Menus
Below is a sampling of our daily menus. Some items may change based on seasonality and the creative inspiration of our culinary team.
In-Room Dining
Guests of Hotel La Jolla are welcome to enjoy our menu in the comfort of their guestroom, suite, or poolside
Thanksgiving
First Course
Choice of one-
Fairy Tale Pumpkin Soup
Maple crème fraiche | spiced pepitas | chive
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Grilled Apple + Pt Reyes Blue Tart
Caramelized onion | toasted walnut | petite herbs
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Baby Kale Salad
Local pear | serrano ham | Medjool dates | pomegranate | spiced candied pecans | goat cheese | dijon vinaigrette
Dessert
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Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Chantilly cream | mint
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Mixed Berry Crostata
Pistachio gelato
Second Course
Choice of one-
Free Range Turkey
Herb-roasted breast | confit thigh | Yukon gold potato puree | haricot vert | orange-cranberry conserva | classic gravy
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Coffee Dusted Filet of Beef
Roasted baby sweet potato | rainbow chard | cipollini onion | sauce bordelaise
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Grilled Red Snapper
Indian spiced cauliflower | black kale, almond-pomegranate salad | fragrant coconut | chili crisp
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Casareccia Pasta
Butternut squash | crisp sage | crushed amaretti | Parmigiano Reggiano
Lunch
Monday – Friday 11AM – 3PM
Lunch
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Hummus
$16Zaatar spice cauliflower | olives | crudites | grilled pita
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Tuna Poke
$22Citrus | furikake | Koshihikari rice | avocado | rice crackers
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Brussel Sprouts Salad
$17Shaved california brussel sprouts | baby arugula | toasted almonds | grainy mustard lemon dressing
Salmon filet $14
Grilled prawns $18
Marinated chicken breast $11
Flat iron steak $17
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Grilled Prawns Salad
$25Local kale | quinoa | shaved hearts of palm | charred pineapple | lemon vinaigrette
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Caesar Salad
$15Baby romaine lettuce | parmesan | garlic croutons | avocado caesar dressing
Salmon filet $14
Grilled prawns $18
Marinated chicken breast $11
Flat iron steak $17
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Grain Bowl
$18Quinoa | roasted winter squash | cherry tomato | broccolini | herb salad
Salmon filet $14
Grilled prawns $18
Marinated chicken breast $11
Flat iron steak $17
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Crispy Fish Tacos
$21Tempura battered local opah | shaved cabbage | cilantro | guajillo tartar sauce | house chips
Sub opah for grilled salmon $6
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Chicken BLT Sandwich
$22Marinated chicken breast | crispy bacon | heirloom tomato | herb aioli | rustic sourdough | house salad or fries
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La Jolla Nicoise Sandwich
$23Wild grilled salmon | olive aioli | tomato & capers | rustic sourdough | house salad or fries
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Sea & Sky Smashburger
$23House blend beef | bacon | raclette cheese | onion confit | umami sauce | brioche | house salad or fries
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday 7AM – 3PM
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Banana Bread
$10Maple butter
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Fruit + Granola
$14Honey yogurt / blueberries / banana / house made nutty granola
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Smoked Salmon
$23Everything bagel / wild salmon / whipped cream cheese / heirloom tomato / onions / capers / cucumbers
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Avocado Toast
$24Sunny side up egg / radish / cucumber / tomato / girl & dug farms herbs / sourdough
Add smoked salmon $8
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Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
$28Wild salmon / hollandaise / fried capers / fines herbs / poached eggs / English muffin / roasted potatoes
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Green Egg Shakshuka
$21Two eggs / raclette cheese / wilted kale / roasted winter squash / avocado / tomato salsa / roasted potatoes
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Pancakes
$22Pink lady apples / cinnamon anglaise / pecan + oat crunch
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French Toast
$22Brioche / seasonal berry compote / maple syrup / coconut whipped cream
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Huevos Con Chorizo
$23Two eggs / chorizo / cotija cheese / guajillo pepper sauce / lime crema / avocado / warm corn tortillas
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Classic Breakfast
$25Two eggs / applewood bacon or chicken & apple breakfast sausage / crispy potatoes / choice of toast
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Three Egg Omelet
$25Choice of three (additional items $1 each): tomato / mushroom / roasted peppers / onion / spinach / ham / applewood bacon / vegan chorizo / cheddar / swiss / goat cheese / crispy potatoes
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Grain Bowl
$18Quinoa / roasted winter squash / cherry tomato / broccolini / herb salad
Add ons
Salmon filet $14
Grilled prawns $18
Marinated chicken breast $11
Flat iron steak $17
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Brussels Sprouts Salad
$17Shaved California brussels sprouts / baby arugula / toasted almonds / grainy mustard lemon dressing
Add ons
Salmon filet $14
Grilled prawns $18
Marinated chicken breast $11
Flat iron steak $17
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Smash Brunch Burger
$27House blend beef / sunny side up egg / bacon / caramelized onions / cheddar cheese / brioche bun / crispy fries
Sides
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Avocado
$4 -
Applewood Bacon
$6 -
Chicken Apple Sausage
$6 -
Two Farm Fresh Eggs
$8 -
Bagel & Cream Cheese
$6 -
Sourdough, Wheat
$6
Cold Pressed Juices
PLEASE NOTE JUICES CAN NOT BE MODIFIED-
"Pure Greens"
$12Apple / cucumber / celery / spinach / lemon / ginger
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"Golden Girl"
$12Turmeric / carrot / pineapple / lemon / ginger
Brunch Libations
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Mimosa
$14Choice of classic / elderflower / grapefruit
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Highball
$14Maker’s mark bourbon / club soda / lemon
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Sea & Sky Bloody Mary
$16Organic vodka / spicy mix / horse radish / olives
Wine
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Sparkling
Bianchi Brut Paso Robles CA
Glass $14
Bottle $55
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Sparkling Rosé
Domaine Carneros Napa Valley CA
Glass $22
Bottle $87
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Dry Rosé
Fleur De Mer Provence France
Glass $15
Bottle $59
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Pinot Grigio
Scarpetta Friuli Italy
Glass $15
Bottle $59
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Sauvignon Blanc
Gellegos Napa Valley CA
Glass $17
Bottle $67
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Chardonnay
Neyers '304' Sonoma CA
Glass $17
Bottle $67
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Pinot Noir
Sea Sun CA
Glass $15
Bottle $59
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Pinot Noir
Williams Selyem Russian River Valley CA
Glass $35
Bottle $139
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Merlot
Duckhorn Napa Valley CA
Glass $25
Bottle $99
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Brea Paso Robles CA
Glass $19
Bottle $75
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Chappellet ‘Mt Cuvee’ Napa CA
Glass $28
Bottle $111
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Zinfandel
Seghesio Sonoma CA
Glass $16
Bottle $63
Draft Beer
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Pilsner
$10Modelo Especial 4.4% abv Mexico
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Lager
$10Mother Earth ‘Tierra Madre’ 4.25% abv San Diego
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Wheat
$10Coronado ‘Orange Ave.’ 5.2% abv San Diego
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IPA
$10Elysian Space Dust 8.2% abv Washington
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IPA
$10Society Pupil 7.5% abv San Diego
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Haziy IPA
$10Stone Delicious 7.2% abv San Diego
Dinner
Starters
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Herb Roasted Garlic Focaccia
$8Garlic butter | rosemary
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½ Dozen Oysters
$24Kumiai oysters | jalapeno herb mignonette | cucumber lime granita
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Roasted Baby Beets
$18Herb ricotta | candied almond | citrus | watercress
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Yellowtail Crudo
$25Passion fruit | cucumber | avocado | radish | crispy sweet potato
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Burrata + Wild Arugula
$20Local stone fruit | candied sesame seeds | pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette
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Blue Crab Cake
$28Trout roe | green blueberry capers | whole grain mustard
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Grilled Octopus
$27Sikil-pak | tomato | green garlic | radish
Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. For guests with food allergies, please inform your server before placing your order.
Entrées
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SD Daily Market Catch
$47Inspired bu our fisherman | blistered shishito pepper | pickled ginger | Chinese long beans
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Linguine Pasta
$29Chardonnay saffron braised heirloom tomatoes | basil | sea beans | ricotta salata
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Day Boat Scallops
$44Corn polenta | marigold butter | midnight moon
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Wild Koa King Salmon
$45Grilled jumbo asparagus | fava bean nage | cauliflower mousseline
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Half Chicken
$41King trumpet mushrooms | crispy brussels sprouts | potato puree
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Half Grilled Snapper
$52Aji amarillo | La Jolla nicoise | persiane
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Kurobuta Pork Chop
$47Miso-squash puree | grilled Swiss chard | Asian pear | walnut crumble
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Prime NY Strip Steak
$75Spiced honey glazed carrots | steak sauce
A 4% Surcharge will be added to each bill to help cover increasing operations and labor costs.
Drinks
Cocktails
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Shiso Lovely
$19Toki japanese whisky, shiso, sugar, angostura + orange bitters
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North Beach Negroni
$18London style american gin, campari, carpano antica
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White Lady Cave
$19Avocado-washed hangar 1 vodka, olive brine, rosemary with blue cheese stuffed olives
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Catching Rays
$18Saffron-infused espolon silver tequila, ginger, tamarelo tamarind liqueur, lemon, agave
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Life’s a Beach
$17Appleton estate signature rum, chinola passionfruit liqueur, orgeat, lemon, vanilla
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High Tide Heat
$19Silver tequila, chambord, blackberry, spicy bitters, lime, agave
Draft Beer
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Modelo Especial Pilsner 4.4% ABV Mexico
$10 -
Mother Earth ‘Madre’ Lager 4.25% ABV San Diego
$10 -
Coronado Orange Ave. Wit 5.2% ABV San Diego
$10 -
Society Pupil IPA 7.5% ABV San Diego
$10 -
Stone Delicious Hazy IPA 7.2% ABV San Diego
$10 -
Elysian Space Dust IPA 8.2% ABV Washington
$10
Wine
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Sparkling Bianchi Paso CA
$13 - $51 -
Sparkling Rosé, Domaine Carneros CA
$21 - $83 -
Dry Rosé, Hampton Water France
$16 - $63 -
Pinot Grigio, Scarpetta Friuli Italy
$16 - $63 -
Sauvignon Blanc, AXR Napa CA
$18 - $71 -
Chardonany, Sonoma Cutrer CA
$17 - $67 -
Pinot Noir, Sea Sun CA
$15 - $59 -
Zinfandel, Seghesio Sonoma CA
$16 - $63 -
Cabernet Sauvignon, Brea Paso CA
$18 - $71
Cognac & Brandy
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Moletto Grappa di Barbera
$17 -
Camus VS Cognac
$19 -
Hennessy VS Cognac
$15 -
Martell VSOP Cognac
$18 -
Remy Martin VSOP Cognac
$20 -
Courvoisier XO Cognac
$45 -
Remy Martin XO Cognac
$60
Scotland - Blends
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Johnnie Walker Black Label
$14 -
Monkey Shoulder
$13
Scotland - Single Malt
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The Glenlivet 12yr
$15 -
Highland Park 12yr
$18 -
Lagavulin 16yr
$32 -
Laphroaig 10yr
$19 -
The Macallan 12yr
$25 -
Talisker 10yr
$23
Kids Menu
Lunch & Dinner
Available after 11 AM-
Burger
$16Single patty | cheddar cheese | fries
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Chicken Tenders
$14French fries
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Chicken Breasts
$15Spring vegetables | roasted potatoes
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Fish & Chips
$15Cripsy fried local fish | french fries
Breakfast
7 AM - 11 AM-
Pancakes
$10Maple syrup | butter
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1 Egg
$12Crispy bacon | choice toast
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Fruit
$9Yogurt & granola
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Oatmeal
$9Apple | honey
Beverages
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Chocolate Milk | Milk
$5 -
Soft Drink
$5Coca Cola | Diet Coke | Sprite | Ginger Ale | Lemonade
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Juice
$5Orange | apple | grapefruit | pineapple | tomato
Breakfast
Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 11 AM
Saturday & Sunday 7AM - 3PM
(please note we only offer our brunch menu on weekends)
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Fruit + Granola
$14Honey yogurt | blueberries | banana | goji berry | house made nutty granola
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Local Fruits
$16Seasonal farmers market selection
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Smoked Salmon
$23Everything bagel | wild salmon | whipped cream cheese | heirloom tomato | onions | capers | cucumbers
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Green Egg Shakshuka
$23Two eggs | raclette cheese | wilted kale | roasted winter squash | avocado | tomato salsa | roasted potatoes
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Avocado Toast
$24Sunny side up egg | radish | cucumber | tomato | Girl & Dug farms herbs | rustic sourdough
Smoked salmon $8
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Pancakes
$22Pink lady apples | cinnamon anglaise | pecan + oat crunch
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French Toast
$22Brioche | seasonal berry compote | maple syrup | coconut whipped cream
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Three Egg Omelet
$25Choice of three (additionak items $1 each)
Tomato | mushroom | roasted peppers | onion | spinach | ham | applewood bacon | vegan chorizo | cheddar | Swiss | goat cheese | roasted potatoes -
Classic Breakfast
$25Two eggs | applewood bacon or chicken & apple sausage | roasted potatoes | choice of toast
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Huevos con Chorizo
$23Two eggs | chorizo | cotija cheese | guajillo pepper sauce | lime crema | avocado | warm corn tortillas
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Bec Sandwich
$22Two eggs | applewood bacon | California cheddar | arugula | roasted potatoes | rustic sourdough
Sides
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Avocado
$4 -
Applewood Bacon
$6 -
Chicken Apple Sausage
$6 -
Two Farm Fresh Eggs
$8 -
Bagel & Cream Cheese
$6 -
Sourdough, Wheat, or Gluten Free Toast
$4 -
Sea & Sky Bloody Mary
$16
Beverages
Organic vodka | spicy mix | horse radish | olives-
Mimosa
$14Choice of classic | elderflower | grapefruit
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Cold Pressed Juice “Pure Greens”
$12Apple | cucumber | celery | spinach | lemon | ginger
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Cold Pressed Juice “Golden Girl”
$12Turmeric | carrot | pineapple | lemon | ginger
Happy Hour
Daily 3PM - 5PM
Offered in the bar and lounge only
(Please note we do not accept reservations)
Drinks
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Wines By The Glass
$10CA sparkling | dry rose | aromatic dry white | bold red
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Draft Beer
$6heineken or stone ipa
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Local Canned Cocktail
$7Cutwater spirits | please inquire
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Sea & Sky Spritz
$10Aperol | elderflower | sparkling wine | orange
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Cucumber Crush (Non-Alcoholic)
$8Ritual non-alcoholic 'gin' | cucumber | ginger | elderflower
Cold & Hot Plates
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Oyster
each $2.50Kumial baja oyster | house mignonette
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Hummus
$10Zaatar spice cauliflower | olives | crudites | grilled pita
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One Fried Fish Taco
$8Local tempura opah | shaved cabbage | cilantro | guajillo tartar sauce | house chips
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Crispy Fries
$6 -
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
$9Bacon | balsamic | chili aioli
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Shishito Peppers
$9Togarashi | lemon | ponzu
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Two Beef Sliders
$14House blend beef | bacon | raclette cheese | onion confit | umami sauce | fries