bottle)
Sauvignon Blanc/ Valle De Guadalupe, Mexico/
Kumusha Rose (Bottle)
Cinsault, Slanghoek, South Africa,
Vinca Minor Moonland Rose (Bottle)
Apple, petit sirah/ Redwood Valley, USA/
King's Carey (Bottle)
Grenache/ California, USA/
Las Jaras Glou Glou
Zinfandel Blend, Mendocino County, USA,
Oeno (Bottle)
Pinot noir/ Russian River Valley, USA/
Poderi Cellario Il Barrusco Pet Nat (Bottle)
Barbera Blend, Carru, Italy,
Clos Pegase
Chardonnay, Carneros, USA,
Handley (Bottle)
Gewurztraminer, Anderson Valley, USA,
Honig
Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, Lake Counties, USA,
Kistler Les Noisetiers (Bottle)
Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, USA,
Presqu'ile (Bottle)
Chardonnay, Carneros, USA,
Soliste (Bottle)
Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, USA,
Station Wine (Bottle)
Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg, USA,
T&R Woody's White
Pinot Grigio, Lodi, USA,
Barrialto Aranza (Bottle)
Palomino, Andalusia, Spain,
Do Ferreiro (Bottle)
Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain,
Garciarevalo Casamaro
Verdejo, Rueda, Spain,
Maria Andrea (Bottle)
Treixadura, Ribeiro, Spain,
Ostatu (Bottle)
Viura blend, Rioja, Spain,
Xarmant Txakoli (Bottle)
Hondarrabi Zuri, Alava, Spain,
Buglioni Il Disperato (Bottle)
Garganega, Veneto, Italy,
I Cacciagalli Aorivola (Bottle)
Falanghina, Campania, Italy,
Le Piane Vino Bianco (Bottle)
Erbaluce, Boca, Italy,
Macchialupa (Bottle)
Greco di Tufo, Valle Sabato, Italy,
Malabaila Le Tre (Bottle)
Arneis, Canale, Italy,
Scarpetta Frico Bianco
Friulano blend, Venezia Giulia, Italy,
Simon Di Brazzan (Bottle)
Pinot grigio, Isonzo del Fruili, Italy,
Tamellini Soave (Bottle)
Garganega, Verona, Italy,
Terre Nere Etna Bianco (Bottle)
Carricante Blend, Sicily, Italy,
Zuani Sodevo (Bottle)
Ribolla Gialla, Collio Gorizia, Italy,
Belle Glos Clark & Telephone (Bottle)
Pinot noir, Sta. Maria Valley, USA,
Belle Pente Murto Vineyard (Bottle)
Pinot noir, Dundee Hills, USA,
Benton Lane Estate
Pinot noir, Willamette Valley, USA,
Brassfield Estate
Cabernet sauvignon, Lake County, USA,
Emanuel Tres Tinto Roberto
Syrah, Santa Ynez, USA,
Gehricke (Bottle)
Pinot noir, Sonoma Coast, USA,
Orin Swift Papillon (Bottle)
Cabernet, cab franc, merlot, Napa Valley, USA,
Quintessa Red (Bottle)
Cabernet sauvignon blend, Napa Valley, USA,
Robert Sinskey P.O.V. (Bottle)
Merlot, cabernet franc blend, Napa, USA,
T&R Redford's Red
Syrah, Grenache, Tempranillo, Santa Ynez, USA,
The Prisoner Red Blend (Bottle)
Petit sirah, zin, cab blend, California, USA,
Alvaro Palacios Camins (Bottle)
Grenache blend, Priorat, Spain,
Bodegas El Nido Clio (Bottle)
Monastrell, cabernet, Jumilla, Spain,
Beronia Gran Reserva (Bottle)
Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain,
Descendientes De Palacios Corullon (Bottle)
Mencia, Bierzo, Spain,
Pago Los Capellanes (Bottle)
Reserva tempranillo/ Ribera del Duero, Spain/
Vina Sastre Crianza (Bottle)
Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain,
Domenico Fraccaroli Ripasso (Bottle)
Corvina blend, Valpolicella, Italy,
Gaja Barolo Dagromis (Bottle)
Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Italy,
GD Vajra Barolo Albe (Bottle)
Nebbiolo, Barolo, Italy,
Luigi Pira Barolo Serralunga (Bottle)
Nebbiolo, Serralunga, Italy,
Mario Marengo Barolo (Bottle)
Nebbiolo, La Morra, Italy,
Monte Santoccio Amarone (Bottle)
Corvina blend, Fumane, Italy,
Produttori Dei Barbaresco (Bottle)
Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Italy,
Seghesio Barolo (Bottle)
Nebbiolo, Monforte d' Alba, Italy,
Castellum Cider- Apricot Peach
San Diego, CA oz
Crowns & Hops- Trill Pils
Pilsner/ Inglewood, CA / oz
Smog City- Snugglebug
Boysenberry sour blonde/ Torrance, CA / oz
Coronado Brewing- Orange Ave Wheat
Orange blossom wheat/ San Diego, CA / oz
Anderson Valley Brewing- Boont Amber
Amber ale/ Booneville, CA/ oz
Madewest- Pale Ale
Pale ale/ Ventura, CA/ oz
Three Weavers- Expatriate IPA
India pale ale/ Inglewood, CA/ oz
Boomtown- Submission
Belgian golden strong al / DTLA, CA / oz
Trustworthy Brewing- What Plane?
Oatmeal stout/ Burbank, CA/ oz
Fermensch Lavendar Kombucha
Boylan's Orange Soda
Rishi Sparkling Botanical
Diet Coke
Lauretana Sparkling Water
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