Dinner Menu
         

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Entree

Dessert

Cheese

Bar

Menu and price subjected to change due to seasonality and availability.

Starter (back to top)

A LITTLE TASTE OF HEAVEN

DUO OF FOIE GRAS AND YELLOWFIN TUNA
Seared Canadian Foie Gras; Seared Ahi Tuna;
Blackberry and Elderflower Reduction
21
OCEANSIDE ORGANIC MUSHROOM BAKED GNOCCHI
Maitake; Shitake; White & Brown Beech Mushrooms; Sweet Crunchy Corn;
English Peas; Browned with Padana Granna Cheese; Truffle Oil
14
SAUTÉED JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE
Served with Whole Grain Mustard and Tarragon Butter Sauce and Baby Watercress Salad
18
HAWAIIAN AHI POKE
Diced Ahi Tossed with Mild Soy Sauce
Onions; Ocean Seaweed Salad;
Fried Wonton Half Moon Chips
16
ROCK SHRIMP RAVIOLI
Ravioli Stuffed with Goat Cheese & Pine Nuts;
Florida Rock Shrimps; Shitake Mushroom;
Corn Cream Sauce; White Truffle Oil
15
HAMACHI SASHIMI
Thin Sliced Japanese Yellow Tail “Hamachi”
Served with Saffron Potatoes & Wasabi Aioli & Ginger Ponzu Dip
18

SOUP AND SALAD'S
Ask Your Serve About Our Cheese List

SWEET AND SPICY LOBSTER CHOWDER
Maine Lobster Knuckles; Diced Purple Potato & Red Garnet Yams;
Shitake Mushroom; Sweet Corn; Thick Coconut Broth
16
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine Heart; Spanish White Anchovies Fillets; Brioche Croutons;
Shaved Asiago Cheese; Toasted Pine Nuts
11
PEAR AND SONOMA BRIE CHEESE SALAD
Kenter Farm Mixed Greens; Red Bartlett Pear Julinee; Sonoma Camambert Cheese;
Candied Pecans; Balsamic Viniagrette
13
DUO OF BEETS SALAD
Thin Sliced Red and Diced Yellow Beets; Cypress Grove Humbolt Fog Goat Cheese;
Baby Hydro Watercress Herb and Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette
12
SWEET GEM LETTUCE WEDGE
Chunky Gorgonzola Cheese Dressing; Crispy Applewood Smoked Bacon; Sweet Corn
14

We No Longer Accept Restaurant.com Certificates. Sorry For Any Inconvience.
Courtesy to Fellow Clientele, Please Feel Free to Use the Cell Phone Outside.
Parties of 8 or More, 20% Gratuity Will be Added to the Bill.
Caesar Dressing and Remoulade Contain Raw Egg Yolks.
Personal Wines are Welcomed; $25 Corkage Fee.

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LITTLE FLOUR, A LITTLE EGG

FOGLIE CARCIOFO WITH ARTICHOKE CONFIT
English Artichoke Shaped Leaf Pasta; Fava Beans; Artichoke Confit;
Roasted Red Tomatoes; Finished with Garlic & Its Own Artichoke Oil
A Vegetarian Delight!
22
SEAFOOD PASTA
Manila Clams; PEI Mussels; Mexican White Shrimps, Scallops, Sea Bass Tossed with a Shellfish Reduction and Linguini Pasta
28

FROM THE OCEAN

LOCH DUARTE KING SALMON
Scottish King Salmon Crusted with Sweet Chili and Peanut; Sushi Sticky Rice;
Pickled English Cucumber; Lemon Grass Sake Beurre Blanc
29
NORTH EAST DRY SEA SCALLOPS
Cold Water Sea Scallops; Smoked Mussels;
Parsnip Risotto; Herbed Infused Oil; Drizzled with Acai
32
CRISPY STRIPED BASS
Maine Lobster Knuckles; Manila Clams;
Braised Smoked Pork Belly; Shitake Mushrooms in
Rich Saffron Sauce; Herbed Israeli Cous Cous
35
CILANTRO CRUSTED “FARM RAISED”
ST. GEORGES CHILEAN SEA BASS

Blue Crab Mashed Potatoes; Fava Beans;
Smoked Cumin Roasted Tomato Coulis
36

FROM THE FARM

ROCKY JR. PETALUMA CAGE FREE HALF CHICKEN
Roasted Giant King Oyster Mushroom Mashed Potatoes; Broccolini;
Black Garlic Demi Glace
25
BEEF SHORT RIB & APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON
Slowly Braised Short Rib & Smoked Bacon Served with Creamy Polenta Topped with
Sonoma Shaft Blue Cheese; Pearl Onion Jus; Horseradish Cream
32
14 OZ PORK CHOP
Pan Roasted Thick 14 oz Pork Chop; English Peas;
Oceanside Organic Wild Mushroom Herbed Risotto; Sweet Pork Reduction
35
12 OZ BONELESS USDA PRIME NEW YORK STEAK
Sautéed Spinach; Roasted Garlic; Vermont Truckle Porter Ale Potato Au Gratin;
Green Peppercorn “Steak Sauce”
42
SURF AND TURF
6 Oz Chateau Center Cut Filet Mignon; 6 Oz Maine Lobster Tail; Bordelaise Sauce;
Caramelized Warm Russian Banana Fingerling Potato; Haricot Verts
46

LIBERTY DUCK BREAST
Crispy Pan Seared Sonoma Pekin Duck Breast;
Mixed Cauliflowers & English Pea Ragout; Celeriac Puree; Pomegranate Reduction
34


Entrée Split Charge $5.00

Executive Chef/Owner Darren Weiss; General Manager Bart Thompson; Restaurant Chef Shawn Davis

WE SUPPORT LOCAL, ORGANIC, SUSTAINABLE, RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS

Desserts (back to top)

Mixed Seasonal Berry Crumble
Mixed Fresh Berries tossed in Strawberry Vanilla Glaze;
Broiche-Oat Crumbles; Tre Vanilla Gelato
10
White Chocolate Mousse Napolean
White Chocolate Mousse; Hazelnut FlorentineTuile;
Sliced Strawberries; Orange Wedges & Zest; Butterscotch Sauce
10
Classical Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee
Vanilla Bean Custard; Demerara Sugar Burnt; Milk Chocolate Biscotti
10
Triple Chocolate Brownie
Banana Cream Gelato; Ginger Candied Pecans
Vanilla Sauce & Caramel Sauce
10
Coconut - Macadamina Nut Semefreddo
Toasted Macadamia Nuts; Trio of Banana, Mango, & Raspberry Coulis
10
Selection of Gelato & Sorbet
Please check with your server for our Chef's selected flavor of the day
10
Fresh Seasonal Mixed Berries
Frangelico Crème Chantilly
10

Artisan Cheese Selection & Mixed House Toasted Crackers
(ask your server for Cheese Availability)
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Cheese Selections (back to top)
VARIETIAL TPYE: MILK: TEXTURE: FLAVOR: REGION: Price
           
Brillat Savarin Cow Soft Mild France 8
Cabra Al Vino Goat Semi Hard Mild Spain 7
Epoisse Cow Creamy Strong/Odor France 10
Manchego Sheep Semi Frim Medium/Sharp France 6
Padana Granna Cow Hard Medium/Sharp Italy 8
Tete de Monie Cow Hard Strong/Odor Switzerland 8
Tommie de Savoie Cow Semi Hard Strong France 6
 
California & USA Cheese
Shaft's Bleu Cow Soft Medium California 7
Grafton's Beer Truckle Cow Semi Hard Strong/Sharp Vermont 6
Rouge et Noir Cow Creamy/Brie Mild California 6
Humbolt Fog Goat Semi Soft/Firm Medium California 6



BAR MENU (back to top)
Happy Hour:
Sunday & Monday – All Night!
Tuesday – Saturday 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Tuesday – Thursday 9 PM until close; Friday and Saturday 9:30PM

(Minimum $5.00 Beverage Purchase Per Person
Required for Happy Hour Prices)

Hand Packed Angus Burger
Brioche Bun, Sweet Gem Lettuce;
Served with Lettuce, Charred Onions, and Vine Ripened Tomatoes
Choice of House Salad, French Fries, or Sweet Potato Fries
16
Fierce “Far East Meets Buffalo” Smoky Chicken Burger
Hot and Fiery Spicy “Far East Meets Buffalo” Chicken;
Crispy Slaw; Sweet Gem Lettuce; Shaft Bleu Cheese Crumbles;
Choice House Salad, French Fries, or Sweet Potato Fries
15
Applewood Smoked Bacon Confit
Smoked Pork Belly Braised in Oil; Roasted Shallots & Garlic;
Pineapple-Brandy Chutney
16
Darren’s Classical Bruschetta
Marinated Vine Ripened Tomatoes; Melted Burrata Cheese;
Aged White Balsamic; Black Pepper Gastraque;
12
Blackened Shrimps in Bamboo Skewer
Pan Flashed Spicy White Mexican Shrimp;
Chopped Greens in Lemon Mosto Oil; Cilantro-Jalapeno Remoulade
15
Caesar Salad
Spanish White Anchovies; Brioche Croutons;
Shaved Asiago Cheese; Toasted Pine Nuts
11

USDA Prime Hanger Steak Frites
Prime graded Hanger Steak; French Fries;
Tellicherry Peppercorn Compound Butter; Bordelaise Sauce
15

Hawaiian Ahi Poke
Diced Ahi tossed with Mild Soy Sauce; Sweet Onions; Ocean Salad;
Wasabi Microgreens; Fried Wonton Half Moon Chips

16
Florida Rock Shrimp Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts, and Shitake Mushroom; Florida Rock Shrimps; Corn Cream Sauce; White Truffle Oil
15

Sweet and Spicy Lobster Chowder
Duo Sweet Potato; Shitake Mushroom;
Maine Lobster Knuckles; Sweet Corn; Thick Coconut Broth
16

Truffled French Fries in Black Basket
Crispy French Fries Tossed with Padana Granna Cheese;
Italian Parsley; White Truffle Oil
9

 
 

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