PRIVATE DINING & EVENTS LUNCH MENUS WINTER 2017
THE BEST OF CALIFORNIA COASTAL dining PAGE 2
CUSTOMIZE YOUR PERFECT LUNCHEON PRIVATE DINING ROOM Featuring magnificent ocean views, comfortably elegant décor and flexible event options for up to 100 guests, our private dining room has everything you need for exceptional entertaining. The private terrace, plush banquettes, and an Italian limestone fireplace provide an intimate feel, giving you complete comfort to enjoy the affair. Flexible seating, including plush banquettes for up to 77 guests or receptions for up to 100 TABLE 200 Our semi-private, enclosed dining room between the bar and main dining room is the perfect way to customize your Pelican Grill experience. With seating for up to 10, guests can order off the menu or create their own signature dining experience. Plush banquette for up to 10 guests PAGE 3
Balboa Menu 50 Starter, Sandwich or Entrée Salad & Dessert Crystal Cove Menu 60 Starter, Entrée & Dessert SoCal Menu 70 Starter, Entrée, Cheese Course or Intermezzo & Dessert OR CREATE YOUR OWN GRILL EXPERIENCE Welcome your guests with a Prosecco toast & butler-passed canapés or a delicious display. Not sure what to select? Let us help you plan the perfect menu. PAGE 4
A DELICIOUS START Our canapés are served butler style and are the perfect start to any event. COLD Priced Per Piece HOT Priced Per Piece Bruschetta marinated tomatoes, parmesan, basil, saba 7 Date Crostini prosciutto, blue cheese 8 Yellowfin Tuna Tartar meyer lemon, avocado, cucumber 8 Poached Lobster Bites brioche, saffron aioli, chervil 10 Jumbo Prawn cocktail sauce 9 Littleneck Clam Ceviche house-made almond milk, lime, cilantro 9 Steak Tartar toast point, achiote, violet mustard, crisped capers 8 Caviar Potato crème fraîche, american sturgeon caviar, chives 9 Seabass Ceviche Shooter avocado purée, pickled chilies, cilantro 8 Ahi & Salmon Shooter avocado purée, pickled fennel, edamame, lemon oil, sea salt 8 Fig Lavash st. andré triple cream brie, marinated fig 7 Skewered Beef Yakitori soy yuzu 9 Skewered Chicken marinated in curry 8 Truffle Macaroni & Cheese served on a spoon 8 Pelican Grill Crab Cakes green curry emulsion, watercress, pickled onions, hearts of palm, avocado 10 Short Rib Pot Pie savory meringue 8 Tomato Bisque with Havarti Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 8 Shrimp & Chorizo Skewers chili, lime 9 Maple Bourbon Shrimp Skewers 9 Marinated Skirt Steak Bites cotija cheese, pickled chilies 9 Clams Casino Bites bacon, sherry, breadcrumbs 9 Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Tart 8 Vegetable Turnover chipotle aioli 8 Crisp Polenta braised short ribs, gremolata 8 Arancini forbidden black rice, sweet peas, ricotta 7 Pelican Grill Pretzel Bread sherry mustard aioli, shallots 7 DISPLAYS Priced Per Guest Seasonal Crudités carrots, celery, jicama, peppers, belgian endive, radishes, tomatoes, assortment of three dips 17 Roasted Vegetables roasted peppers, grilled asparagus, marinated mushrooms, pickled onions, eggplant, assorted olives, toasted crostini 18 Elaborate Seasonal Fruits & Berries assorted fruits & berries, brown sugar, whipped cream, chocolate ganache 18 Assorted American Cheeses fresh & dried fruits, toasted almonds & walnuts, assorted artisan bread & crackers 24 Miniature Desserts mascarpone tiramisu, miniature cheesecakes, crème brûlée, assorted macaroons, chocolate-dipped palmiers, coconut domes 24 PAGE 5
BALBOA MENU 50 PER GUEST 1 STARTERS Please Select Two Options 2 LUNCH ENTRÉES Please Select Two Options Spicy Tortilla Soup chicken, cotija cheese, avocado purée Caesar Salad baby gem lettuce, parmesan crisps, croutons Baby Iceberg Wedge blue cheese, egg, smoked bacon, shaved red onion, blue cheese dressing Mixed Greens Salad cherry tomatoes, shaved radishes, cucumber, croutons, balsamic vinaigrette Roasted Beet Salad arugula, blackberries, smoked blue cheese, candied pecans, red wine vinaigrette Grilled Vegetable Wrap grilled portobello mushrooms, zucchini, romaine leaves, ricotta cheese, sundried tomato pesto Chicken Club avocado, tomato, bacon, chipotle mayonnaise, toasted sourdough Ahi Tuna Burger brioche bun, asian coleslaw, honey-wasabi sauce Irvine Burger prime 1855 beef, dill pickles, shaved lettuce, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, house special sauce, brioche bun Asian Chicken Salad watercress, napa cabbage, edamame, roasted peanuts, sesame vinaigrette Niçoise Salad ahi tuna, butter lettuce, fingerling potatoes, irvine ranch beans, egg, anchovies, red wine vinaigrette 3 DESSERTS Please Select Two Options Seasonal Cobbler vanilla gelato Chocolate Lava Cake sea salt caramel sauce, chantilly Assorted Gelato or Sorbet select one PAGE 6
CRYSTAL COVE MENU 60 PER GUEST 1 STARTERS Please Select Two Options Spicy Tortilla Soup chicken, cotija cheese, avocado purée Caesar Salad baby gem lettuce, parmesan crisps, croutons Baby Iceberg Wedge blue cheese, egg, smoked bacon, shaved red onion, blue cheese dressing Mixed Greens Salad cherry tomatoes, shaved radishes, cucumber, croutons, balsamic vinaigrette Roasted Beet Salad arugula, blackberries, smoked blue cheese, candied pecans, red wine vinaigrette Trio of Bruschetta chef s seasonal selections Pelican Grill Crab Cake green curry emulsion, hearts of palm, avocado, watercress, pickled onions Ahi Tuna Tartare cucumber, avocado, lime zest, black garlic, opal basil 2 LUNCH ENTRÉES Please Select Three Options Gonestraw Farms Half-Roasted Chicken nduja, shelling beans, braised greens, pickled mustard seeds, natural jus Spaghetti Pomodoro roasted irvine ranch tomatoes, garlic, basil, aged parmesan Mussels & Fries onions, garlic, fresno chile, green curry, toasted ciabatta Grilled Vegetable Wrap grilled portobello mushrooms, zucchini, romaine leaves, ricotta cheese, sundried tomato pesto Chicken Club avocado, tomato, bacon, chipotle mayonnaise, toasted sourdough Ahi Tuna Burger brioche bun, asian coleslaw, honey-wasabi sauce Irvine Burger prime 1855 beef, dill pickles, shaved lettuce, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, house special sauce, brioche bun Tempura Fish & Chips alaskan cod, tartar sauce, lemon 3 DESSERTS Please Select Two Options Seasonal Cobbler vanilla gelato Chocolate Lava Cake sea salt caramel sauce, chantilly Crème Brûlée Cheesecake blueberry compote, black pepper crumble Assorted Gelato or Sorbet select one PAGE 7
SOCAL MENU 70 PER GUEST 1 STARTERS Please Select Two Options 2 LUNCH ENTRÉES Please Select Three Options Spicy Tortilla Soup chicken, cotija cheese, avocado purée Caesar Salad baby gem lettuce, parmesan crisps, croutons Baby Iceberg Wedge blue cheese, egg, smoked bacon, shaved red onion, blue cheese dressing Mixed Greens Salad cherry tomatoes, shaved radishes, cucumber, croutons, balsamic vinaigrette Roasted Beet Salad arugula, blackberries, smoked blue cheese, candied pecans, red wine vinaigrette Pelican Grill Cobb Salad iceberg lettuce, blue cheese, chicken, bacon, egg, tomatoes, avocado, asparagus, blue cheese dressing Trio of Bruschetta chef s seasonal selections Pelican Grill Crab Cake green curry emulsion, hearts of palm, avocado, watercress, pickled onions Gonestraw Farms Half-Roasted Chicken nduja, shelling beans, braised greens, pickled mustard seeds, natural jus Spaghetti Pomodoro roasted irvine ranch tomatoes, garlic, basil, aged parmesan Mussels & Fries onions, garlic, fresno chile, green curry, toasted ciabatta Ahi Tuna Burger brioche bun, asian coleslaw, honey-wasabi sauce Irvine Burger prime 1855 beef, dill pickles, shaved lettuce, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, house special sauce, brioche bun Tempura Fish & Chips alaskan cod, tartar sauce, lemon Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass orange-coconut milk, black forbidden rice, pickled red onions, orange, toasted almonds Braised Short Ribs brussels sprouts, cippolini onions, farro, celery root purée, pickled celery ribbons Ahi Tuna Tartare cucumber, avocado, lime zest, black garlic, opal basil Oysters on the Half Shell champagne mignonette Jumbo Prawn Cocktail cocktail sauce, lemon 3 INTERMEZZO/CHEESE Please Select One Option Seasonal Sorbet Intermezzo Selection of Artisanal Cheeses toast points, fruit compote 4 DESSERTS Please Select Two Options Seasonal Cobbler vanilla gelato Chocolate Lava Cake sea salt caramel sauce, chantilly Crème Brûlée Cheesecake blueberry compote, black pepper crumble Assorted Gelato or Sorbet select one PAGE 8
LITTLE FOODIES MENU 25 PER CHILD 1 STARTER Fresh Fruit Cup seasonal selections 2 ENTRÉE Please Select One Chicken Strips served with house fries and barbeque sauce Two Mini Beef Sliders served with house fries, egg bun, lettuce, tomato and ketchup Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwich served with house fries 3 SWEETS Please Select One Pelican Hill Gelato Sundae Chocolate Chip Cookie PAGE 9