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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