Tar & Roses

Name: Tar & Roses
Address: 602 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.7

Santa Monica · American

602 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, 90401Directions

4.71,105 reviews

People say this restaurant serves delicious hanger steak, whole fried snapper for two, and a variety of appetizers, including bone marrow and oxtail dumplings. They highlight the creative and well-executed dishes, and the extensive wine selection. They also like the friendly and attentive service, and the romantic atmosphere.

Santa Monica American date-night spot, backed by 1,840 Blackbird check-ins.

Tar & Roses is a $$$ American restaurant in Santa Monica, Santa Monica. It has logged 2,369 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Tar & Roses is a $$$$ American restaurant with a 4.7 Google rating across 1,131 reviews and 2,369 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The highlighted review frames it as a strong date-night or slightly elevated casual dinner choice.

The highlighted review points to crab cakes as a top order, with oxtail and lamb also mentioned positively, and service described as friendly and knowledgeable. Blackbird activity peaks on Saturday and Thursday.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

Tar & Roses has 2,369 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its Blackbird check-in activity is busiest on Saturday and Thursday.
Google users rate it 4.7 from 1,131 reviews.
A highlighted reviewer called it one of the better meals in Santa Monica.
Crab cakes earned a perfect 5/5 from the highlighted Google review.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Tar & Roses has logged 2,369 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturday and Thursday as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWine

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity127

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Flynet check ins

2,369

Neighborhood

Santa Monica

Last 30 days

127 check ins

−32% vs prior month

Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually quiet right now

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Inside Tar & Roses

The experience

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

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.7

1,105 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Tar & Roses.

FAQ

How popular is Tar & Roses?

Tar & Roses has logged 2,369 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Tar & Roses busiest?

Tar & Roses is busiest on Friday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Tar & Roses serve?

Tar & Roses serves American cuisine.

How expensive is Tar & Roses?

Tar & Roses is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Tar & Roses?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Tar & Roses in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.