Arrington was previously the chef at Leona in Venice but has now joined this new project inside the erstwhile Santa Monica Yacht Club. Located just a stone’s throw from the Santa Monica farmers market, Native draws heavily on local, seasonal produce to offer a menu that includes dishes like Roast Duck with cabbage, pastrami jus and marble rye tuile; Scallop Crudo with satsuma koshu and white ponzu; and Short Rib “Rolled” Dumpling with Brussels sprouts, charred onion and bone marrow jus. Local and regional wines and beers fill out the menu along with a cocktail list that utilizes limited-run spirits.
The space has been designed by Breegan Jane, offers seating at the bar, tables, and outside on the patio, featuring plush seating, a curved wooden bar, brass and reclaimed wood.
Dinner is served Tuesday to Sunday, with weekend brunch from 10am to 2pm.
A feast of global flavors
On the patio outside
Grass fed bison tartare, Maui onion, Aisoon sauce, Korean mustard; rabbit sugo, semolina spatzle, pickled green tomato, sauce diable; kombu scented potato, arugula seaweed butter; deep fried chocolate, candied serrano chile.
Strawberry blonde: Ventura strawberry brandy, Rose, dry vermouth, sugar, bubbles Malibu girl: vodka, Dolin blanc, Pomp & Whimsy, lemon, bitter lemon soda, crushed ice
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