holiday hours at baleenkitchen Christmas Eve BRE AKFA S T: 7: 0 0AM - 11: 0 0AM LUNCH: 11: 0 0AM - 2:3 0 PM LOUNGE HOLIDAY: 2:3 0 PM - 10 : 0 0 PM DINNER : 5: 0 0 PM - 10 : 0 0 PM
Christmas Day BRUNCH: 7: 0 0AM - 11: 0 0AM LOUNGE HOLIDAY: 11: 0 0AM - 10 : 0 0 PM DINNER : 3: 0 0 PM - 10 : 0 0 PM
New Year’s Eve BRUNCH: 7: 0 0AM - 2: 0 0 PM LOUNGE HOLIDAY: 2:3 0 PM - 12: 0 0AM DINNER : 5: 0 0 PM - 12: 0 0AM
New Year’s Day BRUNCH: 7: 0 0AM - 2:3 0 PM LUNCH: 2:3 0 PM - 5: 0 0 PM DINNER : 5: 0 0 PM - 10 : 0 0 PM
FOR RESERVATIONS, PLE A SE C ALL 310.372 .1202 .
upcoming events at the portofino hotel & marina
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY Portofino Living Room music, food, drinks SATURDAY DECEMBER 22 , 2018 6PM - 9PM
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Moonshine at Midnight N E W Y E A R ’ S E V E C E L E B R AT I O N M O N DAY D E C E M B E R 31 S T, 2 0 18 AT B A L E E N K I TC H E N & LO U N G E
BALEENkitchen is taking a few steps back into the roaring 20s with a prohibition themed New Year’s Eve soiree.
Baleenkitchen Lounge $20 Cover Charge 7pm – 2am Live Entertainment 9pm - 1am Includes: admission, entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, specialty moonshine cocktail
4- Course Dinner $85 Per Person Reservations beginning at 3pm. Last seating at 11pm. COVER FEE IN LOUNGE WAIVED W I T H D I N N E R R E S E RVAT I O N S
champagne for a cause. Celebrate with champagne and loved ones this holiday season at BALEENKitchen. Enjoy Nicolas Feuillate Brut Champagne by the glass, by the bottle, or even as a champagne cocktail and 50% of all proceeds will go directly to support the victims affected by California fires.
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FO R B OT T L E S E RV I C E , D I N N E R R E S E RVAT I O N S , AND QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 310.798.5864.
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the chef’s table AT B A L E E N K I TC H E N
EXAMPLE MENU F I R S T CAESAR SALAD
hearts of romaine, parmigiana reggiano, croutons CHOP CHOP
napa cabbage, radicchio, garbanzo beans, salami, pepperoncini, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts, tomato, olives, lemon vinaigrette SEAFOOD POKE
salmon, shrimp, tuna, avocado, cucumber, wakame salad, soy vinaigrette
S E C O N D H O U S E - M A D E S P I N AC H FE T T U CCI N E
sautĂŠed shrimp, artichoke hearts, tomato concasse, kale & cashew pesto, basil crumbs MISO-GLAZED SALMON
baby bok choy, soba noodles, fried garlic, summer dashi BRICK CHICKEN
yukon gold potato purĂŠe, bacon collard greens, sherry braised cipollini onions, mustard seed demi-glace HANGER STEAK
grilled asparagus, papas bravas, chimichurri, red wine demi-glace, citrus-tossed arugula
S W E E T KEY LIME PIE
graham cracker-cashew crust, raspberries, whipped cream C H O C O L AT E C A K E
vanilla gelato, raspberry powder, bushberries
Christmas A du lt $ 6 5 Kids $25 1 2 & UN D ER
Amuse Bouche Morro Bay Oyster
Chile-Cucumber Chutney
FiRst
Second
Stone Fruit Salad
Cioppino
Baby Gem Lettuce, Toasted Almonds,
Shrimp, Calamari, Fresh Catch, Clams,
Goat Cheese, Citrus Vinaigrette
Mussels, Spanish Chorizo, Saffron-Tomato Broth
Roasted Squash Bisque
Holiday Stroganoff
Crispy Sage, Toasted Pepitas,
Pappardelle, Spiced Beef, Wild Mushrooms,
Crème Fraiche
Mascarpone, Chives
Duck & Corn Crepe
Center-Cut Pork Chop
Apple Slaw, Cranberry Chipotle,
Roasted Apple Sauce, Sweet Potato Mash
Winter Corn Purée
Bacon Collard Greens Winter Squash Lasagna Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Mozzarella, Cashew Ricotta, Basil Oil
ThiRd Chocolate Lava Cake
Port-Poached Pear
Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Gelato
Mulled Wine Granita
Cherry Crumble Mascarpone Ice Cream
$85 amuse bouche C AV I A R & B L I N I Caviar, Scallions, Blini, Birds Eye Chili, Crème Fraiche
first couRse BEET CAPRESE Roasted Beet, Burrata, Thai Basil, Saba, Marcona Almond
Y E L LO W TA I L SNAPPER HAMACHI
S PA N I S H C H O R I ZO S T U F F E D D AT E S
Kohlrabi, Calabrian Chili & Hazelnut Relish, Citrus Ponzu
Dry-Cured Chorizo, Baked Medjool Dates, Arugula, Fig Jam
second couRse CHEESE BOARD
CEASAR
Chef’s Selection, Dried Fruit, Olives, Cornichons, Fig Jam
White Anchovy, Parmesan, Egg, Fried Capers
third couRse STEAK OSCAR
PA N S E A R E D D U C K
CIOPPINO
Hanger Steak, Dungeness Crab, Yukon Gold Mash, Asparagus, Bearnaise
Duck Breast, Apple Gastrique, Parsnip Purée, Grilled Fennel
Shrimp, Calamari, Fresh Catch, Clams, Mussels, Spanish Chorizo, Saffron Tomato Fennel Broth
desseRt KEY LIME PIE
P I S TA C H I O M I L L E F E U I L L E
C H O C O L AT E PAV E
Raspberry Sauce, Whipped Cream, Graham Cracker Crust
Vanilla Gelato, Raspberry Gelee
Hazelnut Mousse, Passion Fruit Purée
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