PRIVATE DINING & EVENTS

LUNCH MENUS | 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 LUNCHEON

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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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Balboa Menu | 50

Starter, Sandwich or Entrée Salad & Dessert

Crystal Cove Menu | 60Starter, Entrée & Dessert

SoCal Menu | 70Starter, Entrée, Cheese Course

or Intermezzo & Dessert

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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.

CO L D Priced Per Piece

Bruschetta marinated tomatoes, parmesan, basil, saba 7Bocconcini Mozzarella & Heirloom Tomato Skewer aged balsamic 9Yellowfin 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 8Compressed Watermelon honey, lime, feta 8

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 Slider sweet onion jam, taleggio cheese 9

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

Fig & Mascarpone Phyllo Purse 8Vegetable Turnover chipotle aioli 8

Rueben en Croute corned beef, sourkraut, swiss cheese 9

Arancini forbidden black rice, sweet peas, ricotta 7

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

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

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LU N C H E N T R É E S Please Select Two Options

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

Asian Chicken Salad watercress, napa cabbage, edamame, roasted peanuts, sesame vinaigrette

Flat Iron Steak Sandwich pickled red onions, chimmichurri, arugula, tomatoes, ciabatta

Lobster Macaroni & 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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BALBOA MENU 50 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, cherry tomatoes, 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, red wine vinaigrette

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LU N C H E N T R É E S Please Select Three Options

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

Spaghetti Pomodoro roasted irvine ranch tomatoes, garlic, basil, aged parmesan

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

Asian Chicken Salad watercress, napa cabbage, edamame, roasted peanuts, sesame vinaigrette

Flat Iron Steak Sandwich pickled red onions, chimmichurri, arugula, tomatoes, ciabatta

Lobster Macaroni & 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

Vanilla Crème Brûlée seasonal fruit compote, biscotti

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CRYSTAL COVE MENU 60 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, cherry tomatoes, 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, red wine vinaigrette

Bruschetta cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction, basil pesto, burrata

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

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

gyozu crisps

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LU N C H E N T R É E S Please Select Three Options

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

Spaghetti Pomodoro roasted irvine ranch tomatoes, garlic, basil, aged parmesan

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

Asian Chicken Salad watercress, napa cabbage, edamame, roasted peanuts, sesame vinaigrette

Flat Iron Steak Sandwich pickled red onions, chimmichurri, arugula, tomatoes, ciabatta

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

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

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

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

Seasonal Sorbet Intermezzo

Selection of Artisanal Cheesestoast points, fruit compote

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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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SOCAL MENU 70 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, cherry tomatoes, 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, red wine vinaigrette

Bruschetta cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction, basil pesto, burrata

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

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

gyozu crisps

Oysters on the Half Shell champagne mignonette

Jumbo Prawn Cocktail cocktail sauce, lemon

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E N T R É E Please Select One

Chicken Stripsserved with house fries and barbeque sauce

Two Mini Beef Slidersserved with house fries, egg bun, lettuce, tomato and ketchup

Grilled Cheese Sandwichserved with house fries

S W E E T S Please Select One

Pelican Hill Gelato Sundae

Chocolate Chip Cookie

S TA R T E R

Fresh Fruit Cup seasonal selections

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L IT TLE FOODIES MENU 25 PER CHILD