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Lunch Menu

STARTERS

BURRATA CAPRESE17

heirloom tomatoes / three herb pesto
balsamic pearls

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS14

pressed lemon / braised bacon
sweet thai chili sauce

SPANISH OCTOPUS19

salad niçoise / tomato water

PICKLED BEETS15

citrus / hazelnut granola / goat cheese
meyer lemon vinaigrette

MADEIRA SHRIMP19

dark garlic sauce

TRUFFLE FRIES13

parmesan / aioli

SCAMPI P.E.I. MUSSELS23

lemon / capers / cherry tomatoes
(add fries +3)

GARLIC HUMMUS16

cauliflower / pickled raisins
pine nuts / flatbread

CALAMARI FRITTI17

semolina / cherry tomatoes
shishito peppers

THE RAW BAR

OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL11

vodka pomegranate granita

SPICY TUNA TARTARE19

papaya / avocado / ponzu / wonton crisps

PEPPERED N.Y. CARPACCIO17

wild mushrooms / pickled shallot / aioli

SOUPS & SALADS

MAUI ONION SOUP12

provençale croutons / gruyère cheese

GAZPACHO12

cucumber / avocado

FISHERMAN’S CHOWDER15

halibut / stewed vegetables / saffron new potatoes / citrus
*limited availability

MIXED ORGANIC GREENS12

green apple / tomato / gorgonzola / pine nuts
balsamic vinaigrette

CANDIED SALMON SALAD23

mango vegetable slaw / candied walnuts
dried cranberries / goat cheese

CAESAR12

polenta croutons / shaved parmesan

AHI NIÇOISE24

(rare) arugula / haricot vert / potato
egg / tomato / capers / kalamata olives
mustard vinaigrette

BABY KALE15

strawberries / citrus / toasted almonds
pickled shallots/goat cheese
meyer lemon vinaigrette

CHOPPED SEAFOOD24

shrimp / lump crab / bacon / tomato / egg / gorgonzola / avocado / crispy onions / chiptole ranch dressing

WEDGE16

heirloom tomatoes/ bacon lardons/ red onion
buttermilk blue cheese dressing

SALAD ADDITIONS

Ponzu Chicken+5

Buttermilk Calamari+8

Lemon Grilled Shrimp+8

Grilled Salmon+12

seared ahi+14

SANDWICHES

served with shoestring fries

CHILI LIME CHICKEN16

havarti / bacon / guacamole / aioli

HOUSE BURGER17

white cheddar / caramelized onions
secret sauce

B.L.A.T16

smashed avocado / braised bacon
aioli / heirloom tomatoes / arugula

SALMON SANDWICH19

ponzu / arugula / aioli
pickled shallots

THE PRIME RIB DIP22

prime rib / gruyère / caramelized onions / au jus {horseradish cream on request}

ENTREES

CRISPY FISH TACOS (3)16

salted lime cabbage / remoulade

WILD MUSHROOM QUINOA22

roasted garlic / olive oil / fried parsley / herb jus

SALMON24

jardinière vegetables / thai black rice
red curry coconut lime broth

LAMB CHOPS26

cauliflower cous-cous
almond mint pesto pomegranate molasses

1855 N.Y. STRIP STEAK38

leek velouté / charred brocollini
maître d'hôtel butter

PASTAS

MUSHROOM GNOCCHI23

chicken / wild mushrooms / bacon
gorgonzola cream

LIMONCELLO LINGUINE24

sweet peas / ricotta herb pesto
pistachios

SEAFOOD ARRABIATA29

shrimp / scallops / mussels / calamari
spicy tomato sauce

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*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs
may increase your risk of foodborne illness

*Menus and pricing are subject to seasonal changes

230 Forest Avenue  |  Laguna Beach, CA 92651

949 494-2545
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