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Seafood · Los Angeles · Downtown

The Curious Palate

Google 4.7 (774) Yelp 4.2 (870) $$ 76.90 FoodIndex

An artisanal kitchen focusing on locally sourced ingredients and fresh coastal flavors. Read more

About

Situated on 395 Santa Monica Pl 3rd Floor in Downtown, The Curious Palate is an artisanal kitchen focusing on locally sourced ingredients and fresh coastal flavors, a reputation that has made it a go-to spot for authentic farm-to-table seafood in Santa Monica. Right in Downtown, The Curious Palate attracts food lovers looking for the finest seafood in Downtown and throughout Santa Monica. The menu speaks for itself, with standout options like Turkey Club Sandwich, Grilled Swordfish Sandwich, Banh Mi, and Spicy Thai Chicken Satay Salad making The Curious Palate a top choice in Downtown. Explore the full menu and compare its ratings across Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and the FoodIndex score right here.

Known for: An artisanal kitchen focusing on locally sourced ingredients and fresh coastal flavors.

The Curious Palate Reviews

Curious how diners rate The Curious Palate? This page pulls public review signals from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats so you can compare platforms in one place. Scores below reflect diner feedback for this seafood spot in Downtown, Los Angeles.

On Google 4.7 from 770+ reviews, Yelp 4.2 from 870+ reviews, and Uber Eats 0.0. FoodIndex combines those multi-platform signals into a single FoodIndex Score of 76.90 for The Curious Palate. The score rewards consistent quality across platforms, not paid placement.

Amenities & attributes

  • Onsite services available
  • High chairs available
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Rooftop seating
  • Serves local specialty
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Salad bar
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Brunch
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Paid parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking
  • Dogs allowed
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside

Location & hours

395 Santa Monica Pl 3rd Floor, Downtown, Los Angeles

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FAQs

What is The Curious Palate's FoodIndex Score?
The Curious Palate currently scores 76.90 on FoodIndex, based on Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats rating signals.
Where is The Curious Palate?
The Curious Palate is at 395 Santa Monica Pl 3rd Floor, Downtown, Los Angeles.
Does The Curious Palate have a menu on FoodIndex?
Yes. See the The Curious Palate Menu section on this page for dishes, prices, and photos when available.
Where do The Curious Palate reviews come from?
FoodIndex shows Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats rating signals for The Curious Palate when data is available, then combines them into the FoodIndex Score. See the Reviews section on this page for platform ratings and review volume.