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Sunday 5:00pm – 9:00pmTuesday – Thursday 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Friday – Saturday 5:00pm – 10:30pm
to start
today's soup
garnished seasonally
9gioia burrata
watercress, shaved flambeau radish, crispy quinoa, lemon oil, balsamic reduction
12calamari
spicy remoulade, bloody mary cocktail sauce
15japanese hamachi crudo
avocado, orange, cucumber, watermelon radish, ponzu, micro shiso
17gulf blue crab cakes
arugula, shaved watermelon radish, cherry tomatoes, remoulade
18roasted cauliflower & romanesco
brown butter, medjool date puree, charred mandarin, mint, hazelnuts, yogurt sumac sauce
14caesar salad
parmesan, roasted garlic croutons
12arugula salad
dried cherries, jicama, pears, goat cheese, toasted almonds, jalapeño-honey vinaigrette
14charred broccoli salad
quinoa, avocado, preserved lemon, herbed almonds, black garlic ranch
13balboa chopped salad
romaine hearts, bacon lardons, red beets, pt. reyes blue cheese, tomato-sherry vinaigrette
13mains
balboa burger
served on a baguette with housemade pickles and french fries. add jack, swiss, blue, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, bacon or avocado – 2 each
15.50today's pasta
aqmiso salmon
steamed rice, sesame spinach, miso sauce
27roasted mary's half chicken
crispy polenta, cipollini onions, charred broccolini, sherry-shallot ju
24milk brined duroc pork chop
garlic mashed potatoes, rainbow chard, rhubarb compote
28seared ahi tuna steak
fava bean and green garlic hummus, white asparagus, micro greens
29petite filet
sweet potato puree, grilled asparagus, peas shoot salad, citrus vinaigrette, point noir sauce
28lobster brisket risotto
arborio rice, lobster, oyster mushrooms, crescenza cheese *available as a vegetarian optio
24cheeses
petite creme
marin french cheese, ca – soft, creamy, surface ripened cow's milk
6truffle tremor
cypress grove, ca – ripen goat cheese, italian black summer truffles
6humboldt fog
cypress grove, ca – soft ripened pasteurized goat milk, vegetable ash
6p'tit basque
basque, france - semi-firm, pasteurized sheep's milk, grassy, sweet
6midnight moon
cypress grove, ca - dense and smooth, pasteurized goat's milk
6bay blue
pt. reyes, ca – mild and mellow, pasteurized cow's milk
6nightly specials
sunday
prime rib
tuesday
chicken paillard
wednesday
buttermilk fried chicken
thursday
ny strip loin
friday/saturday
chef's selection
sides
kennebec potato fries
6garden salad
sherry vin
6seasonal vegetables
8garlic mashed potatoes
8grilled asparagus
8Bar
Open DailyHappy Hour 3:00pm – 6:00pm
wines by the glass
champagne and sparkling
cava avinyo reserva spain 2013
12brut rose roederer estate anderson valley nv
14brut moet imperial (split) nv
16brut canard-duchen france nv
18white wines and rosé
grüner veltliner weingut frank weinviertel austria 2016
11pinot grigio laird carneros 2016
10albariño kentia rías baixas spain 2016
9burgandy j.m. boillot montagny 1er cru france 2014
18semillon foursight anderson valley 2014
12riesling wilamette valley vineyards wilamette valley 2015
9rousanne mensch covenant wines lodi 2015
12chardonnay speare central coast 2015
10chardonnay matanzas creek alexander valley 2013
15sauvignon blanc cloudy bay marlborough 2016
15sauvignon blanc armida sonoma county 2017
10rosé bieler pere et fils sabine provence france 2014
9red wines
red blend sonoma tuscan speedy creek sonoma 2011
13red blend jacqueline red blend medocino ridge 2013
13malbec trapiche broquel mendoza argentina 2014
10petite syrah wild hog vineyards dunnigan hills 2012
13merlot roth estate sonoma county 2014
12pinot noir siduri willamette valley 2016
14pinot noir saintsbury carneros 2013
15syrah para maria santa barbara county 2015
12zinfandel seghesio sonoma 2016
14cabernet sauvignon speare central coast 2016
10cabernet sauvignon textbook napa valley 2015
15cocktails
celery tonic
nolet's gin, celery juice, lime, celery bitters, tonic
11rye terrific
bulleit rye, cherry herring, lemon, sonoma springs ipa
11mama's lemonade
tito's vodka, lemon, house-made blackberry simple syrup, soda
11blood orange paloma
blanco tequila, lime, blood orange sanpellegrino, tajin
11chartreuse swizzle
green chartreuse, pineapple, lime, velvet falernum, soda
11rosé contessa
hangar one rosé vodka, lilet blanc, lemon, house-made strawberry simple syrup, soda
11call it a cleanse
hanson of sonoma organic ginger vodka, turmeric, lemon, saffron bitters
11draught moscow mule
ketel one vodka, ginger concentrate, lime
11draught beer
sonoma springs IPA
6anderson valley boont amber ale
6trumer pilsner
6bear republic racer 5 ipa
6fort point kolsch style ale
6silver moon casual ale
6bottled beer
anchor steam
5clausthaler non-alcoholic
5bud light
5sufferfest gluten-removed blond ale
6budweiser
5modelo especial
5chimay premiere red
9deschutes black butte porter
5golden state hard cider
6no-proof cocktails
sparkling lemonade
lemon, soda, blackberry or strawberry simple syrup
tŷ nant sparkling water
4/7Happy Hour
7 days a week 3-6 except Holidayssmall bites
spanish olives
garlic, fresh herbs
6fried shishito peppers
brown sugar miso, sesame seeds
6burrata
watercress, shaved flambeau radish, crispy quinoa, lemon oil, balsamic reduction
8chickpea hummus
vegetable crudite
6shrimp
olive oil, garlic, piment d'espelette
7salmon tartare
avacado, caper, shallot, house-made potato chips
6.5empanada
chorizo, fire-roasted salsa, queso
6balboa slider
cheddar cheese, house-made pickles
3 eachchicken wings
sweet chili glaze, basil, fresno chile, sesame seeds
10chorizo dip
tortilla chips
9today's soup
a.q.bigger bites
caeser salad
parmesan, roasted garlic crutons
9balboa chopped salad
romaine hearts, bacon lardons, red beets, pt. reyes blue cheese, red onion, tomato sherry vinaigrette
13arugula salad
dried cherries, jicama, pears, goat cheese, toasted almonds, jalapeno-honey vinaigrette
14balboa cafe's classic burger
served on a baguette with house-made pickles and french fries add jack, swiss, blue, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, sauteed mushrooms, bacon, or avocado 2.00 each
15.50wines by the glass
house sparkling
6spear chardonnay
6spear sauvignon blanc
6mench roussanne
7spear cabernet sauvignon
6trapiche broquel malbec
8cocktails
palmoa
100% agave tequila, fresh grapefruit, lime, agave, soda, tajin
7rye oldhattan
rye bourbon, lo-fi sweet vermouth, orange, cherries, angostura bitters
7draught moscow mule
ketel one vodka, ginger, fresh lime
7draught beers
trumer pilsner
5racer 5 I.P.A.
5fort point "KSA" kolsch style ale
5Lunch
Tuesday – Sunday 11:30am – 3:00pmstarters
today's soup
garnished seasonally
9avocado toast
sun dried tomato-peanut pesto, watermelon radish, micro basil, batard levain
9calamari fritti
spicy remoulade, bloody mary cocktail sauce
13gioia burrata
watercress, shaved flambeau radish, crispy quinoa, lemon oil, balsamic reduction
12gulf blue crab cakes
arugula, shaved watermelon radish, cherry tomatoes, remoulade
16entrées
today's pasta
(not available on sat and sun)
AQomelette of the day
farm fresh eggs, smashbrowns
14b.l.a.t. sandwich
bacon, greenleaf lettuce, avocado, tomato, jack cheese, chipotle aioli with fries
13chicken breast sandwich
avocado ranch, tomato, red onion, jack cheese, herb marinade, onion and poppy seed hero roll, fries or greens
15roasted salmon
organic quinoa, sliced radish, micro basil, cherry tomatoes, orange tahini sauce
17balboa cafe's classic burger
served on baguette with housemade pickles and french fries
15.5add jack, swiss, blue, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, bacon or avocado
2 eachham and cheese
smoked duroc ham, cheddar cheese, avocado, fried egg, black bean purée, ciabatta roll, fries or greens
15grilled shrimp wrap
roasted corn, caesar salad,piment d'espelette, spinach wrap, fries or greens
16french dip
beef, horseradish-cream sauce, french hero roll, a jus, fries or greens
15huevos rancheros
eggs over easy, black beans, jack cheese, salsa fresca, avocado, stuffed red jalapeno 14 add pulled pork 5.00
14add pulled pork
5chilaquiles
salsa verde, queso fresco, green onions, pulled pork, two sunny eggs, avocado
15salads
caesar salad
parmesan, roasted garlic croutons
12farmer's market kale salad
lacinato kale, shaved pecorino pepato, seasonal fruit and vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette
13charred broccoli salad
quinoa, avocado, preserved lemon, herbed almonds, black garlic ranch
13robert h. cobb salad (1926)
roasted chicken, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, egg, blue cheese, sherry vinaigrette
15arugula salad
dried cherries, jicama, pears, goat cheese, toasted almonds, jalapeño-honey vingrette
14lunch specials
tuesday
chicken paillard
17.5wednesday
shrimp tacos
14thursday
grilled cheese and tomato soup
14friday
chef's special
AQsaturday and sunday
eggs benedict and fresh berry french toast
add to any salad:
grilled salmon
8grilled shrimp
8grilled chicken
6To Start
TRUFFLE PUMPKIN SOUP
fried sage, truffle oil, pomegranate seeds
9GIOIA BURRATA
watercress, shaved flambeau radish, crispy quinoa, lemon oil, balsamic reduction
12GULF BLUE CRAB CAKES
arugula, shaved watermelon radish, cherry tomatoes, remoulade
16CAESAR SALAD
parmesan, roasted garlic croutons
9BALBOA CHOPPED SALAD
romaine hearts, bacon lardons, red beets, pt. reyes blue cheese, tomato-sherry vinaigrette
13ARUGULA SALAD
pomegranate seeds, jicama, pears, goat cheese, toasted almonds, jalapeño-honey vinaigrette
14Mains
TODAY’S PASTA
aq
BALBOA BURGER
served on a baguette with house-made pickles and french fries add jack, swiss, blue, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, bacon or avocado 1.50 each
14.50LOBSTER RISOTTO
arborio rice, saffron, chanterelle mushrooms, crescenza cheese, shaved pepato cheese *available as a vegetarian option
28PISTACHIO CRUSTED ALASKAN HALIBUT
poached cherry tomatoes, marble potatoes, shaved persimmon salad, pomegranate sauce
32TRADITIONAL TURKEY DINNER
roasted turkey breast and legs, herb stuffing, mashed potatoes, yam puree, brussels sprouts with bacon, whiskey gravy, cranberry sauce
30FILET MIGNON
chive mashed potatoes, balsamic baby turnips, crispy shallots, cabernet sauvignon reduction
284 Cheese Plate (24)
CAMEMBERT
fort collins, co | soft, creamy, surface ripened cow’s milk
TRUFFLE TREMOR
cypress grove, ca | ripened goat cheese, italian black summer truffles
FAT BOTTOM GIRL
bleating heart, ca | smooth and firm, sheep’s milk, mild, nutty, and slightly buttery
MIDNIGHT MOON
cypress grove, ca | dense and smooth, pasteurized goat’s milk
SIDES
KENNEBEC POTATO FRIES
6GARDEN SALAD
sherry vinaigrette
6BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON
8ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
8SWEET POTATO FRIES
7Desserts
PUMPKIN PIE
whipped cream, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin ice cream
9CARROT CAKE
butter cream cheese frosting, walnuts, carrot emulsion
9FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
seasonal fruit, vanilla gelato, toasted almond slices
9ICE CREAM SUNDAE
9We proudly serve Equator Coffee
