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THE BEST OF

CALIFORNIA COASTALdining

PRIVATE DINING & EVENTS

DINNER MENUS | WINTER 2019

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THE BEST OF

CALIFORNIA COASTALdining

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PRIVATE DINING ROOMFeaturing 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 70 guests or receptions for up to 100

THE TERRACEOur semi-private outdoor terrace is the perfect way

to customize your Pelican Grill experience. With seating for up to 20, guests can create their own

signature dining experience.

Single Table up to 20 guests

CUSTOMIZE YOUR PERFECT EVENING

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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.

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Pacific Menu | 110 Starter, Entrée & Dessert

Newport Menu | 120 Starter, Cheese Course or Sorbet Intermezzo

Entrée & Dessert

Catalina Menu | 130 Starter, Cheese Course or Sorbet Intermezzo,

Entrée, Family-Style Sides & Dessert

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CO L D Priced Per Piece

Bruschetta marinated tomatoes, parmesan, basil, saba 7Date Crostini prosciutto, blue cheese 8Yellowfin Tuna Tartar meyer lemon, avocado, cucumber 8Jumbo Prawn cocktail sauce 9Littleneck Clam Ceviche lime, cilantro 9Steak Tartar toast point, achiote, violet mustard, crisped capers 8Caviar Potato crème fraîche, american sturgeon caviar, chives 9Seabass Ceviche Shooter avocado purée, pickled chilies, cilantro 8Fig Lavash st. andré triple cream brie, marinated fig 7

H OT Priced Per Piece

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

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

A D E L I C I O U S S TA R T Our canapés are served butler style and are the perfect start to any event, or let your guests indulge at their leisure with one of our displays.

D I S P L AY S Priced Per Guest

Seasonal Crudités carrots, celery, jicama, peppers, belgian endive, radishes, tomatoes, assortment of three dips 17

Seafood Display oysters on the half shell, jumbo shrimp, marinated mussels & clams, split lobster tail, split king crab legs, with classic accompaniments 36

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

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E N T R É E S Please Select Two Options

Gonestraw Farms Half Chicken kabocha squash, wild rice, lollipop kale, pancetta

Pan-Roasted Salmon lentils du puy, butternut squash, wild mushrooms, blood orange emulsion

Roasted Diver Scallops baby gold beets, purple cauliflower, pickled mustard seeds,

grapefruit gastrique

Braised Short Ribs brussels sprouts, cippolini onions, farro, celery root purée,

pickled celery ribbons

Lobster Mac ‘N Cheese white cheddar & parmesan

D E S S E R T S Please Select Two Options

Warm Fire-Roasted Apple Crumble choice of gelato

Chocolate Lava Cake sea salt caramel sauce, chantilly

Assorted Resort-Made Gelato

Assorted Resort-Made Sorbet

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PACIFIC MENU 110 PER GUEST

S TA R T E R S Please Select Two Options

Spicy Tortilla Soup chicken, cotija cheese, avocado purée

Chef’s Soup of the Day seasonal selection

Caesar Salad romaine, 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 burrata, baby carrots, currants, arugula, pistachio pistou

Bruschetta cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction, basil pesto, burrata

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D E S S E R T S Please Select Two Options

Warm Fire-Roasted Apple Crumble choice of gelato

Chocolate Lava Cake sea salt caramel sauce, chantilly

Assorted Resort-Made Gelato

Assorted Resort-Made Sorbet

Vanilla Crème Brûlée seasonal fruit compote, biscotti

I N T E R M E Z ZO Please Select One Option

Seasonal Sorbet Intermezzo

Selection of Artisanal Cheesestoast points, fruit compote

3 E N T R É E S Please Select Three Options

Gonestraw Farms Half Chicken kabocha squash, wild rice, lollipop kale, pancetta

Pan-Roasted Salmon lentils du puy, butternut squash, wild mushrooms, blood orange

emulsion

Roasted Diver Scallops baby gold beets, purple cauliflower, pickled mustard seeds,

grapefruit gastrique

Lobster Mac ‘N Cheese white cheddar & parmesan

Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass orange-coconut milk, black forbidden rice, pickled red on-

ions, oranged, toasted almonds

Braised Short Ribs brussels sprouts, cippolini onions, farro, celery root purée, pickled celery

ribbons

Prime Filet Mignon, 8oz. artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, arugula, whole

grain mustard mashed potatoes, peppercorn sauce

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NEWPORT MENU 120 PER GUEST

S TA R T E R S Please Select Two Options

Spicy Tortilla Soup chicken, cotija cheese, avocado purée

Chef’s Soup of the Day seasonal selection

Caesar Salad romaine, 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 burrata, baby carrots, currants, arugula, pistachio pistou

Bruschetta cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction, basil pesto, burrata

Ahi Tuna Tartare miso glaze, avocado, charred scallions, yuzu ponzu, furikake, gyozu crisps

Pelican Grill Crab Cake green curry emulsion, hearts of palm, avocado, watercress, pickled onions

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I N T E R M E Z ZO Please Select One Option

Seasonal Sorbet Intermezzo

Selection of Artisanal Cheeses toast points, fruit compote

3 E N T R É E S Please Select Three Options

Gonestraw Farms Half Chicken kabocha squash, wild rice, lollipop kale, pancetta

Pan-Roasted Salmon lentils du puy, butternut squash, wild mushrooms, blood orange emulsion

Roasted Diver Scallops baby gold beets, purple cauliflower, pickled mustard seeds, grape-

fruit gastrique

Lobster Mac ‘N Cheese white cheddar & parmesan

Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass orange-coconut milk, black forbidden rice, pickled red onions,

oranged, toasted almonds

Braised Short Ribs brussels sprouts, cippolini onions, farro, celery root purée, pickled celery ribbons

Prime Filet Mignon, 8oz. artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, arugula, whole grain mustard mashed

potatoes, peppercorn sauce

Maine Lobster Tail fingerling potatoes, pea tendrils, pancetta, grilled king trumpet mushrooms, drawn butter, lemon

Tasmanian Grassfed NY Strip, 10oz. truffle mashed potatoes, pearl onions, roasted baby car-

rots, béarnaise

Bone-In Ribeye, 12 oz. smashed fried fingerling potatoes, charred

leeks, sofrito, merlot demi

add King Crab Legs to any butcher cut for $19 to menu price add Oscar Style to any butcher cut for $16 to menu price

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CATALINA MENU 130 PER GUEST

S TA R T E R S Please Select Three Options

Spicy Tortilla Soup chicken, cotija cheese, avocado purée

Chef’s Soup of the Day seasonal selection

Caesar Salad romaine, 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, bal-samic vinaigrette

Roasted Beet Salad burrata, baby carrots, currants, arugula, pistachio pistou

Bruschetta cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction, basil pesto, burrata

Ahi Tuna Tartare miso glaze, avocado, charred scallions, yuzu ponzu, furikake, gyozu crisps

Pelican Grill Crab Cake green curry emulsion, hearts of palm, avocado, watercress, pickled onions

Oysters on the Half Shell champagne mignonette

Jumbo Prawn Cocktail cocktail sauce, lemon

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D E S S E R T S Please Select Two Options

Warm Fire-Roasted Apple Crumble choice of gelato

Chocolate Lava Cake sea salt caramel sauce, chantilly

Assorted Resort-Made Gelato

Assorted Resort-Made Sorbet

Vanilla Crème Brûlée seasonal fruit compote, biscotti

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CATALINA MENU 130 PER GUEST

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4 FA M I LY - S T Y L E S I D E S , S E R V E D W I T H E N T R E E Please Select Two Options

Truffle Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Broccolini

Wild Mushrooms

Herb Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

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E N T R É E Please Select Two Options

Petit Filet Mignon (+$20)simply grilled, topped with butter

Four Cheese Pizza a house favorite

Chef Marc’s Mac & Cheese

S W E E T S Pelican Hill’s Signature Gelato fresh berries

S TA R T E R

Fresh Fruit Cup seasonal selections

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L IT TLE FOODIES MENU 35 PER CHILD