The Desmond Menu

1047 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  • Bread Service

    • Whipped Feta With Tomato Conserva

      $10.00
    • Babaganoush And Schug

      $10.00
    • Additional Dips

      $8.00
  • Starters

    • Local Shrimp And Fish Ceviche

      tomatillo-coconut salsa, avocado, fresno chili, jicama, cilantro, handmade tostada
      $27.00
    • Beef Tartare

      dijon mustard, chives, sunchokes, parmesan, house crackers
      $25.00
    • Tuna Crudo

      watermelon, pickled watermelon rind, avocado, aleppo pepper
      $25.00
    • Tamarind Glazed Pork Belly

      jicama salad, mint, plum purée
      $21.00
    • BBQ Spring Carrots

      carrot top pesto, ras el hanout, honey, crispy quinoa
      $20.00
    • Spring Lettuces

      green tahini dressing, marcona almonds, marinated cherry tomato, dill, grilled strawberries
      $16.00
    • Roasted Cauliflower

      romesco sauce, salsa macha, vadouvan, grilled lemon
      $21.00
  • Pastas

    • Tonnarelli Fideo

      mussels, sherry, spanish chorizo, sofrito, fennel
      $38.00
    • Cacio E Pepe

      parmigiano reggiano, black pepper, pecorino butter
      $22.00
    • Nodi Marini

      artichokes, romanesco, zucchini, eggplant, lemon, basil bread crumbs, parmesan
      $24.00
  • Entrees

    • Local Bass

      bbq maitake, roasted sunchokes, lemon, fennel
      $50.00
    • Seared Tuna

      pepperonata, white gazpacho sauce, green grapes, almonds
      $40.00
    • Hanger Steak

      grilled asparagus, potato rosti, salsa macha, yuzu kosho bernaise
      $52.00
    • Roasted Half Chicken

      coconut forbidden rice, snap pea salad, pepitas
      $34.00
  • Food

    • Chocolate Covered Strawberries

      $30.00
    • Rotating Seasonal Dessert Board

      $60.00
    • Milk & Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

      $24.00
    • Fresh Sliced Fruits & Berries

      $20.00
    • Whoopie Pies

      $25.00
    • Cake Pops

      $23.00
    • 4" Birthday Cake

      Minimum 72 hours' notice
      $24.00
    • 9" Birthday Cake

      Minimum 7 days' notice
    • Cheese & Cracker Board

      $40.00
    • Warm House Mixed Nuts

      $20.00
    • Housemade Dog Treats

      $18.00
  • Beer

    • Resident - Chasing Citra 7%

      $12.00
    • Modern Times - Black House Stout 5.8%

      $9.00
    • Resident - Perky Blonde 5.2%

      $12.00
    • Boochcraft - Ginger - Lime Kombucha 7%

      $7.00
    • Modelo - Mexican Lager 4.4%

      $6.00
    • Bud Light 4.2%

      $6.00
  • Red Wine

    • Valdiguié, J Lohr "Wildflower" - France

      $60.00
    • Tempranillo, Condado De Haza "Crianza"

      $60.00
    • Cabernet Sauvignon, DAOU

      $77.00
    • Red Blend, Unshackled

      $78.00
  • White Wine

    • Sauvignon Blanc, Whitehaven

      $70.00
    • Albariño, Tangent

      $68.00
    • Verdejo, Marques De Caceres

      $58.00
    • Grenache Blanc, Scheid

      $78.00
    • Chardonnay, Nielson

      $58.00
    • Pinot Gris, King Estate

      $72.00
  • Sparkling Wine

    • Prosecco, Bisol Jeio

      $60.00
    • Brut Rosé, Bouvet

      $72.00
    • Champagne, Nicolas Feuillatte

      $115.00
  • Rosé

    • Jean-Luc Colombo "Cape Bleue" Rosé

      $78.00
  • Dessert

    • Wildflower Honey Coconut Tapioca

      mango custard, honey sweet mango, coconut geleé, toasted coconut
      $15.00
    • Pecan Carrot Cake

      citrus cream cheese, candied carrot curls, sumac carrot dust
      $15.00
    • Dark Chocolate Silk Pie

      salted cream, shaved chocolate, morello cherry hot fudge, roasted cocoa nibs
      $15.00
    • Seasonal Ice Cream And Sorbet

      $10.00
  • Wine Down

    • Inniskillin

      $18.00
    • Royal Tokaj, 5 Puttonyos

      $42.00
    • Taylor Fladgate 10

      $14.00
    • Taylor Fladgate 20

      $48.00
    • Taylor Fladgate 30

      $80.00
    • Taylor Fladgate 40

      $130.00
    • Century Of Taylor Fladgate

      $70.00
  • 1st Course

    • Whipped Greek Yogurt Bowl

      bananas, blueberries, toasted coconut, seeded granola, agave
    • Spinach Salad

      strawberries, drunken goat cheese, glazed pistachios, soft herbs, lemon verbena vinaigrette
    • Cavatelli

      green garlic, broccoli rabe, english peas, brown butter, grana padano, toasted sourdough, pea shoots
    • Cinnamon French Toast

      house made brioche, whipped crème fraîche, berries, cocoa nib
  • 2nd Course

    • Lobster Omelet

      butter poached cold water lobster, gruyere, chive, california sturgeon caviar, crispy breakfast potatoes
    • Steak And Eggs Benedict

      creekstone hanger steak, caramelized onion, roasted tomato choron sauce, sourdough english muffins, crispy breakfast potatoes
    • Shakshouka

      tomato, warm spices, chino farms eggs, feta, pistachio dukkah, sourdough
    • Petit Filet

      6 oz filet, brown butter whipped potatoes, spice glazed carrots, truffle jus
    • Roasted Cauliflower

      chermoula, savoy cabbage, bergamot yogurt, sumac roasted almonds, aji amarillo oil
    • Chino Farms Quiche

      applewood bacon, white cheddar and chive, simple salad of arugula, radishes and herb vinaigrette
  • Dessert Buffet

    • Dessert Buffet

      selection of petit desserts
  • 1st Course

    • Eggs Any Style

      bacon, home fries, toast
    • Chocolate Chip Pancakes

      strawberries and maple syrup
  • First Course

    • Shrimp And Local Fish Ceviche

      Tomatillo coconut salsa, avocado, fresno hot sauce, jicama, radish, cilantro oil, micro cilantro, masienda tostada
    • BBQ Spring Carrots

      Carrot reduction yogurt, carrot top pesto, ras el hanout honey, pickled carrots, crispy quinoa, mint, cilantro
  • Second Course

    • Seared Tuna

      Pepperonata, aleppo, ajo blanco, green grapes, almonds, red frill
    • Roasted Half Chicken

      Coconut forbidden rice, snap pea and tendril salad, pepitas, aleppo, lemon emulsion
  • Dessert Course

    • Coconut Tapioca Pudding

      Mango custard, honey sweet mango, coconut gelee, toasted coconut
    • Pecan Carrot Cake

      Citrus cream cheese, candied carrot curls, carrot dust

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Menu Gallery

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