(310) 451-8470
1403 2nd St
Santa Monica,
CA
90401
34.014839
-118.497019
Neighborhoods: West LA, Downtown
Tudor House
Last updated 9.30.09
What People Are Saying About Tudor House
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
A crush of English, Scottish and Irish expats have been gathering here for a nostalgic taste of home since 1962. Kids love to partake in a real tea party, and the restaurant is also charmingly family friendly. Part specialty grocery shop/bakery, part tearoom/restaurant, this charming find just a block from the Promenade (and a block from the beach) is a real gem. Sunshine splashes into the dining room over salmon-colored walls, white tablecloths and Blue Willow china; afternoon tea is served daily from 10:30am-5pm. Traditional English breakfasts feature black pudding, fried tomatoes and…
11/24/07
Take your wife to tea!
by marpop at Citysearch
This place is great for couples. All you men out there - take your lady out for a nice authentic English tea - you will score big points, and you might actually enjoy yourself. I know my husband had no problem cleaning his plate. We get scones with Devonshire cream and jam, and of course they service you the finger sandwiches with cucumber and cream cheese. We each got our own teapot - vanilla and jasmine! Beware of crowds though, because if the place is jammed, you may be in for a bit of a wait for a table. But once you are seated the service is great.
- Pros: unique, fun
- Cons: crowds
11/18/06
Fun English Tea experience
by rudette at Citysearch
I've been here a few times and can definitely recommend it as a place to experience an authentic English tea. The sandwiches, especially the salmon and cream cheese, are very good. I would NOT recommend ordering anything hot, as those dishes taste like they were (poorly) prepared in England, frozen, sent here, then re-heated in the microwave. I have no idea if that's what actually happens, but that's what it tastes like. Their teas are of course excellent, I especially recommend PG Tips, which you must add sugar and milk to in order to thoroughly enjoy. The attached bakery and grocery has interesting and reasonably priced goods from England (including boxes of PG Tips tea!).
04/08/06
Awesome
by hmmm60 at Citysearch
Justbeen munching onsome sundaybrunch earlier, watta delight.Complements tothe highlyeducated chefwhorecently toured the world and England especially to bring ataste of the great country right toyou inyour comfychair inthe tudorhouse in L.A.And becauseof the english owners it's likegoing to England, but without the rain!!
The decorand attention todetail in eloquentlytransporting youto Englishculture is fabulous.The service is quick, efficient, friendly butnot overwhelming.
Great valueformoney, especially thenextdoor englishcandies store which is a great oppurtunity to buy the taste ofengland usually associated withhighprices forrather low ones.
The atmosphere ofthe TudorHouse is relaxed, welcoming one as many tuck into their beautifully cooked or cold food (Worthy of at least one or two Michelin stars.) The salmon sandwiches or sundaybrunch followedby stickytoffeepudding is oneof many great combinations to enjoy this place quoted by visitors as "just fab fab fab."
Forget about it, tudorhouse ROCKS!! Seeya there tomorrow for tea and scones followed by perfectedfood as standard.
- Pros: value, service/atmosphere, food
- Cons: have to leave sometim, have to leave sometim, have to leave sometim
The Details on Tudor House
Know Before You Go:
Four traditional tea choices range from an inexpensive Cream Tea featuring tea, scones and fresh strawberries with Devonshire cream ($9.25) to the Victoria tea that includes champagne, smoked salmon and cucumber sandwiches, scones, eclairs and tea ($19.95).
The Extras:
The annexed store is marvelously outfitted with a range of English, Irish and Scottish goods ranging from imported plum jams to Cadbury and Walker biscuits, jars of Marmite and Devonshire cream as well as a wall of English tea sets. The gleaming bakery cases are packed with savory meat pies for takeout and sweets including treacle, gooseberry and blackcurrant tarts and scones.
What to Drink:
In addition to a wide range of classic teas and coffee, there is a short wine list, champagne cocktails, Bloody Marys, English and Irish beer and ales, and sherry and port for after dinner.
Look Good:
A smaller private room is popular for bridal and baby showers. It seats up to 34, with a minimum of 12 required for booking
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