Lunch Menu

Small Plates

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

CLAM CHOWDER
New England style- $12

CRAB CAKE

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

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

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

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

Shellfish

CHILLED PACIFIC OYSTERS
Several selections available daily, served on halfshell, housemade cocktail sauce -  Half Dozen $14   Dozen $ 20

OVEN ROASTED PACIFIC OYSTERS
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 Half Dozen $16  Dozen $ 26
Applewood smoke bacon, spinach, grana padano parmesan

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

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


Salads

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

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

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

COBB SALAD
Crispy baby iceberg lettuce, marinated chicken breast, avocado, tomato, bleu cheese, smoked bacon, sliced egg and red wine vinaigrette- $20

CRAB & SHRIMP LOUIE
Chopped shrimp and crab, capers, cucumber, tomato, organic field greens and our louie dressing - $25


 

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Sandwiches
All sandwiches come with Fries or add $2 for a small Caesar Salad or Mix Greens Salad

CRAB CATCHER B.L.T.
Bering Sea King Crab and Blue Crab Salad, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato on toasted brioche,  with housemade tartar sauce - $18

FISH TACO TORTA

Alaskan Cod, panko crusted, fried to a golden brown, shredded cabbage, salsa fresca,avocado, tortilla chips, chili pepper aioli on a brioche bun - $16

CALAMARI
Deep fried panko crusted steak, with chili mayonnaise, romaine and tomato on toasted sourdough - $14

GRILLED CHICKEN
Charbroiled herb marinated breast, with havarti cheese, slow roasted tomatoes,caramelized onions, avocado, local organic greens on a brioche bun - $12

CRAB CAKE
Pan fried with lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, avocado and remoulade on toasted sourdough- $15

LA JOLLA BURGER
Charbroiled ground sirloin, cheddar cheese,  toasted onion roll, dressed with lettuce tomato, avocado, grilled onion and chili garlic mayo ADD BACON OR FRIED EGG $1.00 ea. - $14
Entrees

SALMON
Gnocchi, wild arugula pesto, sweet peas, pea shoots, Meyer lemon sauce - $28

TOMBO "ALBACORE"
Sesame peppercorn crusted, soy bean and Spanish chorizo fried red Thai rice, baby bok choy, lemongrass ginger sauce- $30              
CRAB STUFFED FISH
Chef’s Seasonal selection, lump crab stuffing, citrus pearl pasta, whole grain mustard thyme sauce- $32

FISH AND CHIPS
Lightly fried, batter dipped Dutch Harbor Alaskan Cod, salt & pepper kettle chips, housemade tartar sauce - $18

CIOPPINO
Shellfish and fresh seafood in a chipotle tomato saffron broth, with fennel and fresh herbs - $34

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


GOLDEN KING CRAB LEGS
1.25  lb. Bering Sea Alaskan Golden King Crab, crispy red potatoes, warm sweet corn salsa - $55

RED KING CRAB LEGS
1.5 lbs. Bering Sea Alaskan Red King Crab, crispy red potatoes, warm sweet corn salsa - $65

GRILLED CHICKEN 
Locally farmed vegetables, fingerling potatoes, sweet onion garlic sauce - $24

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

LIVE MAINE LOBSTER
Fingerling potatoes, asparagus, tarragon butter sauce
- $52

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

14oz. NEW YORK STEAK
Fingerling potatoes, brussel sprouts with applewood smoked bacon, shallots and slow roasted garlic, aged bleu cheese shallot demiglace- $42

HERB CRUSTED GRILLED JIDORI CHICKEN

Creamed corn polenta, locally farmed vegetables, wild arugula pesto, Meyer lemon sauce- $28



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