SIGN OF THE WHALE - SAMPLE MENU

Sign of the Whale offers tempting new twists on American comfort foods.  Our menu is New-American fare with a hint of global influence.  Our constantly rotating, innovative menus use only the freshest and most seasonal ingredients.  Join us for brunch, served Saturday - Sunday until 3pm.

SMALL BITES

beer bread  $6
beer butter

hummus trio  $10
chef’s rotating selection

whipped local ricotta  $12
truffle oil, lavender honey, grilled beer bread

crispy calamari  $12
serrano remoulade, lemon wedge

warm seasonal vegetables  $12
fried egg and pepita kale pesto

flash fried brussels sprouts  $10 + bacon $2
gorgonzola and black currant

ahi poke tartare  $18
yuzu, seaweed salad, sticky rice, wasabi dusted edamame, avocado, crispy ginger & garlic, wonton chips

pakora battered cauliflower taco  $13
arbol salsa, jicama tortilla, radicchio, onion, cilantro, avocado


SOUP & SALAD

soup du jour  $7 cup / $12 bowl
house beer bread

roasted corn & crab chowder  $8 cup / $14 bowl
cornbread crostini, chili oil, micro cilantro, house beer bread

grilled radicchio caesar  $13
parmesan crisp, garlic-herb croutons, caesar dressing

baby greens salad  $10
julienned vegetables, shaved parmesan, radish, lemon-thyme vinaigrette

arugula-frisee salad  $14
shaved fennel, orange segments, candied walnuts, goat cheese, crispy soppressata, citrus vinaigrette

farro bowl  $12
baby arugula, shaved brussels sprouts, feta, walnuts, julienned apples, cranberries, citrus vinaigrette


APPETIZERS

crispy wings  $14
3 drum 3 flats choice of: chipotle-bbq, spicy buffalo, bulgogi or garlic parmesan & herbs

pulled pork ketel chip nachos  $16
pepper jack, jalapeño, tomato, roasted red pepper, green onion, chipotle crema

californication sliders  $12
2 angus beef patty, american cheese, grilled onion, house pickles, lettuce, tomato, russian dressing

oyster po'boy sliders  $14
cornmeal fried oysters, pickled green tomatoes, shaved radicchio, house pickles, serrano pepper remoulade

meat & cheese board  $26
chef’s selection of three cheeses, two meats and accoutrements

jumbo coconut shrimp  $16
chipotle-guava puree, pina-mango salsa

chipotle bbq beef empanadas  $12
classic argentinean chimichurri

baja fish tacos  $15
catch of the day, arbol ranch, onion, micro cilantro, pico de gallo, cabbage, queso fresco, served with salsa fresca

crab cakes  $15
root vegetable & roasted red pepper sofrito, charred corn remoulade, arugula

spanish-style steamed mussels  $15
linguiça, garlic, tomatillo, napolis, Anaheim chili, wine & mezcal finish [add fries +4]

oysters on the half shell  $15
½ dozen: serrano-shallot mignonette, spicy cocktail sauce

san diego rockefeller oyster  $18
½ dozen: garlic creamed kale, pancetta, hollandaise


FLAT BREADS

margherita  $14
san marzano tomato, mozzarella, basic, garlic confit, extra virgin olive oil

bbq chicken  $16
chipotle bbq chicken, caramelized vidalia onions, mozzarella, monterey jack

carne amore  $20
prosciutto, sweet sausages, meatballs, spicy pepperoni, spinach, crushed tomatoes

cheese  $13
house tomato sauce, garlic, mozzarella, parmesan, chili flakes


BURGERS & SANDWICHES

whale burger  $17
applewood smoked bacon, gruyere, fried egg, truffle spread, english muffin

gaslamp burger  $18
smoked tomato aioli, onion jam, herb goat cheese, gruyere, baby arugula, garlic buttered grilled ciabatta

californication burger  $16
two four-ounce beef patties, american cheese, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, russian dressing

four spiced burger  $17
chorizo, chipotle bbq, avocado puree, jalapeño jack, sesame seed bun

crab cake sandwiches  $18
charred corn remoulade, baby arugula, sesame seed bun

slow roasted buffalo chicken blt wrap  $16
smoked bacon, vegetable slaw, blue cheese cream, tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles


LARGE PLATES

cavatelli  $22
roasted mushrooms, English peas, pearl onions, garlic confit, parmesan, creamy kale & pepita pesto

rigatoni bolognese  $22
slow cooked meat bolognese sauce, grano padano, whipped ricotta, basil oil

seafood saffron risotto  $28
jumbo shrimp, fresh calamari, mussels, venus clams, spanish chorizo, shaved broccoli, bouillabaisse broth

lobster and shrimp ravioli  $28
lobster ravioli, sautéed jump shrimp, fava beans, baby leeks, cherry tomatoes, lobster herb sauce

roasted chicken “half a bird”  $26
farro pilaf, farmer’s vegetables, chorizo butter, herb chimichurri, pickled red onion

crispy skin atlantic salmon  $26
organic chickpeas, tomato fondue, wilted spinach, champagne-caper vinaigrette

peppercorn crusted new york strip steak  $32
lyonnaise potatoes, garlic charred broccolini, mushroom demi glaze

frenched pork chop  $26
char siu, onion puree, fried black rice, baby carrots, celery root mash, ponzu drizzle

***All menu items and prices are subject to change without notice.
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