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GRAZING PLATES

BACON WRAPPED DATES (GF)12

Almonds / Balsamic / Brown Sugar

SPICY TUNA 23

Crispy Rice / Avocado / Tobiko / Ponzu

HOUSE MADE RICOTTA (CBGF/V)21

Honeycomb / Raisins / Marcona Almonds / Crostini

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF/V)16

Meyer Lemon / Pistachios / Parmesan

BUTTERNUT SQUASH ARANCINI (V)18

Toasted Hazelnuts / Salsa Verde

1855 N.Y. CARPACCIO (GF)23

Pickled Mushrooms / Pine Nuts / Aioli

SIZZLING GARLIC SHRIMP (GF)24

Sweet Onion / Fennel / Citrus

KUNG PAO CALAMARI22

Japanese Eggplant / Shishito Peppers / Peanuts / Ponzu

PROVENÇALE MUSSELS (GF)25

Leek / Tomato / Garlic Herb Broth

WARM PARKER HOUSE ROLLS8

Whipped Butter / Sea Salt

SOUPS

GAZPACHO (GF/V) 16

Cucumber / Avocado / Evoo

MAUI ONION SOUP (CBGF)17

Provençale Croutons / Gruyère Cheese

FISHERMAN'S CHOWDER (GF)18

Halibut / Stewed Vegetables / Saffron New Potatoes

SALADS

MIXED FIELD GREENS (GF/V)15

Green Apple / Tomato / Gorgonzola / Pine Nuts / Balsamic Vinaigrette

BABY KALE (GF/V)17

Strawberries / Citrus / Toasted Almonds / Pickled Onions / Goat Cheese / Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

CHOPPED SEAFOOD (CBGF)31

Shrimp / Lump Crab / Bacon / Tomato / Gorgonzola / Avocado / Crispy Onions / Chipotle Ranch Dressing

CAESAR (CBGF)15

Parmigiano Reggiano / Herb Crumbs

WEDGE (GF/CBVEG)17

Heirloom Tomatoes / Bacon / Red Onion / Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing

CANDIED SALMON (GF)29

Mango Vegetable Slaw / Candied Walnuts / Goat Cheese / Dried Cranberries

SALADS ADDITIONS

Ponzu Grilled Chicken+7

Lemon Grilled Shrimp+11

SANDWICHES

SERVED WITH SHOESTING FRIES

CHIPOTLE LIME CHICKEN 23

Havarti / Bacon / Guacamole / Garlic Aioli

HOUSE CHEESEBURGER24

White Cheddar / Caramelized Onions / 1000 Island

PRIME RIB DIP27

Gruyère / Caramelized Onions / Au Jus / Creamy Horseradish

Lobster Roll45

Meyer Lemon Aioli / Old Bay Fries

ENTREES

HALIBUT FISH N’ CHIPS29

Creamy Slaw / Shoestring Fries / Remoulade

BROWN BUTTER SCALLOPS (GF)36

Butternut Squash Risotto / Fried Kale

AHI NICOISE (GF)46

Parsnip Purée / Olive Vinaigrette

TOASTED GARLIC SALMON (GF)34

Quinoa / Salsa Verde

CHICKEN MILANESE33

Arugula-Tomato Salad / Potato Purée / Pesto / Lemon Beurre Blanc / Charred Lemon

RICOTTA GNOCCHI (CBVEG)27

Prosciutto / Sage / Walnuts

Add Chicken+7

Add Shrimp+11

BOLOGNESE32

Ground Pork, Veal & Beef / Sofrito / Stewed Tomato Sauce / Ricotta / Pappardelle

MUSTARD RUBBED LAMB CHOPS (GF)45

Soft Polenta / Pickled Mushrooms / Pesto

MAPLE BRINED PORK CHOP (GF)46

Parsnip Purée / Sweet & Sour Cabbage / Calvados Gastrique

1855 N.Y. STEAK FRITES (GF)55

Duck Fat Fingerling Potatoes / Maître D’Hôtel Butter

CIOPPINO (GF)59

Two-day fish stock simmered with Saffron, Citrus, Tomato, Vegetables. Finished with 1/2 Maine Lobster, Shrimp, Mussels, Fish, Calamari & Scallops

SIDES 15

BROCCOLINI (V/GF)

Toasted Garlic / Shaved Parmesan

SHISHITO PEPPERS (V)

Ponzu / Grilled Lemon

DUCK FAT FINGERLING POTATOES (GF)

Garlic Aioli / Tomato Jam / Chipotle Ranch

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO (V/GF)

Fried Kale

MAC-N-CHEESE (V)

White Cheddar Mornay

DESSERTS 15

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT BREAD PUDDING

Seasonal Berries / Vanilla Bean Ice Cream / Anglaise

PROFITEROLES

Espresso Chip Ice Cream / Hot Fudge

KEY LIME PIE

Marcona Almond-Graham Cracker Crust / Raspberry Gel

PISTACHIO CRÈME BRÛLÉE (GF)

Torched Demerara Sugar

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*GF Gluten Free/CBGF Can Be Gluten Free/ V Vegetarian/ CBVEG Can Be Vegetarian

*Menus and pricing are subject to seasonal changes

230 Forest Avenue  |  Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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