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?
Every Day 5:30-10pm
From Paris to the Pacific
Bon appétit
Hors d’oeuvres
Escargot Poppers
Garlic Herb Crème Fraîche
Hamachi Crudo*
Leche de Tigre Jus
Shaken Gazpacho Á La Minute
Farmer's Market Spring Vegetables, Basil Granita, Cucumber, Crab Cannelloni
Riviera Tuna and Caviar*
Fine Crispy Socca, Tuna Carpaccio, Caviar, Citrus Segments, Parsley and Garlic
Mini French Onion Grilled Cheese
Sourdough, Prosciutto, Emmental Cheese
Duck Confit Gyoza
Duck Confit and Mousse, Orange Glaze, Fennel Salad, Broth
Scallop Pearls in The Garden
Flash Seared Scallop Carpaccio, Pea Soup, Mint Oil
Steak Tartare*
Hand-Cut Beef Tartare, House Kennebec Potato Chips
Chopped Black Garlic Caesar Salad
Kale and Artichoke Salad
Trio Chopped Kales, Baby Grilled and Shaved Artichoke, Truffle Pecorino, Champagne Vinaigrette, Roasted Pine Nuts
Beet and Arugula Salad
Roasted Beet Duo, Honey Vinaigrette
Burrata and Roast Tomato Grand Tart
Crispy Tart, Dijon Mustard, Tomato Confit, Pistou
PETROSSIAN
Tsar Imperial*
Served with Warm Blinis and Traditional Accoutrements
PRIMI Une Petite Pasta
Butternut Squash Agnolotti
Brown Butter, Cranberry Sage, Glazed Pecan
Bolognese Bucatini
Tomato Beef and Pork Ragu
Trofie Pesto
Basil Coulis, Heirloom Tomato Confit, Parmesan Garlic, Lemon Zest
Entrées
Entrées
New York Strip*
(14oz) Snake River Farms, ID
Dry-Aged Prime Ribeye*
(14oz) California
Petit Filet Mignon*
(8oz.) Snake River Farms, Idaho
Steak Frites Au Poivre*
Grilled Wagyu Flat Iron, Sauce Au Poivre
Boeuf Wellington*
6oz Angus Beef, Puff Pastry, Duxelle Mushroom, Spinach, Truffle Jus
Dover Sole à la Plancha*
Rice Pilaf, Grenobloise Sauce
Grilled Branzino
Lemon Broccolini
Seabass Papillote*
Chilean Seabass, Asparagus, Leek Fondant, Creamy Champagne Sauce, Caviar
Provençal Spring Salmon*
Spring Barigoule Vegetables, Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Flower, Provençale Sauce, Spring Green Onion Vinaigrette
Canard Poêlé*
Seared Duck Breast, Cherry Sauce, Potato Croquette, Summer Bean Purée
Morel Stuffed Poulet
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Morel and Boursin, Roasted Thigh, Giant Pomme Frites. Truffle Creamy Sauce
De Plus
Pommes Frites
Whipped Pommes Cloud
Pommes Gratin
Le Truffle Mac and Cheese
Grilled Broccolini
Roasted Asparagus
Sautéed Spinach
Roasted Mushrooms
Desserts
Crêpe au Sushi
Rolled Crêpe, Vanilla and Chocolate Cream, Caramelized Banana
From Grandma's Kitchen
Vanilla Rice Pudding, Floating Island, Mini Madeleines
Mac Monique Sandwich
Pistachio Macaron, Pistachio Gelato
Berries Pavlova Sundae
Red Berries, Chantilly, Meringue, Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream
Warm Apple Cream Tart Couronne a la Mode
Caramelized Apple, Custard Cream, Apple Caramel, Vanilla Soft served with Pinault Des Charentes Apple Tartare
Molten Flourless
Molten Chocolate Cake, Gelato, Ganache, Crème Anglaise
Cocktails
Espresso Affogato Martini
Ketel One Vodka, Borghetti Coffee Liqueur, Frangelico, Fresh Espresso, Nitro Style over Vanilla Gelato, Valrhona Chocolate
After 8
Madagascar Vanilla Bean Infused Vodka, Five Farms Irish Cream, White Chocolate & Fresh Mint
Autumn Gentleman
Hennesy V.S, Grand Marnier, Borghetti Coffee Liqueur, Zest of Orange
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