The Independence

Santa Monica

Location

Get directions | 205 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Hours

Hours | Sunday 12pm-10pm, Monday 3pm-10pm, Tuesday 12pm-10pm, Wednesday 12pm-10pm, Thursday 12pm-10pm, Friday 12pm-11pm, Saturday 12pm-11pm

About

Despite being way too close to the Promenade, The Independence is a bright space with solid food that doesn’t ever seem to get that crowded. The food is very tourist-friendly – salads, a steak, bolognese – and they do a solid bottomless brunch.

Contact

(310) 458-2500
damon@independencetavern.com
https://www.instagram.com/theindependencesm

Menu

BRUNCH
Huevos Rancheros photo
Huevos Rancheros
$18.00
Sunny-side-up eggs, crispy tortilla, queso fresco, ranchero beans, avocado, poblano crema, pico de gallo. | Add house chorizo +$4.00
Eggs Benedict photo
Eggs Benedict
$17.00
English muffin, smoked ham, spinach, hollandaise sauce. | Add smoked salmon +$3.00 | Add Tomato & Avocado +$2.00
The Classic Breakfast
$17.00
Two eggs any style, bacon, breakfast potatoes, rustic toast, house made jam.
Coconut-Cornflake French Toast photo
Coconut-Cornflake French Toast
$17.00
Maple butter, Chambord cream, maple syrup.
Omelette photo
Omelette
$16.00
Crimini and oyster mushrooms, spinach, white cheddar, caramelized onion, arugula.
Wagyu Steak & Eggs photo
Wagyu Steak & Eggs
$42.00
12 oz. pasture-raised wagyu steak with herb butter, two eggs any way, breakfast potatoes, rustic toast, seasonal jam.
More than Avocado Toast photo
More than Avocado Toast
$15.00
House-made multigrain bread, guacamole, heirloom cherry tomato, brocollini, red pepper puree, breakfast radish, poached egg, Aleppo pepper.
Fried Egg Sandwich photo
Fried Egg Sandwich
$15.00
Two over easy eggs, bacon, aged cheddar, arugula, Indy Sauce, multigrain bread.
LUNCH
Fried Chicken & Waffles photo
Fried Chicken & Waffles
$19.00
Free range chicken, candied bacon, caramelized onion, maple syrup, honey butter.
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich photo
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
$15.00
Country fried boneless chicken thigh, chili oil, sweet peppers, cabbage slaw, house bun.
Brunch Burger
$15.00
House ground chuck, brisket and short rib, cheddar, bacon, hollandaise, cage-free egg over easy, spinach, hollandaise sauce, everything bun.
Mushroom Burger photo
Mushroom Burger
$15.00
House ground chuck, brisket and short rib, sauteed crimini and oyster mushrooms, provolone cheese, arugula, sherry aioli, brioche bun.
Indy Burger photo
Indy Burger
$14.00
House ground, chuck, brisket and short rib, Tillamook cheddar cheese, house pickles, Indy sauce, brioche bun.
Smoked Wings
$15.00/10
Smoked Mary’s free range chicken wings tossed in buffalo sauce, Korean BBQ sauce, or lemon pepper seasoning.
BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS
Minimum food purchase of $15.00 required per guest.

Orange Juice
$27.00/Per person
Switch it up!
$7.00/Per carafe
Lychee | Hibiscus | Grapefruit
SALADS
Add Grilled or Fried Chicken Thigh +$8.00 |Add Grilled or Fried Shrimp +$10.00

Almost Greek
$15.00
Avocado, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, herbs, heirloom cherry tomatoes, garbanzos, arugula, white balsamic vinaigrette.
3rd & Arizona
$14.00
Red oak lettuce, heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cranberry, Fuji apple, pumpkin seed pipits, red quinoa, feta cheese, honey mustard dressing.
Citrus Salad
$14.00
Broccoli, radicchio, baby spinach, candied pecans, red quinoa, red onion, avocado, orange, grapefruit, balsamic dressing.
Classic Caesar
$13.00
Local little gem lettuce, garlic thyme croutons, aged grana parmesan.
SMALL PLATES
Truffle Parmesan Fries
$11.00
Hand-Cut Fries
$8.00
Belgian Waffle
$8.00
Seasonal Fruit Bowl
$8.00
Breakfast Potatoes
$7.00
Smoked Ham
$6.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon
$6.00
COFFEE & TEA
Double Espresso
$6.00
Latte
$6.00
Caramel Latte
$7.50
Vanilla Latte
$7.50
Lavender Latte
$7.50
Americano
$5.00
Intelligensia Drip Coffee
$5.00
DESSERTS
Esteban’s Berry Bread Pudding photo
Esteban’s Berry Bread Pudding
$14.00
Delicious house made Farmer’s Market berry bread pudding served with house made vanilla ice cream and berry jam drizzle.

STARTERS
Smoked Wings
$15.00/10
Smoked Mary’s free range chicken wings tossed in your choice of buffalo sauce, korean BBQ sauce, or lemon pepper seasoning.
Crispy Calamari
$18.00
Golden brown, jalapeño, sriracha aioli, house made cocktail sauce.
Indy Grilled Oysters
$18.00/1/2 Dz
Seasoned chipotle butter topped with crispy onions.
Truffle Parmesan Fries
$11.00
Hand-cut fries, white truffle oil, herbs.
Hand-Cut French Fries
$8.00
Hand-cut fries, herbs.
Lil Mama’s Cauliflower
$13.00
Mama lil’s pickled pepper Buffalo sauce, pumpkin seeds.
Five Cheese Mac & Cheese
$12.00
Gruyere, white cheddar, Asiago, Parmesan, gouda. | Add Mushrooms and truffle oil +$5.00
SALADS
Add Chicken +$8.00 | Add Shrimp +$10.00 | Add King Salmon +$14.00

Almost Greek
$15.00
Avocado, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, herbs, heirloom cherry tomatoes, garbanzos, arugula, white balsamic vinaigrette.
3rd & Arizona
$14.00
Red oak lettuce, heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cranberry, Fuji apple, pumpkin seed pipits, red quinoa, feta cheese, honey mustard dressing.
Citrus Salad
$14.00
Broccoli, radicchio, baby spinach, candied pecans, red quinoa, red onion, avocado, orange, grapefruit, balsamic dressing.
Classic Caesar
$13.00
Local little gem lettuce, garlic thyme croutons, aged grana parmesan.
RAW BAR
Today’s Oysters
$20.00/6$36.00/12
Cold water, fresh from Washington state.
Ceviche Verde
$18.00
Today’s catch, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, tomato.
MAINS
Steak Frites
$45.00
12oz delicious pasture-raised wagyu ribeye, garlic herb butter, Hand cut fries.
Ciopino photo
Ciopino
$28.00
With origins dating to the 1800’s and rooted in San Fransisco’s North Beach, our seafood stew features today’s catch, mussels, prawns and scallops in a delicious tomato sauce. Served with our house made parmesan garlic toast.
Rigatoni Bolognese photo
Rigatoni Bolognese
$25.00
Our twist on an old favorite! Rigatoni, Italian meat sauce made with ground beef, onions, carrots, celery, fresh herbs, garlic, diced tomatoes, wine, dairy and fresh parmesan cheese.
Branzino
$32.00
European sea bass, grilled whole, lemon, herbs, light garlic butter and served with our delicious garden salad.
Ora King Salmon
$28.00
New Zealand, pan seared and served with broccolini, lemon-ginger pistou.
Fried Shrimp
$22.00
Fried butterfly gulf shrimp, breaded, spicy sriracha aoli and house made cocktail sauce.
Fish and Chips
$22.00
Beer battered Pacific rockfish served with our hand cut fries, house made tartar sauce.
Chicken and Chips photo
Chicken and Chips
$22.00
Delicious country fried chicken breast fingers, hand cut fries. Ranch and BBQ dipping sauces.
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich photo
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
$15.00
The Real Deal! Country fried boneless chicken thigh, chili oil, sweet peppers, cabbage slaw, brioche bun.
Indy Burger photo
Indy Burger
$14.00
House ground chuck, brisket and short rib, Tillamook cheddar cheese, house pickles, Indy sauce, brioche bun.
Mushroom Burger photo
Mushroom Burger
$15.00
House ground chuck, brisket, and short rib, sauteed crimini and oyster mushrooms, provolone cheese, arugula, sherry aioli, brioche bun.
DESSERTS
Esteban’s Berry Bread Pudding photo
Esteban’s Berry Bread Pudding
$14.00
Delicious house made Farmer’s Market berry bread pudding served with house made vanilla ice cream and berry jam drizzle.
Skillet Apple Pie for 2
$14.00
Old fashioned vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce.