Chapter One: the modern local Menu

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$$New American, American, Gastropub

Small Plates
- Duck Fat Fries
  fresh herbs | C1 seasoning | duck fat | housemade ketchup
  $9
- Empanadas
  choose from:
  3 x ground beef picadillo | roasted bell peppers | onions | dried cranberries | olives
  18
  3 x laura chenel goat cheese | italian provolone | fire-roasted red pimienton
  15
- Brussels Sprouts *
  roasted brussels sprouts | sweet sherry | spiced honey | fried egg
  $16
- Vegan Hearts of Palm Tacos (3)
  crispy hearts of palm | radish | cilantro | vegan chipotle slaw
  $14
- Lumpia
  ground pork egg rolls | pickled vegetables | sweet chile sauce
  $15
Flatbreads
- Margherita Flatbread
  mozzarella | cherry tomatoes | marinara | parmesan | oregano | basil
  $16
  add chicken
  $7
  add steak *
  $13
- Pepperoni Flatbread
  mozzarella | marinara | parmesan | pepperoni
  $18
  add chicken
  $7
  add steak *
  $13
Salads
- Steak & Feta *
  grilled herb-marinated hanger steak | arugula mix | red onion | feta | cherry tomatoes | sun-dried tomato vinaigrette | crispy beets
  $23
  add avocado
  $3
- Chicken Caesar
  grilled chicken | romaine lettuce | parmesan cheese | herb-parmesan brioche croutons | housemade dressing
  $15
- Iceberg Wedge
  crispy bacon | fried red onion | chives | cherry tomatoes | housemade blue cheese dressing | blue cheese crumbles
  $14
Handhelds
- Blackened Gulf Shrimp Tacos (3)
  housemade corn tortillas | salsa verde | radish | cilantro | coleslaw
  $15
  add avocado
  $3
- Royale with Cheese *
  prime beef patty | secret sauce | american cheese | grilled onion | tomato | lettuce | pickles | brioche bun | duck fat fries
  $21
  add avocado
  $3
  add bacon
  $4
- BBQ Bacon Burger *
  prime beef patty | bbq sauce | bacon | american cheese | onion rings | brioche bun | duck fat fries
  $21
- Sliders (3) *
  choose from:
  prime beef patty | secret sauce | american cheese
  $20
  bbq pulled pork | citrus slaw | pickles
  $15
Large Plates
- Ribeye Steak *
  20oz prime certified angus beef ribeye | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | roasted vegetables | herb butter
  $85
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken
  housemade calabrian chile honey | squash | coleslaw
  $18
- Grilled Pork Chop
  mashed potatoes | succotash | mango honey-mustard sauce
  $28
- Steak Frites *
  12oz prime certified angus beef hanger steak | duck fat fries | chimichurri
  $40
- Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
  blend of ground beef & pork chorizo | crispy brussels sprouts | garlic mashed potatoes | red wine glaze
  $24
Desserts
- Vanilla Bread Pudding
  brioche | belgian milk chocolate | orange liqueur | crème anglaise | caramel sauce | vanilla ice cream
  $12
- White Chocolate Soufflé
  strawberry cream | vanilla whipped cream (please allow 30 minute bake time)
  $15
- Crème Brûlée
  vanilla bean custard | caramelized raw sugar
  $13
- Buena Vista Style Irish Coffee
  tullamore dew | hand-whipped cream | coffee
  $9
Small Plates
- Duck Fat Fries
  fresh herbs | C1 seasoning | duck fat | housemade ketchup
  $9
- Empanadas
  choose from:
  3 x ground beef picadillo | roasted bell peppers | onions | dried cranberries | olives
  18
  3 x laura chenel goat cheese | italian provolone | fire-roasted red pimienton
  15
- Brussels Sprouts *
  roasted brussels sprouts | sweet sherry | spiced honey | fried egg
  $16
- Vegan Hearts of Palm Tacos (3)
  crispy hearts of palm | radish | cilantro | vegan chipotle slaw
  $14
- Lumpia
  ground pork egg rolls | pickled vegetables | sweet chile sauce
  $15
Flatbreads
- Margherita Flatbread
  mozzarella | cherry tomatoes | marinara | parmesan | oregano | basil
  $16
  add chicken
  $7
  add steak *
  $13
- Pepperoni Flatbread
  mozzarella | marinara | parmesan | pepperoni
  $18
  add chicken
  $7
  add steak *
  $13
Salads
- Steak & Feta *
  grilled herb-marinated hanger steak | arugula mix | red onion | feta | cherry tomatoes | sun-dried tomato vinaigrette | crispy beets
  $23
  add avocado
  $3
- Chicken Caesar
  grilled chicken | romaine lettuce | parmesan cheese | herb-parmesan brioche croutons | housemade dressing
  $15
  add avocado
  $3
Entrées
- Blackened Gulf Shrimp Tacos (3)
  housemade corn tortillas | cabbage slaw | cilantro | radish | mango salsa
  $15
  add avocado
  $3
- Pulled Pork Sandwich
  braised pork | housemade barbecue sauce | citrus slaw | housemade pickles | brioche bun | duck fat fries
  $15
- Chimichurri Steak Sandwich
  grilled chimichurri-marinated steak | provolone | caramelized onion | arugula | herb-garlic aioli | grilled sourdough | duck fat fries
  $18
  add bacon
  $4
- Chicken Bacon Ranch
  grilled chicken | nueske’s bacon | ranch dressing | smoked provolone | romaine lettuce | tomato | grilled sourdough | duck fat fries
  $18
  add avocado
  $3
- Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Sandwich
  blend of ground beef & pork chorizo | mozzarella | herb aioli | pickled red onion | arugula | toasted sourdough | duck fat fries
  $18
- The Side Chick Sandwich
  buttermilk fried chicken | spicy ranch | dill pickles | mango-chile slaw | brioche bun | duck fat fries
  $18
- Fish & Chips
  craft beer-battered cod | remoulade sauce | tangy mustard seed slaw | duck fat fries
  $17
- BBQ Bacon Burger *
  prime beef patty | bbq sauce | bacon | american cheese | onion rings | brioche bun | duck fat fries
  $21
- Royale with Cheese *
  prime beef patty | secret sauce | american cheese | grilled onion | tomato, lettuce | pickles | brioche bun | duck fat fries
  $21
  add avocado
  $3
  add bacon
  $4
Desserts
- Vanilla Bread Pudding
  brioche | belgian milk chocolate | orange liqueur | crème anglaise | caramel sauce | vanilla ice cream
  $12
- White Chocolate Soufflé
  strawberry cream | vanilla whipped cream (please allow 30 minute bake time)
  $15
- Crème Brûlée
  vanilla bean custard | caramelized raw sugar
  $13
- Buena Vista Style Irish Coffee
  tullamore dew | hand-whipped cream | coffee
  $9
Preface
- Duck Fat Fries
  fresh herbs, C1 seasoning, duck fat, housemade ketchup
  $9
- Lumpia
  ground pork egg rolls | pickled vegetables | sweet chile sauce
  $15
- Vegan Hearts of Palm Tacos (3)
  crispy hearts of palm | radish | cilantro | vegan chipotle slaw
  $14
- Brussels Sprouts *
  roasted brussels sprouts | sweet sherry | spiced honey | fried egg
  $16
Body
- Buttermilk & Cream Cheese Pancakes
  3 pancakes | maple syrup | whipped butter
  $14
- Cheese Omelette
  chino valley eggs | mozzarella cheese | salsa verde | pico de gallo | crema mexicana | feta cheese
  $13
  add avocado
  $3
  add bacon
  $4
- Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Benedict *
  blend of ground beef & pork chorizo | 2 poached eggs | hollandaise | focaccia toast
  $18
- Chicken & Waffle
  vanilla bean buttermilk waffle | seasonal berries | spicy fried chicken | whipped butter | maple syrup
  $15
- Breakfast Burger *
  prime beef patty | fried egg | american cheese | bacon-onion jam | brioche bun | duck fat fries
  $21
  add avocado
  $3
  add bacon
  $4
- Steak & Eggs *
  20oz prime certified angus beef ribeye | chimichurri | 2 sunny-side-up eggs | duck fat fries
  $85
- Steak & Potatoes *
  grilled herb-marinated hanger steak | potato hash | chimichurri | cilantro-jalapeño hollandaise | fried egg
  $25
- Breakfast Burrito
  el metate flour tortilla | scrambled eggs | bacon | tater tots | american cheese
  $16
- Chilaquiles *
  pan-fried corn tortillas | red chile salsa | avocado, red onions | crema, queso fresco | fried egg
  $15
  add chicken
  $7
  add steak *
  $13
- Green Pozole
  tomatillo-green chile broth | hominy | oregano | lime | cabbage | tortilla chips
  $10
  add chicken
  $7
- Steak & Feta Salad *
  grilled herb-marinated hanger steak | arugula mix | feta cheese | red onion | cherry tomatoes | sun-dried tomato vinaigrette | crispy beets
  $23
  add fried egg *
  $2
  add avocado
  $3
- Chicken Caesar Salad
  grilled chicken | romaine lettuce | parmesan cheese | herb-parmesan brioche croutons | housemade dressing
  $15
  add fried egg *
  $2
  add avocado
  $3
- El Clásico *
  2 eggs any style | bacon | potato hash | toast | strawberry-chipotle jam
  $18
Desserts
- Vanilla Bread Pudding
  brioche | belgian milk chocolate | orange liqueur | crème anglaise | caramel sauce | vanilla ice cream
  $12
- White Chocolate Soufflé
  strawberry cream | vanilla whipped cream (please allow 30 minute bake time)
  $15
- Crème Brûlée
  vanilla bean custard | caramelized raw sugar
  $13
- Buena Vista Style Irish Coffee
  tullamore dew | hand-whipped cream | coffee
  $9
Brunch Sides
- Duck Fat Fries
  $9
- Tater Tots
  $6
- Applewood Bacon (2 slices)
  $4
- Avocado
  $3
- Sourdough Toast
  $3
- Two Eggs (any style)
  $6
Food Specials
All of our tacos are served on freshly-pressed corn tortillas made with masa from El Metate in Santa Ana
- Birria Tacos (3)
  braised short rib birria | red onion | cilantro | salsa de arbol | consomme
  $15
- Quesabirria Tacos (3)
  braised short rib birria | melted monterey jack | cilantro | salsa de arbol | consomme
  $16
- Vampiro Tacos (2)
  braised short rib birria | melted monterey jack | red onion | cilantro | cali crema | consommé
  $12
- Meatloaf Tacos (3)
  blackened ranch | pickled red onion | feta | cilantro
  $15
- Blackened Gulf Shrimp Tacos (3)
  salsa verde | radish | cilantro | citrus slaw
  $15
- Vegan Hearts of Palm Tacos (3)
  crispy hearts of palm | radish | cilantro | vegan chipotle slaw
  $14
Drink Specials
- Margaritas
  $8
- Micheladas
  $10
- Pacifico
  $5
Drink & Food Specials
$8 Margaritas, $8 C1 Moscow Mules, $8 C1 Sangrias, $8 Well Drinks, $3 Off All Drafts, $3 Off All Wines by the Glass
- Duck Fat Fries
  fresh herbs | C1 seasoning | duck fat | housemade ketchup
  $7
- Sliders (3) *
  choose from:
  prime beef patty | secret sauce | american cheese
  $15
  bbq pulled pork | citrus slaw | pickles
  $12
- Empanadas
  choose from:
  3 x ground beef picadillo | roasted bell peppers | onions | dried cranberries | olives
  15
  3 x laura chenel goat cheese | italian provolone | fire-roasted red pimienton
  12
- Lumpia
  ground pork egg rolls | pickled vegetables | sweet chile sauce
  $9
Flatbreads
- Margherita Flatbread
  mozzarella | cherry tomatoes | marinara | parmesan | oregano | basil
  $11
  add chicken
  $7
  add steak
  $13
- Pepperoni Flatbread
  mozzarella | marinara | parmesan | pepperoni
  $13
  add chicken
  $7
  add steak
  $13
Snacks
- Duck Fat Fries
  fresh herbs | C1 seasoning | duck fat | housemade ketchup
  $9
- Brussels Sprouts *
  roasted brussels sprouts | sweet sherry | spiced honey | fried egg
  $16
- Vegan Hearts of Palm Tacos (3)
  crispy hearts of palm | radish | cilantro | vegan chipotle slaw
  $14
- Lumpia
  ground pork egg rolls | pickled vegetables | sweet chile sauce
  $15
Handheld
Served with Duck Fat Fries
- Royale with Cheese *
  prime beef patty | secret sauce | american cheese | grilled onion | tomato | lettuce | pickles | brioche bun
  $21
  add avocado
  $3
  add bacon
  $4
Salads
- Steak & Feta *
  grilled herb-marinated hanger steak | arugula mix | feta cheese | red onion | cherry tomatoes | sun-dried tomato vinaigrette | crispy beets
  $23
  add avocado
  $3
- Chicken Caesar
  grilled chicken | romaine lettuce | parmesan cheese | herb-parmesan brioche croutons | housemade dressing
  $15
  add avocado
  $3
Climax (Desserts)
Any item a la Mode add 3
- Vanilla Bread Pudding
  brioche | belgian milk chocolate | orange liqueur | crème anglaise | caramel sauce | vanilla ice cream
  $12
- White Chocolate Soufflé
  strawberry cream | vanilla whipped cream (please allow 30 minute bake time)
  $15
- Crème Brûlée
  vanilla bean custard | caramelized raw sugar
  $13
- Buena Vista Style Irish Coffee
  tullamore dew | hand-whipped cream | coffee
  $9
Preface
(please select one)
- Goat Cheese Empanada
  provolone | red bell pepper
- Beef Empanada
  served with chimichurri
- Lumpia
  ground pork egg rolls | pickled vegetables | sweet chile sauce
Body
(please select one)
- Steak & Feta Salad *
  grilled herb-marinated hanger steak | arugula mix | red onion | feta | cherry tomatoes | sun-dried tomato vinaigrette | crispy beets
  add avocado
  3
  add bacon
  4
- Grilled Pork Chop
  mashed potatoes | succotash | mango honey-mustard sauce
- Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf
  blend of ground beef & pork chorizo | crispy brussels sprouts | garlic mashed potatoes | red wine glaze
- Royale with Cheese *
  prime beef patty | secret sauce | american cheese | grilled onion | tomato | lettuce | pickles | brioche bun | duck fat fries
  add avocado
  3
  add bacon
  4
Climax
- Vanilla Bread Pudding
  brioche | belgian milk chocolate | orange liqueur | crème anglaise | caramel sauce | vanilla ice cream
Preface
(please select one)
- Goat Cheese Empanada
  provolone | red bell pepper
- Beef Empanada
  served with chimichurri
- Lumpia
  ground pork egg rolls | pickled vegetables | sweet chile sauce
Body
- Ribeye Steak *
  20oz prime certified angus beef | roasted garlic mashed potatoes | roasted vegetables | herb butter
Climax
- White Chocolate Soufflé
  strawberry cream | vanilla whipped cream
Wine
- Austin Hope 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
  Paso Robles, CA (1 glass per order)
Preface
(please select one)
- Soup of the Day
  ask your server what's on!
- Caesar Salad
  romaine lettuce | parmesan cheese | herb-parmesan brioche croutons | housemade dressing
- Beef Empanada
  served with chimichurri
Body
(please select one)
- Chicken Caesar Salad
  grilled chicken | romaine lettuce | parmesan cheese | herb-parmesan brioche croutons | housemade dressing
  add avocado
  3
  add bacon
  4
- Steak & Feta Salad *
  grilled herb-marinated hanger steak | arugula mix | red onion | feta | cherry tomatoes | sun-dried tomato vinaigrette | crispy beets
  add avocado
  3
  add bacon
  4
- Chimichurri Steak Sandwich
  grilled chimichurri-marinated steak | provolone | caramelized onion | arugula | herb-garlic aioli | grilled sourdough | duck fat fries
  add avocado
  3
  add bacon
  4
- Chicken Bacon Ranch
  grilled chicken | bacon | ranch dressing | smoked provolone | romaine lettuce | tomato | grilled sourdough | duck fat fries
  add avocado
  3
- Royale with Cheese *
  prime beef patty | secret sauce | american cheese | grilled onion | tomato | lettuce | pickles | brioche bun | duck fat fries
  add avocado
  3
  add bacon
  4
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Included!
Preface
- Bottomless Mimosa Flight
  Opera Prima Brut Cava with a flight of 4 juices (includes 1 juice flight refill - 2 hour time limit)
Body
(please select one)
- Buttermilk & Cream Cheese Pancakes
  3 pancakes | maple syrup | whipped butter
- Cheese Omelette
  chino valley eggs | mozzarella cheese | salsa verde | pico de gallo | crema Mexicana | feta cheese
  add avocado
  3
  add bacon
  4
- Chicken & Waffle
  vanilla bean buttermilk waffle | seasonal berries | spicy fried chicken | whipped butter | maple syrup
- Breakfast Burrito
  el metate flour tortilla | scrambled eggs | bacon | tater tots | american cheese
- Chilaquiles *
  pan-fried corn tortillas | red chile salsa | avocado | red onions | crema | queso fresco | fried egg
  add chicken
  7
  add steak *
  13
- Green Pozole
  tomatillo-green chile broth | hominy | oregano | lime | cabbage | tortilla chips
  add chicken
  7
- Chicken Caesar Salad
  grilled chicken | romaine lettuce | parmesan cheese | herb-parmesan brioche croutons | housemade dressing
  add fried egg *
  2
  add avocado
  3