Lunch Menu

Small Plates

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

AHI NAPOLEON
Spice crusted yellow fin tuna, Asian slaw, crispy wonton - $16

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

SPRING ROLL
Napa cabbage, carrot, pea shoots, cucumber, rice noodles, cilantro peanut sauce - $12

BLUE HERON FARMS SEARED SPINACH & BURRATA
Temecula E.V. olive oil, warm tomato balsamic vinaigrette, grilled sourdough - $12

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

CLAM CHOWDER
New England style - $10

Shellfish

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

LAVA ROCK GRILLED OYSTERS
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 Half Dozen $16  Dozen $ 26
Applewood smoke bacon, spinach, grana padano parmesan

CLAMS
Manila clams, pan roasted, chardonnay garlic broth - $16

MUSSELS
(selection varies) Pan roasted, cilantro garlic butter, tomato, basil, bleu cheese crostini - $18

WILD MEXICAN POACHED SHRIMP
Citrus and Old Bay spices, housemade horseradish cocktail sauce, served chilled- $14

FIRE SHRIMP
Sriracha seared prawns, slow cooked garlic whipped potato - $15

CRISPY GARLIC SHRIMP
Flash fried with garlic, chives, sesame soy dipping sauce - $15

Crab

CRAB CAKES
Maryland lump crabmeat, pan sautéed, whole grain mustard remoulade - $18

CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Alaskan Opilio crab, Maryland blue crab, dill sweet sherry, melted jack cheese - $14

KING CRAB CEVICHE
Tomato, cilantro, avocado, crispy wontons - $16

MARYLAND BLUE CRAB WONTONS
Sweet and spicy savoy cabbage tomato relish, miso honey beurre blanc - $16


Salads

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

BLUE HERON FARMS ORGANIC FIELD GREENS
Sonoma goat cheese, pear, candied macadamia nuts and herb balsamic vinaigrette - $12

SUZIE'S FARMS ROASTED BEETS & WILD ARUGULA
Locally grown arugula & beets, sautéed wild mushrooms, fennel parmesan vinaigrette - $12

GRILLED PEAR & PERSIMMON
Maytag bleu cheese, five spiced almonds, basil, sherry balsamic reduction- $14

CRISPY ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD
Carrot, daikon and sunflower green salad, shaved pear, grapes, ginger sesame vinaigrette - $20

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

GRILLED SALMON SALAD
rganic field greens, Burrata and fried green tomato napoleon, cucumber dill dressing- $25

CRAB LOUIE
A blend of crabmeats over mixed field greens, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and our louie dressing - $25


 

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Sandwiches
All sandwiches served with a choice of salt & pepper kettle chips (house made) , roasted fingerling maui onion blue cheese potato salad (hot) , dill sour cream-chive potato salad (cold) ,garlic & parmesan fries or pasta salad

HALIBUT
Panko crusted, fried to a golden brown, served on house made foccacia bread with lettuce, tomato, avocado and a chili mayonaise - $16

GRILLED STEAK SANDWICH

Caramelized onions, sliced avocado, tomato, organic field greens,
garlic herb aioli on sourdough baguette - $16

CALAMARI
Deep fried panko crusted steak, served with chili mayonnaise, romaine and tomato on foccacia bread - $14

GRILLED CHICKEN
Charbroiled soy honey marinated breast, with havarti cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion and pineapple and avocado on foccacia bread - $12

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

CRAB CATCHER
Bering Sea King Crab, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato on toasted brioche with a roasted garlic herb aioli - $15

LA JOLLA BURGER
Charbroiled ground sirloin, topped with cheddar cheese and served on a toasted onion roll, dressed with lettuce, tomato and grilled onion - $14
Entrees

SALMON
Warm white bean tomato and heirloom spinach ragout, pinot noir sauce, crispy shallots - $28

AHI
Purple Thai rice, julienne of local farmed vegetables, lemongrass miso ginger sauce- $36              

SEABASS
Maryland lump crab stuffing, citrus pearl pasta, whole grain mustard thyme sauce - $30

FISH AND CHIPS
Lightly fried, batter dipped Petrale Sole, 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
Macadamia nut crusted, Boniato potato plantain mash, Suzie’s Farms baby carrots, miso honey butter- $30


DUNGENESS CRAB
Served steamed or chilled, celery mustard mayonaise, horseradish cocktail. - $36

GRILLED CHICKEN 
Chive whipped potato, haricot verts with applewood smoke bacon, creamy local spring onion sage sauce - $24

LOBSTER PASTA
Grilled seasonal lobster over semolina pappardelle tossed with fresh herbs and a sherry cream sauce - $32

CRAB LEGS
Bering Sea Alaskan Red King Crab Legs, crispy red potatoes, Chef's vegetable - $59

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

WILD MEXICAN SHRIMP                                              
Herb marinated grilled, over semolina fettuccine, roasted garlic, tomatoes, basil, and white wine or Scampi style sautéed with cilantro garlic butter, white wine and citrus over semolina spaghetti - $28

NEW YORK STEAK
Parmesan truffle fries, Temecula E.V. olive oil & wild arugula salad, caramelized shallot demiglace 11oz- $32 14oz Prime- $42



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