A French Brasserie
on the Sea.
La Monique is more than a name—it is both a restaurant and the muse at its heart.
A modern French brasserie where timeless tradition meets Santa Monica soul. That coastal spirit guides everything: seafood, steak, and seasonal produce prepared with precision; wines that blend European heritage with local discovery; and cocktails that shimmer in the glass and linger on the lips. The dining room is curated for delight—an intimate jewel box wrapped in deep tones and discerning art. Light falls softly, making the night feel rare and personal, with the kind of beauty that leaves you wondering: is this dinner, or something more?
Hours: Sun - Thursday 5:30pm - 10pm
Friday - Saturday 5:30pm - 10pm
From Paris to the Pacific
Bon appétit
Hors d’oeuvres
Escargot Poppers
Garlic Herb Crème Fraîche
Steak Tartare*
Hand-Cut Beef Tartare, House Kennebec Potato Chips
Mini French Onion Grilled Cheese
Emmental, Cheddar, Tomme de Savoie, Fig Jam, Prosciutto
Burrata
Roasted Heirloom Tomato, Pesto, Basil Focaccia
Tuna Carpaccio*
Lemon, Parsley, Garlic
Hamachi Crudo*
Leche de Tigre Jus
Grilled Octopus
South of Franc Coulis, Peppadew, Olive
Petrossian Caviar
Served with warm blinis, house-made sour cream & onion chips, and traditional accoutrements
Tsar Imperial
Primi
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Crushed San Marzano Tomato Sauce
Linguine Vongole
Little Neck Clams, White Clam Sauce
Butternut Squash Agnolotti
Sage Brown Butter
Bolognese Pappardelle
Tomato Beef and Pork Ragu
Soupe Et Salade
French Onion Soup
Arugula & Roasted Beets
honey vinaigrette
Black Garlic Caesar Salad
Monique's Chop
Crisp Croutons, Salami, Emmental Cheese
Entrées
Dover Sole a la Plancha
Rice Pilaf, Grenobloise Sauce
Grilled Branzino
Lemon Broccolini
Salmon Royal*
Ora King Salmon, Salmon Roe, Tzatiki, Forbidden Rice
Poulet Frites
Half Chicken, Pomme Frites, Truffle Sauce
Canard Poêlé
Seared Duck Breast, Confit Croquettes, Summer Beans
Steak Frites Au Poivre
Grilled Wagyu Flat Iron, Sauce Au Poivre
Boeuf
Choose from Au Poivre, Béarnaise, Black Truffle Beef Jus, Salsa Verde, Garlic, Herb Steak Butter,
Dry-Aged Ribeye*
(14oz.) Flannery, California
New York Strip*
(14oz.) Snake River Farms , Idaho
A5 Wagyu Tenderloin*
(5oz.) Yamaguchi, Japan
Petit Filet Mignon*
( 8oz. ) Snake River Farms, Idaho
De Plus
Pommes Frites
Pommes Purée
Pommes Gratin
Roasted Smashed Potatoes
Mac & Cheese
Grilled Broccolini
Sautéed Spinach
Creamed Spinach
Roasted Asparagus
Roasted Mushrooms & Shallots
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