Photos: The Yard in Santa Monica
Diners enjoy each other’s company at the inviting bar at the Yard, a gastropub on Broadway at Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. A Times reviewer says the Yard fills the need for an everyday hangout not far from the beach, with moderate prices and a flexible menu. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
A cheese plate includes Grevenbroecker and Dante. The cheeses, by the way, are from Andrew’s Cheese Shop on Montana Avenue (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Mini pulled pork sliders are perfect for happy hour, Times Restaurant Critic S. Irene Virbila declares. The Yard’s chef, Chris “CJ” Jacobson, is an alumnus of TV’s “Top Chef” whose style is simple and direct, Virbila adds. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Fish tacos are accompanied by creme fraiche cumin slaw, guacamole and pickled jalapeno salsa. The Times’ Virbila also called attention to a duck taco special featuring blood oranges and “pretty, pickled root vegetables along with the shredded duck, two to an order.” (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Patrons at the Yard enjoy food at the bar. The Yard stays open until 1 a.m. on the weekends with a late-night menu. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Chef Jacobson’s house burger drew this approving appraisal from Times reviewer Virbila: “an excellent classic burger made from house-ground beef, a combination of chuck, short rib and skirt steak.” It’s topped with grilled onions, Grafton cheddar, and more. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Crispy duck confit arrives shredded into a salad with juicy grilled nectarines, long skinny beans and toasted hazelnuts. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
A chalkboard spreads the news about chef Chris Jacobson’s daily specials. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Deconstructed peach cobbler with ginger and honey crumble on ginger ice cream. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
