Dinner Menu


Small Plates

CRAB BISQUE
Blue crab meat, roasted bell pepper shrimp broth. - $12

CLAM CHOWDER
New England style. - $12

AHI CRUDO TACO
Corriander and peppercorn crusted seared tuna, sesame seaweed salsa, crispy wontons, sriracha aioli - $16 

CALAMARI
Panko crusted, deep fried, chili pepper aioli. - $14 

CRAB CAKE
Jumbo lump crabmeat, crispy caper petite herb salad, wholegrain mustard remoulade- $18

CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Alaskan Opilio Crab, Maryland Blue Crab, dill, sweet sherry, melted Jack cheese - $14

SPRING ROLL
Carrot, cucumber, cabbage, mint, vermicelli, cilantro peanut sauce - $12

CRAB RAVIOLI
Lump crab stuffing, roasted local oyster mushroom, salsify, Meyer lemon garlic cream - $15

 

Shellfish

CHILLED PACIFIC OYSTERS

Several selections daily on the half shell, housemade cocktail sauce. - Half Dozen $14    Dozen $20 

OVEN ROASTED PACIFIC OYSTERS
Applewood smoked bacon, Savoy spinach, grana padano parmesan, tarragon beurre blanc -
Half Dozen $16     Dozen $ 26

LOCAL BAJA CLAMS OR MUSSELS
Roasted fennel, sweet onions, tomato, cilantro garlic butter-shrimp broth, olive oil grilled ciabatta - $18

FIRE SHRIMP & "GRITS"
Creamed corn polenta, Anaheim chili-garlic pan sauce - $15

 

Salads

THE WEDGE
Crisp baby iceberg lettuce, baby tomatoes, crispy shallots and mine shaft bleu cheese dressing - $10

CAESAR
Crisp romaine with the traditional dressing using pasteurized eggs, garlic foccacia croutons and fresh shaved grana padano
- $10

LOCALORGANIC FIELD GREENS
Sonoma goat cheese, strawberries, candied macadamia nuts and herb balsamic vinaigrette - $12

HEIRLOOM TOMATO & WILD ARUGULA
Tarragon ricotta, lemon oil, San Diego Sea Salt, sherry balsamic reduction- $12

 

 

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From the Sea

SALMON
Gnocchi, wild arugula pesto, sweet peas, pea shoots, Meyer lemon sauce   - $32

TOMBO "ALBACORE"
Sesame peppercorn crusted, soy bean and Spanish chorizo fried red Thai rice, baby bok choy, lemongrass ginger sauce - $32

CRAB STUFFED FISH
Chef’s Seasonal selection, lump crab stuffing, citrus pearl pasta, whole grain mustard thyme sauce - $32

HALIBUT
Fingerling potatoes, lemon-garlic Savoy spinach, baby squash, Heirloom tomato-leek butter - $32

SCALLOPS 
Locally farmed fava and cannelline beans, sweet peas, black summer truffle creamed corn - $36

MAINE LOBSTER
Fingerling potatoes, asparagus, tarragon butter sauce -$60

RED KING CRAB LEGS
1.5 lbs. Bering Sea Alaskan Red King Crab, crispy red potatoes, warm sweet corn salsa - $72

GOLDEN KING CRAB LEGS
1.25 lbs. Bering Sea Alaskan Golden King Crab, crispy red potatoes, warm sweet corn salsa - $62

CIOPPINO
Shellfish and fresh seafood, chipotle tomato saffron broth, fennel, fresh herbs, king crab leg  - $40

BLACK MUSSEL FETTUCCINE
Slow roasted tomatoes, fennel, Spanish chorizo, whole grain mustard cream - $28

CITRUS & GARLIC BAJA TIGER SHRIMP
Pappardelle, baby heirloom tomatoes, shallots, basil, shrimp bordelaise - $28

Crab Catcher's Shellfish Experience & Surf & Turf

1.5 LBS BERING SEA RED KING CRAB & FILET MIGNON
 - $89

MAINE LOBSTER & FILET MIGNON -$75

MAINE LOBSTER & BERING SEA RED OR GOLDEN CRAB & GRILLED PRAWNS -$100

BERING SEA RED KING & GOLDEN KING CRAB 2.75lb COMBINATION PORTION -$130

WHOLE BERING SEA RED KING CRAB 
Served hot or chilled, celery mustard mayonnaise, horseradish cocktail (seasonal)-Market Price 5 to 8lbs

MIX GRILL PLATE
 - $50

Charbroiled on Our Lava Rock Grill

PRIME 14OZ. N.Y. STEAK
Fingerling potatoes, brussel sprouts with applewood smoked bacon, shallots and slow roasted garlic, aged bleu cheese shallot demiglace- $48

FILET MIGNON
Slow cooked garlic whipped potato, sautéed Suzie’s Farms heirloom spinach, bordelaise sauce and crispy leeks- $40

HERB CRUSTED GRILLED JIDORI CHICKEN
Creamed corn polenta, locally farmed vegetables, wild arugula pesto, Meyer lemon sauce - $28

For the Table

Brussel Sprouts with Applewood Smoked bacon, Shallot and Slow Roasted Garlic - $10

Parmesan Truffle Fries- $8

Locally Farmed Seasoned Vegetables, San Diego Sea Salt, Thyme, Temecula E.V.O.O- $8

5 Cheese Mac with Toasted Parmesan Crust- $12

Creamed Corn Polenta with Queso Fresco- $10

 

 

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